Frinton and Walton are both great if you have children but do tend to get quite busy in the summer months so allow for traffic! Frinton is the quieter of the two with regards to amusements and facilities. Both have toilets. These are the two main sandy resorts.
1 hour drive from Long Melford
Dogs are banned from part of the beach between 1st May and 30th September.
Frinton, with its wide sandy beach, has gone out of its way to remain as uncommercialised as possible and maintain its reputation as a quiet family resort.
Somewhat in contrast to neighbouring Clacton or Walton!!
The gently shelving beach is divided up by a series of timber groynes. This means it is also ideal for running around on and beach games.
To the rear of the beach is an extensive promenade, much of which is lined with colourful, old-fashioned beach huts. There is also an extensive grassy area, the Greensward, which is an ideal spot for a picnic.
1.5 hour drive from Long Melford
Dogs Allowed
This lovely little sand dune backed beach is just across the River Blythe from Southwold.
A walk in the other direction will take you past the Walberswick Nature Reserve with its mix of marsh and heathland.
Walberswick is however best known as the home of “The British Open Crabbing Championship”. This takes place in the waterways behind the beach and the person catching the largest crab within 90 minutes is the winner! Make sure to take your crabbing line!
1.5 hour drive from Long Melford
Dogs allowed (restricted access to certain parts of the beach in summer months).
Southwold is one of Suffolk’s best-known resorts and has a long tradition as such. Perhaps the most obvious link to the seaside town’s seaside credentials is the 800-foot-long pier. Along with a sprinkling of shingle, beach groynes and colourful beach huts there is no mistaking you are at the Great British seaside!
This is a sand and shingle beach backed by low dunes and marshland. The southern end of the beach has a lifeboat station and a lifeboat museum. This beach is popular with windsurfers, canoeists and bathers. Southwold itself has plenty of cafes, restaurants and other facilities.
Here are just a few of the great things in the area to do with children. You will find more details of all of these and more in our welcome book in the cottage.
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We have three exquisite farm shops only a short drive from the cottage, all with fabulous local produce.
These are a few of our personal favourites but there is plenty to choose from in Long Melford. All of these are within walking distance.
Immerse yourself in Suffolk's hidden gems and explore the rich heritage of this glorious county.
From the 'modern Hay Wain' at Flatford Mill to the beautiful timber-framed houses of historic Lavenham, you really are spoilt for choice in Suffolk.
