Towns & cities · East of England
Southolt
Southolt — village and civil parish in Suffolk, UK.
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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°.
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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
- Dovebrook — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1816065 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Southolt (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Margaret Southolt (geograph 1924278).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Bedingfield War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km

Church of St Mary
Historic churches · 0.3 km

Southolt War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km

Southolt Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.1 km

Bedingfield Hall
Historic houses · 1.9 km

Rishangles
Towns & cities · 2.0 km

Redlingfield War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km

Rishangles War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km

Redlingfield Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.4 km

Kenton
Villages · 2.6 km

Denham
Villages · 3.3 km

Occold Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 3.3 km
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
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Southolt
18 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Southolt →
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Bedfield Hall
Bedfield Hall — house in Bedfield, Mid Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Bedingfield Hall
Bedingfield Hall — house in Bedingfield, Mid Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 4Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Bedingfield, Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas — Grade I listed church in Bedfield, Suffolk, England, UK.
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Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter — Grade I listed church in Monk Soham, Suffolk, England, UK.
Memorials & monuments · East of England
Redlingfield War Memorial
Redlingfield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · East of England
Southolt War Memorial
Southolt War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · East of England
Bedfield War Memorial
Bedfield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · East of England
Bedingfield War Memorial
Bedingfield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Public art & sculpture · East of England
Redlingfield Village Sign
Redlingfield Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
Public art & sculpture · East of England
Worlingworth Village Sign
Worlingworth Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
Public art & sculpture · East of England
Southolt Village Sign
Southolt Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
Public art & sculpture · East of England
Monk Soham Village Sign
Monk Soham Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
Public art & sculpture · East of England
Bedfield Village Sign
Bedfield Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · East of England
The Swan Inn, Worlingworth
The Swan Inn, Worlingworth in England East, United Kingdom.
Nearby
Memorials & monuments · East of England
Bedingfield War Memorial
Bedingfield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Bedingfield, Suffolk, England, UK.
Memorials & monuments · East of England
Southolt War Memorial
Southolt War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Public art & sculpture · East of England
Southolt Village Sign
Southolt Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Bedingfield Hall
Bedingfield Hall — house in Bedingfield, Mid Suffolk, England, UK.
📷 3Towns & cities · East of England
Rishangles
Rishangles — village and civil parish in Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, United Kingdom, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Southolt
Places to stay
Caravan parks · East of England
Atherlington Hall
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Campsites · East of England
Swattesfield Campsite
Swattesfield Campsite — a campsite in england east.
Campsites · East of England
Broughton Hall Caravan Club CL
Broughton Hall Caravan Club CL — a campsite in england east.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · East of England
The Swan Inn, Worlingworth
The Swan Inn, Worlingworth in England East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · East of England
The Red Lion, Debenham
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Historic pubs · East of England
New Bell Public House
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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.