Pakefield's places of natural interest

There is plenty of nature to enjoy around Pakefield Caravan Park while enjoying a stunning, peaceful setting on the Sunrise Coast of Suffolk. With fabulous sea views and direct access to a sand and shingle beach, Pakefield is the ideal base from which to explore the coastal resorts and villages of Suffolk and Norfolk.

The Broads National Park:
Within a short drive through open countryside, passing windmills and waterways, are the picturesque and tranquil Norfolk Broads. This series of connected lakes and rivers, forms one of Britain's most beautiful wetland areas, home to a vast array of wildlife.

From Beccles to Bungay there are many ways to view or access the Broads within easy driving distance of the park. The closest area would be Oulton Broad. A short five-minute drive from the park, Oulton Broad is a beautiful place to visit on a sunny day with its many beer gardens and eateries. The Nicholas Everitt Park is great to have a look around with plenty of activities during the summer months. From here you can also hire a boat or join a boat tour to properly explore the Broads' waterways.

Carlton Marshes:
Around a five-minute drive from the park is Carlton Marshes. Managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust the marshes are a special area of conservation and a site of scientific interest. They are home to a large array of wildlife, from barn owls to fen raft spiders! With footpaths running throughout the marshes you are free to explore the area at your leisure. During school holidays there are often sessions run by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust for children to enjoy during their time off school.

Dunwich Forest:
Dunwich Forest is an area of forest and lowland heath on the Suffolk coast. The forest falls within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just to the north lies Dingle Marshes which is part of a national nature reserve. Something to look out for whilst visiting Dunwich are the Dartmoor Ponies that have been introduced to the northern area and are now free to roam and graze around the reserve.