Where is Dunwich Greyfriars?

Dunwich Greyfriars is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP17 3DR), in the parish of Dunwich.

How do I get to Dunwich Greyfriars?

The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP17 3DR.

Is Dunwich Greyfriars a protected site?

Yes — Dunwich Greyfriars is part of the Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Dunwich Greyfriars?

The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP17 3DR.

Historic houses · East of England

Dunwich Greyfriars

In or near Dunwich.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Dunwich Greyfriars — a historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Blythburgh · 5.7 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Dunwich Greyfriars is a historic house located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

Dunwich Greyfriars is part of the Dunwich Community Heritage Centre, focusing on local heritage and nature. The site hosts various outdoor activities and community-led surveys aimed at exploring the natural environment.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Dunwich Greyfriars is a historic house located in the East of England. It is notable for its medieval architecture and association with the Franciscan order. The site reflects the region's historical significance and architectural heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 52.2756, 1.6307
County: Suffolk
District: East Suffolk
Parish: Dunwich
Postcode: IP17 3DR
Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
Nearest railway station: Blythburgh — 5.7 km
Official site: www.dunwichmuseum.org.uk

Sources

osm: way/93050310 (ODbL)

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