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Explore the Local Area
You can walk to Walberswick from Dunwich in an hour from the cottages. You can follow the Suffolk Coastal Path without having to worry about turning off and you'll meander through the forest, reed beds and onto the beach at the Walberswick or you can walk along the beach from Dunwich. Be warned, the beach is full of shingle so can get quite hard going when the tide is in!
There are two large car parks, please don’t be alarmed there may be difficulty parking as this tourist attraction does get rather busy.
For a spot to eat there is The Tea Shed, delicious home-made cakes and bakes or light lunch options for you to try too. As part of the Adnams pub family, The Bell Inn offers lunch or evening meals cooked with locally sourced ingredients. Additionally, The Anchor offers a variety of meals for lunch and dinner in their heated marquee on the Back Terrace.
A great activity for kids and adults which is also an inexpensive family day out is crabbing by the harbour. There are public toilets next to Walberswick Village Hall if necessary.
Travel to Southwold in style on the Walberswick Ferry over the River Blyth, whilst taking in the scenery. Please take into consideration that the ferry only runs from Easter to October.
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Walberswick
You can walk to Walberswick from Dunwich in an hour from the cottages. You can follow the Suffolk Coastal Path without having to worry about turning off and you'll meander through the forest, reed beds and onto the beach at the Walberswick or you can walk along the beach from Dunwich. Be warned, the beach is full of shingle so can get quite hard going when the tide is in!
There are two large car parks, please don’t be alarmed there may be difficulty parking as this tourist attraction does get rather busy.
For a spot to eat there is The Tea Shed, delicious home-made cakes and bakes or light lunch options for you to try too. As part of the Adnams pub family, The Bell Inn offers lunch or evening meals cooked with locally sourced ingredients. Additionally, The Anchor offers a variety of meals for lunch and dinner in their heated marquee on the Back Terrace.
A great activity for kids and adults which is also an inexpensive family day out is crabbing by the harbour. There are public toilets next to Walberswick Village Hall if necessary.
Travel to Southwold in style on the Walberswick Ferry over the River Blyth, whilst taking in the scenery. Please take into consideration that the ferry only runs from Easter to October.
Southwold is another popular tourist attraction and can become hectic in the summertime. Regardless, this town offers a whole range of places to eat and to explore. Southwold Pier includes an entertaining water clock display every hour, magnificent sea views and under the Pier are arcades and amusements. Not forgetting the sandy beach.
Get lost in the Maize Maze at Old Hall Farm, there is also the Old Hall Café and beautiful walks in the peace and quiet. Their partnership with Southwold Cycle Hire allows for exploring on two wheels.
Enjoy fish and chip by the seaside from the Sole Bay Fish Company or the Harbour Inn and finish off with an ice-cream from Harris & James. Or dine-in at the Red Lion and The Lord Nelson both offering pub classics.
If you’re after an experience, book onto Southwold’s Brewery Tour at Adnams, learn about how they create their special brews.
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Southwold
Southwold is another popular tourist attraction and can become hectic in the summertime. Regardless, this town offers a whole range of places to eat and to explore. Southwold Pier includes an entertaining water clock display every hour, magnificent sea views and under the Pier are arcades and amusements. Not forgetting the sandy beach.
Get lost in the Maize Maze at Old Hall Farm, there is also the Old Hall Café and beautiful walks in the peace and quiet. Their partnership with Southwold Cycle Hire allows for exploring on two wheels.
Enjoy fish and chip by the seaside from the Sole Bay Fish Company or the Harbour Inn and finish off with an ice-cream from Harris & James. Or dine-in at the Red Lion and The Lord Nelson both offering pub classics.
If you’re after an experience, book onto Southwold’s Brewery Tour at Adnams, learn about how they create their special brews.
Aldeburgh is known for their delicious fish and chips from their local fish and chips and the pebble beach. The Lighthouse restaurant is really good and there are plenty of places to get an ice cream!
Whilst you are there, try sail a boat on Aldeburgh boating pond. A great activity to keep little ones occupied. There is a shop in the nearby LifeBoat Station to purchase your own, or just turn up and observe the others.
