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Recreation in the Southwold Area

From this page you can find a wide range of businesses and services around the Southwold area. If you are searching for a specific business you can use the search form below, simply enter all or part of the business name and click "Search".

You can also see our Local Area Services as well as taking a look at Things to Do in and around Southwold.

   

St James Village Orchard

Welcome to the St James Village Orchard website. This website is to share our experience in creating the orchard, provide a continuing source of information about what can be found there and to share material that we needed or produced along the way.

The Southwold Railway Trust

The Southwold Railway was a 3ft gauge line running 9 miles between Halesworth and Southwold. The Trust was formed in 1994 to keep the memory of the Railway, research, collate and add information and look into the possibility of reopening the line.
Contact: John Bennett
Address: Steamworks, Blyth Road,, Southwold, IP18 6AZ

Blyth Estuary Group

Following a publication of the Environment Agencys "Blyth Estuary Strategy Preferred Options", local people became deeply concerned that the proposed "Managed Realignment" would have a serious effect on Southwold Harbour and The Blyth Valley.
Contact: John Huggins
Address: C/o The Town Hall Southwold , Suffolk IP18 6EF

The Halesworth to Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway Society

The group are working hard to restore the western part of this line. They have laid new track on the trackbed near the old road bridge in Halesworth, restored the foundations of the old engine shed on the Millennium Green with further projects in hand
Contact: James Hewett
Address: Halersworth, IP18 6LQ

George Borrow Trust

The George Borrow Trust aims to advance the education of the public in the life and works of George Borrow in particular, by means which preserve, exhibit and study his writings and works and other material objects connected with his life and works.

The Blythweb Calendar

The Blythweb Calendar publicises local events of interest which are open to the public. These include guided walks, coffee mornings, various activities, talks and lectures, theatre, and much more, often benefitting charities and good causes.
Address: Blythweb Ltd,

Southwold Model Yacht Regattas

The Southwold Regattas are held every year. Open to all. New sailors and spectators are very welcome. Those wanting to turn up and hire a boat should arrive half an hour before the scheduled start of the regatta.
Contact: Anne Tracy
Address: 5 North Parade, Southwold, IP18 6LP

Juliet Penwarden Coaching

If you are looking for the finest livery for your horse, BHS or NVQ training, plus experienced and sympathetic riding tuition, Brook Farm Stables is the perfect choice.
Contact: Juliet Penwarden
Address: Brook Farm Stables, Halesworth

Chris Pretty Mountaineering

Member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors. Courses available for Rock Climbing, Winter Skills, Alpine Trekking and Navigation Skills.
Contact: Chris Pretty
Address: 6 Mill Hill Drive, Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 8DB

Halesworth Cycle Routes

Situated in NE Suffolk and surrounded by quiet country lanes and beautiful countryside, Halesworth is the ideal location for exploring this part of Suffolk by bike. Cyclists of all ages are welcome to join and enjoy guided rides.
Address: Halesworth, Suffolk,

Andy Seedhouse Boats

A friendly but professional, family run business with an old fashioned approach to sales and customer service. Situated on the waterfront of the delightful market town and boating centre of Woodbridge in Suffolk.
Contact: Andy Seedhouse
Address: 2 Quayside, Woodbridge,, Suffolk IP12 1BH

Halesworth Millennium Green

The largest Millennium Green in England. A Trust was set up to manage the Green whose objective is to provide and maintain an open space to be used forever as an area for leisure and enjoyment where people can enjoy nature and wildlife at first hand.
Contact: Halesworth Millennium Green Trust
Address: Halesworth, Suffolk,

Southwold Beach Hut Owners Association

On this site are the background details of the Southwold Beach Huts Owners Association, as well as all the latest news and information-of-use to prospective, new and existing members. Please get in touch to become a member of the Association.
Contact: Tim Ward

Pub Stops

This web site is a light hearted attempt to travel the local rail network, stopping at fine pubs and where possible encourage similar real ale loving gricers to do likewise
Address: Station Road, Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 8BZ

Walberswick Ferry

Traditional rowing boat across the River Blyth, Southwold to Walberswick running from Easter to October. We have been running our ferry for five generations. We also offer one hour river trips along the beautiful Blyth estuary on our motorboat Daybreeze.

British Country Show

The British County Show is held 31st March and 1st April, 10:00am - 5:00pm at Henham Park, Beccles, Nr The Quarry, ​​​Suffolk, NR34 8AD. Check our website for online ticket discounts for the big day!
Address: Henham Park, Blythburgh, Suffolk, NR34 8AD

Thorington Theatre

Set in a WWII bomb crater, Thorington Theatre is a 350-seat outdoor venue that welcomes artists and performers from the UK and beyond to the Suffolk Coast. Surrounded by woodland and birdsong, it is a welcome escape from the bustling day-to-day.
Contact: Oscar
Address: Thorington Theatre, Thorington,, Nr. Southwold, Suffolk, IP17 3RB

Electric Picture Palace

Small-scale recreation of a golden era of cinema. With seats for 70 this bijou gem has a commissionaire on the door, organ played during the interval, and great films. Become a member easily, or visit as a guest of a member, to enjoy the experience.
Contact: John Bennett
Address: Blackmills Road, Southwold

Wenhaston Archive Project

The Project is trying to bring together all the photographs and other documents that village people have about the village and to scan these into an online archive which can also record information about those images and documents.
Contact: Tim Heaps
Address: Wenhaston, Halesworth, Suffolk

Halesworth & District Museum

When you visit Halesworth, make sure that you visit the Halesworth and District Museum. Special displays are regularly changed and feature all aspects of local life and local people.
Contact: Brian Howard
Address: Halesworth Railway Station, Station Road, Halesworth IP19 8BZ