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Pro
a very relaxing and historic town
Con
there is no railway station
In a nutshell
ideal for a short visit
suvanki Says: This pier is now (following an extensive renovation) one of Britains finest piers!It was built in 1900, when it extended for a distance of 810 feet (250 m) and ended with a T-shaped end. It was built as a landing stage for steamers that travelled from London Bridge - Many...
uglyscot Says: The graveyard is reasonably well maintained and there are some interesting graves near the ruins. Inside the church are some grave-slabs in the aisles between the pews.As usual I didn 't find any family graves; but I do know some ancestors married inside the church.
The ruins of the old church at Walberswick
uglyscot Says: The ruins of the old church show that it was quite large. Parts of the walls are unsafe and there are warnings not to go near, but walking round the outside of the building you can see quite a lot of its former layout.
black-saturn Says: In the opening credits of Little Britain it shows them riding a unicycle dressed at ladies along a seafront. This is Southwold Seafront. There is also a sketch in a cafe which is one of the cafes in Southwold.
black-saturn Says: In Southwold you won't find any designer shops or large chain stores. All the shops are quaint little shops selling unusual items and curiosities. There are also a few famous people owning houses here to keep your eyes peeled for Johnny Depp, Caroline Quentin and The Kaiser...
black-saturn Says: Southwold Pier is a lovely place where there are gift shops, a cafe and a hilarious collection of unusual gaming machines such as walk the dog, go on an underwater journey, lying down work out and much more.
black-saturn Says: On Southwold Pier there is an 'Under The Pier Show' with unusual gaming machines all built by Tim Hunkin. There you can watch an eclipse, go underwater, have a work out while lying down, walk the dog and much more. Hilarious.
joanj Says: When you approach the Adnam's Brewery you can immediately smell the beer process. I will try to find more info soon.*
datapanik Says: Southwold's pier has been restored and recently re-opened. It had previously been in a dilapidated state after been damaged during WWII.
datapanik Says: The Parish Church is a magnificent building with an imposing tower which is 100ft high. It dates back to 1460 though is actually built on the site of an even older church (1200). Inside is a beautiful painted screen dating from about 1500. St.Edmund was the last King of East...
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Sutherland House: Great seafood in Southwold
PrincessMonja Says: A lovely restaurant in a beautiful old historic, building in the centre of Southwold. The food was great and the staff friendly and helpful.Andy, the manager (owner?) is vey interesting and is full of information about the building, which has quite a history!The restaurant...
The Lord Nelson: Classy Fish and Chips with good beer
JohnBald Says: Generous portions, first class chips - large, crisp outside, not greasy - friendly service and Adnams Broadside bitter to complement it. Four of us left very happy. Cod and chips and haddock and chips equally enjoyed. Southwold is well provided in this particularly British...
Promenade Café: Fish & Chips on the Pier
i-bella Says: The Pier is the most important landmark of Southwold. Every walk we took naturally ended there. Even if we were not very interested in its attractions it is its position in the village to make the pier an attraction. So it was natural to go there for a meal. Eating fish and...
The Blue Lighthouse: New place in town...
RAJ_1971 Says: Fours of us visited this resturant; I had the Wild Mushroom & Spinach Lasagne, the other 3 had the Chicken. Both dishes were enjoyed, and the request to personalise the dishes was done with no problems.
Electric Picture Palace: A time-warp experience
i-bella Says: The Electric Picture Palace is a cinema with just over 60 seats. It has maintained the style of the original building, that is almost one century old, and also its name has a very old style feeling. It shows old classics like Casablanca, and at the end of the evening, before...
The Lord Nelson: Southwold after dark?
datapanik Says: If there are any nightclubs in Southwold they are well-hidden, so the evenings can be spent enjoying the local beer in one of Southwold’s pubs. The Lord Nelson on East Street is a good choice and also serves up very good food.
Olive-The 1950's Hop on - Hop Off Bus
suvanki Says: I spotted this' Tillys Tours' bus when it was parked near to the Pier (it's tour starting point) We were intending taking a ride later in the day (for a nostalgic trip - though neither of us were around in the 50's when this bus was 'doing it's rounds!), but when we realised...
datapanik Says: There is no rail station at Southwold, the nearest station is Halesworth about 9 miles away, though there is a bus service from Halesworth to Southwold. A good alternative is to take your bike on the train to Halesworth and cycle from there, as I did. It’s a very pleasant...
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The village name is of Saxon origin - Waldbert's harbour. It lies on the river Blyth and was a haven for the ships entering the river at Dunwich. Trade was carried out in butter, cheese, bacon, grain, salt, timber, coal and fish
A church stood at the border of the marshes, near the present day church of St Andrew [built 1494],which has an older tower. The earlier church was taken down in 1473. After this a new church was built and all the adornments were transferred to it- images etc. This church is now in ruins.
The decay of Walberswick as a town can be blamed on King Henry VIII who robbed the tithes and abolished the supremacy of the Pope. Fire and the loss of duties from the harbour also contributed.
Interesting features in the church include the original south porch, the font, a mediaeval pulpit,a parish chest, and some of the choir stalls which probably date to the 15th century. There are also some grave slabs in the aisles between the pews,
Updated Jan 16, 2008
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Favorite thing: Southwold is home to the Adnam's brewery which has a long history of beer production in the town. Therefore I would suggest that sampling a pint or two of Adnam's is an essential part of a visit to Southwold!
Fondest memory: Relaxing with a pint of Adnam’s sitting outside The Lord Nelson pub watching the world go by on a warm, sunny afternoon.
The brewery is located in the centre of the town so you’re never far away from a pint of Adnam’s in Southwold! Also worth trying is the lighter Regatta bitter which is produced just for the summer.
Written Aug 14, 2003
Situated on the Suffolk coast this genteel seaside town is a haven of tranquility which shows little signs of engagement with the hubbub of the 21st century. A visit here is a perfect place to slow......
Southwold is a popular seaside resort, known for its sands and its colourful beach cabins. Some of my family settled there in the past., but my real interest was in nearby Walberswick.[see Off the...
I've been to Southwold three times now. It's a very quiet town, but very traditional for an English seaside resort. You won't find any amusement arcades, but there are numerous places in the UK for......
While staying with our son in Ipswich we decided to explore round and about and visited Southwold to see the new pier. I quote from Sir John Betjeman :- "Piers provide a walk on the sea without the...
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