Welcome to Southwold!

As Mayor of Southwold for 2023-24, I would like to welcome you to our town. There are many points of interest within this magazine and between 10th July – 10th September 2023 there will be a Visitor Information Stall on Mondays and Thursdays on Southwold Market where you will be able to pick up leaflets and maps and find out more about what is on offer in the town this summer.

There are some lovely walks for all to enjoy – you can find out more about these by downloading the Go Jauntly app free from the App Store or Play Store or by going on to the Go Jauntly website: www.gojauntly.com. The walks include a 1km walk around the High Street. Those who want to go further afield, there is a 3.6km circular walk which takes you around Southwold Common, acknowledged as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, through to the Harbour and over the Town Marshes where you may be lucky enough to see water voles, waders and wildfowl, finishing back at the Common.

Hopefully the weather will enable you to enjoy the beach – the area by Southwold Pier has been awarded the Blue Flag which is an environmental award given to beaches throughout the world that achieve the highest standards of water quality and safety. The beach by the Pier is supported by lifeguards during the summer.

As a Town Council we are keen to reduce food waste and for those visitors who are staying in self-catering accommodation. If you have any nonperishable dry goods that would otherwise be thrown away at the end of your visit, please could you drop these off at Reydon Village Hall on a Friday morning.

During my Mayoral year, I am keen to encourage and publicise volunteering. We have so many wonderful local organisations and attractions which rely on volunteers and your support of these is much appreciated. Organisations which you will find more information about in this brochure include Southwold Museum, Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum, Southwold Arts Centre to name a few.

I hope you enjoy everything that Southwold has to offer during your stay here. Whilst enjoying our town, we would ask all visitors to respect and protect our beautiful and delicate, natural environment, remembering to collect all your belongings and rubbish before you leave.

Please visit again soon!

Cllr Simon Flunder Town Mayor of Southwold 2023-24

Welcome to the 2023 edition of Southwold & Beyond!

Our magazine showcases the best of Southwold and its surrounding areas, so residents and visitors can make the most of this charming seaside town.