Dunwich although today is a small village has a lot of history. Over the centuries Dunwich has been a Roman fort, the capital of a Saxon Kingdom. During the 11th century it was a large port and market town on the east coast. All of it has been lost to the North Sea except for the ruins of the 13th century Franciscan friary on the edge of the cliff and Leper Hospital chapel in the present churchyard.
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Beach: Dunwich Beach View: This is a beach hut directly on the sands. What’s on the menu?: Truly great fish and chips, to eat in their retro feel, diner-style restaurant or to take away. Read more…
Dunwich Heath Coastal Centre and Beach. Remote and beautiful stretch of Suffolk coastline. Coastal lowland heath sandy cliffs and beach, rich in wildlife, offering tranquility and excellent views. The shingle beach backs onto a heath, large reedbeds and woodland. Click here for more details on the National Trust website Parking (free at beach but charged at Heath), toilets, good food, Read more…
Dunwich Heath is an area of coastline on the Suffolk coast near to Saxmundham. Rich in wildlife, you can explore the sandy cliffs and beach as well as the heath which bursts into colour during the summer months, The heath is home to several rare species including nightjars, woodlark and adders. Here you can really escape from it all as Read more…
