Greyfriars Medieval Friary

Feb 16th, 2023

It is an interesting historic site that is worthwhile visiting if you are in Dunwich. Information boards are located nearby and a donation box to support ongoing maintenance is located at the entrance gate on the path close to the cliff path. It's worth visiting if you are in Dunwich.
Feb 11th, 2023

This Friary is well worth a visit, and don't just walk in, look at 'the last grave', still not eaten away by the advancing sea as it undermines the cliffs, and then wander straight off again.Head into the woods to the South of the abbey (being careful near the cliff edge), and explorethere a bit, see pictures below. You can park at the car park in the village andwalk back along the coast path, there's no need to walk along the narrow road, or go to the NationalTrust at Dunwich Heather and walk from there. It won't take you a lot longer to walk than drive it so just leave the car at the NT car park and spend a few hoursexploring the coast here, it's awesome. You can also do it the other way round if you park at Dunwich village beachside car park, (which is free), and you won'trisk getting locked inat the NT car park, as the barrier comes down pretty promptly when they all go home. Leave a donation in their coffers if you can afford it tho, its a superb facility so lets keep it free. There's also a nice set of enclosed benches made out of disused fisherman's huts, (I think anyway), really nice, as they are a bit sheltered. A warm evening spent wandering along this coastline is a stunningway to reconnect with nature though,highly recommended.
Apr 9th, 2023

Not much to see, but lovely views out to sea. The last grave does show the massive erosion problem here. Pretty much the last bit of old Dunwich to survive
Oct 15th, 2022

It's a nice place to walk around. Not much to see at the monastery but with the beach and a cafe a 5 minute walk away the area is worth a visit. There is also a church with the ruins of a leper hospital here.
Aug 23rd, 2022