Aldeburgh Town Guide - 2023

Whether you are lucky enough to call Aldeburgh home or are one of the thousands of tourists and visitors, this historic coastal gem is a unique and special place with something for everyone.

Located within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Aldeburgh has a long and proud history in fishing and shipbuilding.

Today, you will find a bustling, lively town with a wonderful high street that makes a great place to spend the day.

From a shopping point of view, you are spoilt for choice with a great variety of independent boutiques with a few wellknown national chains thrown in for good measure.

Having shopped until you drop, you will not find yourself short of options for places to give your feet a rest. There are cafés, coffee shops, pubs, hotels, and restaurants galore, a foodies paradise!

If arts and culture is your scene, then you are in the right place. There are many galleries in town along with the cinema and Jubilee Hall... Not to mention the town’s most famous son, Benjamin Britten, and the legacy he has left.

Naturally, Aldeburgh’s most obvious and prominent feature is the vast shingle beach... What better place to enjoy a bracing walk with your four-legged friend before partaking in the obligatory fish and chips on the seafront.

Art, culture, shopping, food, drink and fun for all the family, Aldeburgh really does hit the mark!

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History of Aldeburgh...

The name ‘Aldeburgh’ derives from old English ald (old) and burgh (fort), though much of this ‘old’ Aldeburgh has long since been lost to the sea. In fact, there is not a great deal of historical record of the town pre-16th century.

However, the Domesday Book (1086) records this part of Suffolk as one of the most highly-populated parts of the country. There is also archaeological evidence indicating the earlier presence of Romans and Saxons.

With the large port of Dunwich, just down the coast, Aldeburgh was a small and relatively insignificant fishing village until the 1500s when it became a prominent port. This is in part due to the storms that ravaged Dunwich, but also thanks to the thriving fishing industry and a growing shipbuilding industry. The flagship of the Virginia Company, the Sea Venture, and Sir Francis Drake’s most famous ship (the Golden Hind) were also built here.

As the river began to silt up and larger ships were no longer able to access the port, Aldeburgh’s importance declined. However, it survived as a fishing village into the 19th century when it became a trendy seaside resort for those looking to escape the more crowded beaches of the south coast. That said, fishing remains part of everyday life here with small boats still heading out from the shore and selling their catch from huts on the beach.

In more recent history, Aldeburgh is notable for being the first English town to elect a female Mayor, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, in 1908 and was, of course, famously the home of composer Benjamin Britten.

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Award winning butcher

Award winning butcher

Our free range and organic meat is carefully chosen from local farmers. Come in for dry-aged, traditional breed beef and grass fed steaks, our own sausages, Gerard’s shepherd’s pie, award winning burgers, hot sausage rolls, blue-brown eggs and free range bacon and ham.

SALTER

Salter & King Craft Butcher is an award-winning butcher’s shop and delicatessen in the picturesque coastal town of Aldeburgh.

Salter & King Craft Butcher

om 8am until 5pm every day except Sundays.

award-winning butcher’s shop delicatessen in Peasenhall.

Our free range and organic meat is carefully chosen from local farmers. Come in for dry-aged, traditional breed beef and grass fed steaks, our own sausages, Gerard’s shepherd’s pie, award winning burgers, hot sausage rolls, blue-brown eggs and free range bacon and ham.

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om 8am until 5pm every day except Sundays.

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Combining pasture-fed, naturally reared and slow-grown meat with a passionate and progressive approach to butchery, it offers exceptional organic, free-range and traditional breed meat from a cohort of enlightened Suffolk farmers.

We deliver locally and nationwide pop in with your order

et 01728 452758

Whether its bacon for your breakfast, a joint for Sunday roast or a meat box for a family BBQ, this is the place to head.

Award winning butcher

Our free range and organic meat is carefully chosen from local farmers. Come in for dry-aged, traditional breed beef and grass fed steaks, our own sausages, Gerard’s shepherd’s pie, award winning burgers, hot sausage rolls, blue-brown eggs and free range bacon and ham.

Our free range and organic meat is carefully chosen from local farmers. Come in for dry-aged, traditional breed beef and grass fed steaks, our own sausages, homemade pies, pickles, terrines, ready-to-cook meals and farm fresh eggs and free-range ham.

