Guidebook for Uggeshall & Wangford
Food Scene
This is a cosy thatched roofed-pub with friendly staff and open fires. They serve Adnams beers and a nice range of wines and unexpectedly good quality food for such an unassuming country pub! The evening menu has elegant starters and mains, and the Sunday Roasts boast some of the best roast potatoes we've tasted. Ever.
Bell Inn
The StreetThis is a cosy thatched roofed-pub with friendly staff and open fires. They serve Adnams beers and a nice range of wines and unexpectedly good quality food for such an unassuming country pub! The evening menu has elegant starters and mains, and the Sunday Roasts boast some of the best roast potatoes we've tasted. Ever.
An intimate restaurant with low ceilings with a modern feel and menu - and a 4 page-long gin list! We've had some lovely local fish dishes here and a beautiful chestnut risotto, all with elegant flavours but served in really decent-sized portions for hungry guests. The service is always attentive and welcoming too. Book in advance for Saturday nights or you won't find a table (this is the case for much of Southwold!)
9 locals recommend
Coasters
12 Queen StAn intimate restaurant with low ceilings with a modern feel and menu - and a 4 page-long gin list! We've had some lovely local fish dishes here and a beautiful chestnut risotto, all with elegant flavours but served in really decent-sized portions for hungry guests. The service is always attentive and welcoming too. Book in advance for Saturday nights or you won't find a table (this is the case for much of Southwold!)
Lovely delicatessen on the high street in Southwold - a great place to pop in for a pastry, pie or salad on the go as well as a great range of chutneys, cheese and meats from small brands to take home.
6 locals recommend
The Black Olive Delicatessen Ltd
80B High StLovely delicatessen on the high street in Southwold - a great place to pop in for a pastry, pie or salad on the go as well as a great range of chutneys, cheese and meats from small brands to take home.
A lovely bakery and coffee shop on Southwold high street offering a wide range of breads, coffees and tempting cakes - including a regular selection of gluten free options. Great for a take away, or there's a small amount of seating to sit in.
28 locals recommend
Two Magpies Bakery Southwold
88 High StA lovely bakery and coffee shop on Southwold high street offering a wide range of breads, coffees and tempting cakes - including a regular selection of gluten free options. Great for a take away, or there's a small amount of seating to sit in.
Really unusual place to have lunch! It's half exotic plant garden centre, half restaurant/cafe so the tables are all set amongst the amazing tropical palms and succulents, and you can buy nearly everything around you! We had a delicious Shakshuka for breakfast with a choice of single origin coffee...and then bought too many cute plant pots, candle lanterns and succulents!
12 locals recommend
Urban Jungle Plant Nursery and Café
London RoadReally unusual place to have lunch! It's half exotic plant garden centre, half restaurant/cafe so the tables are all set amongst the amazing tropical palms and succulents, and you can buy nearly everything around you! We had a delicious Shakshuka for breakfast with a choice of single origin coffee...and then bought too many cute plant pots, candle lanterns and succulents!
Great food and generous portions. This old building is full of character, much like the lovely market town of Beccles itself, but the menu and food is modern with classic British dishes alongside some asian and middle eastern plates. I'm not a dessert person but I was tempted by one of the gluten free options, which was amazing and very indulgent - and they're not small portions!
11 locals recommend
Graze White Horse
29 New MarketGreat food and generous portions. This old building is full of character, much like the lovely market town of Beccles itself, but the menu and food is modern with classic British dishes alongside some asian and middle eastern plates. I'm not a dessert person but I was tempted by one of the gluten free options, which was amazing and very indulgent - and they're not small portions!
This is a traditional tea and coffee shop with an extensive menu of single origin coffees, and a huge selection of home made cakes including gluten free and vegan options. If you're looking for afternoon tea with all the trimmings, this is the place.
15 locals recommend
Twyfords Cafe
Exchange SquareThis is a traditional tea and coffee shop with an extensive menu of single origin coffees, and a huge selection of home made cakes including gluten free and vegan options. If you're looking for afternoon tea with all the trimmings, this is the place.
Sightseeing
This is a restored old pier, with the traditional entrance arcade now a listed building, but behind this is a modern pier with tasteful shops and cafes and a fantastically curious Under the Pier show. There's a lovely shop well worth a walk down to the end of the pier with tasteful homeware, cards and artwork. Then for a bit more silliness there's the famous oddities of local artist in the Under the Pier Show with a twist on traditional arcade games all with their own subtle and humourous social commentary! And of course there's the lovely view back to the shore of the long stretch of beach and traditional buildings of Southwold.
89 locals recommend
Southwold Pier
North ParadeThis is a restored old pier, with the traditional entrance arcade now a listed building, but behind this is a modern pier with tasteful shops and cafes and a fantastically curious Under the Pier show. There's a lovely shop well worth a walk down to the end of the pier with tasteful homeware, cards and artwork. Then for a bit more silliness there's the famous oddities of local artist in the Under the Pier Show with a twist on traditional arcade games all with their own subtle and humourous social commentary! And of course there's the lovely view back to the shore of the long stretch of beach and traditional buildings of Southwold.
