Nicola & Patrick’s guidebook
Local Eateries
Sit outside on the pier on a hot sunny day with a glass of wine, seafood and watch the world go by
The Boardwalk
Sit outside on the pier on a hot sunny day with a glass of wine, seafood and watch the world go by
Cafe Fifty One
51 High StDelicious breakfasts, lunches & dinners with a great vegetarian option too!
This is a great spot for breakfast, take a walk down Ferry Road and capture the Suffolk wildlife on your way, before a traditional full English breakfast at a place where the fishermen go!
6 locals recommend
Harbour Café
This is a great spot for breakfast, take a walk down Ferry Road and capture the Suffolk wildlife on your way, before a traditional full English breakfast at a place where the fishermen go!
Great food, great ales and snug! Offering a hearty warm fire in the winter and dog friendly. What more could you ask for!
24 locals recommend
The Lord Nelson
42 East StGreat food, great ales and snug! Offering a hearty warm fire in the winter and dog friendly. What more could you ask for!
This place is a little gem, serving an unusual collection of tapas with great wine and very knowledgeable staff. Truly a place not to be missed.
16 locals recommend
Darsham Nurseries, Shop & Café
Main RoadThis place is a little gem, serving an unusual collection of tapas with great wine and very knowledgeable staff. Truly a place not to be missed.
Sole Bay Inn Southwold
7 East GreenA great local inn offering local dishes and Adnams ale!
Local Towns
Southwold is a must for anybody visiting Suffolk, it's a seaside place that time forgot. Independent shops and eateries, a pier and a working harbour.
287 locals recommend
Southwold
Southwold is a must for anybody visiting Suffolk, it's a seaside place that time forgot. Independent shops and eateries, a pier and a working harbour.
Just over the water from Southwold you will find Walberswick, you can get there in a car, via the footbridge or take the time old traditional ferry (aka rowing boat!). Stop at The Anchor for a bite to eat and then off to the harbour for an afternoon of crabbing
99 locals recommend
Walberswick
Just over the water from Southwold you will find Walberswick, you can get there in a car, via the footbridge or take the time old traditional ferry (aka rowing boat!). Stop at The Anchor for a bite to eat and then off to the harbour for an afternoon of crabbing
Woodbridge is a beautiful town situated along the River Deben. It is crammed full of independent shops and restaurants. The Tide Mill museum is also worth a visit as well as a trip to the waterside. Make sure you stop at Honey & Harveys for a cake!
7 locals recommend
Woodbridge
Woodbridge is a beautiful town situated along the River Deben. It is crammed full of independent shops and restaurants. The Tide Mill museum is also worth a visit as well as a trip to the waterside. Make sure you stop at Honey & Harveys for a cake!
A beautiful seaside town with the best fish and chips! Grab yourself some lunch from the local chippy, sit on the beach and enjoy the peace and quiet. Aldeburgh has some lovely shops, great pubs and is a pleasure to walk around.
205 locals recommend
Aldeburgh
A beautiful seaside town with the best fish and chips! Grab yourself some lunch from the local chippy, sit on the beach and enjoy the peace and quiet. Aldeburgh has some lovely shops, great pubs and is a pleasure to walk around.
Days Out
Explore the sights and sounds of Africa and discover lions, giraffes, rhinos, meerkats, hunting dogs and many more animals from the African continent.
A great day out for all families. The zoo is situated off the A12 at Kessingland 2 miles south of Lowestoft and is a definite hit with the kids!
92 locals recommend
Africa Alive!
Whites LaneExplore the sights and sounds of Africa and discover lions, giraffes, rhinos, meerkats, hunting dogs and many more animals from the African continent.
A great day out for all families. The zoo is situated off the A12 at Kessingland 2 miles south of Lowestoft and is a definite hit with the kids!
Fabulous family fun on the farm in the lovely Suffolk countryside. Playtime, animals to meet & feed, a barrel train ride and a small indoor soft play.
Easton Farm Park, Easton, Woodbridge IP13 0EQ
46 locals recommend
Easton Farm Park
Fabulous family fun on the farm in the lovely Suffolk countryside. Playtime, animals to meet & feed, a barrel train ride and a small indoor soft play.
