Title: Dunwich Travel Guide: Best of Dunwich, Saxmundham Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Dunwich](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunwich-Hotels.d553248634834284113.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Dunwich](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunwich-Holiday-Rentals.d553248634834284113.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Dunwich Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Dunwich.d553248634834284113.Car-Hire-Guide)[Dunwich Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunwich.d553248634834284113.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Dunwich Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Fishing Boat on Dunwich Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834284113/884c76a4-6f87-454f-8f5c-73daa20cbcfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834284113/884c76a4-6f87-454f-8f5c-73daa20cbcfe.jpg) by [Adrian Cable](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2639) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Fishing Boat on Dunwich Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834284113/884c76a4-6f87-454f-8f5c-73daa20cbcfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834284113/884c76a4-6f87-454f-8f5c-73daa20cbcfe.jpg) by [Adrian Cable](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2639) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Church Street, Dunwich Looking towards Westleton Road](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834284113/56d78b0a-5376-4524-bb0d-abd5eee74f73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834284113/56d78b0a-5376-4524-bb0d-abd5eee74f73.jpg) by [Adrian Cable](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2639) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Dunwich Beach Looking towards Sizewell Power Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834284113/f093deeb-7518-4fa5-915a-c426d66b743e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834284113/f093deeb-7518-4fa5-915a-c426d66b743e.jpg) by [Adrian Cable](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2639) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![The beach at Dunwich in Suffolk. Summer 2012.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834284113/003e1185-002a-4fd4-8392-a4e3ecb22bb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834284113/003e1185-002a-4fd4-8392-a4e3ecb22bb8.jpg) by [Midnightblueowl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Midnightblueowl) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ## Visit Dunwich Things to do - Top hotels in Dunwich - Top Holiday Rentals in Dunwich ![The Ship at Dunwich](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10330000/10320700/10320652/d7661494_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Ship at Dunwich St James Street Dunwich Saxmundham England £95 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach inn in Saxmundham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (144 reviews) Very friendly staff and comfortable room Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=10320652&PinnedHotelID=10320652&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634834284113) ![Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12700/12685/a45e1f2b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa Yarmouth Road Woodbridge England Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £80 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Woodbridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews) This was our 5th visit to Ufford Park. We are always impressed. The rooms we choose have a balcony overlooking the golf course, are always clean and sufficient for what we need, with comfotable beds and a good shower. The balcony offers extra space during the warmer months. The breakfast offers a ... Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=12685&PinnedHotelID=12685&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634834284113) ![The Coach House Suffolk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1930000/1922800/1922712/b2c3636a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Coach House Suffolk Chapel Road Lowestoft England £72 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Lowestoft. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (532 reviews) Large, clean, comfortable room. Very friendly staff. Great breakfast. Plenty of parking. Convenient location. Will definitely be staying again when we are in the area. Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=1922712&PinnedHotelID=1922712&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634834284113) [See all 2,727 properties in Dunwich](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248634834284113) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Mollett's Farm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30040000/30037200/30037133/964f711a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mollett's Farm Main Road, Benhall Saxmundham England Stay at this cottage in Saxmundham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Glemham Hall and Saxmundham Museum are located nearby. Lovely cosy property perfect for a relaxing weekend. Nice towns nearby with castles to visit etc Reviewed on 21 Nov 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saxmundham-Hotels-Molletts-Farm.h30037133.Hotel-Information) ![Pretty cottage studio set in lovely countryside close to the Heritage coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21640000/21630800/21630796/ab200764_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pretty cottage studio set in lovely countryside close to the Heritage coast Wissett ENG Stay at this apartment in Halesworth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Valley Farm Vineyards and The Cut Arts Centre are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (205 reviews) Great stay. Lovely host and cosy setting. Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Halesworth-Hotels-Pretty-Cottage-Studio-Set-In-Lovely-Countryside-Close-To-The-Heritage-Coast.h21630796.Hotel-Information) ![Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33578600/33578552/3ccb3a44_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Charming Character Cottage with pretty gardens. 10 Minutes walk to beach. Reydon ENG Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Reydon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions St Edmund's Church and Southwold Pier ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (156 reviews) A very cute cottage, well presented and clean.Stairs were steep for a long walk to downstairs toilet. Main bedroom mattress uncomfortable. Not withstanding this the cottage is very nice and warm the welcome pack was a nice touch.A good enjoyable experience Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reydon-Hotels-Charming-Character-Cottage-With-Pretty-Garden-A-Stones-Throw-From-Southwold.h33578552.