Thorpeness Beach - Suffolk coast - UK Beach Guide

Visit Thorpeness Beach

Thorpeness beach on the Suffolk coast is a lovely unspoilt stretch brimming with coastal wildlife. A truly relaxing place for a weekend away.

This beach is lovely for long walks. Walk along the beach or take the footpath from the end of North End Avenue, towards Sizewell.

Stop in at the Thorpeness Heritage Hut. Over the road behind the beach is the BPAW Thorpeness Mere, a nature reserve. Here on the beautiful boating lake, you can hire rowing boats for the afternoon.

Afterwards head to the tearoom for refreshments.

This beach is …

A Pebble Beach
Great For Nature Lovers

What to see and do

Go to the boating lake
Explore the nature reserve

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Places to stay

Hotels
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Getting To Thorpeness Beach

Beach Location

Thorpeness, Leiston IP16 4LN

Parking

There is a carpark close to the beach

Nearest Train

Station

Taking a trip to the beach. Get there by train or car.

Map of Thorpeness Beach

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Thorpeness Beach Dogs Policy

Dogs are banned from 1 May to 30 September in front of Remembrance Road.

Outside this short stretch, dogs are welcome, with leads required in restricted zones. A small ban, easily avoided.

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What’s On along the Coast

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