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Suffolk Travel Guide: A Great British Escape

With its lavender-covered Heaths Area, meandering estuaries and gorgeous beaches, Suffolk has been well and truly blessed by Mother Nature. When you book your Suffolk stay , you can look forward to top-notch festivals, exhilarating coastal walks and plenty of history, from ancient burial grounds to famous abbeys. What’s not to love about this East Anglian county?

When to visit

You can visit Suffolk any time of year, thanks to its temperate maritime climate and year-round events calendar. The summer months, when days are long and temperatures can reach average highs of 22 degrees, are some of the most popular. However, Spring and Autumn are a great time to visit if you want to avoid the crowds but still enjoy relatively mild weather. Daytime temperatures in winter usually drop to single figures but you can take invigorating beach walks under clear open skies, spotting migrating birds over the estuaries.

How to get there

Wildlife in the lavender-covered Heaths

Suffolk is well-connected to the rest of the UK if you’re travelling by car, bus or rail. It is served by four main A roads, the A12, A14, A11 and A140 which link up to key motorways and car hire options are available across the county.

Norwich and Ipswich have direct rail links to Cambridge and London and the towns of Felixstowe, Lowestoft, Beccles and Woodbridge also have regular train services. Check out the Traveline South East and Greater Anglia websites for information on bus services. London Stansted Airport and Norwich Airport are within a two-hour drive of Suffolk’s key coastal towns.

Why visit Suffolk?

Southwold Beach

Suffolk’s scenic cliffs and historic heathlands fringe some of the finest beaches in East Anglia. Check out Southwold for a nostalgic British seaside vibe. And Lowestoft, located in the most easterly point of the UK (dubbed the Sunrise Coast), plays home to the gorgeous South Beach. Check out our list of the best beaches in Suffolk .

Suffolk has such a great festival calendar, there are too many to mention. Aldeburgh Carnival is a riot of entertainment, while the Felixstowe Book Festival is a summer highlight for literary lovers. Look out for the First Light Festival in Lowestoft, one of the most unique festivals in the UK.

The Suffolk Coast and Heaths area Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) plays home to everything from otters and kingfishers to seabirds and wild deer. Check out our blog Things to do in Suffolk  for the lowdown on exploring this stunning area.

Food and drink

Whether you’re pining for traditional fish ‘n’ chips or fresh-that-day seafood coupled with a chilled glass of champagne, you’ll find it here in Suffolk. Don’t miss the Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival and beer aficionados will love the brewery tours on offer in Bury St Edmunds.

History and culture

Look no further if you’re a history lover in search of things to do. Suffolk’s cathedral city of Bury St Edmunds is a treasure trove of legends and ancient sites while Framlingham Castle is an impressive fortress where Mary Tudor was famously proclaimed Queen of England. For a real sense of mystery, visit the Royal Burial Grounds of Sutton Hoo and in summer, join the culture buffs at the Southwold Arts Festival.

Hidden Gems

Lavenham High Street

Lavenham:  Lavenham will bowl you over with its picture-postcard streets and timber-framed buildings. It’s the best-preserved medieval village in Britain yet is a lovely place to seek out independent boutiques, farmers markets and stylish places to eat.

The Nutshell Pub:  Don’t miss The Nutshell Pub in Bury St Edmunds. At 15ft by 7ft, there’s no room to swing a cat in here, but it’s certainly worth a visit for a swift half – it’s officially the smallest pub in Britain.

Beccles Lido: Beccles Lido, an outdoor heated swimming pool in the peaceful market town of Beccles, is a lovely spot to soak up some sun. It has a toddler and baby pool and occupies a lovely spot by the River Waveney.

Where to visit

Head to Lowestoft, so you can tell your friends that you’ve been to the most easterly point of mainland Britain. Ness Point plays home to the UK’s tallest wind turbine and is a superb place to watch the sunrise.

Snape Maltings

While away an afternoon at Snape Maltings, an arts complex founded by Suffolk-born composer Benjamin Britten. Musical performances from the concert hall often feature on BBC Radio and it hosts an array of creative projects, art residencies and independent shops. Situated in a series of redeveloped Victorian buildings on the River Alde, the setting is beautiful.

