Photo of Sizewell Beach with light pebble surface

Photo of Sizewell Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Sizewell Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Sizewell Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Sizewell Beach and the settlement

Photo of Sizewell Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Photo of Sizewell Beach - good pet friendly spot for vacation

6.7

Good

Sizewell Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sizewell Beach?

The bar is located right on the Sizewell Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Dolphin Inn is the closest place located 3100 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Sizewell Beach?

There are 239 places to stay in the Sizewell Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Sizewell Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1658949&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Dolphin Inn</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=224150&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6651436&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Garden Room</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5855491&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pigwig Cottage, Thorpeness</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3116891&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pugwash</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4270977&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">18 Pilgrim’s Way</a></li></ul>

Sizewell, United Kingdom

#458 out of 570 in England

6.7

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Light pebble Sand bottom Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Sizewell • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Aldeburgh Smokehouse

9.4 - Excellent 50m

Seafood Restaurant Marriott Fisheries

7 - Good 50m

Seafood Restaurant Ash Smoked Fishes

9.6 - Exceptional 50m

Seafood Restaurant Seafood & Grill Restaurant at The Brudenell Hotel

8.6 - Excellent 70m

Cafe Flora Tea Rooms

9.2 - Excellent 70m

Indian Restaurant Sea Spice

8.2 - Very good 90m

Restaurant Brasserie Bleue

9 - Excellent 90m

Bar Cross Keys Aldeburgh

8.6 - Excellent 90m

Restaurant Prezzo Italian Restaurant Aldeburgh

8 - Very good 90m

Hiking Area Square "D"

50m

Hiking Area Snape footpath (trailhead)

60m

Park Sluice Cottage

140m

Park Bird hide

150m

Park The National Trust

150m

Park Haven Nature Reserve Aldeburgh

180m

Park RSPB Dingle Marshes

210m

Park Dunwich Cliffs Estate

280m

Hiking Area South Marsh Circuit

350m

Playground Kings Field Play Area

760m

Playground Kemps Field

1km

Playground Tibby's Green Playground

5.7km

Playground Southwold Model Boat Pond

6.4km

Bakery Two Magpies Bakery Aldeburgh

8.6 - Excellent 120m

Supermarket Tesco Express

810m

Supermarket Tesco Express

5.5km

Ice Cream Shop Harris & James Store Southwold

9.2 - Excellent 5.5km

Bakery Two Magpies Bakery

9 - Excellent 5.6km

Liquor Store Adnams Store & Cafe Southwold

9.2 - Excellent 5.6km

Supermarket Bridgefoot Stores

6.3km

Tourist Attraction The Scallop at Aldeburgh Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction National Trust - Dunwich Heath and Beach

160m

Tourist Attraction Dunwich Museum

9.2 - Excellent 200m

Tourist Attraction Bridge Farm Cottage

9.6 - Exceptional 740m

Museum The Red House, Aldeburgh

1.2km

Place Of Worship Leiston Abbey

3.2km

Museum The Long Shop Museum

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Walberswick River Trips

9.4 - Excellent 4.2km

Tourist Attraction Southwold Harbour

10 - Exceptional 4.2km

Historical Landmark Southwold Lighthouse

5.7km

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About

Sizewell Beach is located on the North Sea and it is in the 10th place out of 11 beaches in the Suffolk region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and light pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Sizewell Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Thorpeness beach, which has a rating of 6.8.

Sizewell Beach is located in Suffolk within Sizewell, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+18 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

8.1 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Sizewell • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Aldeburgh Smokehouse

9.4 - Excellent 50m

Seafood Restaurant Marriott Fisheries

7 - Good 50m

Seafood Restaurant Ash Smoked Fishes

9.6 - Exceptional 50m

Seafood Restaurant Seafood & Grill Restaurant at The Brudenell Hotel

8.6 - Excellent 70m

Cafe Flora Tea Rooms

9.2 - Excellent 70m

Indian Restaurant Sea Spice

8.2 - Very good 90m

Restaurant Brasserie Bleue

9 - Excellent 90m

Bar Cross Keys Aldeburgh

8.6 - Excellent 90m

Restaurant Prezzo Italian Restaurant Aldeburgh

8 - Very good 90m

Hiking Area Square "D"

50m

Hiking Area Snape footpath (trailhead)

60m

Park Sluice Cottage

140m

Park Bird hide

150m

Park The National Trust

150m

Park Haven Nature Reserve Aldeburgh

180m

Park RSPB Dingle Marshes

210m

Park Dunwich Cliffs Estate

280m

Hiking Area South Marsh Circuit

350m

Playground Kings Field Play Area

760m

Playground Kemps Field

1km

Playground Tibby's Green Playground

5.7km

Playground Southwold Model Boat Pond

6.4km

Bakery Two Magpies Bakery Aldeburgh

8.6 - Excellent 120m

Supermarket Tesco Express

810m

Supermarket Tesco Express

5.5km

Ice Cream Shop Harris & James Store Southwold

9.2 - Excellent 5.5km

Bakery Two Magpies Bakery

9 - Excellent 5.6km

Liquor Store Adnams Store & Cafe Southwold

9.2 - Excellent 5.6km

Supermarket Bridgefoot Stores

6.3km

Tourist Attraction The Scallop at Aldeburgh Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction National Trust - Dunwich Heath and Beach

