The Sail Loft – Southwold (dog friendly) Relaxed beach-side pub with a fusion of Asian and European cooking only a short walk over the sand dunes to the beach.
The Anchor – Walberswick (dog friendly tables, book in advance) Cosy pub serving seasonal pub classics and a short walk to Walberswick Beach and coastal walks.
The Swan – Southwold Perfect for an afternoon tea or an elegant meal. The Still Room offers refined dining or The Tap Room for a more relaxed pub atmosphere.
Westleton Crown – Westleton (dog friendly) Pub with a great menu, ideal for dog walkers (including a dog-friendly menu) and close to scenic walking trails.
The Ship Inn – Dunwich (dog friendly) Charming coastal pub within walking distance of Dunwich Beach, with a spacious pub garden.
The Angel – Wangford Characterful pub near Henham, offering a varied and tasty menu and an excellent Sunday roast.
The Canteen – Southwold (dog friendly) Great for breakfast, coffee and seasonal lunches – best coffee in town!
Sole Bay Fish & Chips – Southwold (dog friendly) Great fish & chips with outlets in Southwold town and inside seating at the harbour.
Mrs. T’s Fish & Chips – Southwold (dog friendly) Local favourite fish & chips at the harbour.
Harris & James Gelato – Southwold (dog friendly) Artisan gelato and handcrafted chocolates.
Suzie’s Beach Cafe – Southwold (dog friendly) Cafe on the beach serving sandwiches, cakes and ice cream.
Black Dog Deli – Halesworth (dog friendly) Delicious croissants, sandwiches, and salads, along with some of Suffolk’s finest coffee.
Two Magpies – Southwold (dog friendly) Fantastic selection of breads, pastries and baked goods.
PINCH – Kelsale (dog friendly) Home of the famous Crullers.
River Blyth loop via Peter Williams Birdhide (dog friendly) 7.1km, suitable for all skill levels.
Southwold to Walberswick via marshes (dog friendly) 10.1km, suitable for all skill levels.
The Eel’s Foot Minsmere and Dunwich Walk (dog friendly but dogs must be on lead in Dunwich Heath) 8.2km, suitable for all skill levels.
Suffolk Coastal Path (dog friendly but dogs may be on the lead for sections of the walk) Paths can be accessed from multiple locations.
Southwold (Dogs not permitted 1 April to 30 September)
Denes Beach (dog friendly all year)
Walberswick Beach (dog friendly all year)
Dunwich Beach (dog friendly all year)
Covehithe Beach (dog friendly all year)
Suffolk Paddle – Southwold Paddleboard hire in Southwold.
Three Rivers Boat Hire – Beccles Boat hire on the River Waveney, with on-site sauna for post trip relaxation.
Bicycle Hire – Southwold Bike hire to explore the Suffolk coast.
Beach Hut Rental – Southwold Let a Southwold Beach Hut direct from the owner.
Valley Farm Vineyard – Halesworth Offers tasting tours and picnics.
Tibby’s Green Playpark – Southwold Excellent playpark for children of all ages, featuring jungle gyms, football goals, and outdoor table tennis.
Southwold Maize Maze – Southwold Playpark with maze; entrance ticket required.
Adventure Island Playpark – Lowestoft Pirate-themed soft play.
Africa Alive – Kessingland Zoological reserve
Walberswick Ferry – Southwold Harbour (dog friendly) Fun short ferry across the harbour
Southwold Flower Company – Wangford (dog friendly) PYO flowers
Under the Pier Show – Southwold Pier (dog friendly) Unique and eccentric collections of interactive machines
Southwold Skatepark – Southwold Opposite the Southwold Pier
Snape Maltings – Snape World-renowned arts and concert complex with artisan shops.
Southwold Cinema – Southwold Small, charming, seaside-style cinema, booking in advance required.
Tosier Chocolate – Saxmundham Family-run bean-to-bar chocolate maker in Suffolk. Offers factory tour, tasting sessions and cafe serving the famous Tosier Hot Chocolate.
Framlingham Castle – Framlingham Wall-top walk around Framlingham’s historic defences and enjoy the views and 800 years of history.
The Village Store – Wangford A well-stocked village shop offering everything from COOK ready meals to a wide selection of Adnams ales and wines. Open seven days a week, closing at 4 pm on Sundays.
Little Gem – Southwold Family-run greengrocer in Southwold with seasonal produce. Open Monday-Saturday.
Mills and Sons & Daughters Butchers – Southwold Family-owned butchers. Open Monday-Saturday.
Allens Butchers – Halesworth Traditional butcher serving high quality local meat and cheeses. Open Monday-Saturday.
Collen and Clare – Southwold Independent boutique with beautifully curated collections of womenswear and menswear.
Beccles Farmer’s Market – Beccles Market is open 9am-1pm every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.
Gallery Thea – Southwold Beautiful collection of ceramics, textiles and paper goods, perfect for gifts
Denny’s Southwold – Southwold Established in 1851, one of Southwold’s oldest businesses, stocking ladies’ and gents’ clothing and accessories.
Waitrose – Saxmundham
Co-Op – Halesworth
Henham Yoga Studio – Henham Barns Beautiful yoga studio on the Henham estate, open since January 2016. Henham Yoga offers a regular programme of classes including Vinyasa, gentle yoga, Pilates, and Yin in a spacious studio with scenic views over Henham Park.
Secret Sauna – Wainford Private sauna experience with coffee shop.
SaunaBox – Dunwich Beach-side box sauna, perfect for sea dips between sauna sessions.
Beccles Lido – Beccles Open-air swimming pool on the River Waveney, perfect for a refreshing swim during the summer months.
Henham Steam Rally – Henham Park (dog friendly) The Henham Steam and Country Show takes place each September
Phoenix Pizzas – Henham (Dog Friendly) Using the estate’s wood-fired oven, Phoenix Pizzas are crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients; pizza nights run during spring and summer on selected Wednesdays.
INK Festival – Halesworth The INK Festival is an annual event celebrating new and diverse writing.
Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival – Aldeburgh The festival takes place annually at the end of September.
Train Stations:
Darsham Train Station – 11-min drive
Halesworth Train Station – 12-min drive
Taxis:
Gold Line Travel – 01502 711611
Five One Taxis – 01502 515151
Road Runners – 01502 555555
Waveney Taxis – 01502 733 733
RJ’s Private Hire – 01986 875559/07917 081391
Kims Kabs, Beccles – 01502 712213
Neals Private Hire, Halesworth – 07899 011383
East Coast Cars – 01728 666400
Henderson Taxis – 01728 830101
Squirrels Taxi – 01728 602344