Southwold Pier

Free Admission

This is a family-run, privately owned Pier open every day of the year (except Christmas Day) from 10am.

There are three places to eat and drink (see details below). We also have a traditional amusement arcade, an arcade full of handbuilt, unique machines that will make you laugh, a gift shop, a life-style store and a beach shop if you come unprepared for a day at the seaside.

We also have a famously cheeky water clock, a Flash Gordon-esque telescope, and lots more to entertain the whole family all day long whether it's raining or shining.

Or stay in a gorgeous holiday home called Marston House, a short walk from the beach and Pier. Sleeps 6-8, enclosed garden. (See our website)

We have 3 eateries:
Open 10am everyday, seasonal opening hours - times may vary – please see our website (click on the Visit Website link above). We are very child-friendly and offer children’s portions at reasonable prices. (Currently in Winter the Promenade Cafe opens at 9am on weekends for breakfast.)

Boardwalk Restaurant
serving drinks, cakes, lunches, afternoon tea and from Easter, suppers too from 5pm. All home-cooked, seasonal & locally sourced produce. Fully licenced.

The Clockhouse
Offering barista coffees, loose leaf teas, light snacks and lunches. Locally smoked prawns, baguettes, paninis and cakes. Fully licenced.

Promenade Café
Open Weekdays 10am, Weekends 9am. Serving breakfast, fish & chips, hot dishes, freshly made sandwiches, ice cream sundaes. We also cater for children’s parties in the Prom Café. Gluten-free batter day is first Saturday of every month.


For more information on the beautiful town of Southwold, please see:
Southwold Town Guide