Guidebook for Dunwich
Parks & Nature
The flagship RSPB reserve is one of the most famous in the country, and its right next door to the National Trust’s Dunwich Heath and beach. There are lots of hides and a cafe. 4 square miles in size, it is home to bitterns, otters, Dartford warblers, and adders.
146 locals recommend
RSPB Minsmere
Sheepwash Lane The flagship RSPB reserve is one of the most famous in the country, and its right next door to the National Trust’s Dunwich Heath and beach. There are lots of hides and a cafe. 4 square miles in size, it is home to bitterns, otters, Dartford warblers, and adders.
Food Scene
The Ship is just a few doors away, and has a wide menu. There is a lounge bar and various dining rooms plus a large garden. It is best to book a table at peak times.
19 locals recommend
The Ship at Dunwich
Saint James's StreetThe Ship is just a few doors away, and has a wide menu. There is a lounge bar and various dining rooms plus a large garden. It is best to book a table at peak times.
Just five minutes walk from the house. Serves lunches, and cream teas. It is also a garden nursery.
Dingle Hill Tearooms
Dingle HillJust five minutes walk from the house. Serves lunches, and cream teas. It is also a garden nursery.
Flora Tea Rooms
Beach RoadFish and chip cafe on the beach only a short stroll from the house.
Arts & Culture
This little treasure of a museum is next door. Learn about the history of the lost city of Dunwich. Look out for the model of Dunwich in the 12th century and the film of the ‘Amazing Story of the City Lost to the Sea’ There are also activities for children.
9 locals recommend
Dunwich Museum
This little treasure of a museum is next door. Learn about the history of the lost city of Dunwich. Look out for the model of Dunwich in the 12th century and the film of the ‘Amazing Story of the City Lost to the Sea’ There are also activities for children.
Entertainment & Activities
Explore behind the scenes and find out how Adnams brew their beer and spirits, Brewery tours run daily and take approximately 1 hour and are followed by a tutored beer tasting which lasts around 30 minutes. You will then be accompanied to the Adnams Southwold store where you may be able to try a selection of our other products and to collect your bottle of Adnams Beer. The cost is £20 per person, which includes the tour, tastings, and a bottle of beer to take home, we'll even give you 10% off your purchases in our Adnams Southwold store when you spend £20 or more. Tours are only available to over 18s and booking is essential as spaces are limited.
21 locals recommend
Adnams Southwold
East GreenExplore behind the scenes and find out how Adnams brew their beer and spirits, Brewery tours run daily and take approximately 1 hour and are followed by a tutored beer tasting which lasts around 30 minutes. You will then be accompanied to the Adnams Southwold store where you may be able to try a selection of our other products and to collect your bottle of Adnams Beer. The cost is £20 per person, which includes the tour, tastings, and a bottle of beer to take home, we'll even give you 10% off your purchases in our Adnams Southwold store when you spend £20 or more. Tours are only available to over 18s and booking is essential as spaces are limited.
Walberswick is famous for its fabulous crabbing. Children love catching the crabs and watching them run back to the water. Buy bait, crabbing lines and buckets on the quay. The Bell - a 600 year old pub is nearby, offering a great food menu.
32 locals recommend
Walberswick Beach
Walberswick is famous for its fabulous crabbing. Children love catching the crabs and watching them run back to the water. Buy bait, crabbing lines and buckets on the quay. The Bell - a 600 year old pub is nearby, offering a great food menu.