Sarah’s Guidebook
Nature
RSPB Minsmere is located 11 miles away and takes around 25 minutes to drive to.
Minsmere is a beautiful reserve located next to the beach with a great selection of hides where you can enjoy spotting a wide variety of beautiful birds and animals.
For children there is a lovely play and den building area and during the holidays there are many activities such as pond dipping and wildlife walks.
From Minsmere you can also walk to the National Trust Coastguard Cottages.
RSPB Minsmere has parking and a coffee shop on site.
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RSPB Minsmere
Sheepwash LaneRSPB Minsmere is located 11 miles away and takes around 25 minutes to drive to.
Minsmere is a beautiful reserve located next to the beach with a great selection of hides where you can enjoy spotting a wide variety of beautiful birds and animals.
For children there is a lovely play and den building area and during the holidays there are many activities such as pond dipping and wildlife walks.
From Minsmere you can also walk to the National Trust Coastguard Cottages.
RSPB Minsmere has parking and a coffee shop on site.
Suffolk Wildlife Trust Hen Reedbeds are located just over 2 miles and a 5 minute drive from our home.
The Hen Reedbeds are a blend of reedbeds, fens, dykes and pools which were created in 1999 to provide a new breeding habitat for bittern and other wildlife.
There is parking on site and walking trails which can be found on the Suffolk Wildlife Trust website.
Hen Reedbeds
Suffolk Wildlife Trust Hen Reedbeds are located just over 2 miles and a 5 minute drive from our home.
The Hen Reedbeds are a blend of reedbeds, fens, dykes and pools which were created in 1999 to provide a new breeding habitat for bittern and other wildlife.
There is parking on site and walking trails which can be found on the Suffolk Wildlife Trust website.
City/town information
Southwold is a charming north Suffolk seaside town on the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Often described as 'the jewel in the crown' it has a charm which continues to attract visitors all year round.
Almost an island, being bounded by the North Sea to the East, by the River Blyth and Southwold harbour to the South–West and by Buss Creek to the North, there is just the one road in to and out of Southwold, approached through neighbouring Reydon.
With attractions such as the pier, the lighthouse, award winning beaches and beautiful eateries there is plenty to see and do.
There are beautiful walks in and around Southwold and of course the ferry which takes you across to Walberswick.
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Southwold
Southwold is a charming north Suffolk seaside town on the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Often described as 'the jewel in the crown' it has a charm which continues to attract visitors all year round.
Almost an island, being bounded by the North Sea to the East, by the River Blyth and Southwold harbour to the South–West and by Buss Creek to the North, there is just the one road in to and out of Southwold, approached through neighbouring Reydon.
With attractions such as the pier, the lighthouse, award winning beaches and beautiful eateries there is plenty to see and do.
There are beautiful walks in and around Southwold and of course the ferry which takes you across to Walberswick.
Halesworth is a beautiful market town located about a 15 minute drive away from Reydon.
There are several places to park with beautiful walks and cycle routes from the town and a children's play park located just over the bridge from the main town centre car park.
There is a beautiful bookshop and toy shop along with the popular newsagent with the resident parrot!
The Black Dog Deli have recently opened a branch in Halesworth which is always bustling and a great place to stop for lunch or to pick up fresh bread.
Halesworth library offers Lego clubs for children at weekends and the tennis club offers holiday camps for children too. Halesworth is a lovely place to visit whilst in Suffolk.
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Halesworth
42 ThoroughfareHalesworth is a beautiful market town located about a 15 minute drive away from Reydon.
There are several places to park with beautiful walks and cycle routes from the town and a children's play park located just over the bridge from the main town centre car park.
There is a beautiful bookshop and toy shop along with the popular newsagent with the resident parrot!
The Black Dog Deli have recently opened a branch in Halesworth which is always bustling and a great place to stop for lunch or to pick up fresh bread.
Halesworth library offers Lego clubs for children at weekends and the tennis club offers holiday camps for children too. Halesworth is a lovely place to visit whilst in Suffolk.
Activities for adults and children
Southwold Library is located centrally in Southwold.
The library offers activities during the school holidays which are advertised on their website. These include author visits and educational workshops; most events are ticketed and require booking.
There are many adult groups too facilitated by the library. Details can be found on the website.
Southwold Library
Field Stile RoadSouthwold Library is located centrally in Southwold.
The library offers activities during the school holidays which are advertised on their website. These include author visits and educational workshops; most events are ticketed and require booking.
There are many adult groups too facilitated by the library. Details can be found on the website.
Southwold Arts Centre is located in the heart of Southwold a stone’s throw from the beach and a short stroll to the high street. Southwold Art Centre is found next to the town’s primary school on Cumberland Road.
See the website for full details on whats on. There are lots of children's shows and activities in the holidays as well as shows for adults too.
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Southwold Theatre
Cumberland RoadSouthwold Arts Centre is located in the heart of Southwold a stone’s throw from the beach and a short stroll to the high street. Southwold Art Centre is found next to the town’s primary school on Cumberland Road.
