Natural landmarks · East of England
Southwold Railway Steamworks
In or near Wangford.
Southwold Railway Steamworks — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
Helen Steed — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blythburgh · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Southwold Railway Steamworks is a other located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Southwold Railway Steamworks is a heritage railway that offers visitors a glimpse into the history of steam locomotion. Guests can explore the railway's facilities and learn about the restoration of vintage steam engines.
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
Southwold Railway Steamworks is located in the East of England. This site is known for its historical significance related to the Southwold Railway, which was originally operational in the late 19th century. The steamworks showcases the heritage of steam locomotion in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.3298, 1.6678
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Southwold
- Postcode
- IP18 6TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Phone
- 01502 725422
- Nearest railway station
- Blythburgh — 4.9 km
- Official site
- www.southwoldrailway.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1009884610 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Southwold Railway Steamworks?
- Southwold Railway Steamworks is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP18 6TB), in the parish of Southwold.
- What is Southwold Railway Steamworks?
- Southwold Railway Steamworks — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Southwold Railway Steamworks?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP18 6TB.
- Is Southwold Railway Steamworks a protected site?
- Yes — Southwold Railway Steamworks is part of the Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Southwold Railway Steamworks free to visit?
- Yes, Southwold Railway Steamworks is free to enter.
- How do I get to Southwold Railway Steamworks?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP18 6TB.