Aldeburgh is a gem on the Suffolk coast. Still a working fishing town, you can get some of the freshest fish and chips you have ever had from the numerous huts at the water's edge. As well as being a great base for exploring the Suffolk coast, the town's boutique shops and cosy pubs and restaurants are a great backdrop for a relaxing seaside break.
Reasons to Visit Aldeburgh
Aldeburgh Town
The town itself is the main attraction at Aldeburgh. Once a thriving fishing town, it is still filled with nods to a traditional but commercial history. Its most famous inhabitant was Benjamin Britten, the classical composer. Britten set up a classical music festival in 1948, which is celebrated every June in Aldeburgh. The town is also filled with all kinds of food, from the best fish and chips on the East Coast to locally sourced fine dining with a sea view. If you're a foodie, Aldeburgh is the place to be. The town has many independent boutique shops if you are more interested in shopping. Clothes, jewellery and antiques line the high street, with only a few national chains in sight.
Walking
Coastal, riverbank and inland walks encircle Aldeburgh. Follow the river to Snape Bridge and enjoy a meal at the Plough and Sail Snape. This is a ten-mile round trip, not a short walk. For a much shorter 45-minute stroll, head north along the beach to the small seaside village of Thorpeness. There are many small inland villages to walk to, like Friston and Knodishall. With various destinations and good transport links you can make your walks as long or short as you like. After your walk, return to one of our cottages with a hot tub to relax those muscles, ready for the next day's adventures. Enjoy the walking possibilities with all the family on a last-minute cottage holiday in Aldeburgh.
Where to Stay in Aldeburgh
Most of our cottages in Aldeburgh are either on the High Street or the seafront, with fantastic sea views. We also have more cottages inland if you want a quieter stay. But you won't be far from the action wherever you choose as the town is small enough to explore entirely on foot.
Whichever cottage you choose in Aldeburgh, by booking with Last Minute Cottages you will benefit from the biggest choice, our best price guarantee and exclusive member discounts.
Day trips from Aldeburgh
Saxmundham is a busy market town with lots to do, only a short mile from the coast.
Orford is a small village on the river Alde in the heart of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB.
Thorpeness is a small seaside village on the coast well worth exploring with the family.
Bury St Edmunds is a thriving market town with a cathedral and 1,000 years of history.