Welcome to Visit Dunwich; the one stop site introducing you to Dunwich, Suffolk. Here you can find out about the fascinating history of the ancient city of Dunwich and the pretty coastal village that it is today, the Suffolk coast and the Blyth Estuary. Researched and written by the team at Suffolk Cottage Holidays this site provides you with articles and information on a variety of topics affecting your visit. With visitors' reviews and ratings you can judge for yourself where to stay, where to eat and what to do. Don't forget to add your own comments to keep this site bang up to date.

Rebellion at Bulcamp by Dennis M. Skeet

While today occupants of what is now known as Blythview tend to be holiday visitors enjoying the pool facilities, the beauty of the Blyth valley and the beach at Southwold there was a time when these buildings served a very different purpose and those that occupied them had very little satisfaction from their surroundings

England’s ancient Poor Laws brought violent reaction from some of our forefathers.

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Beating the Christmas Blues

Wren Cottage, Wissett

December is the one time of the year when I am likely to go into major depression. Minor signs appear towards the end of September as the supermarket shelves fill with Christmas cards and garishly painted boxes of chocolate biscuits. By the end of October my mood, like the days, gets darker as mince pies, Christmas nuts and wreaths of holly are added to those yawning Christmas shelves.

By now I am dreading the phone ringing and those inevitable words: “Have you any plans for Christmas?” or worse still “It would be nice to see you over Christmas”. Urghhhhhhhhhh!

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MINSMERE - Weekend Wildlife Walk

29/12/2007 - 00:30
29/12/2007 - 13:00
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Guided walk.

Seasonal weekend walks will look for autumn migrants, wading birds, ducks, deer or whatever wildlife highlights are present at the time.

RSPB members £4, non-members £5, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2, non-member children £2.50 - Booking Essential

Minsmere RSPB Nature Reserve
Westleton, Saxmundham, IP17 3BY
Contact 01728 648281 for details -

MINSMERE - Weekend Wildlife Walk

23/12/2007 - 00:30
23/12/2007 - 13:00
Etc/GMT

Guided walk.

Seasonal weekend walks will look for autumn migrants, wading birds, ducks, deer or whatever wildlife highlights are present at the time.

RSPB members £4, non-members £5, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2, non-member children £2.50 - Booking Essential

Minsmere RSPB Nature Reserve
Westleton, Saxmundham, IP17 3BY
Contact 01728 648281 for details

Discovering MINSMERE

27/12/2007 - 10:00
27/12/2007 - 13:00
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Guided walk to learn about the Reserve's habitats, their management, birds and other wildlife

RSPB members £4, non-members £5, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2, non-member children £2.50 - Booking Essential

Minsmere RSPB Nature Reserve
Westleton, Saxmundham, IP17 3BY
Contact 01728 648281 for details

Discovering MINSMERE

19/12/2007 - 10:00
19/12/2007 - 13:00
Etc/GMT

Guided walk to learn about the Reserve's habitats, their management, birds and other wildlife

RSPB members £4, non-members £5, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2, non-member children £2.50 Booking Essential

Minsmere RSPB Nature Reserve
Westleton, Saxmundham, IP17 3BY

Contact 01728 648281 for details

National Trust, DUNWICH HEATH - Hunt for Santa's Reindeer

15/12/2007 - 10:30
15/12/2007 - 12:30
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Christmas fun for children aged 5-12. Follow trails and clues to help find Santa's reindeer. £5

Contact 01728 648505 for details

Winter Wildfowl at MINSMERE

13/12/2007 - 10:00
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A walk in search of the wetland wonders, from whistling wigeons to secretive snipe. These walks help celebrate World Wetlands Day, which is on 2 February each year.

RSPB members £4, non-members £5, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2, non-member children £2.50 Booking Essential

Minsmere RSPB Nature Reserve
Westleton, Saxmundham, IP17 3BY

Contact 01728 648281 for full details

What's about at MINSMERE

12/12/2007 - 00:00
12/12/2007 - 10:00
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Guided walk.

Ever wondered who it is that sees all the birds on the 'What's about?' sheet each day? Join the Minsmere birders on their early morning walk and pick up tips on finding birds.

RSPB members £4, non-members £5, RSPB Wildlife Explorers £2, non-member children £2.50 Booking Essential

Minsmere RSPB Nature Reserve
Westleton, Saxmundham, IP17 3BY

Contact 01728 648281 for full details

RSPB MINSMERE - Birdwatching for beginners

17/12/2007 - 10:00
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Since 1947, many people have started birdwatching at Minsmere. Join the RSPB on this beginners’ walk where you will learn how to use binoculars properly and which field guides are best for you. You can then use this information to enjoy watching birds as they show you some of Minsmere’s wildlife.

Minsmere RSPB Nature Reserve
Westleton, Saxmundham, IP17 3BY

Contact 01728 648281 for full details