Pictures of Snape
in the county of Suffolk
About Snape
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. The world-famous composer Benjamin Britten and his great friends tenor Peter Pears and Eric Crozier, founded the annual Aldeburgh Festival in 1948 which moved here in 1967. Its new location was to be a superb concert hall created from one of the town's former maltings, it is a stylish venue where outstanding musical performances continue to be enjoyed. Interestingly, this must be the only concert hall to be opened twice by H.M. Queen Elizabeth II. Two years after the initial opening ceremony, the hall was ravaged by fire through an electrical fault, within twelve months it was rebuilt and Her Majesty graciously returned to re-open it.
Because of its idyllic location close to stunning coastal waters the village is a popular destination for members of the yachting fraternity. Snape is also a popular place for pleasant walks, you can easily stroll along the Sailors Path to Aldeburgh or follow any one of the way-marked walks and bridleways leading to bewitching forests which hold a wealth of wildlife. A walk round the Maltings beside the Alde reveals a fascinating collection of galleries where you can see interesting works of art, shops with up-market goods and restaurants with mouth-watering dishes.
Snape is an exciting place to be, it has an easy holiday atmosphere with an unhurried pace, and yet there is always something going on. You can be busy enthusiastically shopping, or be 'cool' on a boat or you can be happily relaxed ambling around any one of the regions precious wildlife trusts or RSBP reserves. For those wishing to do a little detective work about the history of the region there is a museum in Snape and Aldeburgh. Within easy driving distance you will find the 390th Bomb Group Museum which records some of the history of World War II.
All in all, this is a delightful place for all age groups, it makes a perfect destination for a lovely family weekend or a welcome break away from the bustle of every day life.
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 Snape
| Snape Maltings | (0.3 miles, 0.4 km) | Pictures |
| Glemham Hall | (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| The Red House | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The Moot Hall Museum | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Leiston Abbey | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Orford Castle | (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Orford Ness Nature Reserve | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Orfordness Lighthouse | (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Minsmere Nature Reserve | (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Easton Farm Park Country Park | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Framlingham Castle | (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Westleton Heath Nature Reserve | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Sutton Hoo | (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Heveningham Hall | (10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Dunwich Museum | (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in SnapeAll attractions in SuffolkComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Snape
Aldeburgh, in the county of Suffolk (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction E)
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.
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Thorpeness, in the county of Suffolk (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction E)
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 (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction NE)
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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Wickham Market, a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction W)
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Yoxford, in the county of Suffolk (6.9 miles, 11.0 km, direction N)
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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Sutton, in the county of Suffolk (9.1 miles, 14.6 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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Woodbridge, in the county of Suffolk (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction SW)
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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Walberswick, in the county of Suffolk (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction NE)
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Southwold, in the county of Suffolk (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction NE)
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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Ipswich, in the county of Suffolk (16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction SW)
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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St Peter South Elmham, in the county of Suffolk (17.0 miles, 27.3 km, direction N)
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Eye, in the county of Suffolk (18.3 miles, 29.5 km, direction NW)
Eye is one of our smallest towns. Centuries ago it was an island town to which King John granted a charter in 1205.
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Homersfield, a Picturesque Village in the county of Suffolk (18.5 miles, 29.7 km, direction N)
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Harwich, in the county of Essex (18.9 miles, 30.5 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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Dovercourt, in the county of Essex (19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction SW)
These days Dovercourt is part of Harwich, it operates as a coastal resort town with a pleasant sandy beach backed by a sea wall. The beach has been awarded the E.U. Blue Flag indicating its cleanliness and safety for families with children.
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All towns in SuffolkComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Saxmundham Station | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction N) |
| Wickham Market Station | (4.6 miles, 7.3 km, direction W) |
| Norwich Airport | (36.2 miles, 58.2 km, direction N) |
| Cambridge Airport | (56.4 miles, 90.7 km, direction W) |
| M11 Junction 9 | (56.6 miles, 91.0 km, direction W) |
| M11 Junction 10 | (58.0 miles, 93.4 km, direction W) |
| Snape to London | (83.2 miles, 133.9 km, direction SW) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Snape
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Snape center |
| The White Lion Hotel | (4.4 miles, 7.2 km, direction E) |
| The Brudenell | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction E) |
| The Thorpeness Hotel | (4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction E) |
| Best Western Ufford Park Hotel | (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction SW) |
| The Westleton Crown | (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NE) |
| The Crown Hotel | (7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction NW) |
| The Bull Hotel & Restaurant | (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction SW) |
| The Swan Hotel | (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction NE) |
| The Hotel Elizabeth Orwell | (15.1 miles, 24.4 km, direction S) |
| The Waverley Hotel | (15.7 miles, 25.2 km, direction S) |
| All hotels in Snape |