Southwold Model Boat Pond

Free to visit and genuinely one of those places that feels like it’s been here forever — which it basically has. The model boat pond is a proper Southwold institution, and if you time it right, you might catch a regatta with some seriously dedicated enthusiasts putting their boats through their paces. Even on a quiet day, watching the little vessels drift across the water is oddly satisfying for all ages. It’s the kind of low-key afternoon that the town does better than anywhere.