Thorpeness is a nearby village, venture by car or walk along the coastal path for 2 miles for a village with a similar feel to Aldeburgh, just less busy! If you visit be sure to explore the village and view The House in the Clouds.
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Aldeburgh
Aldeburgh is known for their delicious fish and chips from their local fish and chips and the pebble beach. The Lighthouse restaurant is really good and there are plenty of places to get an ice cream!
Whilst you are there, try sail a boat on Aldeburgh boating pond. A great activity to keep little ones occupied. There is a shop in the nearby LifeBoat Station to purchase your own, or just turn up and observe the others.
Thorpeness is a nearby village, venture by car or walk along the coastal path for 2 miles for a village with a similar feel to Aldeburgh, just less busy! If you visit be sure to explore the village and view The House in the Clouds.
Westleton is the next village along from Dunwich and boasts a lovely place to eat in the form of the Westleton Crown. Highly recommend the food here - it's more than just pub grub which is lovely to find for those special occasions.
Westleton also has a pretty village green and most of the houses are quintessential country cottages so it's a pleasant place to have a stroll. There is also a fantastic park for the kiddies to play in. It has everything from a football pitch to a zip wire and outdoor gym!
Westleton
Westleton is the next village along from Dunwich and boasts a lovely place to eat in the form of the Westleton Crown. Highly recommend the food here - it's more than just pub grub which is lovely to find for those special occasions.
Westleton also has a pretty village green and most of the houses are quintessential country cottages so it's a pleasant place to have a stroll. There is also a fantastic park for the kiddies to play in. It has everything from a football pitch to a zip wire and outdoor gym!
All the cottages are located in the village of Dunwich and there is so much to do right on your doorstep.
The village has a pub, two tearooms and even a small museum explaining how in the 12th Century most of the trading port of Dunwich was swept away into the sea!
The beach is just past the pub and there are hundreds of walks into Dunwich forest, along the cliffs and onto the natural heath land.
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Dunwich
All the cottages are located in the village of Dunwich and there is so much to do right on your doorstep.
The village has a pub, two tearooms and even a small museum explaining how in the 12th Century most of the trading port of Dunwich was swept away into the sea!
The beach is just past the pub and there are hundreds of walks into Dunwich forest, along the cliffs and onto the natural heath land.
Dunwich forest is spread over 4000 acres and is right on your doorstep. With a map in hand you could spend days exploring all the trails! It is so peaceful and there is a great mixture of woodland and natural heath to explore. There are also benches dotted around so you can take in the scenery and if you have kiddies there's plenty of fun to be had in building wooden houses out of fallen trees.
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Dunwich Forest
Dunwich forest is spread over 4000 acres and is right on your doorstep. With a map in hand you could spend days exploring all the trails! It is so peaceful and there is a great mixture of woodland and natural heath to explore. There are also benches dotted around so you can take in the scenery and if you have kiddies there's plenty of fun to be had in building wooden houses out of fallen trees.
RSPB Minsmere is a 30 minute walk from the cottages or a 5 minute car drive away. The perfect spot for nature lovers and those who want to explore the countryside. We recommend walking there as there are so many trails even before you enter the nature reserve that are stunningly beautiful.
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RSPB Minsmere
Sheepwash LaneRSPB Minsmere is a 30 minute walk from the cottages or a 5 minute car drive away. The perfect spot for nature lovers and those who want to explore the countryside. We recommend walking there as there are so many trails even before you enter the nature reserve that are stunningly beautiful.
Snape is the home of Snape Maltings situated on the River Alde among the beautiful Suffolk wildlife. There are walks around Snape too that are well worth exploring or cycling routes and river trips to discover the scenery. There is also the River View Café & Bar or Restaurant to dine in. Additionally, The Plough & Sail is also available to consume fresh and local produce.
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Snape Maltings
Snape is the home of Snape Maltings situated on the River Alde among the beautiful Suffolk wildlife. There are walks around Snape too that are well worth exploring or cycling routes and river trips to discover the scenery. There is also the River View Café & Bar or Restaurant to dine in. Additionally, The Plough & Sail is also available to consume fresh and local produce.
