Aldeburgh, Felixstowe and the Suffolk Coast

With 40 miles of Heritage Coast, set in an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' - the Suffolk Coast (Aldeburgh and Felixstowe) provides a feeling of peace and tranquillity even at the height of summer.

Aldeburgh www.suffolkcoastal.gov.uk
Charming and sedate seaside town, which grew from an old fishing and shipbuilding centre. Fishermen still haul their boats up the steep shingle beach, and sell their catch each morning. The wide High Street has attractive Georgian shop fronts housing craft shops and restaurants. Try the fish and chips - some of the best in the country. Historic buildings include the 16th C. Moot Hall and the fine hilltop church - where the famous composer Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) is buried. He started the annual music festival held each June.

Tourist Information Centre - 152 High Street +44 (0)1728 453637.

Things to do

- Take the children to the model yacht pond to sail their little craft.
- Enjoy a musical performance at the famous concert hall at Snape.
- Visit the seafront lifeboat station.
- Hunt on the beach for the precious gem amber.
- Discover the town's history at the Moot Hall.
- Browse in the various shops and galleries at Snape Maltings.
- Seek out the martello tower - the largest on the East Coast.
- Film buffs will love the cosy independent cinema.
- Walk along the beach to Thorpeness to see the 'Scallop' sculpture.