Dunwich

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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! (138 reviews)
Lovely pub/hotel Great food Nice bedroom Lovely 4 day stay .

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

The Ship at Dunwich
Church Farm Barn

Church Farm Barn

3 out of 5
Church Farm Leet Hill Dunwich Saxmundham England
$1,595 nightly
The price is $1,914 total per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
$1,914 total
Jan 13 - Jan 14
Total with taxes and fees
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
Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa

Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa

4 out of 5
Yarmouth Road Woodbridge England
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Woodbridge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
This place is amazing well worth a visit

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

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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
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
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 Ellough Park Raceway are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Excellent stay in wonderful shephards hut cosy and warm very relaxing getaway Thanks so much

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2023

Dawn Chorus Holidays
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Snape Maltings

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
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

Dunwich Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Dunwich Museum in Dunwich. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area, or check out its lively bars.

Dunwich Museum

Cities near Dunwich

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Leiston

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