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Recommended Towns & Villages near Southwold

St. Andrews Church Walberswick

Walberswick (39 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Suffolk (1.0 miles, 1.7 km)

A pretty seaside village along the Suffolk coast, sat along the mouth of the river Blyth, with the neighbouring town of Southwold 1 mile to the North. Within Walberswick there is.....

High Street, Yoxford

Yoxford (30 Pictures)

in the county of Suffolk (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction SW)

Delightfully situated close to the meandering River Yox, this lovely village was once an important stagepost on the road between London and Yarnmouth...

Sizewell Beach, Suffolk - October 2005

Sizewell (10 Pictures)

in the county of Suffolk (8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction S)

In latter day history Sizewell is perhaps best known for the huge nuclear power stations built here in the 1960's...

Alms Houses

Thorpeness (28 Pictures)

in the county of Suffolk (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction S)

Thorpeness's quaint village sign gives the visitor some hint of the surprises to come, it depicts the House in the Clouds and Windmill, for which the village is most noted...

Village sign

Beccles (117 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction NW)

A town of picturesque buildings, with many relaxing places in which to quietly roam...

Lowestoft beach, Suffolk (just north of town, looking towards Gorleston and Great Yarmouth).

Lowestoft (298 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Suffolk (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction N)

This is now a sunny holiday resort but for many years fishing played an important part in the history of the development of Lowestoft...

Aldeburgh, Suffolk - October 2005

Aldeburgh (115 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Suffolk (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction S)

Aldeburgh is a seaside retreat with boundless charm. The history of the resort quite possibly reaches back to Saxon times, certainly during the Middle Ages it was a prosperous port and later it became known as a fishing centre...

Somerleyton, St Mary's

Somerleyton (70 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Suffolk (13.3 miles, 21.3 km, direction N)

Found nestling in a corner of the north-east Suffolk countryside is the charming, tranquil village of Somerleyton...

Village Sign

Snape (26 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Suffolk (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction SW)

Snape is not simply unique for its beautiful location at the head of the River Alde, it is also unique as a village with an international reputation for music...

Bungay Priory Ruins in the churchyard

Bungay (84 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction NW)

A market town in Suffolk known for its medieval architecture and scenic location along the River Waveney...

Framlingham Castle, Suffolk

Framlingham (65 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction SW)

Pleasant Suffolk market town with narrow winding streets showing beautiful colour-washed cottages beneath red-tile hung roofs - the best place to see these is in the area around Market Hill...

A view of Reedham

Reedham (46 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction N)

Reedham is ideally placed for cruising the waters of the Broads National Park, exploring the North Norfolk and North Suffolk coastlines and for discovering the historic city of Norwich...

Bandstand at Gorleston

Gorleston-on-Sea (60 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (17.1 miles, 27.6 km, direction N)

Quieter than its near neighbour, Gorleston has a prestigious Blue Flag beach which is especially attractive to families...

St. Bartholomews Church, Orford

Orford (26 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Suffolk (17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction S)

Orford retains a tranquil atmosphere, it is ideal for people wishing for a relaxing time just messing around in boats, crabbing, walking, bird-watching, or just to sit, soak up the peaceful charm of the place whilst enjoying wonderful views...

Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival

Great Yarmouth (479 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk (19.0 miles, 30.5 km, direction N)

This is one of Norfolk's premier holiday resorts. Its main attraction is its miles of lovely golden sands backed by dunes and a broad seafront walk amongst pretty flower beds...

The Church of St Mary Magdalene in Debenham

Debenham (4 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Suffolk (22.2 miles, 35.7 km, direction W)

The pretty properties that boarder the pavements of Debenham's wide main street as it rises towards its parish church, perfectly epitomise the look of a traditional Suffolk village...

Cumberland Street

Woodbridge (59 Pictures)

in the county of Suffolk (22.3 miles, 35.8 km, direction SW)

Many of the houses that surround the old Market square round which this Port has grown are exceedingly attractive and of major historical interest...

