Aldeburgh Beach

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 artsist 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 Aldburgh which runs from the Wentworth Hotel to Thorpeness.

This beach is …

  • Unspoilt
  • Dog friendly
  • Great for walks

What to see and do

  • Take a picture by the Scallop Sculpture
  • Great for long coastal walks

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Places to stay

  • Hotels
  • Self catering cottages

Holiday accommodation near this beach

Have a great day out by the coast

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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

Explore the UK coastline

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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. Find out What’s On from food festivals to cultural and sporting events.




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Get active on the beach

Find the best beaches for water sports. Learn to kitesurfsurf or sail at schools around the UK. Lessons are available to suit all abilities.




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