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 miles18.6 km
- Great Yarmouth 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Beccles 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Woodbridge 21.1 miles34 km
- Kesgrave 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Diss 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Bradwell 18.4 miles29.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Southwold Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Reydon Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Blythburgh Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Wangford Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Dunwich Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Wangford with Henham Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- South Cove Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Frostenden Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Uggeshall Parish 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Wenhaston Built-up area 4.4 miles7 km
- Covehithe Parish 4.5 miles7.2 km
Example postcodes in Walberswick
IP18 6TP, IP18 6UE, IP18 6UA, IP18 6TS, IP18 6UF, IP18 6XD, IP18 6TD, IP18 6TF, IP18 6UY … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 29.6 miles47.6 km
- London Southend Airport 65.7 miles105.7 km
- Darsham Railway Station 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Halesworth Railway Station 6.8 miles11 km
Hotels near Walberswick Ad
- The Swan 4 1.2 miles1.9 km
- The Sail Loft 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Crown Hotel 3 1.2 miles2 km
- The Randolph Hotel 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Sutherland House 5 1.2 miles2 km
- The Westleton Crown 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The Coach House Suffolk 3 9.6 miles15.5 km
- The Angel 6.9 miles11.1 km
- The Bell Hotel Saxmundham 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
- The White Horse Hotel 8.1 miles13.1 km
Local points of interest
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 7 miles11.3 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Snape Maltings Theatre 12.4 miles20 km