Saxmundham

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Snape Marshes is a nature reserve south of Snape in Suffolk. It is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
Snape Marshes is a nature reserve south of Snape in Suffolk. It is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
Darsham Marshes is a nature reserve south of Darsham in Suffolk. It is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
Hazlewood Marshes is a nature reserve in Aldeburgh, Suffolk. It is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
Gromford Meadow is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Snape in Suffolk
The Westleton Crown

The Westleton Crown

3 out of 5
The Street Saxmundham England
$75 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$91 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Saxmundham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (365 reviews)
Lovely place and facilities amazing

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

The Westleton Crown
The Bell Hotel Saxmundham

The Bell Hotel Saxmundham

4 out of 5
31 High Street Saxmundham England
$146 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$176 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Saxmundham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
The staff were very friendly and welcoming and our room was very comfortable.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

The Bell Hotel Saxmundham
The Ship at Dunwich

The Ship at Dunwich

4 out of 5
St James Street Dunwich Saxmundham England
$99 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$119 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach inn in Saxmundham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (140 reviews)
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff. Very nice food. The room was tiny with no place to layout a small suitcase. The bathroom had no shelf space for toiletry bags. It's a nice place, but they need to work on storage space. We only had 2 very small cases and there was no where to lay them out except ...

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

The Ship at Dunwich
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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 WiFi, 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 Nov 21, 2024

Mollett's Farm
2 Lion Cottages, Knodishall

2 Lion Cottages, Knodishall

Knodishall England
Stay at this apartment in Saxmundham. Popular attractions Long Shop Museum and Leiston Abbey are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (4 reviews)
Suited us fine for a mini-break.
A good place to stay if you are out and about. Bit tired in places but everything functions well and clean.

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

2 Lion Cottages, Knodishall
Church Farm Barn

Church Farm Barn

3 out of 5
Church Farm Leet Hill Dunwich Saxmundham England
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Saxmundham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Dunwich Museum and Dunwich ...
Church Farm Barn
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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 quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Dunwich Heath and Beach

Snape Maltings

5/5(2 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Snape Maltings on your trip to Tunstall. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out 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 quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Lonely Farm Country Park

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3/5 - Okay

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Great location for exploring the coast and area of natural beauty

Cities near Saxmundham

Fishing boats on Aldeburgh beach, Suffolk

Aldeburgh

Leiston Abbey, old ruins and functioning music school #springfun

Leiston

Blythburgh nature reserve

Reydon

Road to Bruisyard Near to Shelleys Lodge
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Peasenhall

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