Things To Do in Southwold
Come to Southwold and you have a huge variety of exciting activities, memorable experiences, and hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a culture enthusiast, a nature lover or simply seeking relaxation, you’ll find there’s always a diverse array of activities on offer to enjoy.
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Light Up Southwold
- Southwold
- 07970 557943
Light Up Southwold organises the Southwold Christmas Lights. We took over from the previous group in 2023 have restored the Christmas lights to their former glory by lighting up the town for Christmas. We fundraise throughout the year and organise a family switch on event on the last Saturday in November. We have a Christmas street market in the high street during the afternoon with live entertainment in the market place. Father Christmas arrives late in the afternoon and makes his way along the high street to switch on the lights from the town hall balcony. Then Santa greets the local children in his grotto in the Adnams Tour Centre at the back of The Swan.
If you’d like to know more or get involved, then please get in touch via email lightupsouthwold@gmail.com. To raise funds we have a Just Giving page and will be holding events including quiz nights and a summer raffle.
Entertainment

Coastal Voyager Boat Tours
- Southwold
- 07887 525082
Exciting sea trips and peaceful river cruises in the heart of Southwold.
Sport & Recreation

Southwold Sailing Club
- Southwold
- 07782 350093
A vibrant community welcoming everyone to enjoy sailing on the River Blyth and east coast.
Sport & Recreation

Reydon Sports & Community Centre
- Reydon
- 07709 207749
Sports and Community Centre available for hire or attendance of classes, groups and events.
Sport & Recreation | Wellbeing

Novoboats
- 07920068563
Wood and water craft
Tours & Experiences

Southwold Boating Lake and Tearoom
- Southwold
- 07809 412519
The Boating Lake offers a variety of activities for all the family!
Sport & Recreation

The Arcade
- Southwold
- 01502 722105
Traditional British seaside fun with games, sports, and retro nostalgia.
Entertainment

Southwold Museum and Historical Society
- Southwold
- 01502 725600
An astonishing gem.
History & Heritage

Adnams Tours & Experiences, including Lighthouse Tours
- Southwold
- 01502 727225
Immerse yourself in Adnams with a tour of the brewery, distillery, Southwold Lighthouse and more.
History & Heritage | Tours & Experiences

Klondyke Skatepark
- Southwold
- 01502 722576
Klondyke skatepark and play area with outside adult gym equipment
Sport & Recreation

Southwold Arts Centre
- Southwold
- 01502 722572
Southwold’s prime venue for shows, theatre, music, comedy, jazz, tribute bands, talks, literary festival, cinema.
Entertainment

Suffolk Paddle
- Southwold
- 07498796071
Paddleboard rentals and water sports sales
Sport & Recreation

Southwold Golf Club
- Southwold
- 01502 723234
Southwold Golf Club – Old world charm with modern facilities. Beautiful views, new members welcomed.
Sport & Recreation

Henham Steam & Country Show
- 07557784927
Fun for all the family, lots to see and do, all for charity!
Entertainment

Fishing on the Pier
- Southwold
- 01502 722105
Spend your day sea angling at Southwold Pier, a peaceful fishing spot.
Sport & Recreation

Southwold and Reydon Choral Society
- Reydon, Southwold
- 01502 725400 / 07932 355401
A group of local singers who meet weekly to prepare two concerts a year.
Entertainment

Under the Pier Show
- Southwold
- 01502 722105
Eccentric interactive machines by Tim Hunkin offer hilarious, unique experiences at the Under the Pier.
Entertainment

Southwold Treatment Rooms
- Southwold
- 01502 722823
Our team of practitioners deliver personalised treatments to naturally assist your physical and mental state.
Wellbeing

Old Hall Southwold Cafe & Walks
- Southwold
- 01502 723091
Our licensed cafe provides excellent food and great service with stunning views.
Nature & Wildlife | Tours & Experiences | Wellbeing

Tourist Information Centre
- Southwold
- 01502722576
Entertainment | History & Heritage | Nature & Wildlife | Tours & Experiences

The Water Clock
- Southwold
- 01502 722105
Whimsical peeing sculptures with recycled copper.
Entertainment

Southwold and District Tennis Club
- Southwold
- 07939 526333 (coaching only)
An inclusive and thriving club that’s a fixture of Southwold’s sporting, social and community life.
Entertainment | Sport & Recreation | Wellbeing

IJAB school of performing arts
- 07394 985137
Performing Arts school
Sport & Recreation

Adnams Tours & Experiences
- Southwold
- 01502 727225
Peek behind the scenes and find out how we make your favourite Adnams products.
History & Heritage | Tours & Experiences

Southwold Library
- Southwold
- 01502 722519
Books, free PCs, wi-fi plus weekly adult & kids events, groups & activities. Tourist Information.
Entertainment

Southwold United Reformed Church
- Southwold
- 07956 543187
Worship every Sunday at 10.30am open to all. Other services and study groups.
Wellbeing

Southwold Railway Trust
- Southwold
- 01502 725422
Heritage steam railway remembering the line that ran between Southwold and Halesworth
History & Heritage

Gallery Thea
- Southwold
- 01502 722433
Gallery Thea produces hand painted pottery as gifts sold in store or made to order
Entertainment | Tours & Experiences

Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum
- Southwold
- 01502 723200
Local Museum
History & Heritage

Southwold Pier
- Southwold
- 01502 722105
Southwold Pier offers eccentric fun, fresh food, scenic views, and unique amusements, making it unforgettable.
Entertainment

