Aldeburgh: From Bustling Tudor Port to Seaside Gem
When you stroll along Aldeburgh’s shingle beach today, past fishermen’s huts and the iconic Scallop sculpture, it’s hard to imagine that this quiet Suffolk town was once a bustling hub of Tudor shipbuilding. Yet in the 16th century, Aldeburgh stood proudly as one of England’s important coastal ports.
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Travel information ahead of Tour of Britain cycling event on September 2nd 2025
Residents and businesses along the route of a major cycling event coming to East Suffolk on Tuesday 2nd September are advised to be aware of temporary road closures and parking suspensions in their area. Stage One of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men takes place in East Suffolk on Tuesday 2nd September, starting in Woodbridge and finishing in Southwold. To ensure race safety, it will be necessary to close some roads, and to suspend parking in some of the towns and villages on the route.
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Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths: Explorer Guides
Aldeburgh is world-renowned thanks to its connection with composer Benjamin Britten, the founder of the Aldeburgh Festival, which takes place in June every year. A short walk along the coast, Thorpeness is a seaside village like no other, with the Meare at its heart, fairy-tale features and pretty mock Tudor houses.
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Aldeburgh’s Animal Antics Quiz
Writer Lindsay Want shares some Aldeburgh insights of the animal kind in this 'fact or fiction' quiz linked to the fab Aldeburgh Town Heritage Walk.
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Quick Guide to Aldeburgh Carnival
As anticipation mounts of this fabulously colourful Aldeburgh calendar event, check out the core info you'll need to know when planning your visit.
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Top 6 Birdwatching Spots near Aldeburgh
Don't forget the binoculars! Check out these Aldeburgh coast, Alde river and countryside reserves, and RSPB Minsmere!
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