Family day out and in Aldeburgh

Walks, England, Suffolk, East Suffolk
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Family day out and in Aldeburgh

Aldeburgh, Suffolk

by sutchfun

  • 3 hours / 1.4km
  • 15

A day out in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, visit the shingle beach with sand at low tide, tour the town. Soak up the sun, sea air, seafood and shops.

  • Parking
  • Public toilets
  • Picnic spot
  • Refreshments
  • Child friendly
  • Water feature

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  1. Step 1: There’s parking at either end of the shingle beach. We parked here near the glistening sculpture in the distance.

  2. Step 2: This coastal town is within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and has a number of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and nature reserves in the local area.

  3. This sculpture called “Scallop” by Maggi Hambling is dedicated to Benjamin Britten, who used to walk along the beach in the afternoons.

    Step 3: This sculpture called “Scallop” by Maggi Hambling is dedicated to Benjamin Britten, who used to walk along the beach in the afternoons.

  4. The North Sea was chilly but it didn’t stop us going for a paddle. If you come at low tide this pebbly beach has good pockets of sands woot.

    Step 4: The North Sea was chilly but it didn’t stop us going for a paddle. If you come at low tide this pebbly beach has good pockets of sands woot.

  5. If you’re up for exploring more of Aldeburgh, head along the promenade to the centre of the small seaside town.

    Step 5: If you’re up for exploring more of Aldeburgh, head along the promenade to the centre of the small seaside town.

  6. Look out for wildflowers along the way.

    Step 6: Look out for wildflowers along the way.

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