Southwold's model yacht pond, and the regattas held there every summer, typifies the appeal of Southwold and area for family holidays. Beach, sea, countryside and lovely Suffolk skies!

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Blythweb - Your guide to tourism and business around North East Suffolk

Cranbourne, Walberswick
Cranbourne Cottage, Self Catering Accommodation

View our Blythweb Self Catering Custom Search facility.

Our clickable location maps show lots of Self Catering cottages and bed and breakfasts places around the Blyth Valley. Some locations are in beautiful Suffolk countryside and some in villages or a town setting. There are detailed maps for Southwold and Walberswick which are both on the Suffolk Heritage Coast.

What’s On - August brings exhibitions at Halesworth Gallery 2nd-27th and from 30th (Opening Parties 1st and 29th). Outdoor events include Southwold Model Yacht Regattas (2nd, 6th, 13th, 20th), Steamworks open on 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, Thorington Theatre (1st, 8th-10th, 14th,15th, 23rd, 29th-31st), and a 2-day Country Show and Dog Show at Framlingham (16th, 17th). Michael Bullen exhibits his paintings at Snape (7th-13th). Blythburgh's Blessing of the Animals service is on 17th, and there's a Pet Service at Heveningham on 10th. Other local events include walks, concerts, cinema, bingo, and more.

If you have a local community event planned in the coming 12 months you can share it with us.

Wenhaston Millennium Map
The Wenhaston Millennium Map

Explore a fantastic presentation of the Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet Millennium Map.

This map was made by the people of Wenhaston and Mells to mark the second Millennium and showing their appreciation of the local environment and its well-being.

This, plus other Blythweb Reports can be found on our Featured Reports page.

Spring Dawn Chorus
Bickers Heath Wenhaston

May is a wonderful time in Suffolk and the morning serenade from the birds especially so!

You can download a six minute MP3 of the Dawn Chorus recorded in the middle of Wenhaston at 4:30am on 6th of May.

Listen to the Dawn Chorus (1mb).

Some Favourite Websites For August 2025:

Valley FarmA large family farmhouse in Walberswick

A Grade II listed farmhouse for up to 11, plus 2 cots, with amazing views across the marshes to the sea.

Hetty’s Little Copy ShopA wide range of printing services - including 3D - plus passport photos and more

The Little Copy Shop is in Thoroughfare, Halesworth, and offers all sorts of useful services involving printing, laminating, scanning, binding and copying plus various photographic services including passport photos.

Halesworth GalleryFree local gallery featuring both local and national artists and exhibitions for all

A spacious gallery set in a beautifully converted 16th Century almshouses in the centre of Halesworth. Exhibiting modern painting and sculpture of the highest possible standard on a non-profit basis and for the general enjoyment of all. Free Entry.

Green Haven Holidays - Wheelwrights CottageSelf Catering accommodation for up to three people + two dogs, in Rumburgh near Halesworth

Just 500 metres to the dog-friendly CAMRA village pub! This beamed cottage has been beautifully modernised to provide one-bedroom accommodation with kingsize bed, plus additional single bed if required. WiFi. Front garden plus rear courtyard with outdoor furniture. Parking for two cars. Pets welcome at no extra charge. Short breaks available. Close to Halesworth and within 20 minutes drive to Southwold on the Suffolk Heritage Coast.

David Elliott Stained GlassUnique decorative stained glass, plus courses for all abilities held in a custom-equipped studio

David offers his wealth of experience to create unique stained glass commissions and items for your home. Stained glass courses offered, suitable for all abilities, from beginner to expert. Gift vouchers.