The Suffolk Coast and Heath Area of Outstanding National Beauty (AONB)

Pack your hiking boots and hit the Suffolk Coast and Heaths which encompasses 155 square miles of shingle beaches, ancient heaths and quintessential Suffolk seaside towns such as Aldeburgh and Southwold. It’s one of East Anglia’s top AONB’s and you’ll discover some unique wildlife including various sea-nesting birds.

Is Suffolk piquing your interest in a coastal UK escape? Have a chat to our concierge team to find the perfect place to stay, or alternatively just have a look at our collection of holiday homes in Suffolk ; the most idyllic properties that are in the best locations for going out and exploring this gorgeous part of England. 

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Aldeburgh guide

A traditional seaside escape

Did you know.

The town gets its name from ‘Alde’ and ‘burgh’ meaning ‘old fort’ and is a former Tudor port given borough status by Henry VIII himself. The town and its shipbuilders were responsible for the creation of several famous vessels; Sir Francis Drake’s Golden Hind and the Virginia Company’s Sea Venture, to name but a few. 

Aldeburgh has a rich cultural identity and is home to the Aldeburgh Literary Festival, multiple galleries and iconic sculptures as well as the Aldeburgh Music Club started by Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears in 1952. 

Keep your eyes peeled for some of the well known people who call Aldeburgh home, from former Manchester United and Ireland midfielder Roy Keane to Peter Sinfield, founding member and lyricist for 70’s prog rock band King Crimson. 

The town is famous for its outstanding fish and chips with the local fish and chip shop , owned by the Cooney family having received rave reviews from national publications. 

The Martello tower in Aldeburgh is recorded as the largest in the UK, being made up of four towers joined together, it has been converted into holiday accommodation and is a unique place to stay when visiting the town. 

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Aldeburgh Highlights

2. Follow in Benjamin Britten’s footsteps and visit The Red House

3.  Enjoy Summer Theatre at Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall

This summer, the historic Jubilee Hall hosts singer Polly Gibbons followed by farces 'Good Morning Bill' by P.G. Wodehouse, 'There Goes the Bride' by Ray Cooney & Jon Chapman, 'Rough Crossing'. by Tom Stoppard, and crime thriller 'Snake in the Grass by Alan Ayckbourn. Book tickets at  https://aldeburghjubileehall.co.uk/

4.  Pay a visit to Aldeburgh’s historic Martello Tower

These squat, 19th Century fortifications formed a defensive line along our coast to keep the invading Napoleonic armies at bay. Thankfully they never had to be put to the test.  For a unique place to stay, one of these  derelict military defences has been transformed into a holiday rental. The clover shaped building is full of original features and you can take in the sea views from the rooftop. 

4. Tuck into freshly caught seafood at Michelin recommended The Suffolk

This modern brasserie, recommended by Michelin, The Suffolk goes the extra mile by name-checking local fishermen and other suppliers. Oysters and snails are popular starters, with the kitchen using time-honored and well-judged techniques to bring out the best in these ingredients.

Book a table at  https://the-suffolk.co.uk/

5. Visit the Scallop

6. View world-renowned art

BallroomArts is a dramatic new project space for the arts and events in the centre of Aldeburgh, between the High Street and the sea, hosting weekly and fortnightly exhibitions of contemporary art and special events.

Aldeburgh Beach Guide

The delightful pebble beach at Aldeburgh is a favourite for a day at the seaside on The Suffolk Coast.

The beach is backed by a promenade and pretty pastel-coloured villas, and is just a short walk from the High Street. Predominantly shingle, make your way past the fishing boats and the beach slopes steeply towards the sea. 

For more information and to plan your day at Aldeburgh Beach, check out our  Aldeburgh Beach Guide .

Useful information

Have a look at this neat little pocket guide to Aldeburgh to help plan your trip and look out for printed copies in town.

Aldeburgh Pocket Guide

Public Toilets and Baby Changing Facilities in Aldeburgh

Fort Green Car Park, Aldeburgh, IP15 5DD

Crag Path, Aldeburgh, IP15 5DS

West Lane, between The Terrace and High Street, Aldeburgh, IP15 5AP

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Aldeburgh Business Association

Accessibility

Check out AccessAble's detailed access guides to Suffolk  and work out if a place is going to be accessible to you.

