Blythweb - Places to Go Links

[ Website ] The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds works for wildlife as well as birds. This page details Minsmere reserve opening times, plus lots of additional information. Admission charged to non-members. Shop. Tea room. Events. Free car park. Located on the coast south of Dunwich, near Westleton.

East Suffolk Line Walks

[ Website ] A collection of walks varying in length which link rail stations along the East Suffolk Line (Ipswich to Lowestoft). For the more ambitious rambler, join these up to total a 70-mile trail.

Halesworth Gallery

[ Website ] The Halesworth Art Gallery Association (founded 1966) occupies part of the lovely historic almshouses building in Steeple End, standing alongside St.Mary's Church. Exhibitions. Art for Sale.

Walpole Chapel

[ Website ] 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.

New Cut Arts, Halesworth

[ Website ] 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. Handily located for train and bus services. Tickets can be booked online.

Coastal village of Walberswick

[ Website ] Informative village-run website for the coastal village of Walberswick, reached by the B1387 from the A12 near Blythburgh or by ferry or foot-bridge from Southwold. Well worth a visit.

Halesworth Golf Course

[ Website ] A wide range of top class golf facilities, including pay-and-play, tuition, shop etc. Golfers of all abilities welcome. Restaurant open seven days a week.

Dingle Marshes

[ Website ] 650 acre site jointly owned by Suffolk Wildlife Trust and RSPB. On the coast between Walberswick and Dunwich. Grid ref TM480720.

Dunwich Museum

[ Website ] Dunwich Museum is a history experience for all the family, telling the true story of the city of Dunwich being lost to the sea.

Hen Reedbeds Nature Reserve

[ Website ] Grid ref TM470770. Suffolk Wildlife Trust Reserve, created over 20 years ago. Car park, information board and trail to bird hide, just off A1095 (the road linking Southwold to A12 north of Blythburgh). You may see marsh harriers or the wild ponies!

Southwold Museum

[ Website ] Southwold Museum Website.

Coastal town of Southwold

[ Website ] Unspoilt Southwold is well worth a visit at any time of year. Independent shops, tea rooms and weekly market. Stroll along the beach or maybe visit the Harbour and catch the ferry across the Blyth to visit Walberswick.

Reydon Wood

[ Website ] Grid ref TM476788. Ancient woodland in the care of Suffolk Wildlife Trust, off B1126 (Southwold to Wangford road). Can be muddy underfoot. Limited parking.

Model Yacht Regattas

[ Website ] Established 1894, for yachts under sail-power only (no motorised craft). Regattas take place at the Southwold Model Yacht Pond (opposite Pier).

Walberswick

[ Website ] Walberswick is a coastal village community within walking distance of Southwold via the bridge over the River Blyth at the Harbour, or sit back and take the ferry. The longer route is by road via Blythburgh/A12. Two pubs, beach, acres of Common and footpaths. Informative website, including panoramic views from the top of St.Andrew's Church tower.

Halesworth Millennium Green

[ Website ] Community Open Space and Heritage Area. Largest UK Millennium Green! Features in the longer circular walk on this Halesworth website. Work party volunteers welcome!

Steamworks

[ Website ] An ongoing project by Southwold Railway Trust at Blyth Road, Southwold IP18 6AZ on land close to the site of Southwold Satation. Features include railway, engine shed, museum, visitor centre, refreshments, shop and nature reserve. Parking for Blue Badge holders. Come along to an Open Day to find out more.

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Some Favourite Websites For January 2021:

Andy Seedhouse Boats – Andy Seedhouse Boats, Woodbridge - Boat Sales

A friendly and professional family-run business with an old-fashioned approach to customer service, located on the picturesque waterfront at Woodbridge on the River Deben. From dinghies and day boats to fishing boats and yachts, and even including liveaboard boats too, Andy brings his many years of experience in helping his customers buy and sell. Also chandlery, trailers, etc.

Alan Ross Removals – Alan Ross Removals

A long-established Suffolk-based company with a wealth of experience and offering competitive pricing for removals, haulage and storage. Residential and commercial relocation services offered.

Stoneware Birds – Life-sized handmade and unique British birds, now available to buy online.

A charming unique gift or a treat for oneself. See the website to know how each one is made. Now available to buy online. Each bird is an individual creation, varying in choice from the perky wren to the plump bullfinch together with other well-loved British birds. Which will you choose?

Logs Logs Logs – Family Firm delivering kiln dried logs to Norfolk and Suffolk, including Norwich, Diss and Woodbridge

Logs available in tipper loads and bulk bags for wood burning stoves, open fires and pizza ovens. In addition supplying firewood in bulk bags to Essex, Cambridgeshire, London and beyond.

Janet Talks – Janet Gershlick is a writer and broadcaster with many years experience

Southwold 'A place to love' has almost 200 pages packed with the stories and histories behind the inscriptions on its colourful beach huts, its many benches and on those small brass plaques on Southwold pier. The stories will both delight and inform.