Tourists in Southwold can often seen just enjoying an amble through the town, to assist all we have included a town navigation map, the location of the tourist information office, and a list of useful numbers that you may require during your stay. There is also useful information which includes the locations of that essential facility, the public toilet.

In 1672 the bay off Southwold was the site of a tremendous naval battle between the British and Dutch fleets of wooden sailing ships. More information of the 'battle of solebay', may be found in our history section. The battle was so famous that there was a successful Sunday league football team named after it ... Solebay United.