The access guides cover multiple locations and venues across Suffolk, including places to stay, attractions, places to eat, stations, shops, trails and more. 

The access guides are 100% facts, figures and photographs, checked by AccessAble's trained surveyors in person, people who know everyone's accessibility needs are different and understand how important it is for information to be detailed and accurate.

Free town wifi

Free WiFi is available within the town's WiFi zone, making it easy for you to get online during your visit.

See maps of where it is available in eleven East Suffolk towns, as well as instructions on how to access the free WiFi here .

How to get to Aldeburgh - Public Transport

With Suffolk on Board  you can plan journeys using public transport from and to a town or village, named station or stop, or point of interest.

As many destinations along the Suffolk coast are rural there can be limited public transport services on many routes, but there are journey solutions through various local community transport services that will get you to where you want to go/your final destination. These tend to need to be booked in advance but you can find out more and plan your journey at Suffolk on Board. 

Local bus services run to Woodbridge , Ipswich , Thorpeness , Framlingham and Leiston

Timetables and further information can be found at www.suffolkonboard.com

By Train:  

The nearest train station is located at Saxmundham with services provided by Greater Anglia to Ipswich and London Liverpool Street. All train tickets can be purchased via the Greater Anglia Website or the app available on Android, iPhone/iPad and Windows Phone.

Car Parks in Aldeburgh

To find parking places in East Suffolk and where parking fees apply, visit the council’s  RingGo  parking service .

The free RingGo app allows drivers to locate a parking place before starting their journey, receive navigation to it, see how busy car parks are within an area, pay for your parking session and extend it if you need to. Signing up to RingGo is as easy as entering your car’s registration and your payment details.  Find out more about registering and using the service on the RingGo how it works page .  

Fort Green, Aldeburgh, IP15 5DR

King Street, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BS

Oakley Square, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BX

Thorpe Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BH

Car Parks for Larger Vehicles and Campervans

Slaughden, Aldeburgh, IP15 5DE

Thorpe Road, Aldeburgh, IP16 4NR (in southern half only, as signed)

For further details visit  Larger vehicles and campervans » East Suffolk Council

Walking in Aldeburgh

Walking in East Suffolk has just become easier. In partnership with East Suffolk Council, walking app Go Jauntly has launched a collection of East Suffolk walks. 

Go Jauntly is a free community-based app to promote walking, wayfinding and nature connection. You can find local walks created by people who know and love them, discover the greenest walking routes from A to B, create your own jaunts and enjoy outdoor adventures with friends and family. 

Go Jauntly is available to download, for free, on the App Store and the Play Store .

Travel Information & News

For the latest travel information listen to or visit  BBC Radio Suffolk 

For local news, visit the  East Anglian Daily Times  or   Eastern Daily Press  websites.

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PLAN YOUR FUTURE TRIP TO THE SUFFOLK COAST IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME

The attractions and hotels, along with bars, cafes and restaurants in Suffolk are following the strict Public Health England and World Health Organisation guidelines to maintain public safety at all times, and are closed. The advice is not to travel at all - even to campsites, caravan parks or second homes whether for isolation purposes or holidays. People should remain in their primary residence to avoid putting extra pressure on local services. For now, please enjoy our website and look for inspiration for your future trip to the Suffolk coast so you are ready to visit as soon as we re-open! For more information on social distancing visit www.gov.uk/social-distancing

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Whether you are looking forward to re-visiting your favourite places and faces, or fancy a whole new adventure, it’s all here for you to discover. If this is your first visit to East Anglia, you’re in for a real treat! There is a great day out for everyone to enjoy in Norfolk and Suffolk.

You'll find a handy map in the centre pages of the guide and some fab money-off vouchers for you to use too. Make sure that you know-before-you-go by checking individual attraction websites for their most up to date information prior to your visit as you may need to book your visit in advance online.

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Have a great day out visiting our Norfolk and Suffolk attractions. Keep a copy of the guide handy to help with your planning and to check our news pages for updates. We look forward to seeing you at one of our attractions soon.

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Britain’s most easterly town.

