The Tiptree tea room at Southwold in Suffolk is on the busy high street just a few minutes walk from the sea front where brightly coloured beach huts and an iconic pier provides entertainment for visitors.  The patio garden at the rear of the tea room offers the perfect retreat for weary dog walkers.

Today some visitors to Southwold focus on the sea, the lighthouse and the beach while others enjoy the range of shops, boutiques and the historic buildings.  The pier which was built in 1900 suffered severe damage from storms and during the war but it was successfully refurbished in 2001 and is now a popular award winning attraction.

Along the coast Southwold harbour, which dates back to the 11th century  when it was a prosperous port, is now a haven for inshore fishing boats and other craft.    

 

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Learn about the history of our Tea Rooms

The history of The Courtyard Tea Room

The history of The Courtyard Tea Room

The Courtyard is a bright and airy tea room in Rose and Crown Walk just off the main square in Saffron Walden. Customers enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of this traditional tea room or on warmer days perhaps, sit outdoors in the sun-trap courtyard.
The History of The Lock Tea Room

The History of The Lock Tea Room

Bright and airy, The Lock is THE place to eat on the waterfront at Heybridge Basin. Indoors or out, it offers outstanding Blackwater estuary views. This former ship’s chandlers and café serves traditional café-style breakfasts, home-made lunches and Tiptree cream teas.
The history of Southwold Tea Room

The history of Southwold Tea Room

Tiptree Tea Room at Southwold is our 10th Tea Room and our first outside of Essex, in the stunning coastal town of Southwold, Suffolk.