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About Southwold

Southwold perches on Suffolk's coast where the River Blyth meets the North Sea, accessible via the A12 and A1095 through Blythburgh. Most visitors arrive from London or Norwich, with electric vehicle drivers finding over 20 fast chargers nearby. The town's defining feature remains its 300-plus brightly painted beach huts lined along the seafront.

Where is Southwold on the map?

Southwold is in England, at 52.327, 1.680 - about 23 km south-east of The City, Suffolk.

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5 chargers

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What is the closest airport to Southwold?

The closest airport to Southwold is Norwich Airport, 56 km (about 1 h 1 min by car).

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