5 Spots For Seafood Lovers

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.

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.

Snape Maltings, Snape IP17 1SP T. 01728 687100 / www.brittenpearsarts.org

SNAPE MALTINGS

One of the Suffolk Coast’s most popular tourist destinations, Snape Maltings sits on the bank of the River Alde, surrounded by a breath taking expanse of reeds, water and sky. The beautiful heritage site, with its converted 19th-century industrial buildings, is home to independent shops and galleries, great places to eat, and an internationally renowned music campus, including the world famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall which celebrates both established and emerging talent.

THE BARN.CO

Pull off the road at Friday Street and you can’t help but notice the-barn.co, stacked with a huge collection of antique, retro and artisan finds for your home, garden or workplace and plenty of unusual hand-crafted gifts all from a collection of trusted traders. Whether it’s a huge statement piece for your garden, a retro lamp or a piece of art for your wall, we’re sure you’ll walk out with something under your arm. Next door you’ll find the Farm Shop and Cafe which offers quality local produce.

Friday Street, Farnham, Saxmundham IP17 1JX T. 01728 652159 / www.the-barn.co

5 5SPOTS FOR SEAFOOD LOVERS

THE WORLD OF FISH / LOWESTOFT www.world-of-fish.co.uk Offering an extensive range of wet, shell and smoked fish, including exotic and unusual specialities, with well seasoned experts on hand to share with you their extensive knowledge of how to store and cook your purchases.

SOLE BAY FISH CO / SOUTHWOLD HARBOUR www.solebayfishco.co.uk Harbourside restaurant and takeaway, with an in-house fresh wet fish counter, stocked daily from their very own boats - try the chargrilled lobster. PASSION FOR SEAFOOD / GRANGE FARM HASKETON www.apassionforseafood.com A Friday (and occasional Saturday) pop up stall selling seasonal British fish and shellfish sourced directly from the fishermen.

PINNEYS OF ORFORD / ORFORD www.pinneysoforford.co.uk Down by the Quay, Pinneys of Orford stocks a full range of world class products, smoked in-house at Butley Creek, as well as a fresh fish counter supplying daily catches and fresh oysters.

WINKLES AT THE FERRY / FELIXSTOWE Line caught fish and chips straight from the boat, to takeaway or eat waterside. Lobster, crab and prawns are also available when in season.

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