Leiston Abbey: Opastetut kierrokset ja aktiviteetit

Leiston Abbey, old ruins and functioning music school #springfun

Leiston Abbey in Suffolk County, ruins worth exploring

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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.

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Dunwich Heath and Beach

Tutki luontoa kohteessa Saxmundham sijaitsevalla ihastuttavalla viheralueella Dunwich Heath and Beach. Hemmottele makuhermojasi tämän rentouttavasta ilmapiiristään tunnetun alueen huippuravintoloissa.

Southwold Beach

Mikset viettäisi huoletonta iltapäivää kohteen Reydon rannalla Southwold Beach? Hemmottele makuhermojasi alueen baareissa ja ravintoloissa.

Southwold Pier

Southwold Pier on vain yksi kohteen Southwold nähtävyyksistä, joten mikset tutkisi myös muita näkemisen arvoisia paikkoja lomasi aikana? Vaella alueen rannoilla ja rannikolla.

Long Shop Museum

Kun lomailet kohteessa Leiston, voit viettää iltapäivän tutkimalla näyttelyitä kohteessa Long Shop Museum. Kävele tämän viehättävän alueen rannikolla tai käy tutustumassa sen huippuravintoloihin.

Thorpeness Golf Club

Käy pelaamassa kierros golfia kohteessa Thorpeness sijaitsevalla golfkentällä Thorpeness Golf Club. Kuljeksi tämän viehättävän alueen rannikolla ja piipahda huippuravintoloissa.

Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre

Kun lomailet kohteessa Thorpeness, voit viettää iltapäivän katselemalla näyttelyitä kohteessa Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre. Tutustu alueen maaseutuun ja muistomerkkeihin.