160m

Tourist Attraction Dunwich Museum

9.2 - Excellent 200m

Tourist Attraction Bridge Farm Cottage

9.6 - Exceptional 740m

Museum The Red House, Aldeburgh

1.2km

Place Of Worship Leiston Abbey

3.2km

Museum The Long Shop Museum

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Walberswick River Trips

9.4 - Excellent 4.2km

Tourist Attraction Southwold Harbour

10 - Exceptional 4.2km

Historical Landmark Southwold Lighthouse

5.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Beach Lodge - Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages

600m from the beach

9 Excellent

Beach Lodge - Aldeburgh Coastal Cottages

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Sizewell • 530m from center

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2.2km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Pugwash

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Sizewell • 2.1km from center

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3.1km from the beach

1 Westgate

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Sizewell • 3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

Popular beach 3.4km

Thorpeness beach Thorpeness beach

6.8 Good

Popular beach 6.5km

Aldeburgh beach Aldeburgh beach

6.7 Good

Popular beach 7.9km

Dunwich beach Dunwich beach

7.1 Good

Popular beach 12.1km

Walberswick Beach Walberswick Beach

8.2 Very good

12.9km

Dunwich beach II Dunwich beach II

7.2 Good

18.7km

Covehithe beach Covehithe beach

6.8 Good

23.3km

Shingle Street Shingle Street

7.6 Very good

29.5km

South beach South beach

7.9 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Sizewell • 250m

Transport

Airport

BWY • 24.1km

Bus Station

Library • 3.2km

Train Station

Saxmundham • 9.1km

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Average Reviews rating

6.7 Good

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6.7 Good

Sarina Jenson

10 Exceptional

The beach is a beautiful mix of shingle and sand, and it's not too crowded. You can spot plenty of seabirds and maybe even a seal if you're fortunate enough.

April 2023

Landon Rivers

10 Exceptional

This Suffolk beach is charming with shingle as its main feature, but also offers strips of sand for some variety. It's a peaceful beach, especially if you walk a few minutes up or down the coast. To the south, Thorpness is a reasonable walk, while Dunwich Heath and Dunwich are a bit further to the north. All of them have tea shops to recharge before the walk back. Alternatively, you can make a circular walk via the surrounding countryside. However, the two nuclear power stations cannot be ignored, as they are now part of Sizewell. The beach is dog-friendly, but please remember to bring poop bags and clean up after your furry friend. A small fee of only £1 for a couple of hours is required for parking.

April 2023

Jace Lomar

6 Pleasant

To be frank, I was a little skeptical about visiting Sizewell Beach which is located next to a Nuclear power station. But to my surprise, there were a lot of people there even on a chilly winter afternoon and some were even taking a dip in the water. Additionally, there is a lovely tearoom on site and an hour of free parking.

April 2023

Luminous J

10 Exceptional

The beach was fantastic and the atmosphere was very welcoming. It was a great spot for swimming.

April 2023

Lila "Speedrider" Johnson

10 Exceptional

The Suffolk coast is a stunning sight to behold, even if you have reservations about nuclear power. You can catch a glimpse of the old Maunsell forts, which are home to some seagulls, from here. The beach has good wheelchair accessibility with ramps leading to viewpoints. There are also information boards that provide details about the local wildlife. The parking area is spacious, and the toilets are clean and well-maintained, with facilities for both disabled and able-bodied individuals. Additionally, there is a charming little cafe that offers a good selection of drinks and snacks at reasonable prices.

April 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Sizewell Beach?

The beachline of Sizewell Beach is covered with light pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Sizewell Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Sizewell Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Sizewell Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Sizewell Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Sizewell Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Sizewell Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Sizewell Beach is visited only by a few travellers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Sizewell Beach?

Sizewell Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers (caravans / tent)
Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sizewell Beach?

The bar is located right on the Sizewell Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Dolphin Inn is the closest place located 3100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Sizewell Beach?

There are 239 places to stay in the Sizewell Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Sizewell Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Sizewell Beach from parking?

The Sizewell Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Sizewell Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Sizewell Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are National Trust - Dunwich Heath and Beach located in 4.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Sizewell Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Sizewell Beach is August. Its average value reaches 21°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 7°C and water 7°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Sizewell Beach (Suffolk) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Sizewell Beach (Suffolk) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Sizewell Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.