The Bay Hotel
✓ Victorian hotel building dating from 1901 with original features
🏖️ 0.49 miles from Southwold The Pier (Excellent water quality)
Southwold
Museums & Galleries · Southwold
Southwold Railway Trust
📍 IP18 6TB
Photo: Train Photos (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Historic 3-foot narrow gauge railway route and history
- Visit Southwold Railway Steamworks office and shop
- See galleries of pictures of the line past and present
- Replica locomotive No. 3 Blyth under construction
- Occasional steam open days with trains running
Southwold Railway Trust tells the story of a historic 3-foot narrow gauge railway that once linked Halesworth to Southwold through the Blyth valley, closing in 1929. At the Southwold Railway Steamworks in Southwold you can find the Trust's office and shop, view galleries of archive and present-day photographs, and learn about ongoing projects including a replica of locomotive No. 3 Blyth and the Heritage Train. Occasional open days bring steam back to life, making it a good stop for railway enthusiasts and families interested in local heritage. It suits a relaxed visit alongside the nearby beach, with Halesworth station 6.9 miles away and Southwold The Denes beach just 0.8 miles away, plus 37 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those extending their trip.
Practical details
- Open
- Open days held periodically, such as 1pm to 4pm
- Booking
- Membership available to join and support the Trust
From the attraction's own website on 11 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
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- Halesworth 6.9 miles
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