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Welcome to the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape
Welcome to National Landscapes – the new name for the UK’s designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape stretches from Kessingland in North Suffolk, down to the Stour Estuary in North Essex.
National Landscapes are the places where our stories come to life. The places that make us who we are. A living patchwork where outstanding beauty isn’t only found in nature, but in communities working together to grow and change and thrive.
Our mission is to protect and regenerate these special landscapes and to make sure everyone can enjoy them. Because there’s space for so many more stories to be told. The Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape was designated in 1970 and is cared for by a Partnership, a team, and the thousands of people who live in, work in and visit it.
Brand new 2024 National Landscape newspaper
Our brand new 2024 National Landscape newspaper is out now! It's completely free and has lots of useful information about the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths, including:
- Walking guides & maps
- Visitor highlights
- Photography
- Volunteering opportunities
- Birds and wildlife updates
- National Landscape news
The free newspapers can be collected from over 200 locations across the National Landscape, or can be read online now!
Free Ambling African Women guided walk
Join the inspirational Ambling African Women walking group for a free guided walk at Snape Maltings!
Taking place on Thursday 23rd May, the event is part of the ever-popular Suffolk Walking Festival. The walk is open to anyone and dogs are welcome. Please book your free place online in advance.
Sustainable Development Fund grants available
Got an idea for an environmental project? £40,000 of grant funding is available through our annual Sustainable Development Fund.
22 projects were funded last year including guided walks, bird boxes, primary school wildlife areas, art workshops & more.
Grants awarded are typically between £500 - £5,000. The closing date for applications is Friday 24th May 2024.