Aldeburgh

So after spending almost two months in Aldeburgh, I got to know the place extremely well. Considering I had never heard of the town nor visited Suffolk, I soon fell in love with the area. I won't lie, when I first arrived I wondered how I was going to cope in such a small, quiet town for an entire season. With no phone signal and no chain shops in the entirety of Aldeburgh, I felt like I was on some kind of yoga retreat however, it was all very refreshing. 

For anyone who hasn't been to Aldeburgh before, you must go - it's a seaside town like no other.

Top 5 things to do in Aldeburgh:

Thorpeness Meare

Covering 60 acres, the Thorpness Meare is a boating lake like no other. With many islands for you to discover

The Yacht Club

Catering for all aspects of sailing, Aldeburgh’s Yacht Club is the place to be. The clubhouse offers delicious food and drink as is a great place to socialise.

The Scallop

This 4 metre high steel Scallop is a famous tribute to Benjamin Britten.

The Beach

Aldeburgh’s shingle beach is perfect for a morning swim or the place to relax in the sun. Sit on the beach wall and enjoy your fish and chips and ice cream.

Thorpeness Country Club

Tennis tournaments, bingo and curry nights. The perfect place to spend summer days.

Top 5 places to eat/drink in Aldeburgh:

The Cross Keys

Located on the sea front on Aldeburgh, the Cross Keys is the best place to spend your evenings. The social hub of Aldeburgh.

Aldeburgh Fish & Chip Shops

They really are worth the wait – the queues may put you off but Aldeburgh is famous for its fish and chips for a reason.

The White Hart

\With its pub garden where you can enjoy fish and chips and its very own stone baked pizzas, this is the place to spend the early part of your evening.

Munchies

Freshly made local food, serving you the best breakfasts, lunches, snacks and drinks throughout the day. With its very own ice cream parlour, you really can’t go wrong.

The Ice Cream Parlour/Shingle & Sherbert

With 30 delicious flavours to choose from there really is a something for everyone. The biggest and best selection in Suffolk.