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Southwold Tourist Information


Southwold is a coastal Suffolk town which looks out over Sole Bay. There are various features in the town including the 110 foot lighthouse - unusually placed in the middle of the town; Award winning beaches; Southwold Pier; Gun Hill which features some impressive Elizabethan canon; Southwold Museum and the fifteenth century St Edmund's Church.

The famous Suffolk Brewery, Adnams is now based on the outskirts of Southwold. Formerly in the centre of the town, its black shire horses used to pull drays of beer to the local hostelries.

Southwold featured in the Michael Palin dram "East of Ipswich" where the beautiful beach huts were shown in all their glory.

Description by Diana Hitchin

 

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Southwold Lighthouse - unusually situated in the middle of the town!  © Diana Hitchin
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What's near Southwold

Attractions:
  Dunwich Heath Coastal Centre and Beach  5 Miles
  Suffolk Wildlife Park  6 Miles
  Halesworth and District Museum  7 Miles
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Towns:
  Reydon  1 Mile
  Walberswick  2 Miles
  Covehithe  3 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Halford Wetmore  <1 Mile
  Goddards Estate Agents  7 Miles
  Abbotts North  7 Miles
Hotels:
  The Swan Hotel  1 Mile
  The Carlton Manor Hotel  8 Miles
  Satis House Hotel  8 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Chestnutt Cottage  1 Mile
  Rose Cliff Cottage  6 Miles
  Garden House  6 Miles
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Campsites:
  Field Farm Fisheries  3 Miles
  Kessingland Beach Holiday Park  5 Miles
  Mill Hill Farm Campsite (near Dunwich)  7 Miles

Cinema: Odeon Norwich  25 Miles

TIC: Southwold Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01502 724729  <1 Mile


Attractions near Southwold
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.
Suffolk Wildlife Park (6 Miles)*
Take a walk on the wild side and experience the thrill of your very own safari adventure at 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.
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Towns near Southwold
Reydon Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
The village of Reydon is on the outskirts of the town of Southwold. Three roads lead to Reydon Corner, from Wangford, Wrentham and Halesworth via Blythburgh, then converging into one road which leads into Southwold.
Walberswick Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
The little village of Walberswick stands on the bank of the River Blyth at the harbour mouth which can be crossed to the popular, unspoilt town of Southwold, either by walking over the Bailey Bridge or, in season, using the Foot Ferry.
Covehithe Tourist Information (3 Miles)*
The village of Covehithe was previously known as North Hales, in which time it was much larger than it is today due to the sea encroaching more and more each year, the extent of this can be seen with ordinance survey maps.
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Hotels near Southwold
The Swan Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
Dating back to the 14th-century, the hotel displays the traditional character of an English country house, enhanced by fine furniture, carved door-frames and mantelpieces and art pieces connected with the history of Southwold.
The Carlton Manor Hotel (8 Miles)*
This 19th century manor house rests in the picturesque East Suffolk countryside, conveniently located for exploring the Broads and Heritage Coast.
Satis House Hotel (8 Miles)*
This charming 17/18th century period house is set in 3 acres of parkland and features tastefully decorated bedrooms and public areas including an elegant lounge and smart bar.
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Self Catering near Southwold
Rose Cliff Cottage (6 Miles)*
Rose Cliff Cottage is a brick constructed bungalow, on a purpose built holiday site. Enjoying lovely sea views. The bungalow is fully modernised to the highest specification. 3 bedrooms accomadate 5 people.
Wren Cottage (9 Miles)*
Wren cottage is a cosy 16th century timber frame, thatched two bedroom terraced holiday cottage and is situated in the picturesque village of Chediston two miles from Halesworth.
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