Southwold Beach Tours and Activities

Southwold beach huts on the Promenade; Shutterstock ID 245957998

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

When you're the only person on the pier with this view, you wonder why no one else has gotten out of bed for sunrise!
I loved the reflections in the windows

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Suffolk geometry! The beach and prom just north of Southwold Pier

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White house

CA $1,185

per person

Apr 28 - May 3

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Halifax (YHZ) to London (STN)

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

The Limes

CA $1,205

per person

Apr 2 - Apr 6

found 11 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Toronto (YYZ) to London (STN)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (173 reviews)

Another GREAT stay! Great location, Great Staff & a Great room!!

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Birds Farm

CA $1,764

per person

Apr 28 - May 3

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Halifax (YHZ) to London (STN)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)

We loved it here, had a a good couple of nights with friends. Beautiful apartment, amazing mattresses and pillows, very quiet environment. The pool wasn’t open and some work was happening but you can tell it’s going to look amazing once they put it all together and summer prep work is expected at this time of year. Kara was fab and we met a super helpful housekeeper who is doing a degree who was a literal walking tourist information centre. Great atmosphere all round .

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025

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Southwold Pier

Southwold Pier is just one of the places to see in Southwold, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and seaside while you're in the area.

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

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.

Leiston Abbey

Learn about the local history of Leiston when you spend time at Leiston Abbey. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.

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.

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 seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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.

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