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Dunwich](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248634834284113&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Dunwich hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634834284113&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634834284113&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634834284113&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634834284113&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634834284113&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634834284113&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![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 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156574/4c5d533b-8797-41dd-9c35-ece947195160.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunwich-Heath-And-Beach-Saxmundham.d6094555.Attraction) #### Snape Maltings You can make plans for a show at Snape Maltings on your trip to Tunstall. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Snape-Maltings-Saxmundham.d553248621533023390.Attraction) #### Lonely Farm Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Lonely Farm Country Park, a lovely green space in Saxmundham. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lonely-Farm-Country-Park-Saxmundham.d625040910822895616.Attraction) ## Cities near Dunwich ![Dew's Ponds is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Halesworth in Suffolk.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500775/9161355b-e136-4e64-b108-61ddeb6a78ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Halesworth ![Leiston Abbey, old ruins and functioning music school #springfun](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622619816757/0605f941-fb62-4c3c-9a38-4f9ea92ceabc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Leiston ![Snape Marshes is a nature reserve south of Snape in Suffolk. It is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156574/4735f244-3820-4369-8880-10ab5c869b33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Saxmundham ![Blythburgh nature reserve ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204874/ab2c2722-3c4b-4145-bcd2-29569b2380c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Reydon - Cities near Dunwich - Places of interest [Halesworth](https://expedia.co.uk/Halesworth.dx500775)[Leiston](https://expedia.co.uk/Leiston.dx602739)[Saxmundham](https://expedia.co.uk/Saxmundham.dx6156574)[Reydon](https://expedia.co.uk/Reydon.dx6204874)[Westleton](https://expedia.co.uk/Westleton.dx3000009379)[Walberswick](https://expedia.co.uk/Walberswick.dx3000009480)[Blythburgh](https://expedia.co.uk/Blythburgh.dx3000012268)[Eastbridge](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastbridge.dx3000385180)[Southwold](https://expedia.co.uk/Southwold.dx553248628305045644) - [Dunwich Heath and Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunwich-Heath-And-Beach-Saxmundham.d6094555.Attraction) - [Dunwich Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunwich-Museum-Saxmundham.d6094553.Attraction) - [Norfolk Broads ](https://expedia.co.uk/Norfolk-Broads-England.d6122926.Attraction) - [Southwold Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Southwold-Beach-Reydon.d6094557.Attraction) - [Sutton Hoo ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sutton-Hoo-Woodbridge.d6260750.Attraction) - [Suffolk Coast and Heaths ](https://expedia.co.uk/Suffolk-Coast-And-Heaths-England.d553248635997949935.Attraction) - [Snape Maltings ](https://expedia.co.uk/Snape-Maltings-Saxmundham.d553248621533023390.Attraction) - [Fritton Lake Country Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fritton-Lake-Country-Park-England.d6351178.Attraction) - [Lowestoft Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lowestoft-Harbour-Lowestoft.d553248621532509471.Attraction) - [Pleasurewood Hills ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pleasurewood-Hills-Lowestoft.d553248621532509476.Attraction) - [Southwold Pier ](https://expedia.co.uk/Southwold-Pier-Reydon.d553248635975711479.Attraction) - [Framlingham Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Framlingham-Castle-Woodbridge.d553248621532509382.Attraction) - [Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Suffolk-Coast-National-Nature-Reserve-Reydon.d553248621533025560.Attraction) - [Easton Farm Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Easton-Farm-Park-Woodbridge.d6140282.Attraction) - [UK Parachuting ](https://expedia.co.uk/UK-Parachuting-Beccles.d553248621532509466.Attraction) - [Gorleston Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gorleston-Beach-Great-Yarmouth.d553248621532509486.Attraction) - [South Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Beach-Lowestoft.d658092912636166144.Attraction) - [Woodbridge Tide Mill ](https://expedia.co.uk/Woodbridge-Tide-Mill-Woodbridge.d553248621532509379.Attraction) - [The Marina Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Marina-Theatre-Lowestoft.d553248621561946201.Attraction) - [Fritton Lake Outdoor Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fritton-Lake-Outdoor-Centre-Great-Yarmouth.d553248621592457119.Attraction) - [Otley Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Otley-Hall-Ipswich.d553248621561945975.Attraction) - [Ufford Park Golf Course ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ufford-Park-Golf-Course-Woodbridge.d553248621561945980.Attraction) - [Rendlesham Forest Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rendlesham-Forest-Centre-Woodbridge.d553248621532509459.Attraction) - [Helmingham Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Helmingham-Hall-Stowmarket.d553248621561945976.Attraction) - [Thorpeness Golf Club ](https://expedia.co.uk/Thorpeness-Golf-Club-Leiston.d553248621563229120.Attraction) - [Hollywood Cinema ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hollywood-Cinema-Lowestoft.d553248621532509473.Attraction) - [Somerleyton Hall and Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Somerleyton-Hall-And-Gardens-Lowestoft.d553248621532509477.Attraction) - [Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlton-Marshes-Nature-Reserve-Lowestoft.d553248633956146481.Attraction) - [Orford Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Orford-Castle-Woodbridge.d6094547.Attraction) - [Africa Alive! ](https://expedia.co.uk/Africa-Alive-Lowestoft.d553248621532509467.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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