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Exploring the Suffolk countryside

Where to go, what to see and how to get there in Suffolk. Discover amazing wild places in our beautiful county.
Brandon Country Park

Brandon Country Park

Over 30 acres of managed parkland, famous arboretum, 'haunted' mausoleum, lawns and pond, historic walled garden and miles of nature trails.

Find Brandon Country Park information here.

The Brecks

On the Norfolk/Suffolk border offering you a chance to cycle, walk and explore the landscape and towns, and natural and industrial history of this unique area.

You can find:

  • wildlife and landscape
  • natural and industrial history
  • choice of walking and cycling routes
  • towns and villages to visit and eat

The Brecks spans across Norfolk and Suffolk and includes Thetford Forest and Kings Forest.

Visit Brecks.

Breaking New Ground

You can pay for a Breaking New Ground course quickly and easily online. 

Get to know the landscape and help safeguard its future. Learn new skills from local experts, enjoy family events and find out about our research projects.

Visit Breaking New Ground.

Dedham Vale AONB and Stour Valley

We are a small team, playing our part within a much wider group of organisations committed to conserving and enhancing the special qualities of the Stour Valley.

The Dedham Vale and Stour Valley Project is a designated Area Of Natural Beauty (AONB) with its' communities, rich agricultural history and wildlife.

The project is about conserving and enhancing the special qualities of the Stour Valley along with other organisations committed to this work.

Visit Dedham Vale AONB and Stour Valley Project.

Discover Suffolk

Your one-stop shop for walking, horse-riding and cycling in Suffolk. Download leaflets, and find out what’s going on in the countryside near you.

Visit Discover Suffolk.

Touching the Tide

Helping to conserve and celebrate the heritage of the Suffolk coast, and increase understanding of coastal change through over thirty different projects.

Visit Touching the Tide.

Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB

This tranquil and unspoilt landscape is a haven for a wide variety of wildlife and birds, and a fantastic place to explore and discover.

Visit Suffolk Coasts and Heaths.

Greener Travel

Enjoy the benefits of leaving the car at home (even if it is for just one day a week) and find out what transport options are available including the Lowestoft Local Links and car share.

Visit Greener Travel.