Self Catering Holidays in Southwold and the Surrounding Area

Suffolk is brimful of unspoilt joys, but don't tell anyone...

Southwold is certainly a delight. A buckets and spades beach; the fine Adnams beer and unique boutiques, the award winning eating houses and the pretty little streets lined with beautiful painted cottages. From the harbour full of fish shops and children crabbing you can take a rowing boat ferry to the pretty village of Walberswick or a short drive to the fascinating old village of Dunwich (a city lost to the sea) and the nature reserves of Minsmere. Further south to the river and concert venue of Snape, and the uniqueness of Thorpeness with its house in the clouds. Further south to the sophisticated towns of Aldeburgh and Woodbridge.

And if you don't believe us...

Hear what The Times has to say about Southwold:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/travel/destinations/england/article2332437.ece

The beach is enlivened by bright windbreakers, cricket stumps and intense bucket and spade activity. Kites crisscross the sky. Children run in and out of the rows of beach huts.

A great video on the area from the Telegraph:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/travel/enjoy_england_trips/7718838/A-seaside-trip-to-Suffolk.html

Find out what there is to see and do in sunny Suffolk, from sandcastles to historic castles there are plenty of sights to keep the children amused, and don't forget to sample the delicious fish and chips at the seaside.

The Independent :
http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/site-unseen-southwold-jack-southwold-suffolk-1576935.html

A veritable heaven on earth.

The Eastern Daily Press :
http://www.edp24.co.uk/content/edp24/norfolk-life/norfolk-village-guide/Southwold.aspx

You will find no "kiss-me-quick hats" here, but you will find a number of antique and gift shops. Southwold is also famous for its amber and its beer-Adnams brewery, which brews real ales popular with discerning drinkers well beyond the borders of Suffolk.

Events...

Aldeburgh music festival-Snape Maltings Concert Hall- 11–27 June 2010  http://www.aldeburgh.co.uk/

Aldeburgh music festival - Continuing its rich artistic tradition, the annual Aldeburgh Festival of Music and the Arts presents a packed programme of contemporary performances and exhibitions during this popular 16-day event- http://www.worldeventsguide.com/event/524/Aldeburgh-United-Kingdom/Aldeburgh-Festival-of-Music-and-the-Arts.html

Southwold and Aldeburgh Summer Theatre-8th July-28th August 2010  http://www.southwoldtheatre.org/

Southwold and Aldeburgh Summer Theatre - What better way to start the summer than with a delightful show from the funniest, wittiest, playwright and song writer of this era - the incomparable Noel Coward- your favourite songs and scenes combine in a great summer entertainment season.

Henham park Nr Southwold -Friday 16th to Sunday 18th July 2010  http://www.latitudefestival.co.uk/home/

Latitude - has gone from being a boutique event and a reasonably well-kept secret to a major date on the festival calendar. With its "more than just a music festival" motto – it also hosts theatre, comedy, poetry and film – it's the sort of thing you can take the kids (or their grandparents) to, and plenty of people do just that. http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/latitude-festival-southwold-suffolk-873655.html?cmp=ilc-n

The British open crabbing championship-Walberswick-Sunday 1st August 2010. 

The British open crabbing championship - Each year in the delightful coastal village of Walberswick in Suffolk, The British Open Crabbing Championship is held. Great fun for children of all ages (nobody born before 1890 may enter!)

Jimmy’s Farm Harvest Festival- Nr Ipswich- 11th & 12th September 2010  http://www.harvestatjimmys.com/

Jimmy’s Farm - Fans of food, music and general festival fun get ready to end the summer in style by picking up Harvest at Jimmy’s tickets and joining Jimmy Doherty from the BBC’s Jimmy’s Farm for a weekend of fine music and fare in the Suffolk countryside- http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/tickets/harvest-at-jimmys-tickets-feature-3055.html

Ways With Words-Southwold- 11 - 15 November 2010  http://www.wayswithwords.co.uk/festivals/southwold-19

Ways With Words - Five glorious star-studded days of books, ideas and lively debate in the beautiful seaside setting of Southwold. Past speakers include Michael Beurke, Sandi Toksvig and Kate Adie.

Southwold switch on- Friday 4 December 2010 

Switch On of Christmas Lights Enjoy Southwold’s traditional ‘Switch On’ of the Christmas lights. Partake in the music, shopping, fun and frolics in the Market Square and of course the ‘Switch On’ by Father Christmas.