local information & interests
DOCTORS SURGERY & PHARMACY
Sole Bay Health Centre
Teal Close, Reydon, IP18 6GY.
Queen Street Pharmacy
A family run community pharmacy in the High Street.
FOOD AND DRINK
The Sole Bay Fish co.
Black shore Southwold Harbour.
The Crown
A great restaurant and also good for morning coffee. Make sure you ask for a table on the room to the right as you enter the hotel where the bar is. Booking Essential.
The Lord Nelson
Classic English Pub. Sitting proudly on East Street is The Lord Nelson pub, or The Nellie, to friends. Somewhat of a local institution, we pride ourselves on being THE drinking pub in Southwold and a social hub for the town. All tables are on a first-come first-served basis.
Right on the water’s edge, The Harbour Inn is a proper old Fisherman’s pub – warm, workmen-like and wonderfully buzzy, with nautical charm in abundance. All tables are on a first-come first-served basis.
Nestled in the corner of East Green overlooking the Adnams Brewery and Distillery is The Sole Bay pub. All tables are on a first-come first-served basis.
The Sail Loft
The local restaurant in Ferry Road.
The Plough Inn Wangford
An Adnams pub just outside town with garden and children’s play area.
Solebay Fish Company
Great fish restaurant run by fisherman on the harbour road.
The Little Fish Shop
Fish & Chip shop in Southwold which is excellent. Everything cooked fresh so may take a little while for your order. We pop to the Nelson for a drink after ordering on busy occasions.
The Gun Hill Beach Café
A must for bacon sandwiches in the morning – no booking just turn up early.
Sutherland House
Good food in a tasteful setting.
The Two Magpies Bakery
For everything from fresh bread to amazing cakes, pastries and magnificent meringues – and the best sausage rolls ever.
Mills & Son
The Butchers in the town square have a great selection of fresh meat and a rotisserie for cooked chicken. They also have in depth knowledge on how to cook the meat in both traditional & interesting ways.
The Black Olive Delicatessen
A wide selection of great deli food.
Harvey & Co.
Local bakery and coffee shop based on a former USAF Airfield and Museum.
The Co-op
Fresh warm pastries at around 7.30 am and good for all general food. Open 7 days a week till late.
GALLERIES
Serena Hall Gallery
Showing Serena's work alongside local artists. Many of the pieces on the walls at Sandy Lodge and The Hutch are from the gallery. Serena's Glass Hut was nominated for Amazing Spaces Hut of the Year 2017 and Channel 4 filmed it in the garden of Sandy Lodge.
Local Antiques from near and far.
Services
Firebrand Creative
Created our brand, took the photographs of both properties and designed our website.
PLACES OF INTEREST
There’s so much to discover and uncover in Southwold, and this website is your first port of call when you want to begin. It has a directory of the local businesses and organisations that make their home in our town, details of all the varied events that are taking place year round, and plenty more useful information to help you whether you’re a local resident of longstanding or simply visiting for a relaxing weekend away.
The Ferry
This ferry rows you across the estuary to Walberswick in around 10 minutes and is great fun - all times available on their website.
All about Ferry Road
This site tells the story of Ferry Road.
The Southwold Boating Lake and tea rooms
A 1940s style tea room with a “field to fork” philosophy.
Southwold Pier
With seaside shops and cafés.
Adnams Brewery
The local brewery with tours, kitchen shop and café.
Two Magpies Bake School
Baking school in Darsham run by the bakers in town.
Southwold Railway Trust
Restoration of parts of the original Southwold to Halesworth railway line
Southwold Model Boat Regattas
Model boat competitions.
Southwold Museum
A collection of local objects, paintings, photographs, models and wildlife.
Southwold Sailor's Reading Room
Full of nautical memorabilia and human interest.
St Edmund's Church Southwold
Historic Church behind Adnams brewery.
Holy Trinity Church Blythburgh
Another historic church.
Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum
Small local museum.
Snape Maltings
Galleries Music & Shops.
The English Whisky Distillery
The English Whiskey Distillery in Norfolk has tours and shop.
Bentwaters Cold War Museum
Former USAF Airfield and Museum.
OUTDOORS
Southwold Maize Maze
Outdoor fun & adventure for all the family.
Minsmere
A great day out for all ages. Birdwatching hides and great coastal walks.
Hen Reedbeds Near Southwold
Great bird watching and walks.
Framlingham Castle
Fantastic English Heritage Castle for Adults and Children.
Dunwich Heath and Beach
National Trust site of outstanding beauty.
Southwold Surf School
Learn to surf or go for beach yoga.
Southwold Cycle Hire Company
are based in town:
01502 724466 or 07885 888268.
Suffolk Cycling Routes
Good site with routes and ideas.
Thorington Theatre
A new outdoor theatre nestled in Suffolk woodland.
MUSEUMS
Parham Airfield Museum is situated on an old World War II United States Air Force Station.
Association of Suffolk Museums
Here is a list of 60+ museums in Suffolk.
Shops
The best hardware store in Suffolk.
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We work closely with local makers and craftspeople as well as larger, established brands and studios, to ultimately curate a range of homeware, gifts, fashion accessories and other beautiful things.
A family-run, independent fashion boutique on the Suffolk coast.