Tibby’s Green Play Area
- Southwold
- 01502 722576
Tibby’s Green Play Area
Sport & Recreation

The Electric Picture Palace
- Southwold
- 07815 769565
This tiny cinema was founded in 2002 to recreate a lost cinema experience.
Entertainment | Tours & Experiences

The Pitstop Cafe and Tennis Courts
- Southwold
- 07887 901027
Cafe and tennis courts
Sport & Recreation

Jasmin’s Pilates
- Reydon
- 07830622988
Suitable for beginners upwards. Equipment provided. Mat class 60 minutes. Chair class 30 minutes.
Sport & Recreation

The Bell
- Walberswick
- 01502 723109
This cosy pub serves delicious home-cooked food with local beer and has four homely bedrooms.
Entertainment

Southwold Maize Maze
- Reydon
- 01502 723091
Welcome to Southwold Maize Maze, a day of fun and adventure for all the family!
Entertainment | Nature & Wildlife

Walking Trails
- Reydon, Southwold, Walberswick
There’s more to walking in Southwold than just a stroll along the prom (though that should be an essential part of any visit).
Nature & Wildlife | Sport & Recreation

Southwold Putting and Cafe on the Green
- Southwold
- 07708 840453
Par 3 Putting Green with a cafe serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon teas and ice creams
Entertainment | Sport & Recreation

Cycle Routes
- Reydon, Southwold, Walberswick
Seeing Southwold and Suffolk from the saddle is one of the best ways to explore our beautiful part of the world.
Sport & Recreation

St Edmund’s Church
- Southwold
- 07475 739367
Grade 1 listed building, considered to be one of the finest churches in Suffolk
History & Heritage

Rejuven8 Southwold Limited
- Southwold
- 01502 724420
Rejuven8 Southwold is a beauty and wellness centre located at 61 High Street, Southwold.
Wellbeing

Wacky Walk of Mirrors
- Southwold
- 01502 722105
Experience laughter with wacky reflections at the Walk of Mirrors.
Entertainment

Southwold Cycle Hire
- Southwold
- 07946 338097
The only cycle hire business in Southwold
Sport & Recreation

Southwold Maize Maze
Welcome to Southwold Maize Maze, a day of fun and adventure for all the family!

Reydon Sports and Community Centre
Sports and Community Centre available for hire or attendance of classes, groups and events.

Jasmin's Pilates
Suitable for beginners upwards. Equipment provided. Mat class 60 minutes. Chair class 30 minutes.

Henham Steam & Country Show
Fun for all the family, lots to see and do, all for charity!

Under the Pier Show
Eccentric interactive machines by Tim Hunkin offer hilarious, unique experiences at the Under the Pier.

Southwold and District Tennis Club
An inclusive and thriving club that’s a fixture of Southwold’s sporting, social and community life.

Rejuven8 Southwold Limited
Rejuven8 Southwold is a beauty and wellness centre located at 61 High Street, Southwold.

The Electric Picture Palace
This tiny cinema was founded in 2002 to recreate a lost cinema experience.

Southwold Railway Trust
Heritage steam railway remembering the line that ran between Southwold and Halesworth

Southwold Golf Club
Southwold Golf Club – Old world charm with modern facilities. Beautiful views, new members welcomed.

Adnams Tours & Experiences
Peek behind the scenes and find out how we make your favourite Adnams products.

Southwold Treatment Rooms
Our team of practitioners deliver personalised treatments to naturally assist your physical and mental state.

Klondyke Skatepark
Klondyke skatepark and play area with outside adult gym equipment

Southwold Library
Books, free PCs, wi-fi plus weekly adult & kids events, groups & activities. Tourist Information.

Gallery Thea
Gallery Thea produces hand painted pottery as gifts sold in store or made to order

Southwold United Reformed Church
Worship every Sunday at 10.30am open to all. Other services and study groups.

Adnams Tours & Experiences, including Lighthouse Tours
Immerse yourself in Adnams with a tour of the brewery, distillery, Southwold Lighthouse and more.

Wacky Walk of Mirrors
Experience laughter with wacky reflections at the Walk of Mirrors.

Southwold Pier
Southwold Pier offers eccentric fun, fresh food, scenic views, and unique amusements, making it unforgettable.

St Edmund's Church
Grade 1 listed building, considered to be one of the finest churches in Suffolk

The Bell
This cosy pub serves delicious home-cooked food with local beer and has four homely bedrooms.

Southwold Arts Centre
Southwold’s prime venue for shows, theatre, music, comedy, jazz, tribute bands, talks, literary festival, cinema.

Southwold Sailing Club
A vibrant community welcoming everyone to enjoy sailing on the River Blyth and east coast.

Old Hall Southwold Cafe & Walks
Our licensed cafe provides excellent food and great service with stunning views.

Southwold and Reydon Choral Society
A group of local singers who meet weekly to prepare two concerts a year.

Fishing on the Pier
Spend your day sea angling at Southwold Pier, a peaceful fishing spot.

Coastal Voyager Boat Tours
Exciting sea trips and peaceful river cruises in the heart of Southwold.

Southwold Boating Lake and Tearoom
The Boating Lake offers a variety of activities for all the family!

The Arcade
Traditional British seaside fun with games, sports, and retro nostalgia.

Southwold Putting and Cafe on the Green
Par 3 Putting Green with a cafe serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon teas and ice creams