Viewpoints · East of England
The Gar Seat
The Gar Seat is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Melton · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Gar Seat is a named viewpoint in Suffolk, East of England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Melton, about 1.3 km away. Postcode area IP12.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Deben Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
- Ramsar wetland: Deben Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Gar Seat is a viewpoint located in Sutton, Suffolk, within the East of England. It offers views over the Deben Estuary, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and part of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Additionally, the estuary is recognised under the RAMSAR Convention for its wetland significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0928, 1.3412
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Sutton
- Postcode
- IP12 3DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Melton — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: n5411971550 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Gar Seat?
- The Gar Seat is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP12 3DJ), in the parish of Sutton.
- Is The Gar Seat a protected site?
- Yes — The Gar Seat is part of the Deben Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Gar Seat free to visit?
- Yes, The Gar Seat is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Gar Seat?
- The nearest railway station is Melton, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP12 3DJ.