Free things to do in Southwold

5 free-entry places in and around Southwold, Suffolk. Check parking, opening hours and other costs before you go.

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Beach

Southwold Beach

Sandy beach with iconic beach huts and a pier — free on the sand; pier admission may apply.

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Southwold Beach

Southwold, Suffolk

Sandy beach with iconic beach huts and a pier — free on the sand; pier admission may apply.

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Seafront ~£2/hr

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Waterfront

Southwold Pier

Narrow pier with quirky machines and sea views — walking the deck is usually free.

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Southwold Pier

Southwold, Suffolk

Narrow pier with quirky machines and sea views — walking the deck is usually free.

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Seafront ~£2/hr

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Walk

River Blyth & Walberswick Ferry

Riverside path to the rowing-ferry crossing — the walk is free; the ferry charges a small fee.

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River Blyth & Walberswick Ferry

Southwold, Suffolk

Riverside path to the rowing-ferry crossing — the walk is free; the ferry charges a small fee.

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Ferry Road lay-by

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Nature reserve

Southwold Common

Dunes and heath behind the beach with skylarks and sea views — free access on footpaths.

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Southwold Common

Southwold, Suffolk

Dunes and heath behind the beach with skylarks and sea views — free access on footpaths.

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North Parade on-street

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Viewpoint

Southwold Lighthouse (exterior)

Striped lighthouse in the town centre — exterior photos free; tower tours charge.

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Southwold Lighthouse (exterior)

Southwold, Suffolk

Striped lighthouse in the town centre — exterior photos free; tower tours charge.

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Town centre ~£2/hr

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