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Respect, Protect, Enjoy when you visit Suffolk

We want everyone to enjoy a safe stay in Suffolk.  Here you can read top tips from the NHS for enjoying summer safely in Suffolk. more>

With over 3,801 km², encompassing gentle footpaths, stunning coastal views, and exciting cycle trails, there’s more than enough Suffolk to go around. So, help everyone to enjoy a little slice of our beautiful county safely by following the simple steps below…

#RespectSuffolk

Respect the wildlife. Nature may have recolonised some areas, so please tread carefully and look out for wildlife that has moved into unexpected places during the lockdown. Please keep your dog on the lead and stick to footpaths and bridleways so as not to disturb ground-nesting birds and other wildlife.

Respect our local communities by sticking to the Public Right of Way (footpaths and bridleways), keeping dogs on the lead, not picnicking on private land, not parking outside people’s houses, and taking your litter home.

Respect any specific guidelines that have been put in place by our friends and partners across the county, by planning ahead before travelling, and checking what facilities are open to you (Forestry CommissionWoodland TrustNational TrustEnglish HeritageRSPBRNLINatural EnglandSuffolk Coast AONB and Suffolk Wildlife Trust.

#ProtectSuffolk

Protect the landscape by ensuring you are following the Countryside Code, which sets out how visitors to rural areas can behave safely and responsibly. Take a look at the following video with an updated Countryside Code, produced by Natural England.

Protect the environment by travelling sustainably and staying local. If you can, try to journey by foot or bike. This means you’ll have a chance to experience our wonderful county as you travel, and you won’t have to worry about finding a car parking space.

#EnjoySuffolk
Enjoy getting off the beaten track. We know everyone has their favourite spot in Suffolk – or maybe their favourite two, or three – but if large numbers of people head to the same place, it becomes impossible to manage parking, litter, and safety. Instead, seek out some new favourites away from the crowds.

Enjoy our beautiful beaches safely, by following the important advice issued by the RNLI.

Enjoy supporting our local businesses, we really encourage you to shop with them.

And finally… when you’re out and about, enjoy taking photos of your surroundings and sharing them with us @Visit_Suffolk. We’d love to see them, and share them with others!

We look forward to welcoming you with open arms.

Please stay safe.