See the website for full details on whats on. There are lots of children's shows and activities in the holidays as well as shows for adults too.
Visit the wildlife trusts website for details of whats on. Foxburrow Farm run excellent forest school days for children in the holidays as well as weekend activities too. Most require pre booking.
Foxburrow Farm Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Visit the wildlife trusts website for details of whats on. Foxburrow Farm run excellent forest school days for children in the holidays as well as weekend activities too. Most require pre booking.
Pleasurewood Hills has remained a popular theme park destination for many years. Located in Lowestoft it is around a 25 minute drive away. Please see the website for further information. Please note the park closes over the winter.
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Pleasurewood Hills
Leisure WayPleasurewood Hills has remained a popular theme park destination for many years. Located in Lowestoft it is around a 25 minute drive away. Please see the website for further information. Please note the park closes over the winter.
Visit the website for full details of all the available activities.
The stables offer a wide selection of riding options from short hacks to beach rides. Booking is essential. Pakefield is a short drive away from Reydon.
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Pakefield Riding School
200a Carlton RdVisit the website for full details of all the available activities.
The stables offer a wide selection of riding options from short hacks to beach rides. Booking is essential. Pakefield is a short drive away from Reydon.
With thousands of animals from around the world, set in over 100 acres of stunning countryside, Africa Alive Zoological Reserve is the perfect place to set your sights on some of Africa’s most iconic animals.
The reserve also offers a great outdoor play area, as well as restaurants, free parking, disabled facilities and a gift shop.
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¡África viva!
Whites LaneWith thousands of animals from around the world, set in over 100 acres of stunning countryside, Africa Alive Zoological Reserve is the perfect place to set your sights on some of Africa’s most iconic animals.
The reserve also offers a great outdoor play area, as well as restaurants, free parking, disabled facilities and a gift shop.
Southwold Lighthouse stands in the middle of Southwold. The lighthouse provides a waymark for vessels navigating the east coast and guides vessels making for Southwold Harbour.
Tours of Southwold Lighthouse are organised by Southwold Millennium Foundation under licence from the Corporation of Trinity House.
Advanced booking is not necessary, tickets are purchased on the day, directly from the Visitor Centre. At exceptionally busy times, such as school holidays, you may be offered tickets for the next available tour.
Tours take approximately 30 minutes and are on the hour and half hour (please see opening times calendar).
Please note that Southwold Lighthouse Visitor Centre only accepts cash payments.
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Southwold Lighthouse
Stradbroke RoadSouthwold Lighthouse stands in the middle of Southwold. The lighthouse provides a waymark for vessels navigating the east coast and guides vessels making for Southwold Harbour.
Tours of Southwold Lighthouse are organised by Southwold Millennium Foundation under licence from the Corporation of Trinity House.
Advanced booking is not necessary, tickets are purchased on the day, directly from the Visitor Centre. At exceptionally busy times, such as school holidays, you may be offered tickets for the next available tour.
Tours take approximately 30 minutes and are on the hour and half hour (please see opening times calendar).
Please note that Southwold Lighthouse Visitor Centre only accepts cash payments.
Please check the website for information on opening times and the swim timetable.
If you have children you may be interested in sessions such as the fun session and inflatable sessions available at weekends and during the holidays.
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Beccles Lido
PuddingmoorPlease check the website for information on opening times and the swim timetable.
If you have children you may be interested in sessions such as the fun session and inflatable sessions available at weekends and during the holidays.
Leiston cinema is a real treat. Booking online is advisable. Drinks are served to you at your seat, seats are comfy with lots of space.
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Leiston Film Theatre
74 High StLeiston cinema is a real treat. Booking online is advisable. Drinks are served to you at your seat, seats are comfy with lots of space.
Snape Maltings is a very popular, local tourist destination. There is much to offer at Snape from music to shopping and food. It is well worth visiting their website to see what is on during your stay.
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Snape Maltings
Snape Maltings is a very popular, local tourist destination. There is much to offer at Snape from music to shopping and food. It is well worth visiting their website to see what is on during your stay.
Sightseeing
At Southwold Pier you'll find delicious food, excellent shopping, breathtaking sea views and eccentric British seaside fun, reaching 623 feet into the North Sea from the Suffolk coast. The pier is open from 9.30am daily.
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Southwold Pier
North ParadeAt Southwold Pier you'll find delicious food, excellent shopping, breathtaking sea views and eccentric British seaside fun, reaching 623 feet into the North Sea from the Suffolk coast. The pier is open from 9.30am daily.
Supermarkets / Food & Farm Shops
Barbrooks, located in Reydon have a brilliant range of fresh food and supplies. Their fruit and veg is of a really high standard and much of it is local. They stock fresh bread baked locally, lots of teas/coffees/ tinned items. Barbrooks will deliver locally too.
Barbrook Stores
18 Lowestoft RdBarbrooks, located in Reydon have a brilliant range of fresh food and supplies. Their fruit and veg is of a really high standard and much of it is local. They stock fresh bread baked locally, lots of teas/coffees/ tinned items. Barbrooks will deliver locally too.