Southwold Beach

Southwold Beach
Southwold Beach
Photo by Debbie Whatt
Photo by Debbie Whatt
Photo by Debbie Whatt
Photo by Debbie Whatt
Photo by Debbie Whatt
Photo by Debbie Whatt

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Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
per person
Oct 10 - Oct 17
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Osaka (KIX) to London (STN)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,094 reviews)
Very convenient for airport and food choice and quality was better than expected which was a great bonus for our stay.

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

White house

White house

2 out of 5
per person
Oct 13 - Oct 20
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (HND) to London (STN)
2/10 (1 review)
Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG

Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG

4 out of 5
per person
Sep 20 - Sep 26
found 1 hour ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to London (STN)
8/10 Very Good! (708 reviews)
friendly staff, good location

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Popular places to visit

Southwold Pier at high tide creates lots of spectacular waves and spray - it's easy to get soaked! #perspective

Southwold Pier

Find out about the history of Southwold when you spend time at Southwold Pier. Experience the area's museums and entertainment venues.

Southwold Pier
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 savor the top-notch restaurants.

Dunwich Heath and Beach
Leiston Abbey in Suffolk County, ruins worth exploring

Leiston Abbey

Learn about the local history of Leiston when you spend time at Leiston Abbey. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Leiston Abbey

Southwold Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Southwold Museum during your travels in Southwold. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Southwold Museum

St Edmund's Church

You can learn about the history of Southwold with a trip to St Edmund's Church. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

St Edmund's Church

Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Walberswick. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve

Best Lodging Options Near Southwold Beach

The Swan

The Swan

3.5 out of 5
The Market Place, Reydon, England
The Swan
Millside - Five Bedroom House, Sleeps 10

Millside - Five Bedroom House, Sleeps 10

Walberswick
Millside - Five Bedroom House, Sleeps 10
10 Park Lane - Four Bedroom House, Sleeps 6

10 Park Lane - Four Bedroom House, Sleeps 6

Southwold
10 Park Lane - Four Bedroom House, Sleeps 6
Studio Cottage, Southwold

Studio Cottage, Southwold

Southwold
Studio Cottage, Southwold
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