Beaches · East of England
Gunton Sands
In or near Blundeston.
Gunton Sands — Beach (sand;pebbles).

Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Pleasurewood Hills · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Gunton Sands is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Wikidata describes it as: "Beach (sand;pebbles).". Coordinates: 52.4992°, 1.7560°.
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Place summary
Gunton Sands is a beach located in Lowestoft, Suffolk, in the East of England. This coastal area is known for its sandy shores and natural beauty, offering a tranquil environment for visitors.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4992, 1.7560
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Lowestoft
- Postcode
- NR32 4PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lowestoft
- Nearest railway station
- Pleasurewood Hills — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: w1194263782 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gunton Sands?
- Gunton Sands is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR32 4PS), in the parish of Lowestoft.
- What is Gunton Sands?
- Gunton Sands — Beach (sand;pebbles).
- How do I get to Gunton Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Pleasurewood Hills, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR32 4PS.
- Is Gunton Sands free to visit?
- Yes, Gunton Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gunton Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Pleasurewood Hills, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR32 4PS.