Aldeburgh Suffolk Map

About Aldeburgh

Aldeburgh breathes the salty tang of the North Sea, its geography defined by the shifting sands and the broad estuary of the River Alde. It lies 6.4 km south-south-east of Leiston (from Leiston: bearing 165°T, OS grid TM 464 565), and is situated south-south-west of Thorpeness village. Historically, Aldeburgh was a thriving port, its fortunes tied to the sea, a past evident in its sturdy sea defences and the echoes of mariners in its very stones. The economy, though no longer dominated by fishing and shipbuilding, retains a connection to the coast, with tourism and the arts now playing significant roles, drawing visitors to its wide, open skies and the subtle shimmer of light on the water. The cultural character of Aldeburgh is deeply intertwined with its artistic heritage, most famously celebrated through the annual Aldeburgh Festival of Music and the Arts, an event that draws world-class performers to its shores. Benjamin Britten, the renowned composer, made Aldeburgh his home, and his influence is palpable, particularly at Snape Maltings, a nearby complex of former Victorian industrial buildings transformed into a vibrant cultural hub. The town itself boasts a distinctive architectural style, a legacy of its prosperous past, with many buildings standing proud against the sea breeze, their brickwork glowing in the afternoon sun. Even the simple act of walking along the promenade, with the vast expanse of the sea before you, carries a sense of quiet grandeur, a reminder of Aldeburgh's enduring allure.

About This Aldeburgh Map Page

Explore Aldeburgh, Suffolk, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.152031, 1.601345. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.