The coffee is excellent as well.įleur: A delightful women’s fashion and accessories shop, and sister store to O & C Butcher on the other side of the road, which is also a must-visit. Billowing meringues, interesting sandwiches to-go, towering slices of layered cakes – incredible doughnuts. The café/bakery is an ode to everything yummy. Two Magpies: A bakery empire that started in Southwold, reached over to Aldeburgh, and now has expanded to the north Norfolk coast. There’s chocolate, charcuterie, sausage rolls, pies and more to whet the appetite too. Slate: The father/daughter team who own Slate and its sister shop in Southwold are crazy about cheese, and this little store in Aldeburgh brims with perfectly kept pieces of British and European farmhouse fromages, as well as all the accoutrements you need to pull together a fabulous feast.
The next festival will be held from May 5 to 8 in 2022 at Jubilee Hall. The shop organises the annual Aldeburgh Literary Festival, which has attracted lots of big names to the town over the years.
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Plus some gifts, cards and wrapping paper. There’s an excellent children’s section too. You can get lost amongst the aisles, lined with best sellers, forgotten gems, the latest releases, and an extensive collection of local history tomes. Expect the likes of potted shrimps with toasted sourdough, through to smoked haddock kedgeree with poached egg, mango chutney and cucumber raita.Īldeburgh scallop shell - Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Where to shop in AldeburghĪldeburgh Book Shop: A superb independent book shop that is an utter treat for bibliophiles. A globally-inspired menu is served from 10am onwards, Tuesday to Sunday, with dining into the evenings from Wednesday to Saturday. Reviewers have been raving about the classic French fare, from snails with garlic butter, to lemon sole with Champagne sauce, and pot au chocolat.Īldeburgh Market: Part fish counter, part deli, part restaurant. L’Escargot Sur Mer: Tucked down a thoroughfare en route to the sea, this restaurant was transported from London for a summer pop-up.and never left.
Reliably good, and known for exemplary service, The Lighthouse’s typical offerings range from salmon cured with their own Lighthouse 77 gin and beetroot, Lighthouse fish pie, and their speciality steaks with all the trimmings. The Lighthouse: An award-winning brasserie that’s been a favourite with locals and visitors for more than 25 years. Typical dishes include their fish platters, local lobster (when available), and Mediterranean fish soup. Regatta: Now under the patronage of brothers Alex and Oliver Burnside (who both started their careers here) the Regatta primarily offers a modern European take on seafood, supplemented by dishes made with prime local meat and vegetables. It’s not lifeguarded, so please don’t go on your own, and stay close to the shore.Ī fishing boat and lobster pots on the beach at Aldeburgh - Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Where to eat in Aldeburgh Swim in the sea: Even when it’s chilly outside, you’ll find quite a few folk wild swimming off the beach. Current showings are Mothering Sunday, Spencer and The Many Saints of Newark. It is such a pleasure to catch a flick here. Watch a film: Aldeburgh Cinema hosts events and mainstream and indy films. If fish and chips aren’t your bag, go grab an ice cream from another institution - Ives ice cream parlour. Pick up a steaming bag of the British classic from one of the high street shops, pull on your thickest coat and head for the sea wall. When you get to Thorpeness pay for a boat trip on the Meare after a mug of cocoa at the tearoom, go admire the House in the Clouds, book a session at the village golf club, or head for lunch at The Dolphin Inn.įish and chips on the beach: You really can’t visit Aldeburgh without engaging in the town’s most popular past time. Walk to Thorpeness: As Richard has already pointed out, this is a fantastic walk – taking in Maggi Hambling’s scallop sculpture on the beach along the way.
Coming up are a piano recital with Ronan Magill on November 26, singing on December 12 with A Few of Our Favourite Things, and Common Ground Theatre’s humorous romp, Sherlock Holmes meets Count Dracula on January 3 to 5.Īdmire art: Pay a visit to one of the galleries in the town – these include Aldeburgh Gallery, South Lookout, Aldeburgh Contemporary Arts, and the impressive new Ballroom Arts venue, which opens with its premier show (following the Art for Cure Feast exhibition) from December 6 to 12, featuring the works of Scottish plein air artist James Lockhart.
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The colourful row of seafront houses in the popular coastal town of Aldeburgh - Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto What to do in AldeburghĬatch a show: Jubilee Hall hosts a brilliant series of events annually, from music to theatre.
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