Dunwich Travel Guide

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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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Cliffs at Dunwich, near to Dunwich, Suffolk, Great Britain. The shingle beach at famous Dunwich, the very edge of the All Saints churchyard is on top of the cliffs now, two graves can still be found (August 2009). <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/67125">TM4770 : Buttress of All Saints church, Dunwich</a>
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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 AU$201 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$201
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (145 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 Mar 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! (1,002 reviews)
This was a short break for My wife and daughter as a treat. The staff were not engaged at all and the service at breakfast each day was very poor. They had to ask for bowls for cereal and the pastries had run out mid way through service and had to get more prepared. Staff were not visible and tables ...

Reviewed on 16 Mar 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 AU$140 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$140
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (543 reviews)
Clean well kept hotel with excellent, food and drinks. The standout for this hotel is the staff, freindliest staff i have come across in years, really make you welcome and nothing too much trouble.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

The Coach House Suffolk
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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 Museum ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (177 reviews)
Nowhere to put dry goods Require new frying pansBin lid under sink brokenBehind sofas need cleaningTwin bedded room …. broken light switch and broken curtain clipsOnly one hand towel ?

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

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

Dawn Chorus Holidays

3 out of 5
The Pines, Hall Road Beccles England
Stay at this cabin in Beccles. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Beccles Lido and Waveney Valley Leisure Centre are ...
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Quay View, Orford

Quay View, Orford

Orford England
Stay at this holiday home in Woodbridge. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Orford Castle and Orford Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Beautiful Location; Washer Non-Operational
Our extended family of five adults stayed for one week at Quay View. The location was wonderful as we expected from having lived in Orford in 1982-1984. We loved walking around the town and along the trails, eating at the Jolly Sailor, and taking day trips to explore other areas of Suffolk. Overall ...

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

Quay View, Orford
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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 quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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