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Beccles
Beccles lies in North West Suffolk on the banks of the Waveney
river on the Norfolk-Suffolk border.
Its name, which means ‘meadow by the stream’, still makes sense today, with the town backing onto the southern edge of The Broads. The pretty riverfront and quay make Beccles a popular stop for pleasure craft, and the river offers a splendid view of the Georgian gardens sloping down to the water’s edge.
The Bell Tower next to St Michael’s church dominates the skyline and climbing its hundred or so steps offers the reward of some commanding views.
The narrow streets are home to an eclectic mix of boutiques and
antiques shops.
river on the Norfolk-Suffolk border.
Its name, which means ‘meadow by the stream’, still makes sense today, with the town backing onto the southern edge of The Broads. The pretty riverfront and quay make Beccles a popular stop for pleasure craft, and the river offers a splendid view of the Georgian gardens sloping down to the water’s edge.
The Bell Tower next to St Michael’s church dominates the skyline and climbing its hundred or so steps offers the reward of some commanding views.
The narrow streets are home to an eclectic mix of boutiques and
antiques shops.