Friston Village
'A Quiet Backwater of Suffolk....'
The pretty village of Friston is situated in a quiet backwater of Suffolk steeped in history and is situated around a large central green. There are a numerous scenic footpaths surrounding the village making it an ideal location for exploring the forests and heaths of this unspoilt coastline.
Just four miles away is the picturesque coastal town of Aldeburgh which offers a lovely beach and an eclectic range of boutiques and restaurants. The seaside village of Thorpeness with its pretty boating lake is also nearby.
Only three miles from Friston is Snape Maltings,
renowned for its good food and speciality shops. It is the perfect place to enjoy a scenic walk along the reed beds
and tidal estuary and is also home to the highly acclaimed concert hall.
Part of the village church dates back to the 18th Century with later additions in the 19th Century.
The tower itself dates back to the 14th Century and the bells were an addition in the 1460's.
The Mill at Friston was built in 1812 and is the
tallest post mill at 55ft -
it finally closed in 1973.
The Friston Chequers public house was built around the end of the 18th Century. It serves excellent food, wines and a wide range of real ales.