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About Aldeburgh

Aldeburgh is a seaside retreat with boundless charm. The history of the resort quite possibly reaches back to Saxon times, certainly during the Middle Ages it was a prosperous port and later it became known as a fishing centre. During the 19th-century the railways brought tourists and the town began to flourish as a resort.

Part of Aldeburgh's fascination is that it has managed to remain almost unaltered for decades, and just a short distance from its shingle beach on the beautiful Suffolk Heritage coast, there is a feast of lovely old properties, some dating back to the 16th-century. The Moot Hall is not to be missed, it was built in 1512 and now houses a small museum. In the town's 15th-century church dedicated to St.Peter and St.Paul, there is a memorial window and a bust commemorating one of Aldeburgh's celebrated sons' - the poet George Crabbe who was born in the town in 1754. His poem 'The Borough' dramatically recalls the harsh life of Suffolk coastal folk in Crabbe's day. Benjamin Brittain, who came to the town and stayed, used this poem as the basis for his famous opera, Peter Grimes. It was Brittain who started the world acclaimed Aldeburgh Festival of Music which is now held at nearby Snape in a grand concert venue developed out of disused Maltings. Snape Maltings is exceptional, not only does it have the concert hall but the complex includes shops, boutiques, art and antique galleries and restaurants.

Aldeburgh is a bustling little place where you can purchase fresh fish on the unspoilt sea front whilst enjoying a delightful stroll drinking in the quiet atmosphere and admiring the endless flow of colourful fishing boats, smart yachts and sea-sport enthusiasts.
Though on a smaller scale, there still exists a thriving fishing industry, and the visitor can take pleasure in seeing old fishing huts and working boats bringing in their catch in from the sea. The Royal National Lifeboat Station makes an interesting visit, it's main attraction is the famous Aldeburgh Lifeboat.

Away from the beach there are delightful shops to browse and pleasant restaurants featuring fresh fish and seafood. For those who prefer a more traditional seaside special, there is an excellent fish and chip shop. The town hosts a number of year round events these include a colourful annual carnival which culminates in a twilight lantern procession and a beachside firework display.

South of Slaughden Quay, you can see the Martello tower, this was the last in a chain of defences built against Napoleon in the 1800's.

Along this part of the Suffolk Heritage coast there is a host of interesting coastal villages, each with much to offer - these include Thorpness with its lovely Mere, water-tower and windmill, and Orford which has an 800 year old castle.

For further information, please visit www.aldeburgh-uk.com

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Aldeburgh

The Moot Hall Museum	(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)	Pictures
The Red House	(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)	Pictures
Snape Maltings	(4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction W)	Pictures
Leiston Abbey	(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction N)	Pictures
Orfordness Lighthouse	(5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction S)	Pictures
Orford Ness Nature Reserve	(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Orford Castle	(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Minsmere Nature Reserve	(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction N)	Pictures
Glemham Hall	(7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction W)	Pictures
Westleton Heath Nature Reserve	(7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction N)	Pictures
Dunwich Museum	(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction N)	Pictures
Easton Farm Park Country Park	(11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction W)	Pictures
Framlingham Castle	(11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction W)	Pictures
Sutton Hoo	(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Heveningham Hall	(12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction NW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Aldeburgh

Thorpeness, in the county of Suffolk (2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction N)
Thorpeness's quaint village sign gives the visitor some hint of the surprises to come, it depicts the House in the Clouds and Windmill, for which the village is most noted.
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Sizewell, in the county of Suffolk (3.8 miles, 6.0 km, direction N)
In latter day history Sizewell is perhaps best known for the huge nuclear power stations built here in the 1960's.
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Snape, in the county of Suffolk (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction W)
Snape is not simply unique for its beautiful location at the head of the River Alde, it is also unique as a village with an international reputation for music.
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Yoxford, in the county of Suffolk (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction NW)
Delightfully situated close to the meandering River Yox, this lovely village was once an important stagepost on the road between London and Yarnmouth.
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Wickham Market, a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction W)
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Walberswick, in the county of Suffolk (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction N)
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Sutton, in the county of Suffolk (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction SW)
Sutton is an old village overlooking the waters of the River Debden as it makes its way towards the sea.
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Southwold, in the county of Suffolk (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction N)
The beach here is of sand and shingle, it is safe for swimming except around the harbour entrance. The restored pier is a great attraction with an amusement arcade at the shore end.
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Woodbridge, in the county of Suffolk (12.8 miles, 20.7 km, direction W)
Many of the houses that surround the old Market square round which this Port has grown are exceedingly attractive and of major historical interest.
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St Peter South Elmham, in the county of Suffolk (18.9 miles, 30.4 km, direction NW)
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Ipswich, in the county of Suffolk (20.3 miles, 32.7 km, direction W)
This is a town that can trace its history back to the Stone-Age, it has been a successive settlement throughout the ages and has...
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Harwich, in the county of Essex (20.9 miles, 33.6 km, direction SW)
The great seafarers of centuries have left the shores of England, these include Raleigh, Drake, Frobisher and Admiral Lord Nelson, all of whom brought glory for England.
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Homersfield, a Picturesque Village in the county of Suffolk (20.9 miles, 33.6 km, direction NW)
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Barsham, a Picturesque Village in the county of Suffolk (20.9 miles, 33.7 km, direction N)
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Beccles, a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (21.1 miles, 33.9 km, direction N)
A town of picturesque buildings, with many relaxing places in which to quietly roam.
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Nearby travel help

Saxmundham Station	(6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction NW)
Wickham Market Station	(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction W)
Norwich Airport	(38.2 miles, 61.5 km, direction NW)
Cambridge Airport	(60.6 miles, 97.5 km, direction W)
M11 Junction 9	(60.6 miles, 97.6 km, direction W)
M11 Junction 10	(62.2 miles, 100.0 km, direction W)
Aldeburgh to London	(86.4 miles, 139.0 km, direction SW)

Hotels & Accommodation in Aldeburgh

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Aldeburgh center
The White Lion Hotel	(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
The Brudenell	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
The Thorpeness Hotel	(1.8 miles, 3.0 km, direction N)
The Westleton Crown	(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction N)
Best Western Ufford Park Hotel	(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction W)
The Crown Hotel	(11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction W)
The Swan Hotel	(12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction N)
The Bull Hotel & Restaurant	(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction W)
The Hotel Elizabeth Orwell	(16.7 miles, 26.8 km, direction SW)
The Waverley Hotel	(17.1 miles, 27.6 km, direction SW)
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