Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
FESTIVAL
time
This region has two very good music
festivals each year. The
Maverick Festi-
val
(www.maverickfestival.co.uk) is the
live face of
Maverick,
Europe's leading
country and Americana magazine. It's
held each July 4 weekend in the appro-
priately rural setting of Easton Farm
Park (signposted off the A12, near Fram-
lingham), with its horses, geese, and
varied animal calls. One outdoor stage
and one in an ancient barn play host to
leading but often alternative U.S. and
British artists such as members of alt-
country heroes the Jayhawks, and a
number of Texan and Nashville acts.
Latitude
(www.latitudefestival.co.uk)
is one of Britain's hippest festivals, fea-
turing scores of the latest bands, includ-
ing very big names (such as Florence
and the Machine), and some older ones
(Grace Jones). The site is just off the
A12 near Southwold.
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have also been converted into upmarket (if somewhat twee) shops, along with a cafe,
tea shop, and pub. There's a farmers' market on the first Saturday of every month
and at the Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival here every September. But on any day
it's good to park (it's free), have a picnic, and take a long walk along rush-lined paths
with sailing boats appearing to be gliding amid the fields as waterways meander
down to the sea.
Snape Maltings (on the B1069).
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01728/688303.
www.snapemaltings.co.uk. Admission free.
Southwold Lighthouse
HISTORIC SITE This working lighthouse is in the
middle of town and has been used since 1890. It's not often that a lighthouse is so
easily accessible, and the views are obviously splendid. It also houses other items of
historical interest.
Moot Hall, Market Cross Place, Southwold.
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01728/453637.
www.southwoldmuseum.org. Admission
£1 adults, free for children. June-Aug daily noon-5pm; Apr-May and Sept-Oct daily 2:30-5pm.
Sutton Hoo
MUSEUM The most stunning Viking treasures ever found
in England were dug up here in the 1930s from a burial mound, which even housed
a longboat. The originals are now safe in the British Museum but, even so, the cop-
ies along with an award-winning exhibition are good enough. This is a fabulous
museum, and the grounds are extraordinary with a path that takes you past several
burial mounds. There's also a cafe and an adventure playground—good for families.
Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge.
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01394/389700.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk. Admission £6.20 adults, £3.55
children 5-15, £17 family ticket. Mar Wed-Sun 10:30am-5pm; Apr-Oct daily 10:30am-5pm; Nov-Feb
Sat-Sun 11am-4pm. Additional opening during winter/spring school holidays.
Where to Eat & Stay
Brudenell Hotel
Right on the famous beach at the southern end of Aldeburgh,
the Brudenell was totally refurbished in 2010 and its rooms are decorated in cool,
calm seaside shades. Many of the bedrooms face the sea and the
restaurant
is
relaxed with fabulous sea views and a locally sourced, seasonal menu.
The Parade, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5BU. www.brudenellhotel.co.uk.
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01728/452071.
Fax 01728/
454082. 44 units. £147-£314 double. Rates include English breakfast. AE, MC, V. Free parking.
Ameni-
ties:
Restaurant; bar; room service.
In room:
TV, hair dryer, Wi-Fi (free).
