English Heritage sites near Southwold Parish

Leiston Abbey

LEISTON ABBEY

8 miles from Southwold Parish

The mainly 14th century remains of an abbey of Premonstratensian canons. Among Suffolk’s most impressive monastic ruins, with some spectacular architectural features.

Framlingham Castle

FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE

15 miles from Southwold Parish

Framlingham Castle is a magnificent 12th century fortress with a long and colourful past which makes a fascinating family day out in Suffolk.

St Olave's Priory

ST OLAVE'S PRIORY

16 miles from Southwold Parish

The wonderfully complete 14th century brick-vaulted refectory undercroft - later a cottage occupied until 1902 - of a small Augustinian priory.

Orford Castle

ORFORD CASTLE

16 miles from Southwold Parish

Discover one of England’s most complete and unusual keeps at this fascinating visitor attraction in Suffolk.

Saxtead Green Post Mill

SAXTEAD GREEN POST MILL

17 miles from Southwold Parish

Saxtead Green Post Mill is a corn mill, whose whole body revolves on its base and was one of many built in Suffolk from the late 13th century.

Burgh Castle Roman Fort

BURGH CASTLE ROMAN FORT

19 miles from Southwold Parish

The imposing stone walls, with added towers for catapults, of a Roman 3rd century ‘Saxon Shore’ fort. Enjoy panoramic views over Breydon Water, into which the fourth wall long since collapsed.


Churches in Southwold Parish

Southwold, St Edmund, King & Martyr

Pubs in Southwold Parish

Blue Lighthouse

8 East St, Southwold, IP18 6EH

Brasserie in town centre bought by Gentian (property developers) in 2013 and now closed. Photographs and more historical information about it can be found at suffolkcamra.co.uk/pubs/pub/864
Blyth

Station Rd, Southwold, IP18 6AY
(01502) 722632
blythhotel.com/

Quiet, comfortable Edwardian style family run hotel on outskirts of town. The "L" shaped lounge bar is a pleasant, light & airy space to meet visitors to the town & enjoy friendly conversation. A separate restaurant & 13 bedrooms are also a...
Crown

High St, Southwold, IP18 6DP
(01502) 722275
thecrownsouthwold.co.uk/

This hotel is situated in Southwold High St, but is still close to the seafront. It has 14 bedrooms and a restaurant and bar that is mainly used for dining whilst a small friendly, public bar is located to the rear.
Harbour Inn

Black Shore, Southwold, IP18 6TA
(01502) 722381
harbourinnsouthwold.co.uk/

This riverside pub is about a mile south of the town centre. Its location means that flooding can be an issue in winter months. A mark on the wall shows the level reached by flood waters in 1953. The split level interior is often dominated...
King's Head

23 High Street, Southwold, IP18 6AD

This large open plan lounge diner still retains a small public bar in one area. First licensed in 1743. Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at <a href="https://suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/866" target="...
Lord Nelson

42 East St, Southwold, IP18 6EJ
(01502) 722079
thelordnelsonsouthwold.co.uk/

Always busy and lively, the pub is popular with locals and visitors alike enjoying the coastal views from the nearby cliff top. It is situated next to the Sailor's Reading Room museum and close to the town centre. The pub has a flagstone fl...
Red Lion

2 South Green, Southwold, IP18 6ET
(01502) 723227
theredlionsouthwold.co.uk/

This 17th cent. oak-beamed inn is located close to the South Green. The characterful interior is divided into separate areas with a wood panelled bar to front & quieter seated areas to rear. Patio seating to rear & front. The building is a...
Sail Loft

53 Ferry Rd, Southwold, IP18 6HQ
(01502) 725713
sailloftsouthwold.uk/

Restaurant situated in a good coastal location on Ferry Road between the town centre and the harbour and convenient for families and walkers visiting Southwold. An extension has been added to the original building and there is a sheltered p...
Sole Bay Inn

7 East Green, Southwold, IP18 6JN
(01502) 723736
solebayinn.co.uk/

This single room street corner pub stands in the shadow of the lighthouse and is very close to Adnams brewery. The interior was significantly modernised in 2003 as Adnams sought to create a number of bistro style pubs. It still retains a fe...
Southwold Royal British Legion Club

Blackmill Road, Southwold, IP18 6AQ

Southwold Royal British Legion Club, Southwold
Southwold, Reydon & District Constitutional Club

Woodleys Yard, Southwold, IP18 6HP
(01502) 722743
southwoldconclub.co.uk/

Southwold, Reydon & District Constitutional Club, Southwold