Guidebook for Suffolk
Entertainment & Activities
The Pier is great for a stroll out to sea with interesting shops and cafes. A great view looking back at the town and the colourful beach huts is a great photo opportunity.
89 locals recommend
Southwold Pier
North ParadeThe Pier is great for a stroll out to sea with interesting shops and cafes. A great view looking back at the town and the colourful beach huts is a great photo opportunity.
The New Cut is an arts centre in Halesworth showing theatre, comedy, film, live music and dance. There are regular arts events and talks take place. There is a nice welcoming cafe if you just want to pop in to see what is on.
25 locals recommend
The Cut
8 New CutThe New Cut is an arts centre in Halesworth showing theatre, comedy, film, live music and dance. There are regular arts events and talks take place. There is a nice welcoming cafe if you just want to pop in to see what is on.
Good old fashioned fun to be had at Beccles Lido outdoor pool. The pool is heated and inflatables add fun for kids some afternoons. Always popular so get there early and call before you visit.
45 locals recommend
Beccles Lido
PuddingmoorGood old fashioned fun to be had at Beccles Lido outdoor pool. The pool is heated and inflatables add fun for kids some afternoons. Always popular so get there early and call before you visit.
Tours and tasting available. Please check their website for details and availability.
17 locals recommend
Adnams Vistor Centre
Tours and tasting available. Please check their website for details and availability.
Brilliant 70 seater cinema with old fashioned usherettes and Wurlitzer that plays during the interval.
http://www.southwoldcinema.co.uk/
9 locals recommend
The Electric Picture Palace
Blackmill RoadBrilliant 70 seater cinema with old fashioned usherettes and Wurlitzer that plays during the interval.
http://www.southwoldcinema.co.uk/
Thorington Theatre
Unnamed RoadThe Suffolk Punch Trust
Woodbridge WalkA lovely little museum all about the fascinating history of Dunwich.
9 locals recommend
Dunwich Museum
A lovely little museum all about the fascinating history of Dunwich.
Parks & Nature
A little walk from where you park you find a stunning vast stretch of beautiful sandy beach surround by birdlife.
Perfect for a run, swim or walk with the dog this place is worth a visit.
30 locals recommend
Covehithe
A little walk from where you park you find a stunning vast stretch of beautiful sandy beach surround by birdlife.
Perfect for a run, swim or walk with the dog this place is worth a visit.
Gorgeous little fishing village and holiday destination. A couple of great pubs and little shops and cafes. Great Sandy beach with dogs allowed. Lots of kids crabbing and an ice cream van in the summer months. Walberswick Ferry Co offer a quirky trio across to Southwold and informative river trips.
99 locals recommend
Walberswick
Gorgeous little fishing village and holiday destination. A couple of great pubs and little shops and cafes. Great Sandy beach with dogs allowed. Lots of kids crabbing and an ice cream van in the summer months. Walberswick Ferry Co offer a quirky trio across to Southwold and informative river trips.
Dunwich Forest
National Trust - Dunwich Heath and Beach
Minsmere RoadRSPB Minsmere
Sheepwash LaneOrford Ness
Hen Reedbeds
Reydon Wood
Wonderful nature reserve with a great visitors centre and cafe.
20 locals recommend
Carlton Marshes Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Burnt Hill LaneWonderful nature reserve with a great visitors centre and cafe.
Shopping
Southwold High Street has lots of eclectic shops, cafes and scrummy bakeries.
287 locals recommend
Southwold
Southwold High Street has lots of eclectic shops, cafes and scrummy bakeries.
Nice selection of high street shops including cafes, delis, clothes shops, home shops and antique shops.
31 locals recommend
Halesworth
42 ThoroughfareNice selection of high street shops including cafes, delis, clothes shops, home shops and antique shops.
Waitrose & Partners Saxmundham
Church HillSnape Maltings
Large antiques barn full of treasures as well as a tea room and nice garden.
10 locals recommend
Yoxford Antiques Centre
Large antiques barn full of treasures as well as a tea room and nice garden.
Great Deli stocking a wide range of delicious food with a fabulous gift shop at the back.
15 locals recommend
Focus Organic Ltd
14 ThoroughfareGreat Deli stocking a wide range of delicious food with a fabulous gift shop at the back.
Huus
Harrison & Co
The Green House
Food Scene
Adnams Southwold Store and Café
4 Victoria StGreat shop based at the brewery and lovely cafe.
Nice family friendly pub with a dog-friendly area. The Angel has a welcoming atmosphere and a budget-friendly menu.
11 locals recommend
The Angel Hotel
30 ThoroughfareNice family friendly pub with a dog-friendly area. The Angel has a welcoming atmosphere and a budget-friendly menu.
Beautifully refurbished with fine dining in the restaurant and more casual dining in the bar.
17 locals recommend
The Swan Hotel
Beautifully refurbished with fine dining in the restaurant and more casual dining in the bar.
The Queen's Head at Bramfield
The StreetGreat place to pick up artisan sourdough and pastries as well as raw milk, butter and lattes.
12 locals recommend
Fen Farm Dairy
Flixton RoadGreat place to pick up artisan sourdough and pastries as well as raw milk, butter and lattes.
Two Magpies Bakery Darsham
London RoadThe black dog deli Halesworth
Bridge StreetBoating Lake tea room
North ParadeQueens Head Blyford
Southwold RoadLovely little Addams pub very near by with great food.
Old Hall Southwold Café & walks
Halesworth RoadGreat for a walk and then a bite to eat.
St Peter's Brewery Co Ltd
Local brewery and restaurant. Beautiful setting.
The Anchor
9315 Delegates RowNice pub and restaurant with good food and outdoor seating.
Essentials
Co-op is our nearest supermarket and stocks all the essentials. Please check the web for opening times.
7 locals recommend
Co-op Food & Grocery Store, Saxons Way, Halesworth
Saxons WayCo-op is our nearest supermarket and stocks all the essentials. Please check the web for opening times.
Great little farm shop stocking all the essentials. Fresh veg, bread, cakes, eggs, dairy as well as a range of frozen foods and gifts.
Market Fields
36 Holton RoadGreat little farm shop stocking all the essentials. Fresh veg, bread, cakes, eggs, dairy as well as a range of frozen foods and gifts.
Waitrose & Partners Saxmundham
Church HillDrinks & Nightlife
The Lord Nelson
42 East StCosy pub and one of the nicest in Southwold.
Star Inn
Hall RoadGreat little pub very close by.
YouDrink Bottle shop & Taproom
Sightseeing
Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum Trust
Dunwich Museum
Framlingham Castle
Church StreetThorpeness Meare
National Trust - Sutton Hoo