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Aldeburgh is a mid-sized town located on the Suffolk coast, nestled between a sand and shingle beach and the river Aide. The beach can be challenging to walk along, with a higher concentration of shingle near the town centre. Despite this, Aldeburgh Beach remains one of Suffolk's most well-known beaches, offering a range of facilities and attractions.
The beach is backed by the charming seaside town of Aldeburgh, which boasts a number of quirky historic buildings, including the 400-year-old Moot Hall, a Martello tower, a converted windmill, and a Norman church. The town has strong cultural connections, particularly with composer Benjamin Britten, who is commemorated by the Scallop monument on the beach. The Scallop, designed by Suffolk artist Maggi Hambling, features an inscription from Britten's famous opera 'Grimes': "I hear those voices that will not be drowned".
Visitors to Aldeburgh Beach can enjoy a relaxing traditional seaside holiday, taking in the miles of unspoilt coastline. The town is famous for its brightly painted former fishermen's cottages and has been home to several celebrity residents. The summer holidays attract families from far and wide, who come to enjoy the town's many amenities and attractions. In addition to its cultural experiences, Aldeburgh is renowned for its excellent fish and chips, which have been rated as the best on the East coast.
For dog owners, there is a mile of dog-friendly beach located just to the north of Aldeburgh, stretching from the Wentworth Hotel to Thorpeness.
Aldeburgh Beach is on the Suffolk Heritage Coast.
Sand Shingle
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 83% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 21mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 61% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 16mph |  |
The tide at Aldeburgh Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 7:31 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 2:04 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Shops
There are car parks at either end of the beach.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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Aldeburgh Museum (0.1 miles)
Aldeburgh Cinema (0.1 miles)
DP's Bar (0.1 miles)
The Red House, Aldeburgh (1 miles)
The Meare (1.8 miles)
Aldeburgh Music (4.5 miles)
Snape Maltings (4.6 miles)
The Walled Garden (5.7 miles)
Ash Smoked Fishes (360 yards)
All distances are approximate
around 9 miles north as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 19 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 22 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 23 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 25 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 29 miles north as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 30 miles north as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
around 31 miles north as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
around 12 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road or 13 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 13 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road or 14 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 17 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road or 24 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 18 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road or 25 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 20 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 49 miles by road or 29 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 20 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 49 miles by road or 29 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 20 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 50 miles by road or 29 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 25 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 52 miles by road.
around 27 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 52 miles by road.
around 29 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 52 miles by road.
around 31 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 57 miles by road or 44 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Aldeburgh
Location type: Town
OS Grid: TM465567
Coordinates: 52°9'14"N 1°36'12"E
Mapcode: GBR YZX.XWX
What 3 Words: dishing.entrusted.skidding
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Suffolk
Country: England
Local Authority: Suffolk Coastal
Parish: Aldeburgh
Nearest postcode: IP15 5AG
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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