If you thrive on good old-fashioned English seaside charm and unspoilt natural beauty then this is the place to come. The town of Aldeburgh or "Owlbarrow" is the setting of a series of children's illustrated books centred on Orlando (The Marmalade Cat) written by Kathleen Hale, who spent holidays in the town. Many of the illustrations in the books feature landmarks in the town, most notably the Moot Hall. |
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Aldeburgh High Street, with its first class restaurants, famous fish and chip shops, cafes and bars is a few minutes walk away. Here you will find good local food shops and delicatessen's, as well as antiques and gifts, clothes and wines, books and picture galleries. There are two banks, a chemist, a Post Office and cinema. |
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Aldeburgh is a holiday destination idea for all the family. It is internationally famous for its annual Festival held in June and also for concerts performed everyday during August. In addition to a number of highly recommended restaurants and coffee shops you will also find a selection of galleries and gift shops. For children who tire of the beach and the boating pond, there are two Norman castles to visit at Orford and Framlingham, a farm park at Easton and boat trips on the Lady Florence down the River Alde from Orford. |
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The town can boast two sailing clubs, a golf course, tennis and bowls facilities Aldeburgh is close to Thorpeness which offers visitors the chance to join the Country Club where children can enjoy teasure hunts, tennis tournaments, discos and the odd bingo night! There is also a large boating lake, golf course and family pub. |
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