Combining pasture-fed, naturally reared and slow-grown meat passionate and progressive to butchery, it offers exceptional organic, free-range and traditionalbreed meat from a cohort enlightened Suffolk farmers. for your breakfast, a joint for roast or a meat box for a family this is the place to head.

We’re open from 8am until 5pm every day except Sundays.

Open Mon-Sat: 8am-5pm

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The Causeway, Peasenhall IP17 2HU

T. 01728 660219 / www.salterandking.co.uk

Open: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm & Saturdays 8am-4pm

107-109 Aldeburgh High Street 01728 452758

01728 452758

www.salterandking.co.uk

107-109 Aldeburgh High Street, IP15 5AR

THE WENTWORTH HOTEL & RESTAURANT

Eat, Drink, Sleep at Aldeburgh’s only true independent hotel

The Mill Inn Aldeburgh

EAT with us, DRINK with us, STAY with us!

• Karen, Steve and the team welcome you to our Adnams cosy inn by the sea...

• Fabulous traditional pub food and Mill Inn smoker oven specials!

Bar snacks available at lunchtime in the bar, terrace or garden

Lunches and dinners available every day in the Restaurant

The Wentworth Hotel, Aldeburgh, Suffolk 01278 452312

stay@wentworth-aldeburgh.co.uk www.wentworth-aldeburgh.com

• Extensive range of Adnams beers, ales and wines

• Boutique brand-new sea-view bed and breakfast rooms

01728 452563

www.millinnaldeburgh.co.uk

At the centre of Aldeburgh, you’ll find a beautiful high street running parallel to the seafront. The wide high street affords plenty of parking so is perfect for those who are just nipping in to pick up an essential item or grabbing something quick for dinner from their favourite takeaway or foodie shop. Shopping locally and supporting local and independent businesses is more important than ever before. We all want to live in a community that is served by a rich mix of independent retailers, suppliers and services, so using these businesses will help ensure our high street continues to thrive. It also helps secure employment opportunities for people in and around the town.

Aldeburgh has plenty to offer, whether you are a resident or visitor to the town. From smart clothing boutiques to fine

jewellers, high-end butchers to specialist delicatessens, gent’s barbers to fabulous beauty salons – you can find it all here!

If you’re fortunate enough to live here, you’ll know where to go for your favourite piece of fish, or that special cut of meat. As a holiday maker, you’ll most likely eat out more often than cook at home, but if you fancy cooking your own breakfast, lunch or dinner then you are spoilt for choice!

Pick up your meat from Salter & King Butchers, fresh bread and pastries from Two Magpies Bakery, freshly caught fish from one of the traditional huts on the seafront, and make sure you get dessert in the form of superb ice-cream from Harris & James. Be sure not to forget your four-legged friend and pick them up a treat from Wag & Bone too!

If shopping is your thing, Aldeburgh is a great destination for a spot of retail therapy. There is a good mix of interesting and unique independent shops selling...

Shopping & Eating in Aldeburgh...

...items you may not find elsewhere, along with a selection of familiar national chains. There are plenty of options when it comes to clothes, shoes and accessories whether you are looking for a fancy new outfit for a meal out at one of the smart restaurants, or something for a casual family day down on the beach. If you’re looking to accessorise your outfit, or just fancy spoiling yourself or a loved one, then a trip to Riley & Riley Jewellers is a must! Pop into Aldeburgh Pharmacy and you will find all your health and beauty essentials and perhaps a new perfume or aftershave.

Of course, all this shopping is hard work, you’ll need somewhere to take the weight off your feet and recharge your batteries. Fear not, Aldeburgh has that covered too. If you like historic pubs with bags of character, The Mill Inn will be up your street. For a taste of modern Indian cuisine, you’ll want to book a table at Sea Spice. Classically British hotels such as The Wentworth and The Brudenell have restaurants looking out to sea and the Brasserie at the White Lion provides comfort food by the coast. If you fancy your food on the beach, why not pick up a portion of fish and chips - it’d be rude to visit the town and not have at least one fish supper on the beach!

