Coronavirus (COVID-19)

If you are planning on travelling distance to attractions, we would recommend that you contact the venues directly in advance to avoid disappointment.

If you, or any of your party have a new persistant cough, or develop a fever of 38C, we would instead advise you to use the NHS's dedicated website for professional advice.

Beccles and District Museum

The museum is housed in Leman House, a 16thC Grade I Listed building which was formerly the Sir John Leman Free School which was founded in 1631. It has distinctive flint and brick work, Tudor-style windows and a pantile roof. The museum houses items concerning printing, Waveney, agricultural, cultural and domestic items. 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.

  • Currently: Light rain, 4° C
  • Saturday: Low-level cloud, 9° C
  • Sunday: Thundery shower, 13° C