Piers · East of England
Southwold Pier
In or near South Cove.
Southwold Pier is a pier in the coastal town of Southwold in the English county of Suffolk. It is on the northern edge of the town and extends 190 metres (620 ft) into the North Sea. Whilst many Engli
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Nearest railway station
- Blythburgh · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Southwold Pier is a pier in the coastal town of Southwold in the English county of Suffolk. It is on the northern edge of the town and extends 190 metres (620 ft) into the North Sea. Whilst many English seaside piers are in decline, Southwold Pier is enjoying renewed popularity. It includes a collection of modern coin-operated novelty machines designed and constructed by the inventor Tim Hunkin.
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Official information
Southwold Pier, a historic pier first opened in 1900, has recently been sold to new owners, Amy and Charles Barwick. The pier is set to undergo light refurbishments while remaining open to the public, with plans for future investments to enhance its facilities and attractions.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Southwold Pier is a pier in the coastal town of Southwold in the English county of Suffolk. It is on the northern edge of the town and extends 190 metres (620 ft) into the North Sea. Whilst many English seaside piers are in decline, Southwold Pier is enjoying renewed popularity. It includes a collection of modern coin-operated novelty machines designed and constructed by the inventor Tim Hunkin.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The pier was authorised by the , and built in 1900 as a landing stage for steamships that brought tourists from London, Clacton and Great Yarmouth until the 1930s. The landing stage of the pier was destroyed during a storm in 1934, with the T-shaped end being swept away. An addition to the pier of a concert hall and amusement arcade was made during 1937 at the shore end of the pier. During the Second World War the pier had a section removed due to the fear of its use during an invasion. Further damage occurred from an impact with a mine. The pier was rebuilt after the war at a cost of £30,000. | type = Act | parliament = Parliament of the United Kingdom | long_title = An Act to confirm a…
Description
Since 2001 the pier has hosted an arcade with a range of automata, machines and games designed by Tim Hunkin. Hunkin originally approached the owner of the pier after his original location for one of his arcade games drew local complaints
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.3290, 1.6850
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Southwold
- Postcode
- IP18 6LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Blythburgh — 6 km
- Official site
- www.eadt.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Southwold Pier (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Southwold Pier?
- Southwold Pier is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP18 6LT), in the parish of Southwold.
- What is Southwold Pier?
- Southwold Pier is a pier in the coastal town of Southwold in the English county of Suffolk. It is on the northern edge of the town and extends 190 metres (620 ft) into the North Sea. Whilst many Engli
- How do I get to Southwold Pier?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP18 6LT.
- Who owns Southwold Pier?
- Southwold Pier is owned by Charles & Amy Barwick.
- Is Southwold Pier a protected site?
- Yes — Southwold Pier is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Southwold Pier free to visit?
- Yes, Southwold Pier is free to enter.
- How do I get to Southwold Pier?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP18 6LT.