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HENHAM

324 ha

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Public accessDogs welcome324 ha

About HENHAM

Henham Park is an historic 4,200 acres (1,700 ha) estate in the parish of Wangford with Henham, situated north of the village of Blythburgh in the English county of Suffolk. The park is bordered to the east by the A12 road and to the west by the A145, the two roads meeting to the south of the estate.. It was historically the seat of the Earl of Stradbroke.

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ParkGrade II listed park and garden

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +95 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +95 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Yarrow, Musk-mallow, Common Reed +31 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Yarrow, Musk-mallow, Common Reed +31 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates; Insects — Azure Damselfly, 7-spot Ladybird, Four-spotted Chaser +30 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Sweet Chestnut, Beech, Common Nettle

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Sandlings WalkWalking route89 km

Southwold to Rushmere Heath on the outskirts of Ipswich

Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
Suffolk Coast PathWalking route80 km
Named routeLength 80 kmRegional walking route
Reebed RambleWalking route
Named route
Marsh MeanderWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

15 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 42Cycling route
Named routeRef 42Regional cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Southwald to Reedham Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 31Regional cycle route
Heart of Suffolk RouteCycling route
Named routeRef HoSRRegional cycle route
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 1Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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