Beaches in Suffolk
13 designated bathing beaches in Suffolk, ranked by the Environment Agency's official water-quality rating — 10 are rated Excellent. Choose a beach to see places to stay within walking distance, things to do nearby and how to get there by train.
Excellent
Brightlingsea
Excellent
Clacton
Excellent
Dovercourt
Excellent
Felixstowe NorthAldeburgh
Excellent
Felixstowe SouthAldeburgh
Excellent
Frinton
Excellent
Holland
Excellent
Southwold The DenesSouthwold
Excellent
Southwold The PierSouthwold
Excellent
Walton
Good
Friars Meadow, River Stour
Good
Manningtree Beach, Stour Estuary
Good
River Deben Estuary, WaldringfieldAldeburgh
Dog-friendly stays in Suffolk
For beach days with the dog — check each beach's seasonal dog rules with the local council before you go.
Southwold Camping and Caravan Site
✓ Quiet location near beaches and a working harbour
🏖️ 0.33 miles from Southwold The Denes (Excellent water quality)
Suffolk
Aspen Lodge Escape
✓ Set within 40 acres of private historic parkland
Bury St Edmunds, East Anglia
Sleeps 7
£705 per break
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