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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.
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Top Attractions in Aldeburgh
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
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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…
Featured Events in Aldeburgh
Solstice Yoga
Date: 21st Jun - 21st Jun 2026
Tamara Britten will lead a dawn session of Vinyasa Flow Yoga. Move with your breath, build strength… Tamara Britten will lead a dawn session of Vinyasa Flow Yoga. Move with your breath, build…
Big Day Out
Date: 13th Jun - 13th Jun 2026
It’s free, it’s fun and it’s family-friendly! This year the Big Day Out returns, bringing the… It’s free, it’s fun and it’s family-friendly! This year the Big Day Out returns, bringing the…
The Pumphouse
Date: 11th Jun - 28th Jun 2026
Intimate, relaxed and refreshingly alternative. Enjoy the other side of the 2026 Aldeburgh Festival… Intimate, relaxed and refreshingly alternative. Enjoy the other side of the 2026 Aldeburgh…
Ending and Beginning Exhibition
Date: 12th Jun - 28th Jun 2026
Aldeburgh Festival Exhibition Aldeburgh Festival Exhibition
Featured Businesses 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.
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
White Lion Hotel
The tranquil setting of the White Lion means it is a much loved Suffolk Hotel. The tranquil setting of the White Lion means it is a much loved Suffolk Hotel.
White Lion Hotel
The tranquil setting of the White Lion means it is a much loved Suffolk Hotel.
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: 8th Aug - 8th Aug 2026
Join us for a strengthening pilates class in the beautiful surroundings of The Red House garden. Join us for a strengthening pilates class in the beautiful surroundings of The Red House…
Date: 18th Jun - 18th Jun 2026
During 2025 – to mark the 50th anniversary of Britten’s death in 2026 – Jane Mackay completed a… During 2025 – to mark the 50th anniversary of Britten’s death in 2026 – Jane Mackay completed…
Painting Britten: 100 Visions of the Music
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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
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