Southwold is an extremely popular seaside town situated on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, a Designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Southwold is characterised by its variety of Regency and Victorian architecture bordered by a large common, sandy beach with pier, a variety of greens and working harbour at the mouth of the river Blyth. Southwold has an excellent range of High Street and boutique shops as well as a wide range of leisure amenities including golf and sailing clubs. The surrounding area is renowned for its coastline and countryside with excellent leisure pursuits which include the RSPB Reserve at Minsmere.