Sutton Church. Sutton, Suffolk

Sutton (1 Pictures)

in the county of Suffolk (22.4 miles, 36.0 km, direction SW)

Sutton is an old village overlooking the waters of the River Debden as it makes its way towards the sea...

The River Bure and The Bridge Inn at Acle, in the Norfolk Broads.

Acle (4 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (22.4 miles, 36.1 km, direction N)

Acle, meaning “clearing in an oak forest” is a small but attractive market town situated near the River Bure, in the Norfolk Broads. It sits midway between the historic city.....

Bishops Bridge

Norwich (344 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Norfolk (26.7 miles, 43.0 km, direction NW)

Norwich is one of England's most beautiful cities, it is a rich tapestry of modern style mixed with plenty of echoes of the past, all preserved for future generations to come...

Recommended attractions near Southwold

Leiston Abbey

Leiston Abbey (14 Pictures)

(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction SW)

These are the evocative remains of an abbey founded when the order of the land was God first, followed by King and country. The.....

Lowestoft Museum

Lowestoft Museum (2 Pictures)

(10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction N)

This pleasurable museum can be found located in Broad House, a delightful castellated building situated in Nicholas Everitt.....

The Moot Hall, Aldeburgh Museum, Aldeburgh, Suffolk.

The Moot Hall Museum (1 Pictures)

(11.5 miles, 18.6 km, direction S)

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View of lowestoft lighthouse across sparrows nest bowling green

Lowestoft Lighthouse (4 Pictures)

(12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction N)

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Somerleyton Hall, Suffolk

Somerleyton Hall (13 Pictures)

(13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction N)

Somerleyton Hall, a splendid Victorian residence of palatial proportions was the creation of Sir Morgan Peto, a clever.....

North Front of Glemham Hall, Suffolk

Glemham Hall (1 Pictures)

(14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction SW)

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Framlingham Castle

Framlingham Castle (10 Pictures)

(15.6 miles, 25.2 km, direction SW)

On reaching the curve of Market Hill a quaint, colourful sign proclaims to the visitor that you have arrived in the pretty market.....

Transport Arrives!

Orford Ness Nature Reserve (9 Pictures)

(17.2 miles, 27.6 km, direction S)

Visitors to this lovely town wishing to see the Nature Reserve have to catch a ferry from Orford Quay. The reserve is the.....

Orford Castle, Suffolk

Orford Castle (5 Pictures)

(17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction S)

Orford Castle stands guard over the coast from a high vantage position above the River Alde. It was built by Henry II in the.....

The wall of Burgh Castle Roman Fort, Burgh Castle, Norfolk

Burgh Castle Roman Fort (16 Pictures)

(18.3 miles, 29.4 km, direction N)

The ruins of Burgh Castle are in the care of English heritage, they consist of little more than the remains of impressive Roman.....

Sutton Hoo Exhibition

Sutton Hoo (25 Pictures)

(21.9 miles, 35.2 km, direction SW)

Sutton Hoo can be found amongst the marshy creeks and reedy rivers of Suffolk. It is perhaps most famous as the setting of one.....

Old communal toilets in Norwich Castle

Norwich Castle (25 Pictures)

(26.6 miles, 42.8 km, direction NW)

This magnificent 13th century castle is one of Norfolk's premier tourist attractions. It was originally built as a Royal palace,.....

Norwich Cathedral, Norwich, Norfolk

Norwich Cathedral (92 Pictures)

(26.6 miles, 42.8 km, direction NW)

In a town that is full of ancient well preserved streets and buildings which retain their medieval appearance and atmosphere, it.....

The Forum, Norwich, Norfolk

The Forum, Norwich (1 Pictures)

(26.7 miles, 43.0 km, direction NW)

A unique landmark building in the heart of the city of Norwich, The Forum is a dynamic centre for learning, information and.....

Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich, Suffolk

Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich (2 Pictures)

(28.6 miles, 46.0 km, direction SW)

This stunning red brick Elizabethan house was built in 1548 for a wealthy merchant with cultural leanings, therefore it is.....


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