Lowestoft is Britain’s most easterly town in the British Isles and located in Suffolk. The town has long been famous for its beaches and has much to offer to visitors and the community.

Enjoy a friendly and welcoming town centre , discover local heritage, indulge with the wide choice of food and drink on offer and simply enjoy watching the day wake up on the Suffolk Coast.

About Lowestoft

Once a small fishing port, Lowestoft is now a visitor destination to, Love , Shop , Stay , Eat and Play .

The town is set on a backdrop of an award winning beach and The Broads National Park. The Gulliver wind turbine stands proud over the town, whilst those wanting a glimpse at times gone by can visit the heritage vessels on the South pier.

A friendly welcome awaits shoppers with over 40 National retailers along with small independent shops and services. Indulgent food will tempt the taste buds from afternoon tea, restaurants serving the best local produce, including traditional seaside fish and chips.

No visit to Lowestoft is complete without visiting the seafront to enjoy the golden sandy beach. With Lowestoft being Britain’s most Easterly point it’s the perfect opportunity to watch the day wake up.

The town was the birth place of the composer Benjamin Britten who was inspired by the Suffolk coastline. The cultural offer continues today with the Marina Theatre who provide an extensive programme of live entertainment .

On the edge of town there are a wide range of attractions to enjoy and experience which include Pleasurewood Hills and Africa-Alive.

Tourist Information

The team at Lowestoft Library located in the town centre will be pleased to help with an enquiry travel information or simply advise on what to do .

Lowestoft Train Station also holds a selection of local leaflets and a manned information point.

Suffok Coast Website   -   https://www.thesuffolkcoast.co.uk/ has more information on Lowestoft and the surrounding area

For help with travel planning go to https://www.suffolkonboard.com/

Getting here

Access into Lowestoft is via the A47 from the North, the A12 from the South or the A146 from the west.

• London 131 miles
• Norwich 30 miles
• Ipswich 45 miles
• Cambridge 91 miles
• Birmingham 180 miles
• Manchester 223 miles
• Dover 177 miles
• Cardiff 301 miles
• Edinburgh 407 miles

Parking in Lowestoft is available in a number of Pay and Display car parks throughout the town centre, Historic High Street, Seafront and in Oulton Broad. A number of these car parks also offer the RingGo scheme which enables parking to be paid for by phone.

There are a number of free disabled parking pays around the town centre, nine located close to the Marina Theatre and a further four located outside Tesco . In addition Blue Badge holders receive double parking time in the town pay and display car parks e.g pay for 1 hour and receive 2 hours.

Visitors to Lowestoft town centre in the evening who may be visiting the theatre, bingo hall or one of the town’s restaurants can take advantage of free parking from 6pm.

Train Let the train take the strain and enjoy picturesque views of the Norfolk and Suffolk countryside along with the Broads. Lowestoft is serviced by two train lines one from Ipswich (The East Suffolk Line) and the other from Norwich (The Wherry Line) . Both lines provide a regular service to the town.

• If travelling to the Broads use Oulton Broad North or Oulton Broad South
• Purchase tickets in advance for cheaper travel (please read times and conditions of the tickets)
• If travelling in a group of 4 or more at the same time purchase a group saver ticket

Bus & Coach travel Lowestoft has a number of bus routes into and around the town and can create a suitable and enjoyable way to explore the town.

Disabled toilet facilities throughout the town and all operate using the RADAR key service. Radar keys can be purchased the D.I.A.L. office (161, Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft NR32 2EZ), the Shopmobility office (15, Station Square, Lowestoft NR32 1BA) or online via the RADAR Key Company .

There is a full changing place in Lowestoft located at Water Lane Leisure Centre .

Scooter and wheelchair hire is available from Lowestoft shop mobility, Lowestoft Library , Be-Active Mobility and East Coast mobility.

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Ancient market town, noted for its well-preserved 12th C. castle, built by the Bigod Family.

Ancient market town, noted for its well-preserved 12th C. castle, built by the Bigod Family. It overlooks a shallow mere. The triangular Market Hill is surrounded by period buildings, such as the former Guildhall and 16th C. coaching inn – The Crown. St. Michael’s Church contains the superb tombs of the Howard family.

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