Beccles, a Civil Parish and Market Town in the Waveney District of Suffolk County, England
The market town of Beccles in the Waveney District of Suffolk County, England is also a civil parish. It is located on the edge of the Broads National Park on the River Waveney. The town is 16 miles south-east of Norwich, 33 miles north northeast of Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk, and 98 miles northeast of London. Via the A12 and A145, however, it is 109 miles from London.
Food, Shopping and Accommodation in Beccles
The town consists of winding streets and small market squares nestling by the River Waveney. In many places along the town expect to encounter off-the-wall independent shops, cafes and restaurants. The town also offers a unique retail experience being the home of some of the most incredible independent shops for rare gifts, delicatessens and designer fashion. For those who want to stay for a night or even for several nights in town, the town hosts several hotels, B&Bs/inns, and converted barns and farm houses.
Things to see and do in Beccles
Taking to the river is one of the pleasures when visiting this town. Visitors can hire a canoe, day boat, or a kayak to explore the river on their own. They could also join a guided tour of The River Waveney on board a skippered boat. A "must see and do" in Suffolk is to experience Beccles Lido, an outdoor heated swimming pool sitting by the side of the river with grassy and paved areas for sunbathing.
Around the town, there are also a lot of walks that go through the dense Waveney Valley, trails that run beside the river as it flows through the delightful countryside of Suffolk, or paths that head to Beccles Marshes, an area worth exploring. For those searching for some adrenalin rush, there is the Ellough Park Raceway on the edge of town with the only championship karting circuit in England. Aside from karting, there is also the exciting Ellough Park Combat Games. Ellough is also home to an extreme activity like parachuting.