Naturally, this is just a snapshot at what the high street and town has to offer. You will find all this and more and can easily lose a day shopping, browsing, eating and exploring so please take your time, support local business and enjoy what you find here in Aldeburgh!

TWO MAGPIES BAKERY

Situated in a fabulous central location in the beautiful coastal town of Aldeburgh, is the gem that is Riley & Riley. Headed up by gemmologist and jeweller Mark Riley, this totally independent jewellers is an enticing mix of the traditional and the eclectic. With a workshop on-site, Mark makes some stunning pieces, including the famous and unique ‘Aldeburgh Pebbles ’ and the canary yellow coloured diamond ring (pictured). Big range of wedding rings, gem rings, amber and silver, plus antique and period pieces.

122-124 High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5AB

01728 452431

www.rileyandriley.co.uk

Hello from Aldeburgh on the South East Coast! Our friendly front of house team are ready to serve you freshly baked sourdough bread, morning pastries, savouries, sweet treats and @Allpress coffee to takeaway.

Suffolk,

Aldeburgh Carnival...

August 2023 saw the 79th Aldeburgh Carnival, so get August 2024 in your diary nice and early to mark the 80th edition of this special event!

Unlike so many carnivals, Aldeburgh is fortunate in being one of the few towns that has managed to continue a tradition which is at least 170 years old. In 1835, it was known as Ye Old Marine Regatta, becoming Ye Old Marine Regatta and Carnival in 1927 when a carnival procession was added to the programme of events. This was led by Father Neptune and his entourage - Queen Neptune, two Sharks, a Captain and six Sons of the Sea.

On 29 August 1892, 15 events were held - 12 sailing races, two swimming races and a greasy pole competition. One of the big attractions of the day was a race for the East Coast Lifeboats from Aldeburgh (the coxswain of the Aldeburgh boat then was James Cable), Thorpeness and Dunwich. Swimmers competed for the Aldous 20 Guinea Challenge Silver Cup, a race which still continues. That event featured firework, Japanese fireworks in the afternoon and a traditional display in the evening.

In 2017, the carnival celebrated its 75th birthday and in 2018 the event won the Family Tourism Event of the Year in the Norfolk & Suffolk Tourism Awards. In recent years, music has featured at various venues throughout the town on Saturday afternoon. Sunday sports events are always popular and feature the 10k run, children’s races on the sea front greens and the quirky egg boat race. The big events on Monday include launching the lifeboat, a military band leading the carnival procession in the afternoon and the magical lantern parade as the evening light begins to fade before it’s time for the spectacular firework display. Fund raising stalls and activities run across the three days and there are always lots of stalls selling their wares on the Crag Path.

Each year the carnival strives to be bigger, better and more colourful than ever, but still organised by a dedicated team of volunteers and supported by local businesses!

For a brilliant three days out at the seaside, come to Aldeburgh Carnival. Details can always be found via: www.aldeburghcarnival.com

Dog Friendly Aldeburgh

Whether you’re in Aldeburgh for the day or visiting on holiday, if you’re a dog owner you’ll know how important it is to involve your furry friend in your plans. Luckily, this area offers plenty of dog friendly accommodation, outdoor activities and places to eat or rest weary legs and paws. Here are a few pit-stop suggestions where you and your pooch will be welcomed with open arms...

Beaches: Dogs can dip their paws in the sea and run to their heart’s content on most of the beaches in Aldeburgh and the surrounding area, however there are some seasonal restrictions in place on parts of more heavily populated beaches. Check: www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/environment/ environmental-protection/animals/ dogcontrol/dogs-on-beaches for full details.

Eating out:

The Wentworth Hotel: Boasting stunning sea views, stylish accommodation, delicious food and attentive service, the Wentworth is a wonderful place to relax and unwind with your four-legged friend.

The Mill Inn: This inn oozes old world charm, what’s more, it is very dog-friendly so it’s the perfect venue for a post-walk refreshment!

Thorpeness Meare Shop & Tearoom: With plenty of seating outside and stunning views across the Meare, you and your furry friends will be more than happy watching the world go by.

Wag & Bone: You will find most shops are dog friendly in rural towns, though it is always worth checking before entering. However, few will be more dog-friendly than Wag & Bone…the clue is in the name!

