The market town of Beccles, situated on the River Waveney, was once a flourishing Saxon seaport.
Nowadays visitors will see an array of pleasure boats and small yachts cruising through the peaceful Broads.
The parish church of St Michael's has an imposing detached
bell tower dating from the early 16th C. which serves as a landmark for miles around.
Liana Boat Trips offer a relaxing and nostalgic boat ride through the
low-lying waterways of The Broads. A trip on the Liana offers Edwardian style, travelling from Beccles along the River Waveney, with plenty of time to enjoy a leisurely look at its beautiful scenery and wildlife. Trips go towards Geldeston or Aldeby depending on tides.
Beccles and District Museum is housed in Leman House, a 16th C. Grade I listed building, which was formerly the Sir John Leman Free School, founded in 1631. It has distinctive flint and brickwork, Tudor-style windows and a pantile roof. The museum houses agricultural, cultural and domestic items as well as those relating to printing and the Waveney area. There is also a model of the town in 1841, a natural history diorama of the riverbank, discovery boxes for children´s use and archival video film of past local industries.
