Guidebook for Suffolk
Food Scene
Excellent food and drink (0.9 miles, 15 min walk from out location on a very quiet country lane) Pre booking is advised 01502 578239. Open everyday 12:00 - 23:00, Food is served Mon - Thurs 12:00 - 14:00 18:00 - 21:00 Fi and Sat 12:00 - 14:00 18:00 - 21:00 and Sun 12:00- 15:00
Wangford
Excellent food and drink (0.9 miles, 15 min walk from out location on a very quiet country lane) Pre booking is advised 01502 578239. Open everyday 12:00 - 23:00, Food is served Mon - Thurs 12:00 - 14:00 18:00 - 21:00 Fi and Sat 12:00 - 14:00 18:00 - 21:00 and Sun 12:00- 15:00
In my opinion these are the best Fish and Chips ever! Severed from a wooden hut in the harbour at Southwold, be prepared for a wait to be served.... but they are well worth up... check google for opening hours as they change during the season.
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Mrs T's Fish & Chips
Southwold HarbourIn my opinion these are the best Fish and Chips ever! Severed from a wooden hut in the harbour at Southwold, be prepared for a wait to be served.... but they are well worth up... check google for opening hours as they change during the season.
Sightseeing
Southwold is a charming north Suffolk seaside town on the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Almost an island, being bounded by the North Sea to the East, by the River Blyth and Southwold harbour to the South–West and by Buss Creek to the North, there is just the one road in to and out of Southwold, approached through neighbouring Reydon.
Southwold seafront with the pier in distance.
The town offers much of interest, but it is the sea and Southwold’s links with it that make this a wonderful destination at any time of the year. Sample the Southwold sea air! All the attractions of the working lighthouse, beach huts, award-winning pier, busy harbour, cliff top cannon and of course the beach, comb
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Southwold
Southwold is a charming north Suffolk seaside town on the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Almost an island, being bounded by the North Sea to the East, by the River Blyth and Southwold harbour to the South–West and by Buss Creek to the North, there is just the one road in to and out of Southwold, approached through neighbouring Reydon.
Southwold seafront with the pier in distance.
The town offers much of interest, but it is the sea and Southwold’s links with it that make this a wonderful destination at any time of the year. Sample the Southwold sea air! All the attractions of the working lighthouse, beach huts, award-winning pier, busy harbour, cliff top cannon and of course the beach, comb
Shingle Street is a small coastal hamlet in Suffolk, England, at the mouth of Orford Ness, situated between Orford and Bawdsey. Part of the coast is also known as Hollesley Bay; HM Young Offender Institution, Hollesley Bay Colony, is nearby.
Shingle Street was originally a home for fishermen and river pilots for the River Ore. Early in the 19th century a Martello tower was built, which was later a home for coastguards. Many of the original buildings date from this period, also several buildings were destroyed during World War II, including the Lifeboat Inn, the hamlet's only pub. A report from October 2004 suggests that Shingle Street is at risk from the sea and could disappear within 20 yea
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Shingle Street
Unnamed RoadShingle Street is a small coastal hamlet in Suffolk, England, at the mouth of Orford Ness, situated between Orford and Bawdsey. Part of the coast is also known as Hollesley Bay; HM Young Offender Institution, Hollesley Bay Colony, is nearby.
Shingle Street was originally a home for fishermen and river pilots for the River Ore. Early in the 19th century a Martello tower was built, which was later a home for coastguards. Many of the original buildings date from this period, also several buildings were destroyed during World War II, including the Lifeboat Inn, the hamlet's only pub. A report from October 2004 suggests that Shingle Street is at risk from the sea and could disappear within 20 yea
Covehithe, on the Suffolk coast just north of Southwold and south of Kessingland. It has a fantastic beach – one of Suffolk’s best kept secrets! This can only be accessed on foot or by cycle. There is on street parking near to the church and a clearly marked footpath opposite which takes you through fields to the dunes, a short scramble down and you are on the beautiful beach. Not an ice cream seller in sight and no facilities as such but well worth a visit if you are after a secluded spot to take in the scenery and paddle in the sea. A favourite with dog walkers too.
