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RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds works for wildlife as well as birds. This page details reserve opening times, admission charges and contact information. Shop and tea room open to the public. Free car park. Located on the coast south of Dunwich,near Westleton. Grid Ref: TM474672.
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East Suffolk Line Walks
A collection of walks varying in length which link rail stations along the East Suffolk Line (Ipswich to Lowestoft).
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Halesworth (Holton) Airfield Museum
Located off the A144 Halesworth to Bungay road. The Museum is packed with information of this WWII airfield. Glenn Miller played here! Seasonal opening courtesy of enthusiastic volunteers. More information on this website - designed, hosted and sponsored by Blythweb in support of the Museum.
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Halesworth Gallery
The Halesworth Art Gallery Association (founded 1966) occupies part of the lovely almshouses building in Steeple End by St.Mary's Church. Exhibitions. Art for Sale.
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Walpole Chapel
On B1117 at Walpole near Halesworth. With the appearance of a Suffolk farmhouse (albeit one with gravestones outside!) Walpole Chapel is Listed Grade II* and has great character. Historic interior with wonderful serene atmosphere. Now in the care of the Historic Chapels Trust. See website for opening times and details of events held here.
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Go by Boat to Blythburgh or Out to Sea!
Coastal Voyager is based at Southwold Harbour and offers trips by boat which include going out to sea or on the River Blyth from Southwold to Blythburgh. Or you can just book a one-way trip if you'd prefer to walk one half. Great for bird watching. Trip schedule and more on website. Operates all year round. Private bookings taken. **NEW!- "The Drive of your Life!"
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New Cut Arts, Halesworth
The Cut has been created from an old maltings building, close to the centre of Halesworth, and is now the home of New Cut Arts. A wide variety of theatre, concerts, performance arts and more takes place all year round. Handy for train and bus services. Tickets can be booked online.
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Halesworth Golf Course
A wide range of top class golf facilities, including pay-and-play, shop etc. Halesworth Golf Club welcomes golfers of all abilities to their lovely 190-acre site.
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Dingle Marshes
650 acre site jointly owned by Suffolk Wildlife Trust and RSPB. On the coast between Walberswick and Dunwich. Grid ref TM480720.
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Hen Reedbed Nature Reserve
Grid ref TM470770. Suffolk Wildlife Trust Reserve. Information board and car park just off A1095 (the road linking Southwold to A12 by Blythburgh). You may see the wild ponies!
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Walberswick
Walberswick is an interesting coastal village within walking distance of Southwold, (or by road via Blythburgh/A12). The Bell Inn, beach, acres of Common and footpaths. Famous for the annual World Crabbing Championships held here in August - event reports and photographs are on this website. Informative website.
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Southwold Museum
Southwold Museum Website.
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Reydon Wood
Grid ref TM476788. Ancient woodland in the care of Suffolk Wildlife Trust, off B1126 (Southwold to Wangford road). Can be muddy underfoot. Limited parking.
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Model Yacht Regattas
These take place at the Southwold Model Yacht Pond (opposite Pier).
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Diss Corn Hall
Diss Corn Hall, in the centre of Diss, Norfolk, presents cinema, arts, dance, theatre and much more. See the full programme online with event details and booking info.
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