Suffolk · Beaches

Bawdsey Quay

Bawdsey Quay is a sandy beach and quayside spot near Woodbridge, Suffolk, sitting at the mouth of the River Deben with views across to Felixstowe Ferry.

Bawdsey Quay

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Bawdsey Quay

At the southern tip of the Deben Peninsula, Bawdsey Quay offers a small sandy beach at the river mouth, with a foot ferry running across to Felixstowe Ferry when in season. A Martello Tower is visible from the quayside, one of the early 19th-century coastal defences built against Napoleonic invasion. Parking is available on site and the quay is wheelchair accessible. The car park is open Sundays; visitors travelling on other days should plan accordingly.

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ParkingWheelchair Accessible

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Open 24/7

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