Attractions in Southwold & Things to Do in Southwold
(and nearby)

Dunwich Heath Coastal Centre and Beach (5 Miles)*
Dunwich Heath is one of Suffolk's most important conservation areas. There are many good walks and wonderful views of the Suffolk coastline.
Africa Alive (6 Miles)*
Africa Alive!is one of the UK's largest and most exciting wildlife attractions.
Halesworth and District Museum (7 Miles)*
The Museum was founded in 1984 and has always been in the care of volunteers. In 2000 it moved to the newly refurbished station building. Railway Heritage paid for the restoration of the station's unique movable platforms.
East Anglia Transport Museum (8 Miles)*
At Carlton Colville you will find a unique transport museum, this is the only place in the British Isles where visitors can not only view, but also ride on all three principal forms of public transport.
Long Shop Museum (9 Miles)*
Discover Leiston's unique history - 200 years of local, social and industrial innovation- in the Home of the Garrett Collection.
Beccles & District Museum (10 Miles)*
The Museum is housed in Leman House which was probably built around 1570 and was completely restored and modernised in the 1760s.
Lowestoft & East Suffolk Maritime Museum (11 Miles)*
The Museum specialises in the history of the Lowestoft fishing fleet, from early sail, to steam and through to modern diesel vessels. Methods of fishing are also recorded.
Somerleyton Hall & Gardens (13 Miles)*
Somerleyton Hall is the family home of The Hon. Hugh and Lara Crossley.
Snape Maltings Concert Hall (13 Miles)*
The Maltings at Snape, built in 19th century, was one of the largest barley maltings in East Anglia. It became uneconomic and malting stopped in 1965 and the owner leased some of the buildings to the Aldeburgh Festival.
Otter Trust Earsham (13 Miles)*
This Attraction is now Closed
Framlingham Castle (16 Miles)*
Framlingham is a delightful market town, near the beautiful Suffolk coast.
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve (17 Miles)*
Orford Ness is a wild and remote area and is the largest vegetated shingle spit in Europe. It contains a variety of habitats which are home to nationally rare birds, animals and plants.
Easton Farm Park (18 Miles)*
Easton Farm Park was set up in 1974 to offer family fun and education in the countryside. The founders wanted to give everybody the opportunity to learn about the countryside at first hand.
Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre (18 Miles)*
The magical marine world of Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre will introduce you to many beautiful and fascinating creatures of the deep.
Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life (18 Miles)*
Set in one of the UK's best preserved Victorian herring curing works, Time and Tide tells the story of Great Yarmouth from its Ice Age origins to the present day.
Elizabethan House Museum (18 Miles)*
The Museum is housed in a sixteenth century building with rooms displayed to reflect the lives of families who have lived there.
The Tolhouse (18 Miles)*
Visit one of the UK's oldest gaols, dating back to the 12th century. See the original cells and discover the fate of thieves, smugglers, witches, pirates and murderers.
Great Yarmouth Racecourse (20 Miles)*
Situated in East Anglia's premier holiday resort Great Yarmouth Racecourse provides a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, which attracts serious racegoers and holidaymakers alike.
100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum (20 Miles)*
The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum is a tribute to the Eighth Air Force. There is a fine collection of U.S.A.A.F. uniforms, decorations and combat records.
Sutton Hoo (21 Miles)*
At Sutton Hoo you can get close to one of the most important archaeological finds in this country's history - a fascinating story of Anglo-Saxon pagan kings, ship burials, treasure and warriors.
Otley Hall (25 Miles)*
Otley Hall is a stunningly beautiful 15th century medieval moated Hall. Still a family home, it is set in 10 acres of gardens in the tranquil Suffolk countryside.
Norwich Cathedral (25 Miles)*
The splendour and tranquillity of Norwich Cathedral have attracted pilgrims for nearly 1,000 years. For today's visitors the building remains a place for quiet reflection and prayer.
Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery (25 Miles)*
The ancient Norman Keep of Norwich Castle dominates the city below. Once a royal palace, the Castle is now the centrepiece of a museum housing one of England's finest regional collections of natural history, art and archeology.
The Bridewell (25 Miles)*
The Bridewell museum is closed for redevelopment until summer 2011.Discover how Norwich found fame and fortune producing mustard, shoes, textiles, chocolate and beer.
Strangers' Hall (25 Miles)*
Visit one of Norwichs oldest and most fascinating buildings, dating back to 1320.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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