The
coastal town of Southwold holds the charm of days gone by, whilst
having something to offer for visitors of all ages. The Pier
Pavilion attracts thousands of visitors each year, and is perhaps
the finest coastal pier that one may find today, whilst the
award winning beaches of Southwold have not been spoilt by commercial
forces.
The
town also has a small Harbour where you may find locally caught
fish for sale at certain times, there is a tea room, and the
Harbour Inn where good food can be obtained. The town itself
has a wide variety of shops and services mainly situated within
the high street area, again they carefully maintain the Southwold
charm, many housed in buildings of character should you gaze
upwards above the initial shop frontage.
Southwold
is well worth a visit, early closing day is Wednesday although
many outlets remain open.
www.southwold.info
This
delightful coastal village attracts many visitors through its
natural charm and tranquility. It is the home of the national
and world crabbing championships in late Summer, and has long
been popular to many artists, whilst providing a retreat to
national figures. Walberswick was once a flourishing fishing
port at the mouth of the river Blyth. It is approximately nine
miles by road from Beccles, but can be accessed by the Beccles
ferry, or on foot by the linking Bailey bridge. It provides
a splendid walk from Beccles, and an attractive prospective
of the river, quay and boatyard area of Beccles.
The
famous Snape Maltings and concert hall attracts visitors of
all ages. A range of crafts and local products may be found
as you browse the splendidly furbished shopping area. The concert
hall is nationally renowned for its quality of productions.
Snape may be found slightly inland from the coastal town of
Aldeburgh.
Just
four miles from Beccles, its 15th century Holy trinity church
can be seen from many angles. Floodlights portray this splendid
church at night, known as the 'Cathedral of the marshes' as
it overlooks the main A12 road. It is said that Oliver Cromwell
used the church as a resting place, where his men used the nave
as a stable. The River Blyth was once used by merchants ships
dealing in the wool trade, but as the estuary silted up, ships
could no longer navigate the river resulting in Blythburgh shrinking
in size.
Once
the capital of East Anglia, lies mainly submerged by the sea,
the beach is a popular area for local fishermen and provides
an ideal spot for inshore fishing vessels, selling freshly caught
fish. The museum highlights the extent of the loss of buildings
to the sea, whilst the village provides many pleasant walks.
The
church of St Andrews is the focal point of this small hamlet.
This small thatched church was built within the remains of the
original larger church, and by the materials of the original
building. A short walk from the church the road ends, as it
has fallen into the sea. Visitors must be aware of the treacherous
state of the cliffs due to extensive erosion. Towards the northern
end is an access road to 'Benacre broad', a popular area for
angling and bird watchin.
This
East Coast town is popular for its southern beach and promenade.
It holds a wide range of shops and services. The central railway
station provides links to Gt. Yarmouth further along the coast,
or the capital towns of Suffolk and Norfolk. Ipswich and the
city of Norwich are regularly served from this point, along
with a service to the London station of Liverpool Street. The
towns Marina Theatre is well known for its extensive program
for a town of its size. The town once housed a fishing fleet
of some 60 ships, and was a central point of the herring industry.
