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Beaches · East of England

Gunton Sands

In or near Blundeston.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Gunton Sands — Beach (sand;pebbles).

Pillbox on the cliff at Corton - geograph.org.uk - 2150542

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.

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

Coordinates
52.4992, 1.7560
County
Suffolk
District
East Suffolk
Parish
Lowestoft
Postcode
NR32 4PS
Parliamentary constituency
Lowestoft
Nearest railway station
Pleasurewood Hills1.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Gunton Warren and Corton Woods📷 5

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Gunton Warren and Corton Woods

Gunton Warren and Corton Woods — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.

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Footpath across a former railway crossing and footbridge - geograph.org.uk - 7329637📷 5

Villages · East of England

Gunton

Gunton — a village in england east.

Walking north at Gunton Cliffs - geograph.org.uk - 2680435📷 3

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Corton Beach

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Theatres · East of England

Sealion Show

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Theme parks · East of England

Cannonball Express (roller coaster)

Cannonball Express is a roller coaster located at Pleasurewood Hills, Corton, near Lowestoft, Suffolk. It is the only Schwarzkopf Jumbo V coaster to be manufactured.

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Where to eat & stay near Gunton Sands

Places to stay

The entrance to Pleasurewood Hills - geograph.org.uk - 2970078📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

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Caravan parks · East of England

Tingdene North Denes

Tingdene North Denes — a caravan park in england east.

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Caravan parks · East of England

Broadland Sands Holiday Park

Broadland Sands Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east.

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Former railway line from Coast Road - geograph.org.uk - 7332045📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Broadland Sands Holiday Park

Broadland Sands Holiday Park — a campsite in england east.

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Caravan parks · East of England

Broadlands Park & Marina

Broadlands Park & Marina — a caravan park in england east.

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Caravan parks · East of England

Haven Hopton Holiday Village

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · East of England

Feathers Inn

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Historic pubs · East of England

The Short Blue Public House

The Short Blue Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Former Fish Wharf Refreshment Rooms – 2 - geograph.org.uk - 7838780📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Dolphin Public House, Great Yarmouth

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The Hippodrome, Great Yarmouth - geograph.org.uk - 7841447📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Barking Smack Public House

Barking Smack Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

112 King Street (The Old White Lion), Great Yarmouth - geograph.org.uk - 8073730📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Old White Lion Public House

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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.