SNAPE
You will find the pretty village of Snape where the River Alde widens and becomes tidal, and it is most widely known for the malting development and world-class concert hall. Don’t miss: The vast House and Garden Store at Snape Maltings. Spotting a seal at low tide in the River Alde. Walking one of the many footpaths through the local landscape. The full calendar of live classical, jazz and folk music at the Snape Maltings Concert Hall. The Farmers’ Market, 1st Sat of the month. Stopping at nearby Friday Street, home to a farm shop and cafe, Maximus Fish, and the-barn.co, perfect for vintage finds. Having a pint at one of Snape’s great pubs or enjoying coffee and cake overlooking the marshes. Hiring a canoe at Iken Canoe.
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Did you know: Built in the 1840’s, Snape Maltings was the largest flat floor maltings in the country, used to malt barley before it was shipped by Thames barge to breweries in London and elsewhere. The malting continued up until 1965 when the site was sold and the largest building leased to Benjamin Britten to create the 830 seat Concert Hall.
