Visit Aldeburgh Beach
Aldeburgh Beach is perfect for a relaxing traditional seaside holiday enjoying the miles of unspoilt coastline. This Suffolk seaside town is well known for the brightly painted former fishermen’s cottages and its celebrity residents.
This beach is enjoyed throughout the year with plenty to see and do. The summer holidays bring families from far and wide each year to enjoy this traditional seaside resort.
Did you know? Aldeburgh’s most famous resident is Benjamin Britten, look out for the Scallop sculpture dedicated to him on the beach front.
The ‘Scallop’ designed by Suffolk artist Maggi Hambling, is inscribed with the words “I hear those voices that will not be drowned” from Britten’s famous opera ‘Grimes’.
There is a mile of dog-friendly beach just to the North of Aldeburgh which runs from the Wentworth Hotel to Thorpeness.
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Getting To Aldebrough Beach
Beach Location
Moot Hall Market Cross Place Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5DS
Parking
There is a carpark close to the beach
Nearest Train
Station
Taking a trip to the beach. Get there by train or car.
Map of Aldebrough Beach
Aldeburgh Beach Dogs Policy
Dogs are permitted on Aldeburgh Beach, though there are seasonal rules in place.
Dogs are prohibited from 1 May to 30 September between the Brudenell Hotel and Wentworth Road end.
North and south sections are dog-friendly outside the season. Leads may be required in reserve areas.
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What’s On along the Coast
Throughout the year there are a series of events and festivals taking place along the Coast 2026. Find out What’s On from food festivals to cultural and sporting events.
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