A new dawn and a new year. Welcome 2026! The north Suffolk beaches at unique Southwold and closeby Walberswick await you in 2026. Come and explore in any season. Open all year! Together with the surrounding countryside this is a great area to visit.

Poem by Richard Maslen:
Blythburgh Summer

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Poem by Richard Maslen:
Blythburgh Summer

Blythburgh Summer

Blythburgh Church

Could I make Time stand still,
Then I would wish it always five.
Early morning and calm air,
Far away estuarine sounds,
Incessant calls of gulls and geese.

By the Summerhouse
The Zephirine a mass of scented pink,
The loving bumblebee
Always at my window.

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Some Favourite Websites For January 2026:

European Rail Campaign (UK)The Campaign for Better Rail Links to and from the UK and across Europe

In view of the need to reduce people’s carbon footprints rail is seen as an environmentally friendly option for many journeys across Europe. The Euro Rail Campaign sees a need for better rail services between the UK and Europe as well as improved connecting services across Europe. Research has shown that international passenger transport can be competitive with air transport for journey times of up to 6 hours or distances of up to 800 kilometres. Explore more about what this organisation does

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.

Halesworth Local Food DatabaseA directory of high quality local food producers and retailers

Halesworth and the Blyth Valley enjoy easy access to all kinds of amazing local food producers. There are organic farms, rare breed farms, artisan cheese producers, several local breweries and independent shops selling this wonderful local food

The Halesworth to Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway SocietyRestoring Halesworth as a Narrow Guage Railway Hub

The Society have set up the Halesworth to Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway Society (HSNGR) to emphasise for the first time the huge importance of Halesworth as a railway hub with its links to London and the Suffolk coast, an importance neglected up until now.

Waveney WholesaleSuppliers of toys, novelties, giftware, china, housewares, pet items, beach goods and so much more

Established Halesworth-based suppliers with over 3000 lines stocked. On-line ordering or call and collect.