The Top 20 Attractions around Waveney
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Waveney. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Waveney is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 29, 2025
Southwold to Walberswick Footbridge (Bailey Bridge)
Highlight • Bridge
You can cross the river Blyth from Southwold to Walberswick over the footbridge. Nice place to watch the sun go down over the marshes.
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Southwold Water Towers
Highlight • Historical Site
Look out for The Old Water Tower – it’s one of the first landmarks you’ll spot as you drive towards Southwold. A Grade II listed building that was constructed in …
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St Andrew's Church Ruins, Covehithe
Highlight • Historical Site
St Andrews is a partially ruined church by the sea in the hamlet of Covehithe. An Anglican church, its ruins are grand and well worth seeking out – it mostly …
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Halesworth Town Centre
Highlight • Settlement
Halesworth provides visitors with a blend of art, entertainment, locally produced food, wines and small independent shops, all surrounded by beautiful countryside.
The Cut, in an old maltings is an …
The Cut, in an old maltings is an …
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Beccles Old Bridge
Highlight • Viewpoint
Beccles is a wonderful boating town on the edge of the Broads and this charming old iron bridge offers pretty views of the boats moored up at the quay. Beccles …
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Nicolas Everitt Park
Highlight • Cafe
Nicolas Everitt Park is a popular public park situated along the shores of Oulton Broad, a large body of water that forms part of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads.
Oulton …
Oulton …
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Bungay Castle Ruins
Highlight • Castle
Bungay Castle is a Grade I listed building. The site was originally a Norman castle built in about 1100 to take advantage of the natural protection provided by a curve in the River Waveney.
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Southwold Market Place and Adnams Brewery
Highlight • Beach
Beautiful, if slightly overrun, historic fishing port and now a chi-chi resort full of second homes. Still very appealing though, with lovely historic streets and buildings, not to mention the Adnams Brewery.
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Southwold Pier and Beach
Highlight • Beach
Southwold can rightly lay claim to being the quintessential English seaside resort town. It has all the necessary attractions, including a working lighthouse, beach huts, award-winning pier, busy harbour, cliff top cannon and a fabulous beach.
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Gun Hill Cannons
Highlight • Viewpoint
There are six cannons here on Gun Hill, once an 18th century defence against pirates. There are lots of benches up here to enjoy the sea views but keep an …
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