Where is Sailors' Reading Room?

Sailors' Reading Room is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP18 6EL), in the parish of Southwold.

How do I get to Sailors' Reading Room?

The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP18 6EL.

Who owns Sailors' Reading Room?

Sailors' Reading Room is owned by | current_tenants =.

Is Sailors' Reading Room a listed building?

Sailors' Reading Room is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Sailors' Reading Room a protected site?

Yes — Sailors' Reading Room is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).

Is Sailors' Reading Room free to visit?

Yes, Sailors' Reading Room is free to enter.

How do I get to Sailors' Reading Room?

The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP18 6EL.

Museums · East of England

Sailors' Reading Room

In or near South Cove.

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Sailors' Reading Room — building in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK.

Sailors' Reading Room, museums in Suffolk — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Blythburgh · 5.7 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Sailors' Reading Room, the nearest railway station is Blythburgh, which is 5.7 km away. Entry to the museum is free, and it is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is IP18 6EL.

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Sailors' Reading Room is a museum in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "building in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.3255°, 1.6814°.

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Heritage listing

The Southwold Sailors' Reading Room is a Grade II listed building on the seafront at Southwold, England. It was built in 1864 as a place for fishermen and mariners to read, as an alternative to drinking in pubs, and also to encourage the pursuit of Christian ideals. The room has a number of historic displays of model boats and other maritime objects in glass cabinets.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

The Southwold Sailors’ Reading Room, established in 1864, serves as a historical refuge for fishermen and mariners. Visitors can explore various displays related to seafaring, including portraits of local fishermen, model ships, and maritime artifacts, highlighting Southwold's rich maritime heritage.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The Southwold Sailors' Reading Room opened on 2 June 1864. The funds for the building were provided by Mrs Frances Rayley, the money being donated in memory of her Royal Navy husband Captain Rayley, who was born in London in 1780 and died in May 1863, having lived in Southwold in his later years. Whilst living in Southwold Captain Rayley became involved with a number of local organisations supporting the community, taking on roles such as the Chairmanship of Southwold Union Book Club.\ The Southwold Reading Room Rules has strict rules that include the following prohibitions: "There shall be no Swearing, no Gambling, no Improper Language, or Bad Behaviour...neither Beer nor Spirits". Rule 8…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 52.3255, 1.6814
County: Suffolk
District: East Suffolk
Parish: Southwold
Postcode: IP18 6EL
Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
Nearest railway station: Blythburgh — 5.7 km
Official site: southwoldsailorsreadingroom.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q26664186 (CC0)
wikipedia: Southwold Sailors' Reading Room (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Southwold Sailours' Reading Room Interior.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sailors' Reading Room?: Sailors' Reading Room is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP18 6EL), in the parish of Southwold.
What is Sailors' Reading Room?: Sailors' Reading Room — building in Southwold, Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK.
How do I get to Sailors' Reading Room?: The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP18 6EL.
Who owns Sailors' Reading Room?: Sailors' Reading Room is owned by | current_tenants =.
Is Sailors' Reading Room a listed building?: Sailors' Reading Room is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Sailors' Reading Room a protected site?: Yes — Sailors' Reading Room is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
Is Sailors' Reading Room free to visit?: Yes, Sailors' Reading Room is free to enter.
How do I get to Sailors' Reading Room?: The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP18 6EL.