Beaches in Suffolk

Suffolk has a tremendous coastline, featuring sandy cliffs, dunes, bays and creeks. And as you can see above, they aren't very crowded either! Beaches in Suffolk have glittering shingle for crunchy, satisfying coastal walks, and sand for the kids. In 2006 five beaches won awards relating to cleanliness and safety - Lowestoft North and South, Southwold Pier and Southwold Denes, and Kessingland.

Kessingland beach (pictured below) is remarkably unspoilt and extremely spacious. Although close to Lowestoft, Kessingland is one of those Suffolk gems that few people know about, and those that do tend not to tell anyone! The beach is a mix of marshland, shingle and sand, and it stretches for miles towards Lowestoft to the North and Southwold to the South. If you're looking for a bit of peace and quiet on an unspoilt beach, Kessingland Beach is highly recommended (and the dog can come too!).



Beaches in Suffolk features change as you explore stretches of the seashore, and the special quality of light exerts an irresistible draw on holidaymakers and artists alike. Rural life is never far away. Dunes in Walberswick back onto grass and marshes with the fields behind. The absence of commercialisation is a dream.

The English craze for beaches began in the 19th Century, when people began to seek the healthly benefits of sea air. Most Beaches in Suffolk remain as first visited – unspoilt and fresh. One famous beach is Aldeburgh, which displays Maggie Hamblings controversial Scallop tribute to Benjamin Brittain.



However you can also find family beaches with special activities for children at Lowestoft, Great Yarmouth and Felixstowe. Beaches in Suffolk offer the family a special English holiday experience, as you'll see when you stroll about Southwold, watch the Punch and Judy show on the waterfront, and visit it's lovely pier. Unfortunately dogs aren't allowed on some beaches between 1/5 and 30/9 and must be kept on a lead but there are several cafes, kiosks and restaurants (including Fish 'n' Chips of course) along the promenade to keep them entertained whilst they're on the lead!

See Dog Friendly Beaches in Suffolk for more information on where you can take your dog



Alternatively, you can find wild beaches, and believe yourself the only person between sand and sky in the world. Orford Ness National Nature Reserve is one that the National Trust is preserving for wildlife and visitors forever. Or you can stroll along the coast and find your own. And if you feel like stripping down to nature yourself, there is even a naturist beach at Corton.



The only way to prove that we are right about variety and beauty is to come and see for yourself, bringing with you all your enthusiasm for natural enjoyment.

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