Glamping in Southwold

Are you planning your next getaway? Need to rest and enjoy sunny days by the beach? Southwold is a beautiful town on the Suffolk Heritage Coast that offers great attractions including the lighthouse, a busy harbour and the beach, of course! Southwold is a quintessentially English resort town ideal for glamping holidays. Whether you decide to go with the family, your friends or with your partner, staying near the sea, by the harbour or looking for a more secluded location inland. You will enjoy great views in a great area of outstanding beauty. Come and visit Southwold!

As glamping becomes more and more popular, towns and cities around the country prepare every little detail to receive their guests and offer them the best quality and comfort. Enjoy spacious glamping options for big groups up to 14 people. Spacious bedrooms and open-plan areas with cosy lounges and big kitchens to share a meal together around the table. With the beach at your doorstep, enjoy great views every morning, play in the garden or have a nap in the afternoon and have al fresco dinners after a long day of visits, tours and excursions.

The beach is one of the main attractions in Southwold. Spend a day basking in the sun, letting the children play by the shore looking for shells, walk along the sand feeling the sand under your feet or take a dip to cool down during hot summer days. Practise your favourite sports in and on the water. Are you good at SUP? Try some kayaking, snorkelling, swimming or windsurfing. In and around town you can enjoy the Denes Southwold beach, the great Southwold Pier with its colourful beach huts, Walberswick, Covehithe, and Dunwich beach. Days of fun under the sun are awaiting!

Southwold offers great landscapes and incredible outdoor sites to enjoy long walks, hikes and cycling routes. As an area of outstanding natural beauty, Suffolk provides a great variety of different challenging routes along the coast as well as in the countryside. Explore the Suffolk Coast, the estuaries, and enjoy pleasant walks along the shore of incredible beaches. You can walk your dog as some beaches are dog-friendly like Dunwich Beach. During the winter months, you can enjoy miles of deserted beaches stretching along the coastline. Enjoy the rural coast as well as seaside promenades! A romantic walk for two, a morning activity with kids or a relaxing stroll with the sea and the beautiful Suffolk as a backdrop. Sounds like a plan, right?

From any part of town you can see the lighthouse standing tall guiding ships along the east coast and the vessels that enter the harbour. This landmark is Grade II listed, and you can visit it. Take the 20minute tour and get to the top of it to get sweeping views of town and the entire coast.

Have you ever enjoyed a beach hut before? The colourful and iconic beach huts, lining up the beach, can be rented for a day. A beach hut is a quirky addition to your coastal stay in Southwold. Behind each facade, every one of them houses a special charm and unique character. Keep your spades, buckets and towels or have a nice cuppa and get changed into stylish dressers. Check the availability of The Mayflower Beach Hut, rent The Doll’s House, The Roaring Boys or the Two Fat Ladies beach hut. These are only a few of the ones you can enjoy. Get ready for some great summer days!

Do you like getting fresh produce for your recipes? Do you enjoy browsing the stalls and finding the perfect gift, a bargain or just enjoying a nice morning out? Southwold Market is held every Monday and Thursday in the Market Place. In addition, on Fridays, the Country Market takes place in the United Reformed Church Hall. Have a look around and enjoy your shopping!

Do you enjoy mazes? Have fun in this giant themed maze and find the exit. Track your steps, remember where you turned last and find your way out! Is it a challenge you would take? Have fun with friends and the family from July to September. Ideal for fun afternoons out or on cloudy days. The themes change every year. Come and have a look!

Enjoy a day at Southwold Golf Club. This is a challenging nine-hole layout that features fabulous greens and a great opportunity for visiting golfers to try it out. After your game, enjoy a nice lunch at the clubhouse or grab some drinks in the afternoon as you discuss the best shots you had! Get your clubs ready and enjoy!

Southwold is just a few miles away from the Norfolk Broads. Here you can rent a boat which offers an excellent activity for a day out. Have fun and enjoy the outstanding scenery, watch the incredible wildlife in the area and visit several little towns along the way.

Looking for an activity to do that both adults and children can enjoy? Look no further! Go to Pleasurewood Hills or Pleasure Beach in Great Yarmouth. Both towns offer incredible activities for the day including a premier Indoor Karting track, a Big Dinosaur Adventure, The Eastern Farm park, Fritton Lake and Adventure Island Park. Endless fun to enjoy all together!