Aldeburgh

'The Centre of the Suffolk Coast'

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Aldeburgh, a quiet seaside town unspoilt by modern times, where fishermen still pull their boats onto the beach and sell their fish from huts on the shore. Aldeburgh's famous resident, Benjamin Britten, 59 years ago began the annual Festival of Music and the Arts which is held in June each year. Throughout the year now, there are many musical and arts events, also at nearby Snape in the Concert Hall.

The newest addition to the Aldeburgh skyline is the "Scallop", a Maggi Hambling sculpture dedicated to Benjamin Britten, which rests on the beach between Aldeburgh and Thorpeness.

 

The village of Thorpeness nearby is unusual in that it was created in the early 1900s as a model seaside village. The old fishing hamlet of Thorpe was bought by the Scottish landowner and playwright G. Stuart Ogilvie, who turned it into the village we see today.

The town is attractive, and has many independent shops and boutiques. Visit the High street with its mix of traditional shops and galleries and a fish and chip shop of some fame!

The RSPB's flagship reserve set on the beautiful Suffolk Heritage Coast offers families and bird-watchers alike a great day out. Nature trails lead you through a variety of habitats to bird-watching hides, some of which are accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs. Inside the visitor centre you can browse in the spacious shop or enjoy a meal in the popular tearoom.

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