Walberswick
Built-up area in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.314, 1.658 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TM 49 74 |
| Population: | 380 |
| Dialling code: | 01728 (Saxmundham) |
Walberswick is a small coastal village in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England, sitting on the south bank of the River Blyth opposite Southwold. It is known for its long shingle beach, dunes, salt marshes and heathland within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a popular spot for walkers, birdwatchers and those who enjoy quiet coastal landscapes.
Historically a fishing and smuggling community, the village still shows its maritime past in pretty thatched cottages, a small harbour and a relaxed centre of pubs, galleries and artisan shops. Tourism and holiday homes are important to the local economy and there’s a marked seasonal pulse to village life; a summer foot ferry to Southwold helps keep the two communities connected, while artists and writers have long been drawn to Walberswick’s low-key charm.
Postcode districts covering Walberswick
Most populated places nearby
- Lowestoft 11.5 miles
- Great Yarmouth 20.3 miles
- Beccles 10.3 miles
- Woodbridge 21.1 miles
- Kesgrave 24.9 miles
- Diss 23.5 miles
- Bradwell 18.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Southwold Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Reydon Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Blythburgh Parish 3 miles
- Wangford Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Dunwich Parish 3.2 miles
- Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton Ward 3.2 miles
- Wangford with Henham Parish 3.4 miles
- South Cove Parish 3.5 miles
- Frostenden Parish 4.1 miles
- Uggeshall Parish 4.3 miles
- Wenhaston Built-up area 4.4 miles
- Covehithe Parish 4.5 miles
Example postcodes in Walberswick
IP18 6TU, IP18 6UQ, IP18 6TS, IP18 6UG, IP18 6XD, IP18 6UP, IP18 6TY, IP18 6UN, IP18 6UB … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 29.6 miles
- London Southend Airport 65.7 miles
- Darsham Railway Station 6.3 miles
- Halesworth Railway Station 6.8 miles
Hotels near Walberswick Ad
- The White Hart 4 2.7 miles
- The Swan Hotel 4 1.2 miles
- Eastwood Lodge 3 0.9 miles
- Sutherland House 5 1.2 miles
- Crown Hotel 3 1.2 miles
- The Randolph Hotel 3 1.7 miles
- The Plough 3 3.4 miles
- The Westleton Crown 3 4.9 miles
- The Eelsfoot inn 4 5.9 miles
- The Angel 3 6.9 miles
Local points of interest
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 1.1 miles
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 6.1 miles
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 7 miles
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 8.6 miles
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 10.9 miles
- Snape Maltings Theatre 12.4 miles