East of England Visitor Guide 2018

ALDEBURGH
Aldeburgh is a striking town found on the
unspoiled East Suffolk Coast. It is blessed
with breathtaking scenery, both seawards
and following the River Alde inland.
Once an important Tudor port and
shipbuilding area, Aldeburgh had to wait
until the 19th century when the fashion for
the beach and craze for sea air brought
back visitors in quantity, establishing it as
a popular resort. It is now characterised by
its lively beachside atmosphere and thriving
musical influence, once described as ‘a
place of energy and inspiration for music
and the arts’.
and August, and the Carnival and Regatta
on 18-20 August 2018.
Popular with weekend seadogs, Aldeburgh
has an active yacht club catering for both
the self-assured and the less buoyant
sailors visiting the town.
For those less inclined to take to the high
seas the town boasts two popular golf
courses, all-weather tennis courts, and of
course a historical legacy unlikely to go
unnoticed, such as 400-year old Moot Hall
(now home to Aldeburgh’s museum), a
Norman Church and a Martello tower.
The town’s most famous inhabitant was the
composer Benjamin Britten and there are
many reminders of his life about the town.
Britten established the classical Aldeburgh
Music Festival in 1948, placing Aldeburgh
firmly on the musical map. Taking place at
nearby Snape Maltings for two weeks every
June, the festival kicks off the town’s summer
season of events which also includes Jill
Freud’s Aldeburgh Summer Theatre in July
The high street has craft, food and antiques
shops, reflecting local passions, as well as
a myriad of excellent pubs and restaurants,
not to mention Aldeburgh’s famous fish and
chip shop - just be prepared to queue!
With a range of accommodation to suit all
requirements ranging from cottages to rent
to family run B&Bs, Aldeburgh is
undoubtedly not to be missed!
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