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Observatory The Opticians- Southwold

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Observatory The Opticians was founded in 1989 as the place to buy the best in fashion & style eyewea Come in and see for yourself!

Observatory the Opticians in Southwold is known for our great customer service and our fashionable frames. We won the UK’s Best Independent Optician in 2016 and our sister practice in Beccles won the same award in 2014. We love to support our community - so much so we won the EADT Business Award in 2017 for Community Involvement. We visit the London, Paris and Milan trade shows every year to keep on top of the latest trends and hand-edit the frames that we think our customers will love, mixing our collection with an emphasis on fashion and quality at all price points.

24/10/2025

We undertook our annual blindfold walk in Beccles to mark World Sight Day. Marcus was joined by Beccles Mayor Barry Darch and the Beccles & District Lions Club. We do this to raise awareness of the obstacles and challenges that blind and vision impaired people face and overcome every day.

16/05/2025

We are recruiting!!

07/05/2025

This spring and summer we have a great offer on prescription sunglasses! Until 30th September 2025, Observatory the Opticians in Southwold is offering prescription sunglasses at an all-in-one price from £115. Cocoa Mint prescription sunglasses are from £115 and Land Rover Defender prescription sunglasses are from £125. This price includes the sunglass frame and single vision lenses.😎
You can see the styles we have in store now in our VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/gIWVx0F1f48

11/04/2025

Please note that we will be closed from Good Friday April 18th to Easter Monday April 21st. We wish everyone a very Happy Easter weekend! 🕶🐰🐥

09/04/2025

We are pleased to announce that we have resumed our hearing care services in Southwold. We offer complimentary hearing assessments, ear wax removal, hearing protection and supply all major brands of hearing aids. The lovely Georgina will be here on Fridays and you can book online here:

https://booking.thcp.co.uk/service

24/03/2025

Did you know that you can book your eye test online now? We have live booking here:
https://observatoryopticians.mysight.uk/

30/01/2025

We have a vacancy for a position shared between the Beccles and Southwold practice. For more information or to apply please email rene@observatory.co.uk

29/01/2025

Happy Chinese New Year - 2025 is the Year of the Snake 🐍 This is believed to offer opportunity for growth and success for those willing to overcome obstacles with careful planning and a desire to transform.

23/12/2024

Happy Holidays from everyone at Observatory!

Address

53 High Street
Southwold
IP186DJ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441502723291

Website

https://observatory.co.uk/southwold-opticians-suffolk/

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Observatory the Opticians Southwold were named Best Optician in the UK in 2016-17 at the national Optician Awards. We offer state of the art equipment, including an Optical Coherence Tomographer (OCT), great lenses and a large selection of frames and sunglasses to suit everyone’s taste and budget.

Optometrist Rene is delightful and has been at Observatory since 2007. Store Manager Jacqui has also been here since 2007. Jacqui offers an extremely high level of care and service, taking a keen interest in all of our patients. Assistant Store Manager Julia started at Observatory in 2008 and is able to offer her expert opinion on what frames and lenses will best suit you. You will also meet Jo, Molly and Mornie when you come to see us.

During a visit to Observatory the Opticians and Wardale Williams you will experience a full range of optometric services of the absolute highest quality, including comprehensive eye examinations, the latest retinal examination technology and a detailed contact lens examination. Staff at the two company's eight practices are able to help you with all your optical needs, including: