Address: N Parade, Southwold, IP18 6BN, United Kingdom
Phone: +441502722105
Rating: 4.4
based on 489 reviews.
Entertainment and Attractions
Pros:
"The 'end of the pier show' puts on some really fabulous tribute shows as well as hosting some splendid speakers."
"Lovely pier with hilarious amusements you will have never seen elsewhere, very entertaining!"
"This is a quirky fabulous pier with homemade curio attractions, cafes and a lovely clock mid-way."
"A pier with great charm and a sense of fun."
"Wonderful old time pier, with some very eccentric one-off games in the amusements arcade."
"The under the pier show slot machines are a diamond in the rough!"
"Fun, fun, fun. We came across The Under Pier Show, a collection of unique eccentric machines that completely redefine what Pier entertainment is all about."
Cons:
"The amusements are a little tacky but the place doesn't take itself too seriously."
"Most of the amusements were out of order."
"The arcades were closed when we visited, which is one reason why we came."
"Amusements didn't open until 11.30!!!! Everyone was queueing and complaining."
"The great Tim Hunkin autometers have been removed and the annoying tourists were single filing in and out of the pathetic shops."
"Only one sad thing though... The 80s retro room was closed 😲 as a retro Gamer I was saddened to see the likes of Space Invaders and Pacman arcade cabinets all switched off and closed 😔"
"Too many people, no masks, the usual smell of frying but just a bit too scary."
Accessibility and Facilities
Pros:
"Lovely old pier still in good condition and free to walk along, with ice-cream parlours, slot machines, weird 'one off' games, gift shops and a great view up and down the coast."
"Free to enter and walk to the end. There's a few bits to keep the kids occupied for a while for not much money."
"Pier, restaurant and arcade very wheelchair accessible, and well organised for social distancing."
"The Pier is accessible to all levels of mobility."
"It's very clean and organized well for COVID."
"The pier itself is clean and well kept."
"The pier and the beaches are very clean."
Cons:
"Shame the pier is beginning to look a bit tired."
"The pier was quaint, but very tired and dated and the whole pier needs a good revamp."
"The pier is looking pretty shabby but it is the pre season close down of most of the businesses / entertainments and shops."
"It is looking very dated and in need of a lick of paint."
"The pier itself is under refurbishment in certain sections, so be aware that there are slightly less places to do than normal."
"Having renovations at present with boards being replaced but you can still access it."
"The pier is closed down now, not sure if it will reopen during the summer period."
Food and Dining
Pros:
"The fish and chips are the best."
"Great selection of refreshments including an ace fish and chippy (including battered halloumi!!)."
"But the haddock and chips was gorgeous as was the Eton mess."
"Good fish and chip shop."
"Delicious fish and chips on the pier, we really love Southwold."
"Very good fish and chips with gluten-free batter."
"Fantastic food and hot chocolate to be had in both cafes."
Cons:
"Southwold was brilliant apart from Adnams shop and pubs they only take debt or credit cards no CASH which is ridiculous."
"The fish and chips from the shop before the pier the last 2 times has been substandard to what it used to be."
"The chips were horrible and dry."
"The expensive portion of chips we had at the entrance were some of the worst I have had for ages."
"Fish and chips from the Boardwalk £17.50 per portion."
"Both cafes ridiculously expensive..coffee £3 50 ...fish and chips £18.40."
"The cafe, well! £11 for a sandwich."
Parking and Accessibility
Pros:
"Easy to park for free and paid."
"£1.50 for 2hrs parking was very reasonable."
"There's parking next to the pier & beach next to the small boating lake and crazy golf."
"Very good parking two minutes away in a very large easy access pay and display carpark with full toilet facilities."
"Parking is next door, with the first 30 minutes free and two hours for £1.50."
"We were able to park outside the entrance to the pier in a disabled space for free next to the disabled toilet which was super handy for changing in."
"Huge car park and parking spaces for campers and motorhome."
Cons:
"Machine at car park nightmare best myself & another could get was free 30mins."
"Interweb signal not great so Ringo kept cutting out took us 20mins to get ticket!! Not impressed just want ticket for windscreen!!"
"Be aware that you need a smart phone to download the app to book into the car parks. No coins or payment by credit card."
"Parking was reasonably priced."
"Couldn't walk along it as the wind was severe and people were not allowed on to the end."
"You will not be able to get out at the top end, (opposite end to toilets) if you have access issues as there are steps that are difficult to navigate."
"They are currently working on the pier, so it's not its normal attraction with the very unusual clock."