Village

Westleton is situated some 2 miles in from the Suffolk coast, roughly mid-way between Ipswich and Lowestoft and approximately 100 miles from London.

It is set in a landscape of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within the parish lies the internationally renowned Minsmere Reserve, owned and managed by the RSPB.

Westleton Heath National Nature Reserve and parts of Dunwich Forest also lie within the parish.
The majority of the 342 inhabitants live close to the B1125 Blythburgh to Leiston road, the remainder living in scattered cottages and farmhouses in this otherwise agricultural landscape.                                     

Photo: Westleton Camera Club

The Village Hall and St Peters Church are the focal points of village activities, whilst The Crown Inn is the main social centre.

The parish of Westleton is bounded by the parishes of Dunwich, Darsham, Middleton cum Fordley and Theberton cum Eastbridge.

The place name Westleton (or Westledestuna as it appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086) is believed to derive from the Old Norse Vestlithi (a personal name) and Old English tun i.e. Vestlithi's homestead.

Westleton Parish Council has published its Website Accessibility Statement which can be found in the left hand column of this page. Contact the Webmaster for any questions about this site.

Events

The Village hosts of plethora of events every month, details of which can be found within the monthly Yoxmere Fisherman magazine. The Village Hall is at the heart of most activities with a full listing on their Facebook page.

Local Westleton artists, Andy & Linda Gilmour, invite you to view their paintings & crafts at the Fishermans Hut, Dunwich Beach (next to the cafe). They will be there from Friday 22nd May until Thursday 28th May, 10am to 5pm.

Latest News

Local election results for Blyth Estuary 2026

Here is the Declaration of Result of Poll for the Blyth Estuary Division of Suffolk County Council.

Annual Parish Meeting