Thorpeness Suffolk Map

About Thorpeness

Thorpeness, a coastal village in Suffolk, hums with a unique, almost whimsical character. It lies 3.1 km north-north-east of Aldeburgh (from Aldeburgh: bearing 16°T, OS grid TM 471 595), and is situated east-south-east of Aldringham village. Once a small fishing hamlet, Thorpeness was transformed in the early 20th century into a visionary holiday resort, a dream conjured by the Glentire estate. The House in the Clouds, a water tower ingeniously disguised as a dwelling, stands as a peculiar, beloved monument to this ambition, its red-tiled roof a bright beacon against the wide Suffolk sky. The Meare, a vast, shallow boating lake, reflects the shifting light with a thousand shimmering secrets, its gentle waters inviting exploration by punts and sailing dinghies. The air here carries the faint, salty tang of the nearby North Sea, mingling with the scent of pine from the surrounding woodland, creating a refreshing, invigorating perfume.

About This Thorpeness Map Page

Explore Thorpeness, 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: 52.178995, 1.614338. 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.