Suffolk beaches

Mysterious, wild, isolated… These are all words that could describe Orfordness. It was once a secretive military base but is now a National Nature Reserve. Many rumours still surround Orfordness’ strange past including tales of a covered-up Nazi landing, and an infamous UFO sighting. We recommend going to find out the truth for yourself on this most unusual of Suffolk beaches…

Voted one of Britain’s best 40 beaches by The Telegraph, Covehithe is located just a few miles south of Lowestoft and is possibly the wildest and most beautiful of Suffolk beaches. Driftwood forms beautiful shapes protruding from the sand, while Covehithe’s unique church inside a church adds an element of the surreal to this Suffolk beach.

Walberswick is a great starting point to explore the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is a beautiful place throughout the year and a popular place for crabbing during the summer months.

Walberswick

Dunwich beach and the surrounding heath and woodland are one of the most precious Suffolk beaches, home to a plethora of rare plants and wildlife. Dunwich is also a fascinating place historically – look out to sea from the beach and you’re staring at the watery resting place of what was once a city larger than London!

Felixstowe is full of exciting activities for the kids, mum and dad, even grandma and granddad! Windsurfing, golf (crazy and sane!), nature trails, and exploring a 16th century fort are just some of the things you can do in Felixstowe, and that’s before you even reach the beach!

The quirky village of Thorpeness already has a lot to offer as a day trip destination, including the Peter Paninspired boating mere, mock Tudor buildings, a house floating above the clouds and an acclaimed golf course. The lovely shingle beach simply adds to the magic. Look out for the futuristic Dune House, created by renowned Norwegian architects Jarmund/ Vigsnæs and Living Architecture.

Southwold

Fun in the sun is the name of the game on Lowestoft’s Blue Flag beach. With wide golden sands, it’s the place to be if you’ve got a young family in tow.

A quaint seaside town with possibly the best fish and chips in the UK. See the Scallop sculpture on the shingle beach as you walk towards Thorpeness.

Charming Southwold is an eternal favourite with Suffolk visitors and residents alike. Lined with pictureperfect beach huts and the odd beach café selling bacon sarnies, tea and ice cream, and just a stones throw from some fantastic shops, pubs and restaurants, Southwold beach is an undisputed classic. Don’t miss out on a visit to Southwold Pier while you’re there.