Beccles

Historic walks in the Waveney and Blyth Valley and further afield. Our Walks combine historical places of interest with an easy walk, usually between 1 and 3 miles. Sorry but we are unable to accept dogs on our walks.

We have to limit numbers so that members can hear the walk leader as the walk progresses. If you wish to join Group 3 please use the bird link (to the right) to register your interest.

All walks are scheduled for the second Wednesday morning of the month, April to October, between 11am – 1 pm.  Walks are usually led by a knowledgeable guide who has researched a place of particular historical interest.  Suggestions of future walks from within the group are welcomed.  Some walks led by professional guides will require a payment of up to £5 pp, but otherwise they are free.  We often end up with (optional) refreshments, if available.

HISTORIC WALKS GROUP 3 – PROGRAMME FOR 2026

Here is the programme for 2026.  PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NEW TIMING FOR WALKS WILL BE 11.00 TO 13.00 (with one exception)

There will be an optional opportunity for lunch at each venue.
April 8^th : Ruins of Sibton Abbey with Andrew Campbell (nr Yoxford)
May 13^th : Eye church and castle ruins with Ivan Crane
June 10^th: Southwold- the electric picture palace.  An opportunity to see inside this unique venue….. followed by a guided tour of St Edmund’s church. 
COST £5 per head for the cinema .+ small donation to St Edmunds church. 
START 10.30 …… and NOT 11am. 
July 8^th:  A introduction to Dickleburgh with Dickleburgh History Group (north of Diss)
August 12^th: A stroll round Huntingfield, including its amazing church roof, painted by the vicar’s wife.
September 9^th: Paul Dickson on Tombland in Norwich and the Shardlake novels by C J Sansom (£5)
October 14^th:  A history of Puddingmoor, Beccles, with group member Charlotte McGregor, a member of the Beccles Society.

As we have a long membership list, my system is to send out details of the next walk about two weeks in advance and take the first 20 names to respond.  Later replies are put on a waiting list, but it is rare for anyone to be missed out, as there are often last-minute cancellations.

Although I may not come on all the walks (dodgy feet) I will cherry-pick the ones I am able to do, and I look forward to seeing faces both new and old on several walks this summer. 

Sally Greenhill (07773 748036) (Convenor)

Julia Warnes  07791 444101 / Rosemary Kerridge – 07989 909588 (Co-convenors)

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Some churches request a small donation (not more than £5 per head) but otherwise no expense is required, apart from buying a cup of tea!  Many walks are led by an expert guide or historian. 

New members welcome, but only if you are a member of U3A, and on email.  Notification of forthcoming walks is sent out approximately two weeks in advance, via email only

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9th October 2024
A walk to the chapel at Eastbridge, Dunwich.

These are the photos from the 'Wing And A Prayer' walk to the new glass installation at the ruined chapel at Eastbridge, south of Dunwich, led by Arabella Marshall, the artist.  A highly successful outing, 

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