Location: Aldeburgh
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Aldeburgh (/ˈɔːlbrə/ AWL-brə) is a coastal town in the English county of Suffolk. Located on the North Sea coast to the north of the River Alde, the town is notable for having been the home of composer Benjamin Britten and as the centre of the international Aldeburgh Festival of arts at nearby Snape Maltings, founded by Britten in 1948. It remains an artistic and literary centre, with an annual Poetry Festival and several food festivals and other cultural events. A former Tudor port, Aldeburgh was granted borough status in 1529 by Henry VIII. Its historic buildings include a 16th-century moot hall and a Napoleonic-era Martello Tower.
Restaurants in Aldeburgh
1. Fishers Gin Distillery
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5.0 based on 53 reviews
Fishers Gin Distillery is located on the beach in Aldeburgh We are open for pre-booked Distillery Tours that last 90 minutes and cost £30 per person Book via www.fishersgin.com or email [email protected] Tour guests are welcomed with our signature Gin and Tonic and then enjoy a virtual river tour, walk around the distillery, botanical tea making experience, and seasonal cocktails
2. Iken Canoe
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5.0 based on 38 reviews
Iken Canoe is based on the stunning upper reaches of the Alde estuary between Snape and Aldeburgh, close to the Suffolk coast. We hire out Canadian canoes, 4-6 person Katakanus, sit-on-top kayaks, stand up paddleboards (SUPs) a motor dinghy, plus Cornish Shrimper sailing boat charter, for people to explore this wonderful estuary and see wildlife such as seals basking on the mud. Hire can be from 1 hour for a SUP, or 2 hours or more on a canoe or kayak. Suitable for couples, groups or families.
3. Aldeburgh Cinema
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4.5 based on 97 reviews
Aldeburgh Cinema has been continuously showing films for almost 100 years, a feat made possible through the ingenuity of local heroes, starting with gentleman’s outfitter, Walter Hill, who originally built the auditorium alongside his shop. The Cinema was rescued from closure in the 1960s by the determination of remarkable individuals, including Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears, who devoted time and money to ensuring the little town of Aldeburgh still has its own cinema to this day.
Reviewed By SussexBloke - Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
A delightful experience - a very welcoming foyer that is ideal for mingling, excellent auditorium, comfortable seats, perfect sound (both quantity and quality), feeling that you are part of something worthwhile. Although there is a concessionary rate - I didn't mind not taking advantage of it.
4. Aldeburgh Beach
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4.5 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By LUKEYARNALL - London, United Kingdom
Always loved Aldeburgh Beach, lovely little town with the best fish and chips and a brilliant boating lake to sail your clipper/RC boats
5. Snape Maltings
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4.0 based on 769 reviews
Snape Maltings is a place of energy and inspiration – a visitor destination of outstanding natural beauty and one of the world’s leading centres of music, founded by Suffolk-born composer Benjamin Britten. Visit this remarkable collection of redeveloped Victorian industrial buildings for world-class concerts and events, distinctive independent shops, cafes, galleries, walks and abundant wildlife, all set against a breathtaking expanse of reeds, water and sky.
Reviewed By trapped_in_amber - Norwich, United Kingdom
Spent a lovely afternoon, browsing the shop, taking a walk along the river and finishing up with a cream tea. It is a lovely location and I felt very safe. The organisation and management of visitors was polite, efficient and we were given clear instructions. Also the cream tea was delicious! Would recommend.
