Observatory the Opticians offers a full range of expertly delivered optometric services. Shortlisted as a Finalist for UK's best Fashion Practice 2021.
Winner of UK's Best Independent Optician in 2014. During a visit to Observatory the Opticians, you will experience a full range of optometric services of the absolute highest quality, including comprehensive eye examinations, the latest retinal examination technology including Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) and a detailed contact lens examination. We are able to help you with all your optical and hearing care needs, including:
We value our patients and we are happy to provide you with any assistance and advice you need with an all-important smile. Beccles, Suffolk - 01502 713370 beccles@observatory.co.uk
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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🤩
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!🤩
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.
19/01/2026
Confidence, framed in colour🎨
Thank you very much to John for the great photo, absolutely rocking the frames!
Here’s to a bold and bright new year to all!🎉
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🤩✨
Beccles - 01502 713370
22/12/2025
Our Christmas & New year’s opening times at Beccles💫
12/12/2025
Little faces, big style! Our newest kids’ frames have arrived!💫
10/12/2025
Grateful for a decade of trust - and honoured by this five-star review🌟
If you’ve visited us recently, we’d love to hear your feedback too!💫
08/12/2025
Oh my do we love Cocoa Mint!!😍 Check out some of our new frames in today, or pop in to our Beccles practice to try them on for yourself!
#2026
05/12/2025
The funkiest frames 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!!✨
05/12/2025
IT’S OFFICIALLY CHRISTMAS AT SOUTHWOLD OBSERVATORY!! (our lovely Sarah even made our elf some frames!)🎄🎅🎊
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Observatory the Opticians Beccles were named Best Optician in the UK at the national Optician Awards in 2014/15. We were also a finalist for Best Small Shops in the UK in 2015, a finalist for Customer Care at the EADT Business Awards in 2016 and won the EADT Business Award for Community Involvement in 2017. 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.
We moved into the old NatWest Bank at 1 Smallgate in early January 2020. This enormous space has allowed us to have four dispensing areas, new brands and lots more frames on display. We are also accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs with automatic double doors and lots of room to manoeuvre around the practice.
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 get a warm welcome from Jo, Molly, Emily and Mornie when you come to see us. Our audiologist Kerry is able to offer specialist advice on hearing aids, as well as additional services such as ear wax removal and hearing protection. She can help with a range of conditions and complaints, including tinnitus.
During a visit to Observatory the Opticians 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. Our team will be able to help you with all your optical needs, including:
Eye health
Eye care
Spectacle advice
Fitting assistance
Fashion advice
Eye wear for sport
Sunglasses
Contact lenses
Eye examinations
Hearing care/audiology
Expert advice
You are the most important thing to us and we are happy to provide you with any assistance and advice you need with an all important smile.
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