Guidance for dog walkers:

• Be aware of, and adhere to, restrictions limiting where dogs can go – particularly if it impacts local wildlife or livestock

• Keep your dog close to you and under your control at all times

• Use a lead when needed or requested

• Prevent your dog from approaching cordoned areas

• Always bag and bin your dog’s waste

Vets:

Just in case your dog should feel under the weather while visiting Aldeburgh, the nearest veterinary clinic is: Aldeburgh Vets, 01728 598111, Hall Farm Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5JD

The ideal base from which

explore the stunning Su olk coast and countryside, or just relax and put your feet up.

1. The Moot Hall

The Moot Hall is headquarters of the Town Council and the Museum. It was built in the 16th Century and is one of the most photographed buildings in the town.

3. The Red House

Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears’ home in Aldeburgh offers a charming snapshot into the two men’s lives.

The farmhouse, nestled in a beautiful fiveacre garden, is home to their collections and archive, alongside a gallery space, museum shop and outdoor café.

2. The Scallop

The Scallop is the large stainless steel sculpture created by local-born artist Maggi Hamlin and constructed in the town by Peggs in 2003. The sculpture is a tribute to composer Benjamin Britten who lived in Aldeburgh. It’s inscribed with the words “I hear those voices that will not be drowned”, taken from Hamlin’s favourite Britten opera, ‘Peter Grimes’. It is located on Aldeburgh beach.

4. The Martello Tower

The Martello Tower is the largest and Northernmost of the 103 English defensive towers built between 1808 and 1812 to repel a Napoleonic invasion.

The quatrefoil tower was built with nearly a million bricks and stands at the Orford end of the sea wall.

5. Snooks

Snooks is the bronze dog who keeps a watchful eye on youngsters at the town’s yacht pond. The statue was originally installed in honour of Dr. Robin Acheson, who cared for the community from 1931 to 1959. Snooks was his faithful dog who became a familiar sight in town whilst following his master as he made his calls.

5 things not to be mised...

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Miss. Victoria Hough FDSC, Dental Hygienist

(Essex 2021), RDH, RDN, GDC: 200727

Dr. Chris Kelly BDS, Dentist - (Sheffield 2003), GDC: 82366

Dr. Hossain Faghany DDS, Dentist - (Aarhus 1998), GDC: 78378

Dr. Emma Grant BDS, Dentist - (Birmingham 2010), GDC: 192122

Dr. Muneezeh Shahid BDS, Dentist

(Lahore, 2011) & (ORE, UK, 2016), GDC: 263776

Aldringham

Aldringham

Court Care Home

Aldeburgh Road, Aldringham, IP16 4QF

Court Care Home

Aldeburgh Road, Aldringham, IP16 4QF

Aldringham Court Care Home

Aldeburgh Road, Aldringham, IP16 4QF

Nestled against three acres of woodland, a relaxed and happy care home offering high quality nursing, respite care.

Nestled against three acres of woodland, Aldringham Court is a relaxed and happy care home offering high quality nursing, residential, dementia and respite care.

We currently have vacancies for permanent and respite stays. Call us today to book a viewing and to meet our team.

We currently have vacancies for permanent and respite stays. Call us today to book a viewing and to meet our team.

Nestled against three acres of woodland, Aldringham Court is a relaxed and happy care home offering high quality nursing, residential, dementia and respite care

01728 448344

healthcarehomes.co.uk

01728 448344

We currently have vacancies for permanent and respite stays. Call us today to book a viewing and to meet our team.

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Aldeburgh offers a perfect retreat for those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation. The town and surrounding area boasts an array of options for those looking for a bit of pampering.

One of the town's greatest assets is its natural beauty, and there's no better way to enhance your health and beauty routine than by embracing the great outdoors. Aldeburgh is sandwiched between the gorgeous coast and scenic trails and green spaces making it an ideal destination for nature lovers. Taking a leisurely stroll or engaging in outdoor exercises can be a refreshing way to enhance both physical and mental wellbeing.

Strolling through the streets of Aldeburgh, you'll discover a plethora of charming hair and beauty salons.

