Surrounded by miles of peaceful countryside and award-winning beaches, the unspoilt heritage town of Southwold is a haven from the demands of modern society.
Dating back to the famous ‘Battle of Sole Bay’ in May 1672, the town is famous for it’s past herring industry. Though little more than a village in size, it has been a town since it received its charter from Henry VII in 1489. The town lies in an area of outstanding natural beauty consisting of long stretches of sand bordering salt marshes with large areas of woodland sweeping down to the shore. The town of Southwold is situated on a hill, which rises gently from the Blyth Valley. Since the River Blyth to the South and the Bus Creek to the north form the town boundaries, it will be seen that Southwold is virtually an island, which has stood the town in good stead by limiting modernisation, thus retaining its old world charm. Today the picturesque harbour is a lot calmer, although visitors can still catch a glimpse of Southwold’s maritime heritage in the unique Sailors’ Reading Room.
Attractive features such as the Lighthouse built in 1890, which stands four square above the town and the Church (1460) dedicated to St Edmund, Christian Martyr and the last King of East Anglia, with its 100 foot high tower are both must sees within the town. Population 2,000
Attraction
Adnams plc, Sole Bay Brewery
Alfred Corry Museum
Amber Museum
Coastal Voyager
Southwold Denes Beach
Southwold Lifeboat Museum
Southwold Museum
Southwold Pier
Southwold Sailors' Reading Room
Walberswick Visitor Centre
Camping
Church
Cottage
Almond Cottage
Carol's Cottage at Vale Farm Cottages
Crossbow Cottage
Hedgehog Cottage
Lord Derby at The Old Orchard
Piglet Cottage
Pound Cottage
Primrose Cottage
The Cart Lodge at Manor Farm Cottages
The Granary
Woodville
Dentist
Southwold Dental Practice
The Dental Surgery
Doctor
Eastaugh, Castle, Stammers & Harland
Estate Agent
Golf Club
Inn
Crown Hotel
Swan Hotel
The Randolph Hotel
Market
Pub and Bar
Blue Lighthouse Brasserie
Crown
Harbour Inn
Kings Head
Lord Nelson
Sutherland House
Restaurant
CrownLord Nelson
Randolph
Sutherland House
School
Self-Catering
Carol's Cottage at Vale Farm Cottages
Crossbow Cottage
Pound Cottage
Sally's Nest at Vale Farm Cottages
Solicitor
Shops
Nutters
Queen Street Pharmacy
C Reeder
Daddy Longlegs
Lee Warder
The Garden Gallery
Buckenham Galleries
Antiques
Activities
Coastal Voyager(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Places to Stay near Southwold
Crown Hotel (0.04 miles)
Swan Hotel (0.05 miles)
The Swan Hotel has occupied its present site since the 14th century. Nowadays the public rooms have the traditional character of an English country house, enhanced by fine furniture, carved 18th ... More
Blyth Hotel (0.27 miles)
A delightfully refurbished family run hotel just 5 minutes walk from Southwold's famous colourful beach huts or the town centre. Interior has been fully re-styled by Laura Ashley and Hudson ... More
The Randolph Hotel (0.95 miles)
Ship Inn (3.99 miles)
One of the most distinctive and charming inns on the east coast, The Ship Inn Dunwich is a venerable 500-year-old pub boasting a fine range of real ales and an excellent wine ... More
Aldringham at Cliff House Cottages (5.02 miles)
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On the beautiful Suffolk Heritage Coast, these three properties enjoy direct access to the beach below the cliffs at Dunwich, a little hamlet with an impressive church ... More
Carol's Cottage at Vale Farm Cottages (5.10 miles)
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Set on a 70 acre arable farm, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, 6 miles from the Suffolk Heritage Coastline, these two recent conversions of old ... More
Westleton Crown Inn (6.13 miles)
Retaining the character and rustic charm of its heritage whilst offering contemporary comforts, this ideal base for an exploration of the Suffolk Heritage Coast is midway between Southwold and Adleburgh. In ... More
Eels Foot Inn (7.20 miles)
A traditional, family run, country pub selling Adnams ales and great food.Our accommodation is separate from the Inn and is located in a barn style building only built in October ... More
Darsham Old Hall (7.34 miles)
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