Population 10,000. Situated on the peaceful River Waveney, this fine market town was once a flourishing seaport. The town is one of the major centres for holiday boating in the Southern part of the Broads.
The town of Beccles is situated in the heart of the Waveney Valley. The town has many 18th Century buildings, but the parish church of St Michael’s with its imposing detached bell tower predates this period. The tower dates from the early 16th Century and serves as a landmark for miles around. One of Beccles’ other most notable buildings is Roos Hall, a very distinguished manor house, which is said to be one of the most haunted houses in England. Though no longer a port, Beccles has remained an important sailing town. The Quay at Beccles is a busy mooring area for leisure boats and yachts.
Modern Beccles is a popular base for touring the local broadland countryside and for walking, cycling and boating. The earliest history of Beccles goes back to before Doomsday. The Abby and Convent of St Edmund held the town until 1540 when Henry VIII granted the area to William Rede for £120.
From independent craft shops to national retailers, Beccles offers a shopping experience to suit everyone. Coupled with excellent cafes, restaurants and public houses Beccles is the perfect location to unwind and relax.
Attraction
Beccles and District Museum
Cider Place
Liana (Boat Trip)
Camping
Classes
Dance - June Glennie School Of Dance
Yoga - YellowBean Yoga
Cottage
Brambles
Hawthorne at Fairfield Farm
Low Farm Barn
Orchard Cottage
Riverside Cottage
Town Cottage
Dentist
Station Road Dental Surgery
The Dental Surgery
Doctor
Beccles Medical Centre
Dr Drane & Partners
Estate Agent
Aldreds
Black Horse Agencies - Charles Hawkins
Durrants
Hood D & A
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Market
Beccles Country Market
Beccles Farmers Market
Beccles Friday Market
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Butchers Arms
Cherrytree
Horseshoes
Ingate
Star
Swan House
Three Horseshoes
Wherry Inn
White Horse
Restaurant
Cherrytree
Swan House
Wherry Inn
School
Taxi
Atoms Taxis
Knights Mark & Son Ltd
P & S Private Hire
Vet
Sports Clubs
Beccles Town CC (Cricket)
Shops
Fresh & Silk Flowers
Boots
Baileys Delicatessen
Computer Island
Barnby Nursery Centre
Cracks Petfood
Barleycorn Wholefoods
Barleycorn Wholefoods
Waveney Valley Foods
Dorothy Perkins
Andrew Florides Photography
P G Sergeant
Tower House for Kids
Speedys
Clarkes Lane Orchard
Superdrug
The Upstairs Gallery
Which Craft
Edinburgh Wollen Mill
Maisebrooke Farm
Activities
Cloudscape Microlights(Aviation Sports)
Hothersall Aviation(Aviation Sports)
Big Dog Ferry(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Places to Stay near Beccles
Kings Head Hotel (0.32 miles)
The Swan House (0.33 miles)
Waveney House Hotel (0.43 miles)
The Waveney House Hotel is situated in the beautiful Waveney Valley. Since at least 1540, guests to the house have enjoyed its unique hospitality.
... MoreNutberry at Cherrywood Cottages (2.51 miles)
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Tucked away down a country lane leading to the River Waveney, these two traditional 19th century farm building conversions are ideal for a peaceful and relaxing break ... More
Waveney River Centre (4.27 miles)
Waveney River Centre is the Broads' multi-award winning Holiday Park & Marina, set in the beautiful surroundings of South Norfolk's Waveney Valley, with stunning south and west facing views across marshes and river.
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Buckland House (4.84 miles)
Kings Head Inn (5.48 miles)
Ivy House Country Hotel (5.65 miles)
Tucked away down a leafy driveway nestling beside Oulton Broad. Ivy House Country Hotel is a mixture of sympathetic conversion of farm buildings and new buildings in the vernacular. Attention to detail is evident at ... More | visit website
Tindall Barn (6.07 miles)
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Standing privately, surrounded by meadowland, this uniquely situated exquisite conversion of old farm buildings features limestone floors, beamed ceilings and exposed brickwork. Tindall Barn is beautifully furnished ... More
Wherry Hotel (6.31 miles)
Situated on the shores of Oulton Broad, offering exceptional views over the Broad. Ideal for touring around the beautiful area or just for relaxing and enjoying the breathtaking views. There are two bars at this ... More | visit website
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