Welcome to Visit Dunwich; the one stop site introducing you to Dunwich, Suffolk. Here you can find out about the fascinating history of the ancient city of Dunwich and the pretty coastal village that it is today, the Suffolk coast and the Blyth Estuary. Researched and written by the team at Suffolk Cottage Holidays this site provides you with articles and information on a variety of topics affecting your visit. With visitors' reviews and ratings you can judge for yourself where to stay, where to eat and what to do. Don't forget to add your own comments to keep this site bang up to date.

MINSMERE - Minsmere Safari

05/04/2009 - 09:30
05/04/2009 - 15:30
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Watching wildlife, Suffolk

Discover what it takes to keep Minsmere in tip-top condition from the comfort of a 4-wheel drive vehicle. This tour takes in less well-known parts of the reserve, while reserve staff explain about habitat management and what makes Minsmere such a superb place for wildlife. Places are strictly limited, so book early.

Booking essential

Time
9.30 am and 1 pm (2.5 hours)

Price
adult £20, RSPB member £16, child £12, RSPB Wildlife Explorer £10.

For more information about this event
Telephone: 01728 648281
E-mail: minsmere@rspb.org.uk

NATIONAL TRUST - DUNWICH HEATH

04/03/2009 - 12:00
04/03/2009 - 14:00
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Souper Day at Dunwich

Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre & Beach (in Suffolk)

Why not go and try their lovely homemade soups and take a recipe or two home.

Normal Admission Charges Apply

Booking Essential 01728 648501 (Opt 2)
Assistance Dogs only are welcome
Children welcome

Where to Meet Tearooms

Adult £9
Child £9

NATIONAL TRUST - DUNWICH HEATH

12/04/2009 - 11:00
12/04/2009 - 15:00
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The Great Egg Hunt

Enjoy family activities in the Heath Barn and follow trails onto the heath to claim a chocolate prize. Competitions and crafts too.

Easter Egg Trails, supported by Cadbury

Normal Admission Charges Apply
Booking Not Needed
Dogs on leads welcome

Where to Meet Heath Barn
What to bring Clothing suitable for the weather conditions

Pricing
Child £5

Minsmere greet Highland Cattle

Highland cattle have now joined the menage of rare breeds at the Minsmere nature reserve, near Westleton.

The cattle have come down from Sutton Fen in Norfolk to assist with efforts to re-create traditional habitat management, thus improving the wetland areas of Minsmere for species such as bitterns, lapwings and snipe.

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MINSMERE EASTER EGGER

08/04/2009 - 10:30
08/04/2009 - 14:30
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Hands-on activity, Suffolk

Learn about eggs and nests, and make a nest of your own. There will be Easter crafts to make and take home. All materials provided.

Booking essential

Price
£4 per child. Accompanying adults free.

For more information about this event
Telephone: 01728 648281

MINSMERE - Family Wildlife Walk: Early Signs of Spring

20/02/2009 - 10:00
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Guided walk, Suffolk

Valentine’s Day is traditionally the date when birds pair up for the spring. Join the RSPB as they search for early signs of spring, including birdsong and courtship behaviour. Will there be any frogspawn yet? they’ll look for signs of wildlife on this family walk, suitable for younger children and their parents.

Booking essential

Price
adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB wildlife explorers £2.50

For more information about this event
Telephone: 01728 648281

MINSMERE - Nests and nestboxes

17/02/2009 - 10:30
17/02/2009 - 14:30
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Hands-on activity, Suffolk

Celebrate National Nestbox Week with fun crafts on the theme of nests and nestboxes. You can even make your own nestbox. All materials supplied, and you can take home what you make.

Booking essential

Price
£4 per child. Accompanying adults free

For more information about this event
Telephone: 01728 648281

MINSMERE SAFARI

21/02/2009 - 09:30
21/02/2009 - 13:00
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Watching wildlife, Suffolk

Discover what it takes to keep Minsmere in tip-top condition from the comfort of a 4-wheel drive vehicle. This tour takes in less well-known parts of the reserve, while reserve staff explain about habitat management and what makes Minsmere such a superb place for wildlife. Places are strictly limited, so book early.

Booking essential

Price
Adults £15, RSPB members £12, children £10, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £8

For more information about this event
Telephone: 01728 648281

MINSMERE SAFARI

09/02/2009 - 09:30
09/02/2009 - 13:00
Etc/GMT

Watching wildlife, Suffolk

Discover what it takes to keep Minsmere in tip-top condition from the comfort of a 4-wheel drive vehicle. This tour takes in less well-known parts of the reserve, while reserve staff explain about habitat management and what makes Minsmere such a superb place for wildlife. Places are strictly limited, so book early.

Booking essential

Price
Adults £15, RSPB members £12, children £10, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £8

For more information about this event
Telephone: 01728 648281

Winter Wildfowl at Minsmere

02/02/2009 - 09:30
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Guided walk, Suffolk

Join the RSPB on a walk in search of the wetland wonders at Minsmere, from whistling wigeons to secretive snipe. Learn about what makes Minsmere so important for wintering ducks, geese and wading birds, as they celebrate World Wetlands Day on 2 February.

Booking essential

Price
adults £7, RSPB members £5, children £3.50, RSPB wildlife explorers £2.50

For more information about this event
Telephone: 01728 648281