Where is Southwold Electric Picture Palace?

Southwold Electric Picture Palace is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP18 6AP), in the parish of Southwold.

How do I get to Southwold Electric Picture Palace?

The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP18 6AP.

Is Southwold Electric Picture Palace a protected site?

Yes — Southwold Electric Picture Palace is part of the Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Southwold Electric Picture Palace?

The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP18 6AP.

Theatres · East of England

Southwold Electric Picture Palace

In or near South Cove.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited★ 4.8 · 54 Google reviews

Southwold Electric Picture Palace — a cinema heritage in england-east, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Blythburgh · 5.3 km

Free entry
Limited wheelchair access

Southwold Electric Picture Palace is a cinema heritage located in england-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.

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Official information

Southwold Museum is a small museum dedicated to the local and natural history of Southwold and its surroundings. It features a diverse collection of objects, paintings, and exhibits that showcase the area's history from prehistoric times to the 20th century. The museum is managed by the Southwold Museum & Historical Society and has undergone significant renovations to enhance its displays.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Southwold Electric Picture Palace is a historic theatre located in Southwold, East of England. It is notable for its role as one of the earliest purpose-built cinemas in the UK.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 52.3283, 1.6753
County: Suffolk
District: East Suffolk
Parish: Southwold
Postcode: IP18 6AP
Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
Phone: 01502 725600
Nearest railway station: Blythburgh — 5.3 km
Opening: Wed 1st April 2026, 2pm - 4pm; through to October 2026
Official site: www.southwoldmuseum.org

Sources

wikidata: Q41342375 (CC0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Southwold Electric Picture Palace?: Southwold Electric Picture Palace is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP18 6AP), in the parish of Southwold.
What is Southwold Electric Picture Palace?: Southwold Electric Picture Palace — a cinema heritage in england-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Southwold Electric Picture Palace?: The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP18 6AP.
Is Southwold Electric Picture Palace a protected site?: Yes — Southwold Electric Picture Palace is part of the Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Southwold Electric Picture Palace?: The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP18 6AP.