Easter Family Activity Guide
20th March, 2026
From egg hunts and nature trails to hands-on activities and animal encounters, there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of the Easter holidays.
Gather At The Ship
Whether it’s a celebration, family gathering or work event, we’ll make sure there’s good food, good drink and a table ready for you.
A Proper Seaside Pub On The Suffolk Coast
Welcome To The Ship At Dunwich
The Ship is the kind of place you hope to find by the sea. An old smugglers’ inn with good food, proper pints, a large garden and a warm welcome – whether you’re in from the beach, back from a walk or stopping by on the way home. Relaxed, familiar and busy in all the right ways, with dogs asleep under tables and plenty going on from breakfast through to the evening. And if you’re not quite ready to leave, there are bedrooms too.
Seafood, Pints & Good Company
On The Menu
Seafood classics, pub favourites and proper drinks, served all day – inside the pub or out in the garden. Fish and chips after the beach, a pint in the sun, burgers for the table or something fresh from the coast. The menu keeps things straightforward: familiar dishes, done properly, with daily specials and fresh fish depending on what’s come in. There’s plenty of room whether it’s two of you stopping by after a walk or a bigger table settling in for the afternoon.
Wake Up By The Sea
Our bedrooms are just the thing after a day on the coast. Warm, comfortable and easy to settle into, with cosy doubles, family rooms and plenty of space to put your feet up after a walk along the beach. Simple touches, good beds and everything you need for a relaxed stay by the sea. Whether you’re here for a night, a long weekend or travelling with the dog, it’s the sort of place that makes it easy to stay a little longer and do it all again tomorrow.
Explore The Coast
With the beach, heath and nature reserve all close by, Dunwich is a good place to spend the day outdoors. Follow the coast north towards Southwold, head inland across the heath, or simply enjoy the sea air and open skies.
Then back to us when you’re ready – for a drink, something good to eat and a place to rest your head.
Behind The Bar
The bar sits at the heart of the pub – an old smugglers’ bar with low ceilings, timber beams, and a fire going when the weather turns. Old maritime bits and pieces gathered over the years line the walls, while pints are pulled across the bar from mid-morning through to last orders. No need to book, just come in and find a spot.
Settle into a corner by the fire, take a table out in the garden when the sun’s out or stop by after a walk along the coast for one before heading home.There’s plenty besides the beer pumps too – wines to share, spirits you know and a cold drink ready whenever you stop by.
Gift Vouchers
A pint, a meal or a stay by the sea – our vouchers are simple to buy and easy to use. No fuss, just a good excuse to come in, settle down and enjoy it.
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