Observatory The Opticians- Southwold

Observatory The Opticians- Southwold 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.

Easter closing times at Southwold🐣🌷
26/03/2026

Easter closing times at Southwold🐣🌷

This brand new pair of sunglasses didn’t stay on the shelf for long! And you can see why! Thank you Marie for this love...
26/03/2026

This brand new pair of sunglasses didn’t stay on the shelf for long! And you can see why! Thank you Marie for this lovely photo of you in your new sunnies! ☀️🌸

Your vision deserves the most advanced care available!At our practice, OCT imaging is part of how we provide detailed, p...
06/03/2026

Your vision deserves the most advanced care available!
At our practice, OCT imaging is part of how we provide detailed, preventative eye care tailored to you👁️

📅Get in touch to book your appointment

Good morning sunny Southwold!☀️Our new Moscot window display is up!Since 1915 - what began as a pushcart in New York Cit...
05/03/2026

Good morning sunny Southwold!☀️

Our new Moscot window display is up!

Since 1915 - what began as a pushcart in New York City has evolved into five generations of family created iconic eyewear. We are proud to stock Moscot in our practice🌇

Visit our Southwold and Beccles practice to try on our frames😎

Daily reminder that colour isn’t just seen — it’s worn 🌈👓Thank you Denise for this lovely photo!Feeling brave with brigh...
13/02/2026

Daily reminder that colour isn’t just seen — it’s worn 🌈👓
Thank you Denise for this lovely photo!

Feeling brave with brights or tempted with something subtle? There is something for everyone here at the Observatory!

We love helping our patients step out of their comfort zone, one perfect frame at a time💖If you have visited us recently...
05/02/2026

We love helping our patients step out of their comfort zone, one perfect frame at a time💖

If you have visited us recently we would love to hear from you, your opinion matters - it’s how we keep our vision sharp🤩

We will be closed tomorrow Wednesday 4th February and will reopen on Thursday 5th February at 9am. For any emergencies p...
03/02/2026

We will be closed tomorrow Wednesday 4th February and will reopen on Thursday 5th February at 9am. For any emergencies please call our Observatory the Opticians - Beccles practice on 01502 713 370. Sorry for any inconvenience.

We’re spotlighting Wolf Eyewear this January! (And for good reason) Known for their bold designs, attention to detail, a...
28/01/2026

We’re spotlighting Wolf Eyewear this January! (And for good reason) Known for their bold designs, attention to detail, and everyday comfort, Wolf’s frames strike the perfect balance between style and wearability. Each collection is thoughtfully designed to suit a wide range of face shapes, sizes and personal styles💫

From statement looks to timeless classics, Wolf Eyewear delivers quality you can feel and confidence you can see. ✅

If you’re looking for frames that work as hard as you do - and look good doing it - this is the brand to watch.

Come visit our Beccles and Southwold practice to see why is the top brand of the month!🤩

A smile like this always makes our day💛These Dutz frames suit Janice perfectly—stylish, confident, and full of personali...
21/01/2026

A smile like this always makes our day💛
These Dutz frames suit Janice perfectly—stylish, confident, and full of personality!👓✨
Moments like these are why we love what we do.

Due a sight test? Book online, in practice or give us a call today and step into your new year with clarity🤩✨Southwold -...
07/01/2026

Due a sight test? Book online, in practice or give us a call today and step into your new year with clarity🤩✨

Southwold - 01502 723291



Our Christmas & New Year’s opening times at Southwold💫
22/12/2025

Our Christmas & New Year’s opening times at Southwold💫

05/12/2025

Take a look at this selection of frames new in and ready for 2026!🎉🤩 Enjoy this little sneak peek of the final choice we made!!✨

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

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The Practice

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: