Southwold Camping and Caravan Site
✓ Quiet location near beaches and a working harbour
🏖️ 0.33 miles from Southwold The Denes (Excellent water quality)
Suffolk
Museums & Galleries · Southwold
Alfred Cory Museum
📍 IP18 6NB
Photo: alfredcorry.co.uk
- See the restored 1893 Southwold No.1 lifeboat
- Museum housed in the old 1923 Cromer Lifeboat shed
- Local maritime history displays compiled by the curator
- Explore a recreated 1800s fisherman's kitchen display
- See ongoing restoration progress covering fifteen years
The Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum in Southwold tells the story of the 1893 Southwold No.1 lifeboat, launched 41 times and credited with saving 47 lives during 25 years of service. Housed in the old 1923 Cromer Lifeboat shed, moved to Southwold by sea in 1998, the museum displays photographs, artefacts and a recreated 1800s fisherman's kitchen, alongside local maritime history compiled by the curator. It suits anyone curious about lifeboat crews, coastal history and old Southwold life, and visits can take an hour or so exploring the displays. Set in Southwold, East Suffolk, this Museums & Galleries attraction sits just 0.4 miles from Southwold The Denes beach, with Darsham station 7 miles away and 33 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, making it easy to combine with a wider stay in the area.
Practical details
- Open
- April to end of October, with variable volunteer-run hours
- Best for
- Anyone interested in lifeboat and local maritime history
- Booking
- No booking needed; entry is free with donations welcomed
From the attraction's own website on 27 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Parking
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