Aldeburgh
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Aldeburgh
Aldeburgh is a charming, unspoilt coastal town in Suffolk, England, famous for its annual music festival created by composer Benjamin Britten and his partner Peter Pears. You can visit their Red House.
Aldeburgh has a long shingle beach adorned with fish shacks, excellent places to stay and the medieval Aldeburgh Museum. Running parallel is the High Street that’s full of boutiques, antique and wine shops, galleries and a wide range of places to eat, not least renowned fish and chip shops.
Nearby is picturesque Thorpeness and the Maggi Hambling Scallop sculpture.
Stories & Inspiration from Aldeburgh
What is on the East of England Nature Coast
Posted: 27th Oct 2026
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Posted: 24th Jul 2026
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Fish and chips in Norfolk and Suffolk
Posted: 1st May 2026
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Top Attractions in Aldeburgh
RSPB Minsmere
Coastal nature reserve with woods and wetland, 7 bird spotting hides, nature trails, shop and café. Coastal nature reserve with woods and wetland, 7 bird spotting hides, nature trails, shop and…
RSPB Minsmere
Coastal nature reserve with woods and wetland, 7 bird spotting hides, nature trails, shop and café.
Snape Maltings
Located on the Suffolk coast, Snape Maltings is one of the world's leading centres of music and a… Located on the Suffolk coast, Snape Maltings is one of the world's leading centres of music…
Snape Maltings
Located on the Suffolk coast, Snape Maltings is one of the world's leading centres of music and a…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from… Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…
The Red House
Visit Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears' home, garden and archive on the Suffolk coast Visit Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears' home, garden and archive on the Suffolk coast
The Red House
Visit Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears' home, garden and archive on the Suffolk coast
Featured Events in Aldeburgh
Art Station Garden
Date: 1st Apr - 31st Dec 2026
Come and discover our welcoming community garden in the heart of Saxmundham—a peaceful space where… Come and discover our welcoming community garden in the heart of Saxmundham—a peaceful space…
Date: 22nd Nov - 22nd Nov 2026
As we celebrate Britten’s birthday, join mezzo-soprano Annabel and pianist Daniel for this intimate… As we celebrate Britten’s birthday, join mezzo-soprano Annabel and pianist Daniel for this…
Photoshed
Date: 30th Oct - 30th Oct 2026
PhotoShed is a weekly photography session, led by photographer Richard Allenby-Pratt. Join Richard… PhotoShed is a weekly photography session, led by photographer Richard Allenby-Pratt. Join…
Britten’s Birthday Special Open Day
Date: 22nd Nov - 22nd Nov 2026
Join The Red House in Aldeburgh to celebrate Benjamin Britten’s 113th birthday Join The Red House in Aldeburgh to celebrate Benjamin Britten’s 113th birthday
Featured Businesses in Aldeburgh
Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel
Hotel on the Suffolk Coast a short walk from the beach, ideal for golfers, couples and families. Hotel on the Suffolk Coast a short walk from the beach, ideal for golfers, couples and…
Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel
Hotel on the Suffolk Coast a short walk from the beach, ideal for golfers, couples and families.
RSPB Minsmere
Coastal nature reserve with woods and wetland, 7 bird spotting hides, nature trails, shop and café. Coastal nature reserve with woods and wetland, 7 bird spotting hides, nature trails, shop and…
RSPB Minsmere
Coastal nature reserve with woods and wetland, 7 bird spotting hides, nature trails, shop and café.
The Red House
Visit Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears' home, garden and archive on the Suffolk coast Visit Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears' home, garden and archive on the Suffolk coast
The Red House
Visit Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears' home, garden and archive on the Suffolk coast
EEZYBIKE
Explore Suffolk and the Suffolk Coast by E-Bike with EEZYBIKE Explore Suffolk and the Suffolk Coast by E-Bike with EEZYBIKE
Featured Points Of Interest in Aldeburgh
Thorpeness Beach
Thorpeness Beach lies just north of Aldeburgh on the Suffolk Coast. It is backed by village… Thorpeness Beach lies just north of Aldeburgh on the Suffolk Coast. It is backed by village…
Thorpeness Beach
Thorpeness Beach lies just north of Aldeburgh on the Suffolk Coast. It is backed by village…
Aldeburgh Beach
Aldeburgh Beach sits along the town's seafront on the Suffolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly… Aldeburgh Beach sits along the town's seafront on the Suffolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly…
Aldeburgh Beach
Aldeburgh Beach sits along the town's seafront on the Suffolk Coast. The shoreline is mainly…
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Date: 14th Nov - 14th Nov 2026
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Suffolk Hideaways
When you are looking to spend a truly relaxing holiday in the beautiful Suffolk countryside,… When you are looking to spend a truly relaxing holiday in the beautiful Suffolk countryside,…
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