Aldeburgh & Area
Sightseeing
World famous concert hall, shopping, eating and beautiful walks through the marshes.
215 locals recommend
Snape Maltings
World famous concert hall, shopping, eating and beautiful walks through the marshes.
Small historic town full of stories from its ruins and great little museum. The beach has a fun cafe open in summers.
26 locals recommend
Dunwich Beach
Small historic town full of stories from its ruins and great little museum. The beach has a fun cafe open in summers.
Bird sanctuary, one of the oldest RSPB sights in the country. Check the web sight for walks and tours... watch out for the marsh harrier!
146 locals recommend
RSPB Minsmere
Sheepwash LaneBird sanctuary, one of the oldest RSPB sights in the country. Check the web sight for walks and tours... watch out for the marsh harrier!
As seen on 'The Dig' Anglo Saxon royal burial sight - facinating museum.
130 locals recommend
National Trust - Sutton Hoo
As seen on 'The Dig' Anglo Saxon royal burial sight - facinating museum.
Eating and Drinking
Beautiful Village with great walks, a castle, harbour, coffee and pastry at Pump Street Bakery, smoked fish Pinneys Smokery and eat lunch at The Oysterage (reservations recommended). Also a great little village shop with a wonderful cheese selection!
70 locals recommend
Orford
Beautiful Village with great walks, a castle, harbour, coffee and pastry at Pump Street Bakery, smoked fish Pinneys Smokery and eat lunch at The Oysterage (reservations recommended). Also a great little village shop with a wonderful cheese selection!
Great brunch /lunch place just up the coast in this Edwardian holiday village.
8 locals recommend
The Kitchen @ Thorpeness
Great brunch /lunch place just up the coast in this Edwardian holiday village.
Wonderful local serving great fish - lunch or dinner here its a treat.
30 locals recommend
The Lighthouse
77 High StWonderful local serving great fish - lunch or dinner here its a treat.
Sea view and wonderful menu featuring local seafood, Salter & King meat and more - very special.
Seafood & Grill at The Brudenell Hotel
Aldeburgh CourtSea view and wonderful menu featuring local seafood, Salter & King meat and more - very special.
A good stop for lunch if you are planning a walk through Minsmere bird sanctuary.
20 locals recommend
The Eels Foot Inn
School CottagesA good stop for lunch if you are planning a walk through Minsmere bird sanctuary.
White Hart Inn Aldeburgh
222 High StGreat Pub and they do pizza at the weekend in the yard
The Golden Galleon and Aldeburgh Fish n Chips - Both fantastic! Same owners located in the centre or the High St or southern end
49 locals recommend
Aldeburgh Fish & Chip Shop
226 High StThe Golden Galleon and Aldeburgh Fish n Chips - Both fantastic! Same owners located in the centre or the High St or southern end
Two Magpies Bakery Aldeburgh
183A High St
Ives Ice Cream Parlour
160 High StOne of two great Ice cream places on the High Street
Thai Street Cafe Aldeburgh
106-108 High StJust delicious… gorgeous atmosphere and great service. Aldeburgh’ most recent restaurant highly recommended for a special occasion.
The Suffolk
Just delicious… gorgeous atmosphere and great service. Aldeburgh’ most recent restaurant highly recommended for a special occasion.
Great fish counter and deli now serving dinner. Super friendly and excellent quality.
10 locals recommend
Aldeburgh Market
170-172 High StGreat fish counter and deli now serving dinner. Super friendly and excellent quality.
Coffee and the most divine donuts plus the sweetest farm shop - check opening times - about 15/20 minute drive.
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Coffee and the most divine donuts plus the sweetest farm shop - check opening times - about 15/20 minute drive.
Aldeburgh Cafe
Saxmundham RoadGreat Breakfasts!
Dolphin Inn
Nice local pub in Thorpeness that does a good pub supper.
Aldeburgh things to do
Such a great book shop and a nice stroll from the cottage up the High Street or take the beach route.
6 locals recommend
Aldeburgh Bookshop
42 High StSuch a great book shop and a nice stroll from the cottage up the High Street or take the beach route.
Aldeburgh Cinema Ltd
51 High StLocal cinema just celebrated 100 years
Maggie Hamblings sculpture on the beach towards Thorpeness (north) a pleasant stroll up the front - especially gorgeous at sunset
9 locals recommend
The Scallop at Aldeburgh Beach
Maggie Hamblings sculpture on the beach towards Thorpeness (north) a pleasant stroll up the front - especially gorgeous at sunset
Food scene
Great local butchers, also game in season and a small but nice selection of fruit, veg and cheeses.
Salter & King
107-109 High StGreat local butchers, also game in season and a small but nice selection of fruit, veg and cheeses.
Worth the trip ….! Smoked meats, cheese, wine, chocolate and more.
7 locals recommend
Emmett's Store-Shop, Cafe and Smokehouse
The StreetWorth the trip ….! Smoked meats, cheese, wine, chocolate and more.
Lawson's Delicatessen
Great stop for delicious food and organising your picnic
Traveler advice
Getting around
Local Walks
There are some great walks right from the front door - south towards the Martello Tower or north to Thorpeness taking in the Scallop sculpture along the way are both nice beach walks - low tide is best for beach walking but there are also paths for easier terrain in both ways!
Walking south from the house you will also find a path to the marshes - turn right onto Park Road from the High Street - this will lead to the marshes and/or up to the Allotments. Swing back past the tennis courts and you will find your way home down the town steps - about a 30 min walk.