Which beach is best for me?

I lead bespoke beachcombing walks on Felixstowe, Bawdsey Quay and Sizewell beaches. Each of these beaches is very different. Even beaches that are close to each other can have surprisingly different treasures to find.

Take a look below to see which beach is best suited to you. I let you know what’s common at each beach and whether the beachcomb is suitable for very young children or someone with limited mobility.

FELIXSTOWE BEACH
Felixstowe beachcombs last either an hour and a half or two hours depending on group size. I think it’s the best beach in Suffolk for beachcombing. There are lots of treasures, including fossil sharks’ teeth, to be found in a very small area. It’s great if you have limited mobility or very young children as we don’t cover any great distance and if you need to rest, there’s both the prom and old concrete groynes to sit on. An all terrain beach wheel chair is also available for free hire from Felixstowe Leisure Centre - just go in and ask for it or book on (01394) 694600.

BAWDSEY QUAY:
Bawdsey Quay beachcombs last two hours. We start by looking at the shingle plants. The riverside beach is great for sea glass, shells and other natural treasures. The seaward beach is where we hunt for fossil sharks’ teeth. This walk is not suitable for very young children or those with limited mobility. Come on a Felixstowe beachcomb instead. There is a foot ferry running between Felixstowe Ferry and Bawdsey Quay.

SIZEWELL BEACH
Sizewell beachcombs last two hours, starting with the amazing shingle plants. We then walk south to hunt for 2-3 million year old pieces of coralline crag, full of fossils. The marram grass at the back of the beach is great for trapping natural treasures. And more treasures are always found as we beachcomb back to our starting point! This walk is not suitable for very young children or those with limited mobility. Come on a Felixstowe beachcomb instead.