SUFFOLK FOLK Matt is a Visitor Experience Manager at RSPB Minsmere nature reserve where they are proud to be celebrating 75 years of RSPB conservation work on the Suffolk Coast, a very special place for people and wildlife.
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FAVOURITE SHOP
ouse and Gardens at Snape Maltings for amazing H gardening ideas, and the Adnams Shop, Southwold for Christmas gifts.
FAVOURITE PLACE TO EAT
Fish and Chips at the Lord Nelson, Southwold, just a joy to eat overlooking the seafront in summer.
FAVOURITE SPOT TO GRAB A DRINK
Carlton Marshes, Suffolk Wildlife Trust, a really beautiful nature reserve and it does a great cup of tea.
FAVOURITE LOCALLY PRODUCED TREATS
I can’t say Minsmere’s cheese scones! The Black Dog Deli at Halesworth do some wonderful cakes.
FAVOURITE WALK
Dunwich and Westleton Heath, the changing colours of heather and gorse through the seasons, nightjars churring and glow worms on summer evenings.
FAVOURITE BEACH
Kessingland to Covehithe. It’s just magical, constantly changing, sometimes brutally.
BEST REASON TO VISIT
It’s a very special place, so many unspoilt beaches, heaths and woodlands and so much history and wildlife.
BEST OF ALL!
Really lovely people - so nice to share places with passionate and welcoming locals.
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