Welcome to Aldeburgh

Aldeburgh is a charming coastal town located in Suffolk, England. It is a popular destination for tourists due to its beautiful beaches, historic buildings, and cultural events. The town is known for its connection to Benjamin Britten, the famous composer who lived in Aldeburgh and founded the Aldeburgh Festival of Music and Arts. Visitors can explore the Britten-Pears Foundation, which houses a collection of Britten's personal belongings and music manuscripts.

One of the main attractions in Aldeburgh is its long shingle beach, which stretches for miles along the coast. The beach is perfect for a leisurely stroll or a picnic, and there are plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby. Visitors can also take a boat trip from the beach to explore the nearby coastline and spot wildlife such as seals and seabirds. The town also has a thriving fishing industry, and visitors can watch the fishermen bring in their catch at the harbor.

Aldeburgh is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 16th-century Moot Hall and the 18th-century Aldeburgh Parish Church. The town has a rich cultural heritage, and visitors can attend concerts, exhibitions, and performances at venues such as the Snape Maltings Concert Hall and the Aldeburgh Cinema. Overall, Aldeburgh is a delightful destination for anyone looking to experience the beauty and charm of the English coast.

Local Schools

School	Details
Aldeburgh Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr James Ratcliffe	Park Road Aldeburgh Suffolk IP15 5EU 1728452150 School Website
Coldfair Green Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Williams	Judith Avenue Knodishall Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1UY 1728830649 School Website
Alde Valley School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Mayhew	Seaward Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4BG 01728830570 School Website
Leiston Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melissa Geater	King George's Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JQ 01728830745 School Website
Compass Community School Aylward Park Other Independent Special School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Cliffe	Crown Street Leiston Suffolk IP16 4AX 7519380154 School Website
Summerhill School Other Independent School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Readhead	Westward Ho Leiston Suffolk Leiston Suffolk IP16 4HY 1728830540 School Website
Snape Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Gallagher	Church Road Snape Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1QG 1728688373 School Website
Orford Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Cannon	Orford Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2LU 01394450281 School Website
Benhall St Marys Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Parslow-Williams	School Lane Benhall Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1HE 01728602407 School Website
Saxmundham Free School Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Neil Philpott	Seaman Avenue Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1DZ 01728633910 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Saxmundham Station Approach, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1BW 6.52 Miles

Wickham Market Station Road, Campsea Ashe, Suffolk, IP13 0PT 8.50 Miles

Darsham Main Road (A12), Near Darsham, Suffolk, IP17 3PN 9.24 Miles

Melton Station Road, Melton, Suffolk, IP12 1LT 11.56 Miles

Woodbridge Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4AU 12.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Aldeburgh Cars 01728 453063 3 Mariners Way, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5QH 0.66 Miles
Aldeburgh Shuttle/New Penny Cars 01728 452142 4 Saxmundham Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5JD 0.68 Miles
Oscars 01728 830614 11 The Fitches, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1UX 3.33 Miles
Al Cars 01728 830044 2 South Cl, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4BD 3.81 Miles
A And N Cars 01728 635042 11 Cross Street, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4DF 4.07 Miles
A2b Taxis 01728 633003 1A High Street, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4EL 4.11 Miles
A2b Travel 01728 832202 3-5 High Street, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4EL 4.11 Miles
Henderson Taxis 01728 830101 4 Carr Av, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4JA 4.35 Miles
Hart Cars 01728 602009 High Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1DD 6.45 Miles
Swift Cars 01728 602986 Carlton Cottage, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2QE 7.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip15 South End Aldeburgh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip15 Lee Road Aldeburgh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aldeburgh Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip15 Park Road North Aldeburgh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip15 High Street Aldeburgh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip15 Victoria Road Aldeburgh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip15 Post Office Fairfield Road Aldeburgh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip15 Linden Road Aldeburgh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip15 Saxmundham Road Aldeburgh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip15 Leiston Road Aldeburgh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip16 Estate Office Thorpeness Leiston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip16 Aldeburgh Road Aldringham Leiston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aldeburgh Road Thorpness Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip16 Almhouses Aldringham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip16 Fitches Lane Aldringham Leiston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Aldeburgh Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Victoria Road Aldeburgh IP15 5BR
Church Farm	Victoria Road Aldeburgh IP15 5BR
Leiston Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Main Street Leiston IP16 4ES
Leiston Surgery 01728 830526	The Surgery Main Street Leiston Suffolk IP16 4ES
Chapman House, Orford 01394 450315	Chapman House Rectory Road Orford Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2NR

Local Stores

Aldeburgh
117 High Street
Aldeburgh
Suffolk
IP15 5AR
01728 452379
Store Website
0.23 miles

