Located on the south bank of the river Blyth is the small village of Walberswick. Once a busy fishing port during the 15th and 16th centuries, the village boasted three churches but now there is only the one. Silting and the changing of the coastline caused the decline of fishing and trading. 

The town attracts the summer visitor because a large proportion of the properties are now holiday homes. The area around Walberswick is listed as an Area of Outstanding National Beauty with over a thousand acres of heath and marshland. A great place for the rambler and nature lover.

In the summer months a small passenger ferry takes people across the Blyth to the nearby seaside town of Southwold. It is also possible to get to Southwold via the Bailey bridge which crosses the river.

The town boasts two public houses, a gallery, restaurants and tea rooms. For holiday accommodation in Walberswick or close by visit the accommodation pages which list - inns - hotels - bed and breakfast - guest houses - self catering and camping and caravanning.

A favourite pursuit during the summer months is crabbing off the harbour, it is here that the British Open Crabbing Championship is held to raise monies for various charities. Competitors from all over the world descend upon this place.

During 1914, Walberswick was home to the famous artist and architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928). Mackintosh was a Scottish architect and a designer in the Arts and Crafts Movement.  
Remember to pronounce the village name correctly Wall-burrs-wick.