Things to do in Southwold, England: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

January 3, 2022 Mollie Coke

Southwold is a small town on the English North Sea coast in the Waveney district of Suffolk. It lies at the mouth of the River Blyth within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town is about 11 miles (18 km) south of Lowestoft, 29 miles (47 km) north-east of Ipswich and 97 miles (156 km) north-east of London, within the parliamentary constituency of Suffolk Coastal. The "All Usual Residents" 2011 Census figure gives a total of 1,098 persons for the town. The 2012 Housing Report by the Southwold and Reydon Society concluded that 49 per cent of the dwellings in the town are used as second homes and let to holiday-makers.
Restaurants in Southwold

1. Mumfords

66 High Street, Southwold IP18 6DN England +44 1502 723116 https://www.facebook.com/Mumfords-308634522498155/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Mumfords

2. Adnams Southwold Store

4 Drayman Square, Southwold IP18 6GB England +44 1502 725612 [email protected] http://cellarandkitchen.adnams.co.uk/page/southwold-adnams-cellar-and-kitchen-store
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4.5 based on 181 reviews

Adnams Southwold Store

A visit to our flagship Adnams Store is not to be missed. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you around our full range of Adnams beer and spirits and our hand-selected wines from around the world. The tasting bar is open daily so you can try before you buy. Free Wifi too.

Reviewed By 607jamiec - Romford, United Kingdom

You can't go to Southwold without paying a visit to the Adnams Cellar and Kitchen store. Loads of quirky gifts and plenty of wine, beer and ciders to stock up on. Also chocolate gifts too :) Also nice food in the cafe if you want to have a rest and are feeling peckish.

3. The Amber Shop & Museum

15 Market Place, Southwold IP18 6EA England +44 1502 723394 http://www.ambershop.co.uk
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

The Amber Shop & Museum

4. Denny Of Southwold

11 Market Place, Southwold IP18 6EA England +44 1502 722372 http://www.dennyofsouthwold.co.uk
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Denny Of Southwold

5. WOW Vintage

5 Market Place, Southwold IP18 6DX England +44 7900 015630 [email protected] http://en-gb.facebook.com/wowvintagesouthwold/
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

WOW Vintage

Reviewed By 108amieg

Great shop with literally something for everyone! Vintage collectibles, crafts, children’s wear, lighting, music, textiles, retro clothes, books, toys and games, pictures and prints.... etc etc Lots of one offs and quirky thinks for home and garden. A must visit in Southwold.

6. Slate

6 Victoria Street, Southwold IP18 6HZ England +44 1502 724318 [email protected] http://www.slatecheese.co.uk
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Slate

Slate is a specialist cheese retailer and delicatessen in the bustling Suffolk seaside towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold. Our new name encapsulates our passion for cheese and delicious food and drink provisions. Quality cheese is at the heart of what we offer, alongside our prepared meals and salads, bread, charcuterie, olives, chutneys and preserves.

Reviewed By CJS962 - London, United Kingdom

A small shop with many treasures inside for those who enjoy great cheese. I tried two locally produced cheeses, Baron Bigod and Suffolk Blue, which were both delicious and are highly recommended. There is a wide range of savoury biscuits and oat cakes to choose from. Friendly and helpful service plus amazing cheese, I'm already looking forward to my next visit when we are in the area again.

7. Craftco

40A High Street, Southwold IP18 6AE England +44 1502 723211 [email protected] http://craftco.co.uk/
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3.5 based on 4 reviews

Craftco

Our aim is to provide a permanent showcase for contemporary applied arts from East Anglia. We have a wide selection of Ceramics, glass, metal work, sculpture, textiles and prints and several automata pieces by Ron Fuller. We stock unique and individual cards by different artists. In our upstairs gallery we have different mixed exhibitions each month, please see our website for details.

8. Spots

High Street, Southwold IP18 6AA England +44 1502 726133 [email protected] http://www.southwoldgifts.co.uk/
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Spots

9. Lift Store

1 Drayman Square, Southwold IP18 6GB England +44 7898 772242 [email protected] http://www.lift-store.co.uk
Lift Store

We are Lift : an independent home accessory and lifestyle store in Southwold on the Suffolk coast. We're devoted to to sourcing & creating well designed functional items for your home and for you - We design and make our own products locally and stock other exciting brands from around the world. Our focus is always on great design with a firm emphasis on the balance between fun and function.

10. Southwold Post Office Toys and Stationery

High Street, Southwold IP18 6AA England +44 1502 723188 http://www.southwoldgifts.co.uk/our-shops/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

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