National GeographicOct 29, 2026
Is This Corner of East Anglia the U.K.'s Eeriest?
In the borderlands of East Anglia, marshes, reed-fringed waterways and medieval market towns play host to weird and eerie folktales.
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- Angles WayTrail93-mile walking path spanning the Waveney Valley.
- Elsewhere
- Beccles LidoPlaceBeccles, United KingdomHop aboard for a trip along the Waveney.
- St Mary's ChurchSightBungay, United KingdomSite of one of the most famous Shuck stories.
- Druid’s StoneSightBungay, United KingdomMysterious rock with supposed devil-raising powers.
- Big Dog FerryPlaceBeccles, United KingdomShuck’s head on the hull.
- Locks InnRestaurantGeldeston, United KingdomCommunity-owned pub on the riverbank.
- Baked patisserieRestaurantBungay, United KingdomOffers signature pain reubens.
- Suffolk StonehouseRestaurantBungay, United KingdomOffers top-notch pizzas with local ingredients.
- Fen Farm DairyPlaceBungay, United KingdomTry its famous raw milk, butter and yoghurt.
- Flint VineyardPlaceBungay, United KingdomOffers tours and vine-side tastings.
- St Peter’s BreweryPlaceBungay, United KingdomPick up a tipple from the shop.
- Grain BreweryRestaurantAlburgh, United KingdomOffers brewery tours and has an on-site taproom.
- Albion NightsHotelWoodton, United KingdomEco-retreat with handmade cabins.
- Beech CabinHotelWoodton, United KingdomHandmade cabin fashioned from reclaimed wood.
- Secret SaunaPlaceWoodton, United KingdomWood-fired sauna before cooling off in river.
- Hippersons BoatyardPlaceBeccles, United KingdomOffers houseboats and glamping pods.