The nearby town of Southwold - famous for its colourful beach huts
Location
Getting there
The Balancing Barn is sited three miles from the ancient village of Walberswick on the Suffolk Heritage Coast. It is an area rich in opportunities for all ages, including walking, birdwatching, cycling, swimming and sailing - as well as for the exploration of castles, restaurants, pubs and teashops.
Transportation
- Nearest railway stations - Darsham or Halesworth (approx. 10 minutes drive away)
Things to do
- The Balancing Barn is situated adjacent to Church Farm nature reserve, owned by Suffolk Wildlife Trust
- Nearby Minsmere nature reserve for walking and bird watching
- National Trust owned Dunwich Heath - for spectacular coastal walks and nature watching (birds and seals)
- National Trust Sutton Hoo
- National Trust owned Orford Ness Nature Reserve
- English Heritage Orford castle
- The Balancing Barn is close to some of Suffolk's most beautiful coastal towns & villages including Southwold, Walberswick, Aldeburgh and Thorpeness
- Holy Trinity, Blythburgh - a beautiful church hosting seasonal summer concerts
- Crabbing in Walberswick
- Boating on the Meare in Thorpeness (inspired by J.M. Barrie)
- Bike hire from locations around Suffolk (including Southwold, Thorpeness and Aldeburgh)
Places to eat
- Queens Head, Bramfield - for local beers and food (2-3km from Balancing Barn)
- The Crown, Westleton
- The Anchor, Walberswick - serving fresh seasonal produce
- The Bell Inn, Walberswick - serving traditional English pub food in a relaxed atmosphere