Beccles and Bungay Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
market towns on the River Waveney in Suffolk, England
About Beccles and Bungay
In Bungay one Sunday during a church service in 1577 during thunderstorms a black hellhound apparition appeared and attacked members of the congregation. Today this dog is included in the town's coat of arms and the "Black Dog" name can be seen cropping up around the town. The dog has been linked to the Black Shuck - a dog renowned for hunting the coasts of Norfolk, Suffolk andEssex(and featured in a song by the rock group The Darkness). The nameBungayis thought to derive from the Anglo-Saxon titleBunincga-haye, signifying the land belonging to the tribe of Bonna, a Saxon chieftain. Due to its high position, protected by the River Waveney and marshes, the site was in a good defensive position and attracted settlers from early times. Roman artefacts have been found in the region. Bungay was
Top Attractions in Beccles and Bungay
Explore the best things to see and do in Beccles and Bungay:
- ★Beccles and District Museum
- ★Beccles Bell Tower
- ★Beccles Carnival
- ★Beccles Golf Club
- ★Beccles Lido
- ★Bungay Castle
- ★Bungay Pool & Gym
- ★Bungay & Waveney Valley Golf Club
Where to Eat in Beccles and Bungay
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Graze
- 🍴India Gate
- 🍴Suffolk Stonehouse
Where to Stay in Beccles and Bungay
- 🏨Folly Studio
- 🏨Saltgate House
- 🏨The King's Head Hotel
- 🏨The Old Grain Store
- 🏨The Swan Motel
- 🏨The Waveney House Hotel
Beccles and Bungay Travel Guide Sections
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