Historic pubs · East of England
Sole Bay Inn
In or near South Cove.
Sole Bay Inn in England East, United Kingdom.
Philip Pankhurst — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blythburgh · 5.7 km
About
Sole Bay Inn is a historic pub in England East, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sole Bay Inn is a pub located in Southwold, Suffolk, in the East of England. It is situated within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, likely featuring local beverages and a selection of food options. The setting provides a quintessentially British experience in a coastal location.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3272, 1.6810
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Southwold
- Postcode
- IP18 6JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Blythburgh — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26664188 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sole Bay Inn?
- Sole Bay Inn is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP18 6JN), in the parish of Southwold.
- What is Sole Bay Inn?
- Sole Bay Inn in England East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sole Bay Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP18 6JN.
- Is Sole Bay Inn a protected site?
- Yes — Sole Bay Inn is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Sole Bay Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP18 6JN.