Whether you are looking for a fresh new look or are getting ready for a wedding or party, there are plenty of salons in the town that will be ready with their passion and expertise to help you look and feel great!

Whether you are just looking for a little pick-me-up or are getting ready for dolled up for a big occasion, Aldeburgh caters for everyone and will leave you looking and feeling fabulous and refreshed!

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Cheryl Brown - Dental Hygienist E.D.H (Eastmans, London, 1998)

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The Red House (on Golf Lane, Aldeburgh) is the home Benjamin Britten shared with his partner, the tenor Peter Pears, for the last two decades of his life and where he wrote many of his famous works.

The site also includes Britten’s evocative library, the studio where he composed, an award-winning archive building housing the Britten-Pears Foundation’s extensive collections, and peaceful gardens. It also boasts one of the finest collections of paintings in East Anglia. The house has been carefully represented as it was, based on a room inventory and recollections from people who knew the house at that time.

The result is a charmingly informal snapshot, as though Britten and Pears had just stepped out for a moment. Visit the room where Britten wrote such masterpieces as the War Requiem. His desk, piano and other original items have been put back into the elegant first-floor room created for him our of a former hayloft next to the main house. The library was built on the site of a disused barn to the rear of The Red House in 1963.

Britten Pears

The Red House...

Britten and Pears entertained guests, cultivated vegetables, and even played croquet and tennis in their muchcherished gardens. There were many important social occasions which took place here, such as the celebration of Britten’s life peerage in 1976.

In the summer months, we welcome visitors to bring a picnic or enjoy a spot of croquet on the croquet lawn where Britten and Pears played.

New additions to the visit include a museum shop and The Red Hut Garden Café offering takeaway lunches and afternoon tea.

For opening times and to book a visit, see www.brittenpearsarts.org/visit-us/ the-red-house or call the Box Office on 01728 687110.

In 2020, Snape Maltings and the Britten–Pears Foundation came together to create the new music, arts and heritage charity, Britten Pears Arts. Britten Pears Arts runs both The Red House and Snape Maltings.

Aldeburgh Cinema Trust...

Aldeburgh Cinema Trust is a charity and independent single-screen cinema located in Aldeburgh.

One of Britain's oldest cinemas, this much-loved venue has been at the heart of the local community for over 100 years. From the start, when the cinema was founded by Walter Hill in 1919, the aim has remained the same: to provide a warm welcome and to show the best in contemporary cinema and big-screen entertainment.

Although the building itself dates back more than a century, the cinema has remained up-to-date with its technical and visual presentation to ensure the best possible movie-going experience. Infused with the rich memory of decades of great films, the spacious auditorium is fully-accessible and has preserved many of its original features, including beautiful art deco lights. It also retains 35mm capability.

Playing a key role in the lives of generations of locals (and visitors) the cinema was privately-run for many years. As with many cinemas, times were sometimes tough and there was the threat of closure during the 1960s. To save their local landmark, local people (including composer Benjamin Britten and his partner Peter Pears) banded together to purchase the cinema and run it on behalf of the local community.

Today, Aldeburgh Cinema is a registered charity and programmes a diverse range of films including the very latest (and best) Hollywood blockbusters, World Cinema and silver screen classics.

Augmenting its ambitious programme, the cinema regularly screens seasons and live performances from both the National Theatre and the Royal Opera House. The cinema’s impressive special events have seen the likes of Bill Nighy, Ralph Fiennes, Lenny Henry, Anthony Horowitz, Richard Curtis and Emma Freud take to the stage.

Since 1994, the cinema has been home to the prestigious Aldeburgh Documentary Festival, which every November welcomes over 2,000 visitors over three days for a programme of inspiring films and lively discussions. Created by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Molly Dineen, the festival’s previous artistic directors have included writer Craig Brown, actress Diana Quick, and film and television producer Jill Green.

Aldeburgh Cinema also has an active education programme, working with children and young people, giving them the opportunity to experience and get involved in film, with a focus on documentaries. We work with the local primary and secondary schools, so that local children have a chance to make films, as well as study and discuss them through outreach work.

For more about the cinema, visit: www.aldeburghcinema.co.uk where you can sign up to weekly newsletter for the latest screening updates.

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Why not stay a while?

