Leiston Abbey

Leiston Abbey in Suffolk County, ruins worth exploring

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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.

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Dunwich Heath and Beach

Opplev naturen ved Dunwich Heath and Beach, et flott grøntområde i Saxmundham. Dette avslappende området er kjent for sine mange restauranter.

Southwold Beach

Hva med å tilbringe en avslappende ettermiddag på Southwold Beach under turen til Reydon? Området er kjent for det fantastiske utelivet sitt og sine mange restauranter, så her er det mye å legge til i ønskelisten din!

Long Shop Museum

Sett av tid til å utforske utstillingene ved Long Shop Museum mens du besøker Leiston. Dette småbyaktige området har sjøutsikt det er hyggelig å gå langs, og er kjent for sine mange restauranter.

Thorpeness Golf Club

Spill en runde golf ved Thorpeness Golf Club mens du er på besøk i Thorpeness. Dette småbyaktige området har sjøutsikt som passer godt for en trivelig spasertur, og er kjent for sine mange restauranter.

Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre

Sett av tid til å se gjennom utstillingene ved Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre mens du besøker Thorpeness. Området har landlige omgivelser og monumenter du burde oppleve.

Saxmundham Museum

Sett av tid til å se gjennom utstillingene ved Saxmundham Museum på reisen til Saxmundham. Dette småbyaktige området har sjøutsikt det er hyggelig å gå langs, og er kjent for sine mange restauranter.

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