Southwold Pier - Suffolk coast - UK Beach Guide

Visit Southwold Pier

Southwold Pier is an award-winning Victorian pier, in the traditional English resort town of Southwold.

Enjoy traditional seaside entertainment for the whole family, with lots to see and do. There is a Bistro on the beach and entertainment on the pier.

Beach huts line the seafront on either side of the pier.

There is parking along North Parade and plenty of facilities on the beach front.

This beach is …

A traditional Seaside Destination
Award Winning Pier
Family Friendly

What to see and do

Have lunch on the beach front
Enjoy the entertainment on the pier
Go to the boating lake
Coastal Walks

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Places to stay

Hotels
Self catering cottages

Holiday accommodation near this beach

Have a great day out by the coast

Getting To Southwold Pier

Beach Location

Southwold Pier, Suffolk, IP18

Parking

There is a carpark close to the beach

Nearest Train

Lowestoft Station

Taking a trip to the beach. Get there by train or car.

Map of Southwold Pier

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Southwold Pier Dogs Policy

Dogs are banned on the main beach from 1 April to 30 September.

The pier allows dogs year-round on a lead.

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What’s On along the Coast

Throughout the year there are a series of events and festivals taking place along the Coast 2026. Find out What’s On from food festivals to cultural and sporting events.

Get active on the beach

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