Aldeburgh offers a plethora of unique and lovely accommodations that promise an unforgettable stay. Whether you're seeking a retreat infused with history, an architectural marvel or a cosy hideaway, you'll find an array of distinctive options to suit your taste and preferences! Here is a small selection of some of our favourite places to stay in Aldeburgh...

- The Mill Inn

Opposite the famous Aldeburgh Moot Hall, The Mill Inn is proud to be a pub, restaurant and B&B, serving fabulous Adnams ales and wines with great comfort food. They have 2 new boutique sea view en-suite B&B rooms.

“Eat with us, drink with us, stay with us”. A warm welcome awaits you!

www.millinnaldeburgh.co.uk

- Seahorse Cottage

Sleeps 3 in 2 bedrooms. Has 2 bathrooms. Featured in the children’s TV series ‘Grandpa In My Pocket’, Seahorse Cottage really couldn’t be in a better position to enjoy the beauty of Aldeburgh. Perfectly primed for relaxation with family, friends or both, the charming house was freshly renovated in 2017, with clean-lined, light and airy Scandimeets-nautical style.

www.hostunusual.com

- The Wentworth

The Wentworth offers the ambience of a country house hotel with the added advantage of wonderful sea views. Step inside and relax in the spacious lounge areas, sleep well in the individually-designed bedrooms and enjoy tasty seasonal food. Whatever your reasons for visiting, The Wentworth is the perfect base from which to explore the Suffolk coast.

www.wentworth-aldeburgh.com

- Shellseekers

No more than a 5 minutes’ walk from the beach and Aldeburgh’s High Street, Shellseekers is ideally located for families and friends wishing to explore. All on the ground floor, the property sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms and has been tastefully furnished throughout. There’s 2 en-suites and 1 family bathroom.

www.suffolkhideaways.co.uk

- The Cross Keys

Located on Crabbe Street, The Cross Keys has 3 characterful bedrooms featuring double and king size beds. They’ve all been stylishly decorated and are equipped with the essentials for a great short break by the coast. Breakfast is included in the price of your stay! “Cosy, coastal and cottage-like”

www.thecrosskeysaldeburgh.co.uk

Sport in Aldeburgh...

With the North Sea in one direction and the River Alde in the other, it’s inevitable that sailing and water-based activities play a prominent role in the leisure activities in the town.

Slaughden Sailing Club was established more than 40 years ago and in 2003, the club eventually built a new clubhouse, part-funded by the National Lottery and helped by club members who gave their professional expertise for free. It’s now a friendly, unpretentious sailing club offering competitive racing, training, instruction, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, windsurfing and a good social scene.

Next door, is Aldeburgh Yacht Club. Founded in 1897, the Club now has around 1,600 members and a large modern, purpose-built clubhouse.

There’s active racing at weekends from April to December with both keelboat and dinghy classes and a more frequent programme (particularly amongst the youth and junior classes) during August.

The Club has an active social programme and new members are welcomed. Juniors are particularly encouraged with tuition available for both learning to sail and learning to race.

Away from the water, Aldeburgh has plenty to offer golfers of all abilities. Aldeburgh Golf Club (founded in 1884) has two courses... The 18-hole championship course (which is a challenge for even the best golfer) and the River Course (a pretty nine-hole course more suited to beginners and

high-handicap golfers). Both courses enjoy stunning views of the River Alde and the North Sea and being situated on free-draining sandy soil, play is possible on this picturesque course all year round.

Is tennis more to your taste? Try Aldeburgh Tennis Club, just off Park Road. Four championship-standard hard courts, two of which are floodlit making play possible all year. New members are always welcome but visitors can use the courts on a pay-as-you-play basis.

Next door is Aldeburgh Bowls Club, a thriving friendly club where all comers are welcomed regardless of age or skill level. Once again, you can either become a member or pay when you play.

From the Bowls Club, turn right along Jubilee Walk and your reach King’s Field, the largest recreation space in Aldeburgh. Close to the town’s Community Centre, the area has an outdoor gym, play equipment for juniors and a toddlers playground. Aldeburgh Rugby Club play their home games here and the field is well-used by locals and visitors.

