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The Old Hospital

BREAKING NEWS: A new fitness & wellbeing centre is coming to The Old Hospital in 2026

We're planning to offer exclusive discounted pre-sale memberships to founding members before our official launch in 2026, plus keep you updated on our progress. Sign up for below for updates!

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The Old Hospital is a beautifully repurposed Victorian cottage hospital, home to The Canteen, The Studio, Southwold Library, and the Geography Fieldwork Academy. Owned by the charitable community benefit society SouthGen, all profits are reinvested into the community.

The Old Hospital was built by the community, for the community.
Whoever you are, wherever you come from, we hope you enjoy this special place.

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Location beach
We are located in an Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty
Location shops
In a market town
Location harbour
With its own harbour
Location coastline
On the Suffolk
Heritage Coast

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