Aldeburgh
Parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.161, 1.586 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 45 57 |
| Population: | 2,341 |
| Dialling code: | 01728 (Saxmundham) |
Aldeburgh sits on the Suffolk coast in East Suffolk, overlooking the shingle beach and the mouth of the River Alde where it meets the North Sea. The landscape mixes broad skies, salt marshes and a distinctive low-lying shoreline that attracts birdwatchers, sailors and walkers; the pebbled promenade, fishing huts and the controversial scallop sculpture by Maggi Hambling are well known local landmarks.
Culturally the town punches above its weight thanks to its long association with Benjamin Britten and the annual Aldeburgh Festival, with concerts and events centred nearby at Snape Maltings. The economy leans heavily on tourism, arts and small-scale fishing, and the centre retains many Georgian buildings and independent shops, giving it a strong community of artists, retirees and visitors alongside the seasonal bustle. Historical echoes of its medieval port and wartime defences can still be seen in the streets and shoreline.
Postcode districts covering Aldeburgh
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Lowestoft 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Felixstowe 17.4 miles28 km
- Harwich 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Beccles 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Woodbridge 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Kesgrave 16.3 miles26.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Aldeburgh Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Thorpeness Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Aldringham cum Thorpe Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Friston Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Coldfair Green Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Iken Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Leiston Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Sudbourne Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Knodishall Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Aldeburgh & Leiston Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Snape Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Sizewell Built-up area 4 miles6.4 km
Example postcodes in Aldeburgh
IP15 5JD, IP15 5EE, IP15 5HB, IP15 5DS, IP15 5EX, IP15 5LF, IP15 5JG, IP15 5AS, IP15 5PY … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 37.8 miles60.8 km
- London Southend Airport 55.7 miles89.6 km
- Saxmundham Railway Station 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Wickham Market Railway Station 8 miles12.8 km
Hotels in Aldeburgh Ad
Schools in Aldeburgh
- Aldeburgh Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Snape Maltings Theatre 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Minsmere Nature Reserve Nature reserve 5 miles8.1 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 8.1 miles13 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Southwold Harbour Harbour 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 17 miles27.3 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Suffolk College University 19.4 miles31.2 km