Suffolk Nature and Wildlife Attractions
Along with the attractions listed on this page you may also find places of interest on the Suffolk Attractions and Heritage pages. We suggest that you also visit the pages for the neighbouring counties to see what else there is in the area.
We support ‘Accessible Countryside for Everyone’ in providing a brief guide as to the access / facilities for the sites listed, where we have them.
Africa Alive - 100 acres, lions, rhinos, giraffes and more - Kessingland, Lowestoft - Wheelchair access / facilities, baby changing - some restrictions - please see the website
www.africa-alive.co.uk
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm - Working livestock farm, Friendly animals, Waterside walks, Picnic areas - Needham Market - Wheelchair access / facilities, baby changing - please see the website
www.baylham-house-farm.co.uk
Dunwich Heath - National Trust - Coastal Centre, heather, gorse, woods, cliffs, beaches, wildlife, sea-watch hut, seals, harbour porpoises, sea birds, walks - Dunwich, Saxmundham - Wheelchair / pushchair access / facilities (some restrictions) - please see the website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunwich-heath-and-beach
Easton Farm Park - 35 acres, designed mainly for families with children under 11, Suffolk Punch horses, rare breed cattle, sheep, goats, rabbits, poultry, - pigs, pony, cart and train rides - Easton - Wheelchair access / facilities - some restrictions - please see the website
www.eastonfarmpark.co.uk
Lackford Lakes Reserve - "a superb site for wildfowl in both winter and summer, attracting tufted duck, teal, pochard and shoveler" - Visitor centre, Picnic facilities - Lackford, Bury St Edmunds - Wheelchair access / facilities - "The 1.5km Kingfisher Trail is negotiable by wheelchair, with ramped access to five hides" - some restrictions - please see the website
www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/reserves/lackford-lakes
Landguard Nature Reserve - 81 acres, a shingle spit with unusual and rare plants, migrating birds, historic military fortifications - we have no disabled access info for this site
www.landguardpartnership.org.uk/nature_reserve
Minsmere Reserve - RSPB - woodland, wetland and coastal scenery, rare birds breeding and on their migrations, wildlife like otters - Saxmundham - Wheelchair access / facilities, baby changing - "Some nature trails and hides are adapted for wheelchairs and pushchairs" - please see the website
www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/m/minsmere
Oasis Camel Centre - Dromedary and Bactrian Camels, Llamas, Alpacas and Guanacos Harleston, rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets in cuddle-a-pet sessions, land train rides, play areas - Wheelchair access / facilities, baby changing - (note grass paths) - please see the website
www.oasiscamelcentre.co.uk
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve - National Trust - "Internationally important nature reserve, with a fascinating 20th-century military history" - Orford, Woodbridge - Wheelchair access / facilities - some restrictions - please see the website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/orford-ness
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary - over 80 raptors at the Centre, all housed in spacious aviaries and flying free in narrated flying displays or demonstrations, Sensory Garden, activities for children - Wheelchair access / facilities - some restrictions - please see the website
www.owl-help.org.uk
Suffolk Punch Trust - stables, rare breeds farm, heritage garden, walks - Hollesley, nr Woodbridge - Wheelchair access / facilities, baby changing - some restrictions - please see the website
www.suffolkpunchtrust.org.uk
National Nature Reserves in Suffolk
The following are designated as National Nature Reserves and indicates the importance and diversity of the nature and wildlife found in the area.
Benacre - www.naturalengland.org.uk
Redgrave and Lopham Fen - www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/reserves/redgrave
Bradfield Woods - www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/reserves/bradfield
Cavenham Heath - www.naturalengland.org.uk
Orfordness-Havergate - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/orford-ness
Suffolk Coast - www.naturalengland.org.uk
Westleton Heath - www.naturalengland.org.uk
Suffolk Wildlife Trust - www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org
RSPB Suffolk - www.rspb.org.uk
