Location: Beccles
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Beccles (/ˈbɛkəlz/ BEK-əlz) is a market town and civil parish in the Waveney District of the English county of Suffolk. The town is shown on the milestone as 109 miles (175 km) from London via the A145 and A12 roads, 98 miles (158 km) northeast of London as the crow flies, 16 miles (26 km) southeast of Norwich, and 33 miles (53 km) north northeast of the county town of Ipswich. Nearby towns include Lowestoft to the east and Great Yarmouth to the northeast. The town lies on the River Waveney on the edge of The Broads National Park.
Restaurants in Beccles
1. UK Parachuting
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,531 reviews
Parachute jump, sky dive
Reviewed By Nevertoold60
In the plane with excellent instructor, making me feel at ease, then the astonishing feeling sitting on the edge of plane... then the big free fall absolutely fantastic feeling ever.
2. Ellough Park Raceway
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5.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By A9153YXmarcusr
The Karting at Ellough is excellent, very well run with good and thorough instruction with good equipment. Highly recommended ????
3. Virage Helicopter Academy
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Helicopter flight training - CAA registered - Trial flights - Revalidation and examination facilities - Ground school - PPL(H) - Hour building and self fly hire Friendly fun and professional.
4. Waveney Stardust
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
To provide safe, subsidised and enjoyable river cruises for the disabled and/or elderly, including their family and friends; who would not otherwise be able to access the pleasures of the Broadland Waterways. Waveney Stardust cruisers are designed to accommodate people in wheelchairs and are suitable for all passengers with walking difficulties. Our boats, equipment and operational procedures are
5. H.E.Hipperson
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5.0 based on 154 reviews
Hippersons boatyard is a unique, self catering, holiday destination in Beccles, with Quirky Houseboats and Secret Glamping hideaways floating on the Broads National park. New for 2020 we are adding Secret Garden, a land based Glamping pod for those who like to be by the river. We provide fun for all the family and are also a romantic getaway from it all escape. We believe that life is not a dress rehearsal and everyone deserves time out with loved ones, making memories through fun and adventure on and around the river. There are many experiences provided on site to help you explore the Waveney Valley by Water and land - electric Dayboats, canoes and Kayaks, bikes and new for 2020 our “Sparrows and Amazons” experience. We are also a working boatyard, and you will see watercraft come and go, some go in and out and if you have an interest in boats, Simon and Stephen are happy to chat to you about them. They might even have a project in the yard to show you.
6. Beccles Lido
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4.5 based on 211 reviews
OPEN SATURDAY 25th MAY TO SUNDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 2019 Nothing beats swimming outdoors so why not visit Beccles Lido? The 30metre x 15metre outdoor pool, separate toddler pool and paddling pool are all heated to 27°C. There is a slide, springboard and giant-inflatable. Beccles Lido is on Puddingmoor, next to the River Waveney, with lots of grassy areas, sunloungers, tables and chairs to relax on. The cafe, with covered eating area, serves hot and cold snacks, delicious fairtrade coffee, tea and Italian hot chocolate, cold drinks and ices. Beccles Lido is the perfect place for a swim or a family day out. We also offer Canoe Hire (advance bookings only) from the Lido so you can take a paddle along the beautiful River Waveney. Or take a more relaxing river trip on Big Dog Ferry to the historic Locks Inn, Geldeston.
Reviewed By clairewoods137
Due to Covid-19 you do need to book via their website but this is easy to do. I book a week ahead to be sure of getting the slot I want. There are sessions for just lane swimming, choose between slow, medium or fast for 45 mins in the pool. There are also family fun sessions for one hour (half the pool is lane swimming - fast & medium lanes only, and half the pool for family swim). It is all clearly explained on the website. All of the sessions are a great price. The pool has been refurbished and is lovely to swim in. It's a good temperature. The staff are friendly. Swimmers are courteous of each other in terms of getting to the end and then stopping to let faster swimmers go ahead of them. It's all very clean and the team are carrying out a clean between each session. You have your temperature checked before you go in. There are changing rooms you can use after your swim and showers and toilets. You have to go beach ready but there are lockers to store your clothes in. There's plenty of room to space out whilst getting changed and walking in and out. I feel very safe. There are places to park near by and I've not had trouble finding a space. I park in a free car park just a short walk from the Lido. I am so glad the Lido re-opened and it's been a lifesaver for me!
7. Henstead Exotic Garden
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Kleinur - Letchworth, United Kingdom
Henstead Exotic Garden is is a little piece of paradise nestling in a Suffolk village. Who would have thought a jungle could be created in the UK? From lush tree ferns to towering bamboo, leafy banana plants and other foliar delights, this garden is truly inspiration and a tranquil place to visit. For the very reasonable admission price of £4, there's nothing to complain about! I seen another reviewer say that there were bits of junk lying around, well I suppose each to their own, but I happen to like some quirkiness and think it adds a certain charm to place. There is also a plant nursery/shop and a small cafe.
8. The Upstairs Gallery
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
The Upstairs Gallery is a multi-award winning art gallery in the Suffolk market town of Beccles. With 89 rotating artists every month, it is one of the busiest commission free galleries in UK today. We welcome your reviews good and bad on this page, and will do our best to reply to them honestly. The Upstairs Gallery is situated on the upper floors of a grade two listed building. With 15 rooms of artists solely from the region of East Anglia, and an ever-changing exhibition, there are 14 volunteers who help maintain and keep our gallery open for our visitors, clients and visitors. A lifecasting service is available at The Upstairs Gallery by our in-house lifecaster Michelle Payne see her personal page Open times for 2014 have changed: We are now open Mondays to Saturdays 10-4.30 We are closed Wednesdays and occasional Sundays. Please ring before travelling (sundays only).
9. Beccles and District Museum
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Lilyland - Lowestoft, United Kingdom
I went here with a group of friends. There was a nice collection of items dating from Victorian times & they also had archaeological artifacts & a small number of items from the Roman, Medieval, Tudor & subsequent periods, as well as some items from the early 20th Century. The museum has a large collection of photographs covering local subjects including buildings, people, industry & activities. We found it all very fascinating. The staff were very knowledgeable and helpful. It was free to enter but if you wish to put a donation in the box then you can. We also bought a few souvenirs from the gift shop. There is disabled access and a disabled toilet.
10. Beccles Public Hall & Theatre
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
The vision of the Beccles Public Hall & Theatre is to develop a centrally located facility, where local people can access and enjoy a wide range of activities from events, concerts and performances to special interest groups & cinema. The hall is available to hire in sessions (8am-1pm, 1pm-6pm, 6pm-11pm) 7 days a week. The box office is open Mon-Sat 10am-3pm
Reviewed By sbean55 - Surrey, United Kingdom
Good variety of shows at excellent prices, tasty ice cream and not extortionate, always manage to park opposite the chip shop next door. Selection of drinks nice surroundings Looking forward to going back. Toilets clean and tidy too
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