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
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Posted: 24th Jul 2026
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Posted: 24th Jul 2026
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Top Attractions in Aldeburgh
EEZYBIKE
Explore Suffolk and the Suffolk Coast by E-Bike with EEZYBIKE Explore Suffolk and the Suffolk Coast by E-Bike with EEZYBIKE
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
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…
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.
Featured Events in Aldeburgh
Guided Tours
Date: 15th Apr - 28th Oct 2026
Enjoy an intimate view of The Red House on our Wednesday private tours. Enjoy an intimate view of The Red House on our Wednesday private tours.
Photoshed
Date: 4th Dec - 4th Dec 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…
Mince Pie Class
Date: 31st Oct - 31st Oct 2026
Join us on this three-hour deep dive into the famous Pump Street Mince Pie. Join us on this three-hour deep dive into the famous Pump Street Mince Pie.
Mince Pie Class
Date: 14th Nov - 14th Nov 2026
Join us on this three-hour deep dive into the famous Pump Street Mince Pie. Join us on this three-hour deep dive into the famous Pump Street Mince Pie.
Featured Businesses in Aldeburgh
Martello Tower
Set between the River Alde and the sea at the foot of Orford Ness, Martello Tower is a distinctive… Set between the River Alde and the sea at the foot of Orford Ness, Martello Tower is a…
Martello Tower
Set between the River Alde and the sea at the foot of Orford Ness, Martello Tower is a distinctive…
Stay In Suffolk
Stay In Suffolk - luxury self catering holiday accommodation throughout the Suffolk coastal region. Stay In Suffolk - luxury self catering holiday accommodation throughout the Suffolk coastal…
Stay In Suffolk
Stay In Suffolk - luxury self catering holiday accommodation throughout the Suffolk coastal region.
EEZYBIKE
Explore Suffolk and the Suffolk Coast by E-Bike with EEZYBIKE Explore Suffolk and the Suffolk Coast by E-Bike with EEZYBIKE
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…
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…
Trending Items
Date: 17th Oct - 17th Oct 2026
From the winners of the Observer Food Monthly “Best Producer” award 2022 comes a five-hour deep… From the winners of the Observer Food Monthly “Best Producer” award 2022 comes a five-hour…
Understanding Sourdough Class
Date: 17th Oct - 17th Oct 2026
Expiry Date: 17th Oct 2026
Stay In Suffolk
Stay In Suffolk - luxury self catering holiday accommodation throughout the Suffolk coastal region. Stay In Suffolk - luxury self catering holiday accommodation throughout the Suffolk coastal…
Stay In Suffolk
Stay In Suffolk - luxury self catering holiday accommodation throughout the Suffolk coastal region.
Date: 2nd Apr - 1st Nov 2026
The Spiritual Britten exhibition looks at the defining moments and works that illustrate his… The Spiritual Britten exhibition looks at the defining moments and works that illustrate his…
Date: 15th Apr - 28th Oct 2026
Discover Britten and Pears’ extensive art collection at The Red House Discover Britten and Pears’ extensive art collection at The Red House
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