Sun, Sand and Surf – there are so many fun summer activities in and around Wenham, Massachusetts.  Some of our favorite summer activities to recommend to our customers here at the Wenham Tea House are the miles of beautiful beaches just minutes from our store.  Singing Beach, Cranes Beach and Rices Beach are among our most favorites.

• Singing Beach on Beach Street in Manchester-By-The-Sea is just a short walk from the public parking areas at the bottom of Beach Street.  Singing Beach has a well-equipt bath house and snack bar.  The top parking area is reserved for resident parking but allows for easy drop off at the beach edge for others.  The sand and dunes on Singing Beach makes a special “singing” sound when visitors walk on the dry sandy areas.  Once you have arrived at Singing Beach, you will enjoy beautiful views and almost a 1/2 mile of pristine sand to enjoy swimming, reading or just relaxing.
• Crane Beach – is one the Northeast’s most spectacular beaches on Argilla Road in Ipswich, Massachusetts.  Miles of shoreline and the beautiful sand dunes will greet you at Crane Beach.  There are over 5 miles of dunes to explore.  Crane Beach is also among the world’s most important nesting sites for piping plovers, a threatened bird that was nearly hunted to extinction in the 19th century for its eggs and feathers. Crane Beach has been nationally recognized for its successful shorebird protection program. The bath house, picnic area and store are amenities that provide for an easy day at the beach.  While you are there visit the Crane Estate where you can explore the amazing views and extensive grounds.
• Lynch Park in Beverly, Massachusetts is a beautiful location for a beach day, picnic, free concert or volleyball game with friends.  Lynch Park offers, bathrooms and a beautiful playground for children.  One of the most beautiful features of this seashore park is the sunken Italian Rose Garden.  Many an outdoor wedding has been performed in this amazing area.  Lynch Park was once part of the Taft Administrations summer housing but is now owned by the City of Beverly, Massachusetts.  A nominal fee is charged for non residents for parking.

Enjoy at day at one of the regions fantastic beaches.  Don’t forget to come visit us at the Tea House after a day in the sun!.

Golf combines two favorite American pastimes: taking long walks and hitting things with a stick. ~P.J. O’Rourke

Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated!  Arnold Palmer

If you are hooked on golf like so many others, the courses in scenic Wenham, Massachusetts might be a perfect weekend get-a-way to enjoy some time on the links.  In addition to spending a few hours in the sun on the course, you could also round out the day with a tasty meal or dessert at the Wenham Tea House.  Let’s look at two of Wenham’s golf courses to plan your visit.

• Wenham Country Club is an 18 hole semi-private club at 94 Main Street in Wenham, Massachusetts.  For over 100 years the Wenham Country Club has been providing a beautiful and friendly place on the North Shore to golf. The Club has grown from humble beginnings where the course was only open to townsfolk.  In 1999 Wenham Country Club celebrated its centennial year with a rebuilding of several greens and tees.  Improvements to the clubhouse were also made.  A golf professional was also hired to serve the club.  In the past years the professionals have included: John Theo, Bob Roche, Doug Smith, Alan Campbell, John Thoren, Jr., Peter Collins, and Darin Chin-Aleong.

• Lakeview Golf Course –is an 18 hole golf course founded in 1928 by one of the original families of Wenham- the Batchelders.  In 1972 the Flynn Family took over ownership and Bill Flynn became the local professional for the course.  Lakeview is  known on the North Shore as the course where someone could play their first round of golf as well as continue playing until they had become an accomplished player and at the later stages of their golfing life when a shorter, easier walking course is desired return to “The View”. Lakeview also offers a unique options for tournaments that may help cut costs – Night Golfing.  This is a fun and special way to golf.  The balls, greens and flags are illuminated with glowing lights to help you find your way.  This special style of tournament has become a local favorite.

Check out the golfing options in Wenham.  The views are not to be missed.  After you have spent the day in the sun and fresh air come visit the Wenham Tea House for a quick bite or a snack.   Happy Golfing.  “Four!”.