Further Afield
There are many places to visit in Framlingham. Firstly, Framlingham castle provides a Wall Walk, shop, exhibition and the castle café to finish off in for some food and drink.
Shawsgate Vineyard offers tours with explanations of their wine production process, tasting sessions afterwards and the option to purchase from the shop.
The town is known for its market on every Tuesday and Saturday in Market Hill. Fresh local produce such as cheeses, baked goods and much more is available to purchase. Dispute this, there are many independent shops to discover and there is something for everyone.
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Framlingham
There are many places to visit in Framlingham. Firstly, Framlingham castle provides a Wall Walk, shop, exhibition and the castle café to finish off in for some food and drink.
Shawsgate Vineyard offers tours with explanations of their wine production process, tasting sessions afterwards and the option to purchase from the shop.
The town is known for its market on every Tuesday and Saturday in Market Hill. Fresh local produce such as cheeses, baked goods and much more is available to purchase. Dispute this, there are many independent shops to discover and there is something for everyone.
In Halesworth there are many things to do and see. The Cut Arts centre provides a variety of music, drama, and films throughout the year. Or learn about Halesworth’s history at The Halesworth Museum.
A great day out with the kids is to visit the Oasis Camel Centre, with many camels to see and the opportunity to even ride one! There are children play area’s to keep the everyone occupied too.
For somewhere to eat, check out The White Hart or The Angel Hotel.
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Halesworth
42 ThoroughfareIn Halesworth there are many things to do and see. The Cut Arts centre provides a variety of music, drama, and films throughout the year. Or learn about Halesworth’s history at The Halesworth Museum.
A great day out with the kids is to visit the Oasis Camel Centre, with many camels to see and the opportunity to even ride one! There are children play area’s to keep the everyone occupied too.
For somewhere to eat, check out The White Hart or The Angel Hotel.
Take a dip in Beccles Lido, fun for all the family in the outdoor pool in summer.
Or stay on the water and take a ride on The Big Dog Ferry from Beccles Lido and stop off for some lunch at The Locks Inn, Geldeston.
Stop for a coffee in Quaff East Coffee, The Old Dairy or Twyfords Café.
For a more substantial meal, we recommend Wine Vaults Bar & Restaurant or Graze White Horse for great atmosphere and scrumptious dishes.
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Beccles
Take a dip in Beccles Lido, fun for all the family in the outdoor pool in summer.
Or stay on the water and take a ride on The Big Dog Ferry from Beccles Lido and stop off for some lunch at The Locks Inn, Geldeston.
Stop for a coffee in Quaff East Coffee, The Old Dairy or Twyfords Café.
For a more substantial meal, we recommend Wine Vaults Bar & Restaurant or Graze White Horse for great atmosphere and scrumptious dishes.
The city centre is a 55-minute drive from Dunwich, however there is lots to do and see there and would make a great day out.
Enjoy the history at Norwich Cathedral or the Castle. The city centre has lots of the shops to look round too.
For some evening entertainment The Norwich Theatre Royal provides a variety of shows throughout the year. In addition, watch a film at either Vue or Odeon cinemas. Odeon is placed next to Hollywood Bowl, so book for a game or two for a fun activity for the whole family.
Many independent and chain food restaurants are available in Norwich. Whether you want a fast-food takeaway or a sit-down meal, there is something for everyone!
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Norwich
The city centre is a 55-minute drive from Dunwich, however there is lots to do and see there and would make a great day out.
Enjoy the history at Norwich Cathedral or the Castle. The city centre has lots of the shops to look round too.
For some evening entertainment The Norwich Theatre Royal provides a variety of shows throughout the year. In addition, watch a film at either Vue or Odeon cinemas. Odeon is placed next to Hollywood Bowl, so book for a game or two for a fun activity for the whole family.
Many independent and chain food restaurants are available in Norwich. Whether you want a fast-food takeaway or a sit-down meal, there is something for everyone!