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Althaea officinalis . Marsh Mallow
Althaea officinalis . Marsh Mallow
Church Lane, Friston
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St Mary Magdalene C of E Tower, Friston
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Footpath in Black Heath Forest near Snape. This is part of the Sailors' Path.
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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! (1,008 reviews)
Another stay at ufford park good weather, relaxing few days

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

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Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa
B&B HOTEL Ipswich

B&B HOTEL Ipswich

4 out of 5
Ranelagh Road Ipswich England
The price is AU$94 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
AU$94
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ipswich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Simple does what it needs to do

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

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The Westleton Crown

The Westleton Crown

3 out of 5
The Street Saxmundham England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Saxmundham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (373 reviews)
Bar and Dining Room attractive, food good, staff (mostly) helpful. Room, in adjacent development, awful: accessed only via steep, external flight of open stairs. No offer to assist elderly customers, ( Blue Badge holder), with luggage in poor weather. Small and cramped accommodation. Velux-style ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

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The Westleton Crown
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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! (176 reviews)
The cottage was adorable and is very well located. We really enjoyed our stay

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach.
Pretty cottage studio set in lovely countryside close to the Heritage coast

Pretty cottage studio set in lovely countryside close to the Heritage coast

Wissett ENG
Stay at this apartment in Halesworth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Valley Farm Vineyards and The Cut Arts Centre are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (210 reviews)
The cottage was absolutely amazing, we had snow which made it magical. Very clean, good communication. Just absolutely amazing

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Pretty cottage studio set in lovely countryside close to the Heritage coast
Kingfisher Cottage - a perfect place to stay

Kingfisher Cottage - a perfect place to stay

Woodbridge England
Stay at this holiday home in Woodbridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Woodbridge Museum and Woodbridge Tide Mill are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Another nice stay, thanks Abi and Ed!

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Kingfisher Cottage - a perfect place to stay
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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