Intriguing location for a lighthouse, right in the middle of town! Great spot for some photos with cute colourful rows of cottages in the frame from the square beneath the lighthouse, and a great local pub The Sole Bay Inn just beneath it too.
21 locals recommend
Southwold Lighthouse
Stradbroke RoadIntriguing location for a lighthouse, right in the middle of town! Great spot for some photos with cute colourful rows of cottages in the frame from the square beneath the lighthouse, and a great local pub The Sole Bay Inn just beneath it too.
Entertainment & Activities
The Adnams brand is known all over the UK for it's great ales produced locally to Southwold, and has now expanded into a number of gins, spirits and wines all under the Adnams name. You can book onto a tour at the old brewery and distillery in town to see how they make the beer or gin depending on your preference, and get a good taste of them too! There's also a fabulous Adnams shop with all the drinks as well as some lovely kitchenware and gifts just down the road.
21 locals recommend
Adnams Southwold
East GreenThe Adnams brand is known all over the UK for it's great ales produced locally to Southwold, and has now expanded into a number of gins, spirits and wines all under the Adnams name. You can book onto a tour at the old brewery and distillery in town to see how they make the beer or gin depending on your preference, and get a good taste of them too! There's also a fabulous Adnams shop with all the drinks as well as some lovely kitchenware and gifts just down the road.
If you hear a lion roar in the middle of Suffolk, don't be alarmed! Africa Alive is a zoo with an impressive selection of animals including lions, cheetahs and giraffes and a focus on conservation and education. There's plenty to entertain children and adults alike here.
92 locals recommend
Africa Alive!
Whites LaneIf you hear a lion roar in the middle of Suffolk, don't be alarmed! Africa Alive is a zoo with an impressive selection of animals including lions, cheetahs and giraffes and a focus on conservation and education. There's plenty to entertain children and adults alike here.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful nature reserve which is perfect for an idyllic walk, or if you're into it, a real birdwatchers heaven with numerous hides. There are a number of rare breeds to be spotted across the wetlands and some shy otters around the reed beds to look out for. You can even go on a 4x4 safari to go to some of the more inaccessible parts. There is also an activities centres and den-building sessions for children so a very family-friendly day out.
146 locals recommend
RSPB Minsmere
Sheepwash LaneBeautiful nature reserve which is perfect for an idyllic walk, or if you're into it, a real birdwatchers heaven with numerous hides. There are a number of rare breeds to be spotted across the wetlands and some shy otters around the reed beds to look out for. You can even go on a 4x4 safari to go to some of the more inaccessible parts. There is also an activities centres and den-building sessions for children so a very family-friendly day out.
Stunning heath land around the small village which has been lost to the sea over the years, with blooming purple heather through the late summer offering great photo opportunities on walks through the heath. The beach at Dunwich is also part of this National Trust designated area with it's unspoilt views.
50 locals recommend
National Trust - Dunwich Heath and Beach
Minsmere RoadStunning heath land around the small village which has been lost to the sea over the years, with blooming purple heather through the late summer offering great photo opportunities on walks through the heath. The beach at Dunwich is also part of this National Trust designated area with it's unspoilt views.
Beautiful views and birdwatching across the Blyth Estuary with an easy circular walk starting at The White Hart, Blythburgh.
River Blyth
Beautiful views and birdwatching across the Blyth Estuary with an easy circular walk starting at The White Hart, Blythburgh.
Essentials
A lovely local farm shop stocking fresh produce as well as some nice chutneys, biscuits and chocolates from small brands, perfect for the picnic hamper.
Wangford Farm Shop
Church StreetA lovely local farm shop stocking fresh produce as well as some nice chutneys, biscuits and chocolates from small brands, perfect for the picnic hamper.
Great local shop stocking everything you need for a food shop - very well stocked for a small shop with the basics, plus interesting local and premium brands (e.g. Stokes ketchup, not just your standard Heinz)
The Village Store
16 High StGreat local shop stocking everything you need for a food shop - very well stocked for a small shop with the basics, plus interesting local and premium brands (e.g. Stokes ketchup, not just your standard Heinz)
Arts & Culture
A small museum in a lovely old building showcasing the history of the town and the story of how it's been slowly but surely lost to sea!
9 locals recommend
Dunwich Museum
A small museum in a lovely old building showcasing the history of the town and the story of how it's been slowly but surely lost to sea!
Shopping
Lovely homeware and gift shop perfect for an afternoon browse with beautiful vases, candle lanterns and jewellery to pine after.
The Marmalade Tree
13 BlyburgateLovely homeware and gift shop perfect for an afternoon browse with beautiful vases, candle lanterns and jewellery to pine after.