Dunwich Beach, Shingle beach in Suffolk, England.
Dunwich Beach is a shingle beach along the Suffolk coast with sections of sand and gravel backed by low cliffs and natural heathland. The beach adjoins a small village that offers shops, restaurants, and a tea room.
In medieval times, Dunwich was a busy port with eight churches before coastal erosion gradually pushed most of the settlement into the sea. This process started around 800 years ago and continues to shape the landscape.
The place carries the name of a drowned medieval settlement, and visitors connect it with stories of lost churches and a vanished community. This link to the past shapes how people experience the beach today.
The beach has parking, public toilets, and a tea room on site. Visitors can easily walk to the village where additional facilities and food options are available.
In some spots, sections of the medieval settlement still tumble into the sea and release archaeological artifacts. These regular discoveries make it possible to explore the sunken town without excavation.
Location: Dunwich
GPS coordinates: 52.25630,1.62920
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:07
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