Skip to content
WordPress site playing up? Vincony fixes it — today, from $5.Get it fixed →
The Great Britain Guide logoThe Great Britain Guide

Towns & cities · East of England

Southolt

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Southolt — village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK.

Southolt, towns & cities in Suffolk

Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Dovebrook · 5.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Southolt is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 60 people. Address: IP23. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK". Coordinates: 52.2730°, 1.1980°.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Southolt is a village and civil parish in Suffolk, about 4+1⁄2 miles (7 km) southeast of Eye, on the road between Bedingfield and Worlingworth.

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

Background

History

John Speed recorded the village on his 1610 map as "Southold". The Plough pub at Southolt Green opened in the 17th century and closed about 1990. Southolt's population declined greatly in the 20th century, and is now fewer than 70.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
52.2730, 1.1980
County
Suffolk
District
Mid Suffolk
Parish
Bedingfield
Postcode
IP23
Parliamentary constituency
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Population
60
Nearest railway station
Dovebrook5.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Southolt is a small village located in Suffolk, in the East of England, with a population of 60. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
60
Administrative county
Suffolk
Constituency
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

Things to see in Southolt

18 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Southolt

Bedfield Hall📷 3

Historic houses · East of England

Bedfield Hall

Bedfield Hall — house in Bedfield, Mid Suffolk, England, UK.

👶
Bedingfield Hall📷 3

Historic houses · East of England

Bedingfield Hall

Bedingfield Hall — house in Bedingfield, Mid Suffolk, England, UK.

👶
Church of St Mary📷 4

Historic churches · East of England

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary — church in Bedingfield, Suffolk, England, UK.

FreeGrade I
Church of St Nicholas📷 3

Historic churches · East of England

Church of St Nicholas

Church of St Nicholas — Grade I listed church in Bedfield, Suffolk, England, UK.

FreeGrade I
Church of St Peter📷 3

Historic churches · East of England

Church of St Peter

Church of St Peter — Grade I listed church in Monk Soham, Suffolk, England, UK.

FreeGrade I
War Memorial For Redlingfield - geograph.org.uk - 3779953📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Redlingfield War Memorial

Redlingfield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Southolt Village Sign - geograph.org.uk - 1934015📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Southolt War Memorial

Southolt War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Bedfield War Memorial in the church - geograph.org.uk - 4444027📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Bedfield War Memorial

Bedfield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Bedingfield, St. Mary's Church, East window - geograph.org.uk - 6543226📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Bedingfield War Memorial

Bedingfield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Knoll Victorian Postbox - geograph.org.uk - 2672188📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Redlingfield Village Sign

Redlingfield Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Worlingworth Village Sign - geograph.org.uk - 1055157📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Worlingworth Village Sign

Worlingworth Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Southolt Village Sign - geograph.org.uk - 1934015📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Southolt Village Sign

Southolt Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
St Peter Monk Soham - geograph.org.uk - 2362650📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Monk Soham Village Sign

Monk Soham Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Bedfield village sign (detail) - geograph.org.uk - 4370914📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Bedfield Village Sign

Bedfield Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Post Office Shop Street Postbox - geograph.org.uk - 2449791📷 5

Villages · East of England

Worlingworth

Worlingworth — a village in england east.

Footpath off Church Lane - geograph.org.uk - 4658427📷 5

Villages · East of England

Kenton

Kenton — a village in england east.

Denham Village Name sign - geograph.org.uk - 4442297📷 5

Villages · East of England

Denham

Denham — a village in england east.

The Swan Inn Public House sign, Worlingworth - geograph.org.uk - 1904364📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Swan Inn, Worlingworth

The Swan Inn, Worlingworth in England East, United Kingdom.

Nearby

Bedingfield, St. Mary's Church, East window - geograph.org.uk - 6543226📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Bedingfield War Memorial

Bedingfield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Church of St Mary📷 4

Historic churches · East of England

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary — church in Bedingfield, Suffolk, England, UK.

FreeGrade I
Southolt Village Sign - geograph.org.uk - 1934015📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Southolt War Memorial

Southolt War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Southolt Village Sign - geograph.org.uk - 1934015📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Southolt Village Sign

Southolt Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Bedingfield Hall📷 3

Historic houses · East of England

Bedingfield Hall

Bedingfield Hall — house in Bedingfield, Mid Suffolk, England, UK.

👶
Rishangles📷 3

Towns & cities · East of England

Rishangles

Rishangles — village and civil parish in Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, United Kingdom, UK.

Free🐕👶

Where to eat & stay near Southolt

Places to stay

The entrance to Athelington Hall - geograph.org.uk - 2697973📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Atherlington Hall

Atherlington Hall — a caravan park in england east.

hoseasons.co.uk
Road sign on Hockey Hill at Knaves Green - geograph.org.uk - 4600853📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Brockford Camping

Brockford Camping — a campsite in england east.

The Common Postbox - geograph.org.uk - 2672357📷 5

Hotels · East of England

Oaksmere

Oaksmere — a hotel in england east.

Footbridge over Stream - geograph.org.uk - 5066579📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Swattesfield Campsite

Swattesfield Campsite — a campsite in england east.

swattesfieldcampsite.co.uk
War memorial in Stonham Aspal Church - geograph.org.uk - 2552490📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Broughton Hall Caravan Club CL

Broughton Hall Caravan Club CL — a campsite in england east.

Freebroughtonhallfarm.co.uk
Post Office Norwich Road Postbox - geograph.org.uk - 4250932📷 5

Hotels · East of England

Scole Inn Hotel

Scole Inn Hotel — a hotel in england east.

Freescoleinn.com

Places to eat & drink

The Swan Inn Public House sign, Worlingworth - geograph.org.uk - 1904364📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Swan Inn, Worlingworth

The Swan Inn, Worlingworth in England East, United Kingdom.

Debenham Post Office - geograph.org.uk - 4637455📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Red Lion, Debenham

The Red Lion, Debenham in England East, United Kingdom.

Post Office Old Market Street Postbox - geograph.org.uk - 4669362📷 5

Cafés · East of England

Sat Cafe

Sat Cafe — a café in england east.

Cut Mark Hoxne Swan Inn PH - geograph.org.uk - 5462036📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Swan

The Swan in England East, United Kingdom.

Brandeston Road junction with The Street, Cretingham - geograph.org.uk - 1120149📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

New Bell Public House

New Bell Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Castle Street, Framlingham - geograph.org.uk - 5864743📷 5

Cafés · East of England

Con club

Con club — a café in england east.

More towns in this region

AshdonFlagship📷 10

Towns & cities · East of England

Ashdon

Ashdon — village and civil parish in Essex, UK.

Free🐕👶
CambridgeFlagship📷 10

Towns & cities · East of England

Cambridge

Cambridge — city in Cambridgeshire, England.

Free🐕👶cambridge.gov.uk
ChelmsfordFlagship📷 10

Towns & cities · East of England

Chelmsford

Chelmsford — city in Essex, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶chelmsford.gov.uk
Colney HeathFlagship📷 10

Towns & cities · East of England

Colney Heath

Colney Heath — village and civil parish in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.

Free🐕👶

Frequently asked questions

Where is Southolt?
Southolt is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP23), in the parish of Bedingfield.
What is Southolt?
Southolt — village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK.
How do I get to Southolt?
The nearest railway station is Dovebrook, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP23.
Is Southolt a protected site?
Yes — Southolt is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
Is Southolt free to visit?
Yes, Southolt is free to enter.
How do I get to Southolt?
The nearest railway station is Dovebrook, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP23.