Aldeburgh
Built-up area in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.169, 1.59 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 45 58 |
| Population: | 2,341 |
| Dialling code: | 01728 (Saxmundham) |
Aldeburgh is a compact coastal town on the Suffolk coast in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England, sitting beside the shingle beach and wide estuary of the River Alde where it meets the North Sea. Its low‑lying promenades, colourful fishermen’s huts and the 16th‑century Moot Hall give a strong sense of place, while nearby spots such as Thorpeness and the RSPB reserves around Minsmere make it popular for birdwatching, walking and sailing.
Historically a small fishing and boat‑building community, Aldeburgh now mixes tourism with a lively arts scene thanks to its association with composer Benjamin Britten and the annual Aldeburgh Festival, and the concert and retail draw of Snape Maltings. The town’s economy leans on day visitors, galleries, festivals and seafood, and its social life balances an artsy, tight‑knit local community with busy summer crowds.
Postcode districts covering Aldeburgh
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 19.6 miles
- Lowestoft 22 miles
- Felixstowe 17.9 miles
- Harwich 21.6 miles
- Beccles 19.6 miles
- Woodbridge 12.9 miles
- Kesgrave 16.7 miles
- Diss 24.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Thorpeness Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Aldringham cum Thorpe Parish 1.5 miles
- Coldfair Green Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Friston Parish 2.2 miles
- Leiston Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Knodishall Parish 3.1 miles
- Iken Parish 3.2 miles
- Aldeburgh & Leiston Ward 3.2 miles
- Sizewell Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Snape Built-up area 3.7 miles
- Sudbourne Parish 3.9 miles
- Sternfield Parish 4.1 miles
Example postcodes in Aldeburgh
IP15 5BR, IP15 5JR, IP15 5PT, IP15 5JT, IP15 5LU, IP15 5PN, IP15 5HG, IP15 5DL, IP15 5AH … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 37.4 miles
- London Southend Airport 56.2 miles
- Saxmundham Railway Station 5.3 miles
- Darsham Railway Station 7.8 miles
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Schools in Aldeburgh
- Aldeburgh Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 0.9 miles
- Snape Maltings Theatre 4 miles
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 4.5 miles
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 7.7 miles
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 9.1 miles
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 11 miles
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 11.7 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 14.6 miles
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 17.4 miles
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 19 miles
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 19.1 miles
- Suffolk College University 19.7 miles