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.
Category
Location
Feature
Accessibility
Category
Location
Feature
Accessibility
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
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
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
Klondyke Skatepark
- Southwold
- 01502 722576
Klondyke skatepark and play area with outside adult gym equipment
Sport & Recreation
The Arcade
- Southwold
- 01502 722105
Traditional British seaside fun with games, sports, and retro nostalgia.
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
Rejuven8 Southwold Limited
- Southwold
- 01502 724420
Rejuven8 Southwold is a beauty and wellness centre located at 61 High Street, Southwold.
Wellbeing
The Pitstop Cafe and Tennis Courts
- Southwold
- 07887 901027
Cafe and tennis courts
Sport & Recreation
The Bell
- Walberswick
- 01502 723109
This cosy pub serves delicious home-cooked food with local beer and has four homely bedrooms.
Entertainment
Suffolk Paddle
- Southwold
- 07498796071
Paddleboard rentals and water sports sales
Sport & Recreation
Southwold Treatment Rooms
- Southwold
- 01502 722823
Our team of practitioners deliver personalised treatments to naturally assist your physical and mental state.
Wellbeing
Wacky Walk of Mirrors
- Southwold
- 01502 722105
Experience laughter with wacky reflections at the Walk of Mirrors.
Entertainment
Southwold United Reformed Church
- Southwold
- 07956 543187
Worship every Sunday at 10.30am open to all. Other services and study groups.
Wellbeing
Reydon Sports & Community Centre
- Reydon
- 07709 207749
Sports and Community Centre available for hire or attendance of classes, groups and events.
Sport & Recreation | Wellbeing
Under the Pier Show
- Southwold
- 01502 722105
Eccentric interactive machines by Tim Hunkin offer hilarious, unique experiences at the Under the Pier.
Entertainment
Southwold Library
- Southwold
- 01502 722519
Free, open to all with tourist information, wi-fi, printing, support and activities for all ages.
Entertainment | Sport & Recreation
Southwold Golf Club
- Southwold
- 01502 723234
Southwold Golf Club – Old world charm with modern facilities. Beautiful views, new members welcomed.
Sport & Recreation
Southwold Pier
- Southwold
- 01502 722105
Southwold Pier offers eccentric fun, fresh food, scenic views, and unique amusements, making it unforgettable.
Entertainment
The Water Clock
- Southwold
- 01502 722105
Whimsical peeing sculptures with recycled copper.
Entertainment
Novoboats
- 07920068563
Wood and water craft
Tours & Experiences
Southwold Railway Trust
- Southwold
- 01502 725422
Heritage steam railway remembering the line that ran between Southwold and Halesworth
History & Heritage
Southwold Boating Lake and Tearoom
- Southwold
- 07809 412519
The Boating Lake offers a variety of activities for all the family!
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
Fishing on the Pier
- Southwold
- 01502 722105
Spend your day sea angling at Southwold Pier, a peaceful fishing spot.
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
Jasmin’s Pilates
- Reydon
- 07830622988
Suitable for beginners upwards. Equipment provided. Mat class 60 minutes. Chair class 30 minutes.
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
Southwold Cycle Hire
- Southwold
- 07946 338097
The only cycle hire business in Southwold
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
Southwold Museum and Historical Society
- Southwold
- 01502 725600
An astonishing gem.
History & Heritage
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
Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum
- Southwold
- 01502 723200
Local Museum
History & Heritage
Tibby’s Green Play Area
- Southwold
- 01502 722576
Tibby’s Green Play Area
Sport & Recreation
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
Coastal Voyager Boat Tours
- Southwold
- 07887 525082
Exciting sea trips and peaceful river cruises in the heart of Southwold.
Sport & Recreation
Old Hall Southwold Cafe & Walks
Our licensed cafe provides excellent food and great service with stunning views.
Coastal Voyager Boat Tours
Exciting sea trips and peaceful river cruises in the heart of Southwold.
The Electric Picture Palace
This tiny cinema was founded in 2002 to recreate a lost cinema experience.
Southwold Golf Club
Southwold Golf Club – Old world charm with modern facilities. Beautiful views, new members welcomed.
Jasmin's Pilates
Suitable for beginners upwards. Equipment provided. Mat class 60 minutes. Chair class 30 minutes.
Southwold and District Tennis Club
An inclusive and thriving club that’s a fixture of Southwold’s sporting, social and community life.
Klondyke Skatepark
Klondyke skatepark and play area with outside adult gym equipment
Southwold and Reydon Choral Society
A group of local singers who meet weekly to prepare two concerts a year.
Reydon Sports and Community Centre
Sports and Community Centre available for hire or attendance of classes, groups and events.
Fishing on the Pier
Spend your day sea angling at Southwold Pier, a peaceful fishing spot.
Southwold Pier
Southwold Pier offers eccentric fun, fresh food, scenic views, and unique amusements, making it unforgettable.
The Arcade
Traditional British seaside fun with games, sports, and retro nostalgia.
Adnams Tours & Experiences, including Lighthouse Tours
Immerse yourself in Adnams with a tour of the brewery, distillery, Southwold Lighthouse and more.
Rejuven8 Southwold Limited
Rejuven8 Southwold is a beauty and wellness centre located at 61 High Street, Southwold.
Southwold United Reformed Church
Worship every Sunday at 10.30am open to all. Other services and study groups.
Southwold Treatment Rooms
Our team of practitioners deliver personalised treatments to naturally assist your physical and mental state.
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.
Southwold Putting and Cafe on the Green
Par 3 Putting Green with a cafe serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon teas and ice creams
The Bell
This cosy pub serves delicious home-cooked food with local beer and has four homely bedrooms.
Southwold Boating Lake and Tearoom
The Boating Lake offers a variety of activities for all the family!
Southwold Library
Free, open to all with tourist information, wi-fi, printing, support and activities for all ages.
Southwold Maize Maze
Welcome to Southwold Maize Maze, a day of fun and adventure for all the family!
Wacky Walk of Mirrors
Experience laughter with wacky reflections at the Walk of Mirrors.
Under the Pier Show
Eccentric interactive machines by Tim Hunkin offer hilarious, unique experiences at the Under the Pier.
St Edmund's Church
Grade 1 listed building, considered to be one of the finest churches in Suffolk
Southwold Railway Trust
Heritage steam railway remembering the line that ran between Southwold and Halesworth