Beccles
Parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.452, 1.568 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TM 42 89 |
| Population: | 13,868 |
| Dialling code: | 01986 (Bungay) |
The market town of Beccles sits on the west bank of the River Waveney in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England. Its compact centre of timber-framed and Georgian buildings, focused on a historic market place, is dominated by the separate bell tower of St Michael's Church; lying on the edge of The Broads, it’s popular for boating, riverside walks and wildlife watching.
Once a busy river port, the local economy now mixes independent shops, cafes, tourism, agriculture and light industry, with a busy community calendar of markets and events. The parish retains a village-scale feel while offering practical links by rail to Norwich and Lowestoft, along with amenities such as Beccles Lido and a lively arts and volunteer scene.
Postcode districts covering Beccles
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Lowestoft 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Great Yarmouth 12.4 miles20 km
- Beccles 0 miles0.1 km
- Diss 20 miles32.2 km
- Attleborough 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Bradwell 10.4 miles16.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Beccles Built-up area 0 miles0.1 km
- Worlingham Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Beccles & Worlingham Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Gillingham Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Weston Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Barsham Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Ringsfield Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Ellough Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- North Cove Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Geldeston Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Shipmeadow Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Aldeby Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Beccles
NR34 9HJ, NR34 9XH, NR34 9JD, NR34 9DJ, NR34 9SE, NR34 9UE, NR34 4AL, NR34 9QJ, NR34 9TW … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Stansted Airport 68.7 miles110.6 km
- Beccles Railway Station 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Brampton 4.1 miles6.5 km
Hotels near Beccles Ad
- The Swan Motel, Gillingham 4 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Waveney House Hotel 3 0.5 miles0.8 km
- The Coach House Suffolk 3 5 miles8.1 km
- Hk Rooms - Self Catering Serviced Rooms 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
- The Clyffe Hotel 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Oyo Lord Kitcheners Guest House 3 7.4 miles12 km
- The Swan 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Park Hill Hotel 3 7.4 miles12 km
- Hotel Victoria 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Wherry Hotel 3 6.2 miles10 km
Schools in Beccles
- Beccles High School Secondary
- Beccles Primary Academy Primary
- Sir John Leman High School Secondary
- St Benet's Catholic Primary School Primary
- The Albert Pye Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 10.5 miles17 km
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.2 miles19.6 km
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Yarmouth Racecourse Recreation 14 miles22.6 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 16 miles25.8 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 16.8 miles27 km
- Hemsby Beach Beach 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 18.2 miles29.3 km