Thorpeness Attractions

Thorpeness’ famous House in the Clouds is not open to the public (although you can rent it!), but its location opposite Thorpeness windmill allows clear viewing from the footpath. Now a privately owned, self-catering property for 10, it was originally built as watertower and disguised to fit in with the idyllic village surroundings! Its water tank has been converted into the property’s main reception space and games room!

Originally located in the nearby village of Aldringham, Thorpeness Postmill has been recently renovated. It is in private hands, but has open days to welcome visitors to learn of its rich history and how and why it came to be located next to the famous ‘House in the Clouds’, sitting above Thorpeness Meare.

Enjoy time out on the water at a boating lake like no other. Amidst the wide range of dinghies, kayaks, large family rowing boats, canoes, punts and sailing boats for hire, there are many original boats from the Meare’s earliest days back in 1913. Home to Thorpeness Regatta (August), and its after-party featuring decorated boats and fireworks. 

Thorpeness Regatta is a community tradition, continued through family stewardship. It was first held in 1913 and is renowned for its family focus, dragon boat races, and after-party featuring decorated boats and fireworks.

Originally the site of a Tudor port, RSPB North Warren Aldeburgh is an oasis of calm right on the town’s doorstep. Located just across Thorpe Road from Aldeburgh’s famous ‘Scallop’, its watery marshlands make it a firm flightpath favourite with migrating geese, but varied habitats also attract warblers, yellowhammers and marsh harriers. There are a number of viewing platforms.