Easton Farm Park, Easton, Woodbridge IP13 0EQ
Definitely a must! Make sure you book your brewery and distillery tour early to avoid disappointment!
21 locals recommend
Adnams Southwold
East GreenDefinitely a must! Make sure you book your brewery and distillery tour early to avoid disappointment!
A trip up the lighthouse is well worth a visit, with stunning sights of the local area, Southwold Town, the pier and the Harbour.
21 locals recommend
Southwold Lighthouse
Stradbroke RoadA trip up the lighthouse is well worth a visit, with stunning sights of the local area, Southwold Town, the pier and the Harbour.
Learn to sail on your holiday at the Southwold Sailing Club.You can join the 'Beginner Groups' and learn the ropes or team up as a crew member for their Sunday racing.
Southwold Sailing Club
3 Southwold HbrLearn to sail on your holiday at the Southwold Sailing Club.You can join the 'Beginner Groups' and learn the ropes or team up as a crew member for their Sunday racing.
This is a traditional members golf club offering a warm welcome to all visitors.
Its challenging nine hole heathland layout provides a test for all golfing abilities. Being laid out on free draining soil the course is playable virtually all year round with greens that have received much praise, and are widely regarded as amongst the best in East Anglia. The course is located only 5 minutes from the town.
6 locals recommend
Southwold Golf Club
This is a traditional members golf club offering a warm welcome to all visitors.
Its challenging nine hole heathland layout provides a test for all golfing abilities. Being laid out on free draining soil the course is playable virtually all year round with greens that have received much praise, and are widely regarded as amongst the best in East Anglia. The course is located only 5 minutes from the town.
A great day out for all, with refreshments being served at the cafe and a farm shop to grab your essentials.
26 locals recommend
Southwold Maize Maze
Halesworth RoadA great day out for all, with refreshments being served at the cafe and a farm shop to grab your essentials.
Retail Therapy
If you fancy a little retail therapy then Ipswich has it all, along with a touch of history, nice waterfront and good restaurants.
43 locals recommend
Ipswich
If you fancy a little retail therapy then Ipswich has it all, along with a touch of history, nice waterfront and good restaurants.
If you fancy a little retail therapy then Ipswich has it all, along with a touch of history, a castle and good restaurants.
250 locals recommend
Norwich
If you fancy a little retail therapy then Ipswich has it all, along with a touch of history, a castle and good restaurants.
A high end boutique offering designer and one off pieces. Treat yourself to a statement wardrobe essential, it's a must!
10 locals recommend
Collen & Clare
A high end boutique offering designer and one off pieces. Treat yourself to a statement wardrobe essential, it's a must!
Everyday Essentials
Co-op Food - Southwold
2 Market PlaceHome from home with the Co-op just a 10 minute walk away.
Tesco Express
2 Queen StOpen from 7am - 11pm for everyday essentials
This is our local! Clancy's is a small independent store with friendly local staff. Open from 06.30hrs - 18:00 Mon - Sat. and 07:00 - 17:00 Sundays.
Great place for the paper and a pint of milk. 5 minute walk.
Clancy's
1 Station RdThis is our local! Clancy's is a small independent store with friendly local staff. Open from 06.30hrs - 18:00 Mon - Sat. and 07:00 - 17:00 Sundays.
Great place for the paper and a pint of milk. 5 minute walk.
A traditional butchers shop, offering take away baguettes filled with their own bacon & sausages and cooked chickens for the beach!
Mills & Sons Southwold Ltd
23 Market PlA traditional butchers shop, offering take away baguettes filled with their own bacon & sausages and cooked chickens for the beach!
Mumfords
66 High StA traditional hardware shop, just like the old days!
A local artisan bakery with a fabulous choice of cakes, breads and pastries. On Friday & Saturday nights delicious artisan pizzas are available to take away.
28 locals recommend
Two Magpies Bakery Southwold
88 High StA local artisan bakery with a fabulous choice of cakes, breads and pastries. On Friday & Saturday nights delicious artisan pizzas are available to take away.