Slaughden Sailing Club 01728 454335

www.slaughdensailingclub.co.uk

Aldeburgh Yacht Club 01728 452562

www.aldeburghyachtclub.co.uk

Aldeburgh Golf Club 01728 452890

www.aldeburghgolfclub.co.uk

Aldeburgh Rugby Club

www.aldeburghrugby.co.uk

57 YEARS OF EXCEPTIONAL ESTATE AGENCY

Aldeburgh RNLI Lifeboat Station...

There was a lifeboat station at Sizewell from 1826 which was manned from Aldeburgh. The station moved to Aldeburgh in 1851 and the current lifeboat station was built in 1994. Aldeburgh station has been awarded 10 silver and five bronze medals, the last of which was awarded in 2000.

During WWII, two of the lifeboats (the Abdy Beauclerk and Lucy Laver) were part of a group of 19 lifeboats that took part in the rescue at Dunkirk.

There are two lifeboats: Freddie Cooper, a Mersey class all weather lifeboat and Susan Scott, an inshore D-class inflatable lifeboat.

The 12-metre Mersey class boats were introduced in 1988 as a lightweight boat capable of being launched from a beach. They have a top speed of 17 knots and the 1,110 litre fuel tanks powering two 280hp Caterpillar engines give them a range of 140 miles.

The D class inflatable lifeboat were first introduced in 1963, with the current design introduced in 2003. This 5m vessel

powered by a 50hp Mariner outboard is capable of a top speed of 25 knots and carries enough fuel to operate at top speed for three hours.

There are 36 operational crew, who between them have donated over 475 years of their time to Aldeburgh RNLI. In many cases, the crew have ancestors who have volunteered at this lifeboat station for many generations.

The RNLI (who provide the training, guidance and equipment to perform lifesaving duties) will be 200 years old in 2024. The institution operates around the clock from 238 lifeboat stations. In 2022, there were 9,312 launches of lifeboats in the UK and Ireland. 16,476 people were aided and 389 lives were saved. Of those 9,312 launches, 15 took place from Aldeburgh Station in 2022 with three lives saved.

RNLI have announced that Aldeburgh Lifeboat Station will soon be given an Atlantic 85 which is an 8.5 metre RIB.

Local Information &

Contacts...

Aldeburgh Town Council

The Moot Hall, Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh, IP15 5DS

01728 452158

www.aldeburghtoncouncil.co.uk info@aldeburghtowncouncil.co.uk

East Suffolk Council 01502 827133

www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk

Citizens Advice Bureau (East Suffolk)

14 Colonial House, Station Road, Leiston, IP16 4JD

www.citizensadviceeastsuffolk.org.uk

Aldeburgh Library

32 Victoria Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5EG

01728 452502

help@suffolklibraries.co.uk

Post Office

119 High Street, Aldeburgh, IP15 5AA 01728 452755

Dentists:

Aldeburgh Dental Practice

167 High Street, Aldeburgh

01728 453333

www.aldeburghdentist.co.uk

Leiston Dental Care

98 High Street, Leiston 01728 561873

www.leistondentalcare.co.uk

Pharmacy:

Aldeburgh Pharmacy

125 High Street, Aldeburgh, IP15 5AR 01728 452763

Hospital:

Aldeburgh Community Hospital

Park Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5ES 01728 443850

Doctor’s Surgery:

The Peninsula Practice

Victoria Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BR 01728 452027

peninsula.practice@nhs.net

Parish Nurse: Ali Cherry Works in Aldeburgh on Tuesdays and Fridays 07870 946475

nursealicherry@yahoo.co.uk

Dementia Friendly Group

The Fairfield Centre, Fairfield Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5JS

2nd Monday each month

10:30am–12pm

Contact Ali Cherry on 07870 946475

nursealicherry@yahoo.co.uk

Churches:

Aldeburgh Parish Church

Victoria Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5DU

www.aldeburghparishchurch.org.uk

Aldeburgh Catholic Church

15 The Terrace, Aldeburgh, IP15 5HJ

www.ourladyandstpeteraldeburgh.com

Aldeburgh Baptist Church

153 High Street, Aldeburgh, IP15 5AN

www.aldeburghbaptistchurch.com

Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul

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