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SPAR - Woodbridge
Melton Road
Woodbridge
IP12 1NH
01394 380664
Store Website
12.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Aldeburgh Vets
Hall Farm Lane Saxmundmam Road Aldeburgh Suffolk IP15 5GY contact@aldeburghvets.co.uk Website 0.73 miles

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Leiston Veterinary Clinic Ltd
1D Eastlands Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4LL 01728 833566 marina@leistonvets.co.uk Website 4.12 miles
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Fromus Veterinary Group
Fromus House Street Farm Road Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1DU 01728 602 599 Lab.fromus@cvsvets.com Website 6.51 miles
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Ryder-Davies &Amp; Partner
Walnut Tree Avenue Rendlesham Suffolk IP12 2GG 01394 420964 info@ryder-daviesvets.co.uk Website 7.99 miles
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Saxon Vets
22 High Street Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0HE 01728 747427 contact@saxonvets.com Website 10.10 miles
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The Woodbridge Vets
19 Riduna Park Station Road Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1QT 01394 802803 info@thewoodbridgevets.com Website 11.58 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Minsmere Sizewell
This Circular Walk Takes You Along The Shingle Coast, Past The Rspb Minsmere Nature Reserve To The Sizewell Nuclear Power Stations. Here You Can See The Cormorants Resting On The Old Outflows And Hoards Of Gulls Feeding Off The Warm Water Outflow From Sizewell B. The Route Then Cuts Inland Through Woods And Heathland, Through The Village Of Eastbridge With Its Pub. Then Up Through The Western Edge Of Rspb Minsmere And Dunwich Heath. Coastguard Cottages Minsmere Rd Dunwich Saxmundham IP17 3DJ 7.24 miles As This Is A Circular Route, You Could Start From The Sizewell Beach Car Park (Chargeable In Summer, Free In Winter), Where There Is A Summer Cafe Or From The National Trust Car Park At Coastguard Cottages (Chargeable All Year Unless You Are A National Trust Member), Where There Is A Cafe.

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Coastguards Cottages Dunwich Heath
Lovely Heathland, Woods And Beach Owned By The National Trust, And Just By Minsmere Rspb Bird Reserve. A Range Of Walks In Varied Landscapes: Heaven For Dogs! From March To September, Some Areas Are Lead Only But There Are Always Places You Can Let Dogs Off Lead Eg The Wonderful Beach. You Can Link Into Other Footpaths, Including A Lovely 6 Mile Circular Walk Via Minsmere Sluice, Eastbridge And Sizewell Belts. Coastguard Cottages Minsmere Rd Dunwich Saxmundham IP17 3DJ 7.29 miles Near Westleton, Suffolk

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Westleton Heath
Ah Ha! This Is A Lovely Suffolk Walk. Accessible From A Number Of Places, It Includes Heath And Forest. In August The Heather Blazes: Lovely Purple Colour And A Sweet Smell Of Honey. Dogs May Or May Not Be Interested In This, But Love This Walk, Which Has Paths Galore Through Woods And Over Streams, Along Board Walks, Across Fields And Through Moorland. In The Summer, Part Is Lead Only, But There Remain Loads Of Areas Still Open To Off Lead Walking. Dunwich Rd Lancashire 8.36 miles Westleton/Dunwich

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Rendlesham Forest
Easy Walk Across Forest Floor, Grass And Dirt Paths. Dogs Can Go Lead-Free And Plenty Of Sights And Smells. Ponds For A Quick Dip Too :) £3.30 For All Day Parking, Toilets Located In Carpark. Food Available Seasonally. 103 The Folly Tangham Woodbridge IP12 3NF 8.39 miles Located Just Outside Of Rendlesham. Pinpoint Is To The Carpark

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Dunwich Forest
Take The Road To Dunwich From Hinton Five Fingers And There Are Lots Of Walks On Both Sides Of The Road. Ample Free Parking. Walks Are Wooded Mainly, But There Are Lots Of Open Bracken-Ey Areas Too. Wild Ponies Graze In Parts, And There Are Red Deer To Be Seen, Too. Dog Heaven (And Not Too Bad For Humans, Too). 2 Westleton Rd Saxmundham Lancashire IP17 3DE 9.05 miles

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Sutton Hoo River Deben
This 17Km (11 Mile) Walk Starts And Finishes At The Sutton Hoo National Trust Car Park. An Alternative Start Point, Avoiding The National Trust Entry, Is Shown On The Map Above. Although This Still Takes You Through The National Trust Site, It Uses Rights Of Way Which Are Free. Woodbridge 11.61 miles Park In The National Trust Car Park At Sutton Hoo Or Start From The Footpath Opposite The Golf Club.

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