SOUTHWOLD HARBOUR
a working harbour supporting several fishing boats together with several inshore boats. A new dock wall has been completed with the assistance of funding from the EU on the North side of the Harbour entrance replacing the dilapidated structure which had stood since 1908. This facility includes an ice making plant, cold room and fish room for use of local fishermen together with diesel, (both red and white) on the quay. Ten new berths have been created for fishing boats and are available on a first come first served basis.
The Harbour also provides for leisure activities and
there are about eighty moorings and/or stages for yachtsmen and other water activity enthusiasts supported by three boat yards which themselves provide local employment and, of course, a Sailing Club.
harbour during the summer season, amongst which the Dutch are strongly represented, to enjoy the ambience of Southwold and its harbour as Holland no longer has anything to match the unique atmosphere here.
A visit to the Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum to see the beautifully restored Sailing Lifeboat is fascinating and instructive showing the bravery of the men who put to sea in all weathers to rescues others; whilst a short step away is the RNLI station where the current inshore lifeboat is kept.
You can see the current
lifeboat through the windows and there is a souvenir shop run by volunteers supporting the RNLI. Although this is a working harbour, visitors are very
A large number of foreign boats visit the
welcome. A very pleasant day can be spent observing this bustling area, strolling past the many businesses who are based here. In addition to the Harbour Inn where you can enjoy a drink and meal, there are other establishments serving light snacks, meals and teas. The businesses selling freshly-caught fish attract much attention. A small ferry service operates
Blackshore, Southwold Harbour IP18 6TA Tel: 01502 724721 Fax: 01502 722060 Email:
info@harbourmarine.co.uk
• Repairs, refits & restorations • 700 Sqm Undercover Workshops • On-shore storage for 60 vessels • Boat & Trailer park for sports boats • Well stocked chandlery (open 7 days a week April–Nov, 6 days in Winter) • Brokerage
Visit our website
www.harbourmarine.co.uk
Harbour Café
Homemade, locally sourced
produce in a beautiful setting down in Southwold Harbour.
Breakfast, Fresh Coffee, Snacks and Homemade Cakes
Open 7 days a week 9am – 4pm
07920 068563
www.novoboats.co.uk
Blackshore, Southwold Harbour Southwold IP18 6TA
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