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Suffolk: Five times the county received national recognition – East Anglian Daily Times

Published:
6:30 AM September 2, 2022

From the best beaches to the best Mexican restaurants, Suffolk has received national recognition on a number of occasions. 

Here are five times the county has been recognised at national level.

The most beautiful beaches 

Those who live in Suffolk or visiting the county are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a beach to spend the day at. 

Visitors enjoying a sunny day at Dunwich beach on the …….

Published:
6:30 AM September 2, 2022



From the best beaches to the best Mexican restaurants, Suffolk has received national recognition on a number of occasions. 

Here are five times the county has been recognised at national level.

The most beautiful beaches 

Those who live in Suffolk or visiting the county are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a beach to spend the day at. 


Visitors enjoying a sunny day at Dunwich beach on the Suffolk coast

– Credit: Archant

Three Suffolk beaches – Felixstowe North, Southwold Denes and Dunwich – were recently named among the “most beautiful” in the UK by the Sunday Times. 


Abigail, Gabi and Archie Chapman enjoying an ice cream at Felixstowe beach

– Credit: Sarah Lucy Brown

It comes after after Felixstowe South and Pier and Southwold beaches both scooped a Blue Flag award for their quality, the way they are managed and the facilities on offer.

The best pubs

Suffolk is home to a number of incredible pubs – with many of them receiving national recognition for their fine food and drink. 

The Unruly Pig, which is managed by Brendan Padfield, was recently named the best gastropub in the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs 2022 list.


Brendan Padfield, owner of the Unruly Pig, the UK’s best gastropub.

– Credit: Charlotte Bond

In 2021 the Bromeswell pub was also announced as the dining pub of the year in the Good Pub Guide.

Another award-winning pub that is worth a visit is the Bildeston Crown. 


Husband-and-wife duo Chris and Hayley Lee manage the Bildeston Crown hotel

– Credit: Charlotte Bond

Chris and Hayley Lee’s pub near Ipswich has won a number of awards over the years – including being the only Suffolk venue named in the Good Hotel Guide’s pubs with rooms list in 2019.

The High Street pub was also one of only two in the county to receive a coveted three AA Rosettes last year.

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Source: https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/five-times-suffolk-received-national-recognition-9246746