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Covehithe
Covehithe, on the Suffolk coast just north of Southwold and south of Kessingland. It has a fantastic beach – one of Suffolk’s best kept secrets! This can only be accessed on foot or by cycle. There is on street parking near to the church and a clearly marked footpath opposite which takes you through fields to the dunes, a short scramble down and you are on the beautiful beach. Not an ice cream seller in sight and no facilities as such but well worth a visit if you are after a secluded spot to take in the scenery and paddle in the sea. A favourite with dog walkers too.
Dunwich is a lovely quiet little village, with a shingle beach and cafe and nice pub (The Ship Inn) it also has heathland and foresty. Great for spoting wildlife.
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National Trust - Dunwich Heath e Beach
Minsmere RoadDunwich is a lovely quiet little village, with a shingle beach and cafe and nice pub (The Ship Inn) it also has heathland and foresty. Great for spoting wildlife.
Parks & Nature
RSPB Minsmere is a nature reserve owned and managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds at Minsmere, Suffolk. The 1,000-hectare site has been managed by the RSPB since 1947 and covers areas of reed bed, lowland heath, acid grassland, wet grassland, woodland and shingle vegetation. It lies within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Suffolk Heritage Coast area. It is conserved as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area and Ramsar site. Spring Watch has been filmed here on several occasions.
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RSPB Minsmere
Sheepwash LaneRSPB Minsmere is a nature reserve owned and managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds at Minsmere, Suffolk. The 1,000-hectare site has been managed by the RSPB since 1947 and covers areas of reed bed, lowland heath, acid grassland, wet grassland, woodland and shingle vegetation. It lies within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Suffolk Heritage Coast area. It is conserved as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area and Ramsar site. Spring Watch has been filmed here on several occasions.
Hen Reedbeds is a blend of reedbeds, fens, dykes and pools created in 1999 to provide new breeding habitat for bittern and other wildlife. In summer look out for bittern, marsh harrier, heron, bearded tit, Norfolk hawker and even hobby hunting over the reeds and dykes. Reed and sedge warblers sing to their hearts’ content alongside clouds of iridescent damselfly and nimble dragonfly such as the four-spot chaser and hairy dragonfly. Far more secretive are the otter and water vole which also live here.
For the best views of the largest mere follow the way-marked trail through the reedbed and across the road to the viewing platform overlooking Wolsey Creek Marshes, a good place to spot wildfowl
Hen Reedbeds
Hen Reedbeds is a blend of reedbeds, fens, dykes and pools created in 1999 to provide new breeding habitat for bittern and other wildlife. In summer look out for bittern, marsh harrier, heron, bearded tit, Norfolk hawker and even hobby hunting over the reeds and dykes. Reed and sedge warblers sing to their hearts’ content alongside clouds of iridescent damselfly and nimble dragonfly such as the four-spot chaser and hairy dragonfly. Far more secretive are the otter and water vole which also live here.
For the best views of the largest mere follow the way-marked trail through the reedbed and across the road to the viewing platform overlooking Wolsey Creek Marshes, a good place to spot wildfowl
Entertainment & Activities
The Pier is a must to visit if your in Southwold, its very quirky, great shops, excellent restaurant as well as an ice cream kiosk, chips, Arcade etc.
Pier station
The Pier is a must to visit if your in Southwold, its very quirky, great shops, excellent restaurant as well as an ice cream kiosk, chips, Arcade etc.
The Adnam's Brewery and Distillery tours are excellent, you can book it online at https://tours.adnams.co.uk/tours/.
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Adnams Vistor Centre
The Adnam's Brewery and Distillery tours are excellent, you can book it online at https://tours.adnams.co.uk/tours/.
Shopping
Lots to see and do here, take a look at this website for more details http://www.visit-aldeburgh.co.uk/
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Aldeburgh
Lots to see and do here, take a look at this website for more details http://www.visit-aldeburgh.co.uk/
Essentials
The Spar is our nearest local store it has Beer, Wine, Lotto tickets, coffee to go, snacks, sandwiches, bread, cakes and all the essentials. Open Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm Sat 8am - 7pm and Sun 8am -1pm.
SPAR - Wangford
16 High StThe Spar is our nearest local store it has Beer, Wine, Lotto tickets, coffee to go, snacks, sandwiches, bread, cakes and all the essentials. Open Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm Sat 8am - 7pm and Sun 8am -1pm.