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SOUTHWOLD OBSERVATORY the OPTICIANS

Contact us:

53 High Street

Southwold

Suffolk IP18 6DJ

southwold@observatory.co.uk

Opening Hours:

Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm

Sunday closed

Offers:

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in Beccles

Southwold opticians - A selection of our 5-star reviews:

"Firstly, thank you ALL for your kindness and attention you have always given me. From the very first time I came in to register with you, you've always been friendly, kind, helpful and most of all, very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend you to the whole world! Thanking you as always for EVERYTHING".

“A very professional, yet relaxing optician. A thorough eye examination that was explained in detail as it went along. No sales pressure in choosing frames, just expert help and advice. A model for the ideal optician. Well done."

"Super range of glasses, wonderful service. Exceeded my expectations and therefore bought two pairs !! Great shopping experience".

"Couldn't be happier with my experience. Thorough eye exam with an optician who really listened to what I needed, fantastic, friendly and helpful customer service, great selection of frames. And the lenses they recommended are a revelation; streets ahead of anything else I've tried. Perfect.".

About Southwold Observatory the Opticians

Southwold opticians in Suffolk.

If you have any health concerns and/or would like us to take extra care with regards to any respiratory illness including Covid, flu or even a cold, please let us know and we will take additional precautions. Please feel free to contact us to discuss.

We hope to offer audiology and hearing care at Southwold opticians again soon. In the meantime, you can still book a free hearing assessment at our practice in Beccles.

We were thrilled to be named best Independent optician in the UK at the prestigious Optician Awards in 2016. Our practice in Beccles won the same award in 2014, making us the only optician in the UK to win this award twice!

In addition:

We were a finalist at the EADT Business Awards for Customer Care in 2016;
We won the EADT Business Award for our Community Involvement in 2017.

Southwold Observatory the Opticians is a locally owned and independent optician. Being independent means that we are not tied to any specific brands. We visit optical trade shows and stock the brands that we love and that we hope you will also love. If you are looking for a friendly and professional independent optician in Southwold, we would be happy to help you.

Services at Southwold Observatory the Opticians

Brands we stock at Southwold Observatory the Opticians

Alpha

Basebox

Bevel

Blush

Cameo

Caroline Abram

Charles Stone New York

Cocoa Mint

Dutz

Etnia Barcelona

Face à Face

Flexon

Hackett

Jensen

Joules

Kelinse

Lazer

Matrix

MOSCOT

Nifties

Oakley

Oliver Peoples

Outspoken

Paul Smith

Range Rover

Ray-Ban sunglasses

Ray-Ban glasses

Rock Star Kids

Stepper

TitanFlex

Tom Ford

Vanni

Wolf

WOOW

Zenith

Zips

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Meet the Team at Southwold Observatory the Opticians

René

Senior Optometrist, BOptom, MCOptom, Prof Cert Glauc

René joined the practice in 2007, having previously been in optics for 20 years. Rene understands the value of putting his patients at ease throughout the examination, whilst carrying out a comprehensive eye examination to the highest standards. René has a special interest and certification in glaucoma.

Jacqui

Practice Manager & Optical Dispenser

Jacqui joined the team in 2007, bringing her own style to the practice. Jacqui has a real passion for customer service and actively seeks to make every visit to the practice special for each customer. She also has a passion for colour, so there is always a bold selection of frames alongside the more traditional ones.

Molly

Optical Dispenser

Molly joined us in 2017. Her experience and enthusiasm for spectacles and contact lenses ensures all patients get the very best result.

Michelle

Optical Dispenser

Michelle has worked in optics since 2010. She has a friendly approach to customer service and is always happy to help.

Naomi

Optometrist BSc MCOptom

Naomi is our newest Optometrist, joining in 2024. Naomi knows the importance of taking time to listen to her patients’ concerns in a calm, friendly and professional manner. She is accredited to see cataract post-operative patients. She is also accredited to fit and manage the aftercare of MiSight contact lenses for myopia management.

Marcus

Optical Dispenser

Having worked in optics for three years, Marcus is keen to pursue his career further within our practice. Marcus is kind natured and will always strive to help and support all those that he encounters both inside and out of the practice.

Jacqui H

Optical Dispenser

Jacqui recently joined Observatory. She has been working for independent optical practices for more than 30 years. She is still just as passionate about helping people enjoy their experience of wearing glasses as she was when she started.

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Parking at Southwold Observatory the Opticians

Parking along Southwold’s High Street and Market Place is available, though can be busy at certain times of the day and year and is limited to 30 minutes unless you have a disabled badge, in which case it’s three hours. There are two free car parks nearby. York Road car park IP18 6AN is a 4 minute walk to the practice. The Common car park on Godyll Road IP18 6HN is about a 5 minute walk.

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