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Southwold Beach

Southwold Beach

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If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Southwold Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Southwold. Experience the area's museums and entertainment venues.

Southwold Beach
Late in 1972, a few local enthusiasts met and decided that steps should be taken to record something of the history of aviation in the Eastern counties, and preserve aircraft and artefacts. A society was formed early the following year and activities commenced; a Nissen hut behind the Flixton post office soon became the base. In May 1976, the

Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Bungay. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
Southwold Pier at high tide creates lots of spectacular waves and spray - it's easy to get soaked! #perspective

Southwold Pier

Find out about the history of Southwold when you spend time at Southwold Pier. Experience the area's museums and entertainment venues.

Southwold Pier
In an area as steeped in history as the Suffolk Coast, it takes something special to stand out. Dunwich manages to do just this. Known as the lost city of England, this tiny village certainly has a story to tell. Dating back to Anglo-Saxon times, Dunwich once stood proud as the capital of the Kingdom of the Eastern Angles, at its mightiest matching 14th century London for size. It was a seat of power for the Anglo-Saxon bishops for centuries, an international port, and the Domesday book of 1086 puts the population at over 3000. The little village of Dunwich was once a thriving seaport; but over the centuries the sea reclaimed the town leaving not much behind except for a wonderful stretch of beach. This expanse of shingle seems to go on forever in both directions, backed by low crumbling cliffs. Dunwich beach is set in a break between the cliffs where the road literally ends on the beach. Here you will find a number of small boats pulled up on the sand and a the National Trust tearoom. In fact, the National Trust own the beach and much of the surrounding countryside including Dunwich Heath which runs along the coast. This whole area is teeming with wildlife which thrive in these rare habitats. Just a short drive from Dunwich you will find RSPB Minsmere. Here you can spend a day spotting some the UKs rarest birds and wildlife including the Avocet, Bittern, Otter and Red Deer. USEFUL INFORMATION Public Conveniences and Baby Changing Facilities in Dunwich Public toilets with disabled access and baby changing facilities are located at the Beach Car Park in Dunwich. HOW TO GET TO DUNWICH - PUBLIC TRANSPORT By Train: Darsham is approximately six miles away with train services by Abellio Great Anglia running to Lowestoft and Ipswich and on-going connections to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge. All train tickets can be purchased via the Abellio Greater Anglia Website or the app. HOW TO GET TO DUNWICH - BY CAR From Norwich -Take the A146 to Beccles, followed by the A145 From Ipswich - Dunwich is signposted from the A12 – approximately 24 miles north of Ipswich. From Lowestoft - Follow the A12 to Ipswich. At Blythburgh follow the B1125 and signposts to Dunwich. From London - Follow the A12 towards Ipswich, then Lowestoft before taking the B1125 at Blythburgh and signposts to Dunwich. CAR PARKS IN DUNWICH Beach Car Park, Dunwich, IP17 3DE Dogs allowed, no lifeguard services, cafe open from spring to fall. #beach #coast #coastal #suffolk #uk #england #britain #walk #dogwalk #wildlife

Dunwich Heath and Beach

Explore the great outdoors at Dunwich Heath and Beach, a lovely green space in Saxmundham. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Dunwich Heath and Beach

The Cut Arts Centre

You can enjoy a show at The Cut Arts Centre during your stay in Halesworth. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

The Cut Arts Centre

Halesworth Gallery

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Halesworth Gallery during your travels in Halesworth. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Halesworth Gallery

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