Beccles

Beccles

Beccles is a lovely market town flourishing in the rolling countryside of the Waveney Valley on the borders of Norfolk and Suffolk. Today the town hosts quaint independent shops, great restaurants, antique markets a landmark Bell Tower, which stands apart from the church and from the top of it the views are spectacular,a museum and a Lido.  Of course like most towns in this area, its early history is fascinating.  It was a bustling Saxon sea port and it also has the distinction of one of its citizens Catherine Suckling, marrying Edward Nelson and they produced Lord Horatio Nelson. Instead of bustling with commerce, the Quayside nowadays supports the burgeoning tourism industry. Known as the gateway to the southern broads, it provides a central point ideal for families, walkers and those interested in wildlife to set off on their explorations from.

Browse the listings below to find restaurants, pubs, cafes, family activities and boat hire in Beccles, not to mention self catering holiday properties, bed and breakfast establishments, cottages, pet friendly accommodation together with camping, touring, glamping and caravan parks in Beccles.

Wheatacre Hall Barns
Stunning barns in glorious countryside, self catering at its best in Norfolk
The Upstairs Gallery
A small award winning art gallery located in Beccles, one of the best art galleries in Britain.
Waveney Valley Sculpture Trail at Raveningham
Sculpture Trail
Waveney Valley Sculpture Trail - Fri 2 August – Sun 8 Sept Raveningham Centre, Beccles Road, Raveningham NR14 6NU Open 10am-5pm every day
The Butchers Arms
A popular venue for watching live sports in the market town of Beccles.
Waveney Stardust
For those less able, join this friendly team for a scenic trip down the waterways.
Grove Barn Bed & Breakfast
Grove Barn B & B
Luxury Bed and Breakfast accommodation in the village of Denton yet just 10 minutes drive from the historic market towns of Harleston and Bungay
India Gate
A Fine Dining restaurant in Beccles serving traditional Indian Cuisine .
Parravanis Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts
Parravanis
Parravanis in Beccles stocks wonderful ice creams, frozen desserts, cakes and tarts, all hand made on the Norfolk/Suffolk border
Curator's Guided Walk at Raveningham
The Arts Guided Walk
4/9/19 Insight into the Sculpture Trail guided by curator Sarah Cannell with the same guided tour later with a BSL Interpreter 10.00 - 12.30pm and BSL 2.00 - 4.3-pm
Poetry Workshop Bugs and Blossoms
Poetry Workshop
Tuesday 13 August Poetry Workshop - Bugs & Blossoms, 10.30am-3.30pm Stimulate the poet in you, explore the magical poetry world of bugs and blossoms
Music Inspired by Bugs & Blossoms
Music Bugs & Blossom
Saturday 3 August MUSIC INSPIRED BY BUGS & BLOSSOMS at Raveningham Centre 6.30-8.30pm
Ringsfield Meadow Discover Day
Discovery Day
Sunday 4 August Ringsfield Meadow Discovery Day 1- 4pm bring the whole family to enjoy nature in this flower strewn meadow
Poetry Workshop History and Mythology of Weaving & Spinning
Spiders to Silkworms
Tuesday 20 August They Toil Not but They Do Spin Poetry Workshop 10.30am-3.30pmDiscover the history, mythology and imagery of spinning and weaving
Midsummer Moths with Mark Cocker
Midsummer Moths
Thursday 25 July Midsummer Moths, a walk with Mark Cocker on the Geldeston Marshes. Lock’s Inn 4.45-6.45pm
Beccles Antique Street Market
Beccles Antiques
The Beccles Antiques Market is booked to take place on Sunday 1st May and Sunday 21st August at The Beccles Quay Everyone welcome
Haiku Workshop Inspired by Nature
Haiku Workshop
Includes a walk and creative writing workshop in the art of Haiku. amidst the magical grazing marshes at Geldeston - Thurs 25th July 1 - 4pm
Sweet Memories
The ideal place for any one with a sweet tooth, pop in and see our wide range of goodies.
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