Dunwich Travel Guide

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Fishing Boat on Dunwich Beach
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Fishing Boat on Dunwich Beach
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Church Street, Dunwich Looking towards Westleton Road
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Dunwich Beach Looking towards Sizewell Power Station
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The beach at Dunwich in Suffolk. Summer 2012.
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The Ship at Dunwich

The Ship at Dunwich

4 out of 5
St James Street Dunwich Saxmundham England
The price is NZ$215 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
NZ$215
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach inn in Saxmundham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (144 reviews)
Very friendly staff and comfortable room

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

The Ship at Dunwich
Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa

Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa

4 out of 5
Yarmouth Road Woodbridge England
Stay at this spa hotel in Woodbridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
This was our 5th visit to Ufford Park. We are always impressed. The rooms we choose have a balcony overlooking the golf course, are always clean and sufficient for what we need, with comfotable beds and a good shower. The balcony offers extra space during the warmer months. The breakfast offers a ...

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

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Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa
The Coach House Suffolk

The Coach House Suffolk

3 out of 5
Chapel Road Lowestoft England
The price is NZ$165 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$165
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lowestoft. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (533 reviews)
Excellent courtyard room very clean and modern. Very tasty food in the restaurant

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

The Coach House Suffolk
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Mollett's Farm

Mollett's Farm

3.5 out of 5
Main Road, Benhall Saxmundham England
Stay at this cottage in Saxmundham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Glemham Hall and Saxmundham Museum are located nearby.
Lovely cosy property perfect for a relaxing weekend. Nice towns nearby with castles to visit etc

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2024

Mollett's Farm
Villa Hobland Barn Su

Villa Hobland Barn Su

Bradwell England
Stay at this villa in Great Yarmouth. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Gorleston Golf Club and Norfolk Coast Path - ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Excellent holiday home
Spacious, well equipped, clean holiday home. Ideal for large family.Prompt communications with management with issues/queriesPerfect location for beach and walks.Need to be very brave to get into the unheated pool. Would have been an advantage to use the cover and protect when not in use.Disappointed ...

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Villa Hobland Barn Su
Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach.

Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach.

Reydon ENG
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Reydon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions St Edmund's Church and Southwold Pier ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (156 reviews)
A very cute cottage, well presented and clean.Stairs were steep for a long walk to downstairs toilet. Main bedroom mattress uncomfortable. Not withstanding this the cottage is very nice and warm the welcome pack was a nice touch.A good enjoyable experience

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach.
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Popular places to visit

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 savour the top-notch restaurants.

Dunwich Heath and Beach

Snape Maltings

You can make plans for a show at Snape Maltings on your trip to Tunstall. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Snape Maltings

Lonely Farm Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Lonely Farm Country Park, a lovely green space in Saxmundham. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Lonely Farm Country Park