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Suffolk Owl Sanctuary

3 ha

📷 Michael Garlick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessPaid entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

52.18857, 1.13669

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Collared Dove
  • 🐄Summer visits here combine well with a walk along nearby trails — the animals are most active in the morning.
  • ☕Cafe 24 — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking

Best for

7 activities

Farm visits

Zoo or animal collection

Varies

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Collared Dove, Song Thrush +48 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Collared Dove, Song Thrush +48 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Family friendly

café

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Southern Hawker, Common Darter, Willow Emerald Damselfly +13 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Southern Hawker, Common Darter, Willow Emerald Damselfly +13 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The Mid Suffolk FootpathWalking route34.6 km
Named routeLength 34.6 kmRegional walking route
Gipping Valley River PathWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

20 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Heart of Suffolk RouteCycling route
Named routeRef HoSRRegional cycle route
N/ACycling route92 m
Named routeRef 40Length 92 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route708 m
Named routeRef 51Length 708 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route563 m
Named routeRef 51Length 563 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route834 m
Named routeRef 51Length 834 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Stonham Aspal: Suffolk Owl Sanctuary

📷 Michael Garlick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Stonham Aspal: Suffolk Owl Sanctuary

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🌱Helmingham ParkUrban park4 km→✦HELMINGHAM HALLHistoric site4 km→⛪Crowfield Baptist ChurchReligious grounds2.2 km→🌱The GreenUrban park4.6 km→⛪St Mary and St Lambert ChurchReligious grounds1.2 km→⛪St Andrew's ChurchReligious grounds2.8 km→

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