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A week on the Suffolk coast: why The Firs makes the perfect base
Spend a week exploring the Suffolk coast from The Firs — Southwold, Aldeburgh, Dunwich and Walberswick all within half an hour. A countryside retreat 2 hours from London, 45 minutes from Norwich.
Aug 281 min read


The quiet Suffolk coast in autumn: storm-watching and empty beaches from The Firs
Autumn is the Suffolk coast at its most atmospheric — empty beaches, storm-watching and cosy pubs, all an easy drive from The Firs. A countryside retreat 2 hours from London, 45 minutes from Norwich.
Jul 311 min read


Dunwich Heath and autumn walks on the Suffolk coast from The Firs
Late-summer heather and golden autumn walks at Dunwich Heath and along the Suffolk coast, an easy drive from The Firs. A countryside retreat 2 hours from London, 45 minutes from Norwich.
Jul 291 min read


The Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival: a foodie autumn weekend from The Firs
The Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival runs 26–27 September 2026 at Snape Maltings. Stay at The Firs, a countryside retreat under an hour away, 2 hours from London, 45 minutes from Norwich.
Jul 32 min read


Suffolk beaches in summer: the best coast days out from The Firs
The best Suffolk beaches for a summer day out from The Firs — Southwold, Aldeburgh, Walberswick and Dunwich, all under half an hour. A countryside retreat 2 hours from London, 45 minutes from Norwich.
Jun 222 min read


Springwatch country: stay at The Firs and explore the Suffolk coast's wildlife
The Firs sits in the Suffolk coast wildlife country that hosted BBC Springwatch at RSPB Minsmere. A countryside retreat for nature lovers, 2 hours from London, 45 minutes from Norwich.
Jun 222 min read


Southwold to Aldeburgh: A Slow Day on the Suffolk Coast
The Suffolk coast is twenty-five minutes from The Firs. Here's how to spend an unhurried day along it — the pier, the painted huts, fish by the sea, and the gentle art of doing very little.
Jun 192 min read


Discover Christmas Magic at Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall's Festive Craft Fair
Join us for a delightful day of Christmas shopping and festive cheer at Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall's Christmas Craft Fair on November 22nd. Browse unique handmade crafts, enjoy local Suffolk food, and soak in the holiday spirit.
Nov 12, 20251 min read
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