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The Great Britain Guide

Museums Β· East of England

Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre

In or near Snape.

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Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre β€” a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.

Door at "The Dunes" - geograph.org.uk - 7128064

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Saxmundham Β· 9.4 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre is a museum located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Leiston - Aldeburgh SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre is a museum located in the East of England. It showcases the local history and heritage of the Thorpeness and Aldringham areas. The centre features various exhibits and artefacts that reflect the community's past.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.1781, 1.6147
County
Suffolk
District
East Suffolk
Parish
Aldringham cum Thorpe
Postcode
IP16 4NW
Parliamentary constituency
Suffolk Coastal
Nearest railway station
Saxmundham β€” 9.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Thorpeness Village sign - geograph.org.uk - 4330782πŸ“· 3

Public art & sculpture Β· East of England

Thorpeness Village Sign

Thorpeness Village Sign β€” a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.

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Thorpeness, 1, The Whinlands - geograph.org.uk - 7583586πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· East of England

Thorpeness

Thorpeness β€” a village in england east.

Thorpeness WindmillπŸ“· 3

Windmills Β· East of England

Thorpeness Windmill

Thorpeness Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.

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House in the CloudsπŸ“· 5

Historic houses Β· East of England

House in the Clouds

House in the Clouds β€” folly on top of a former water tower, in Thorpeness, Suffolk, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— houseintheclouds.co.uk
North Warren RSPB reserveπŸ“· 3

Wildlife reserves Β· East of England

North Warren RSPB reserve

North Warren RSPB reserve β€” RSPB nature reserve in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— rspb.org.uk
'The Scallop' - geograph.org.uk - 7026022πŸ“· 4

Public art & sculpture Β· East of England

Scallop

Scallop in England East, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— en.wikipedia.org

Where to eat & stay near Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre

Places to stay

Electricity Sub-station off Church Farm Road - geograph.org.uk - 4341835πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East of England

Church Farm Holiday Park

Church Farm Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england east.

Aldeburgh - 2013 - geograph.org.uk - 4079755πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· East of England

White Lion Hotel

White Lion Hotel β€” a hotel in england east.

The entrance to Sizewell Hall - geograph.org.uk - 2844900πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East of England

Beach View Holiday Park (Formerly Cliff House Park)

Beach View Holiday Park (Formerly Cliff House Park) β€” a campsite in england east.

White Horse Hotel, Leiston, list of licensees - geograph.org.uk - 7678177πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· East of England

White Horse Hotel

White Horse Hotel β€” a hotel in england east.

Footpath to Abbey Lane - geograph.org.uk - 2512378πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East of England

Applefields

Applefields β€” a campsite in england east.

Footpath to Buckleswood Road ^ entrance to Fisher's Farm - geograph.org.uk - 2509446πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East of England

Cakes and Ale

Cakes and Ale β€” a caravan park in england east.

Places to eat & drink

Parrot ^ Punchbowl Public House - geograph.org.uk - 1827119πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Parrot And Punchbowl Public House

The Parrot And Punchbowl Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Hill Farm Road, Farnham - geograph.org.uk - 2337220πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East of England

George and Dragon, Farnham

George and Dragon, Farnham in England East, United Kingdom.

Hanging sign for 'The Jolly Sailor' at Orford - geograph.org.uk - 5286347πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Jolly Sailor Public House

The Jolly Sailor Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Bus Shelter and Main Road, Little Glemham Postbox - geograph.org.uk - 1437130πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Lion, Little Glemham

The Lion, Little Glemham in England East, United Kingdom.

Sign promoting the Peasenhall Pea Festival - geograph.org.uk - 2505417πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Swan, Peasenhall

The Swan, Peasenhall in England East, United Kingdom.

Sole Bay Inn, Southwold in 1979 - geograph.org.uk - 8300490πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Sole Bay Inn

Sole Bay Inn in England East, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre?
Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP16 4NW), in the parish of Aldringham cum Thorpe.
What is Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre?
Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre β€” a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre?
The nearest railway station is Saxmundham, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP16 4NW.
Is Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre a protected site?
Yes β€” Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre is part of the Leiston - Aldeburgh SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Thorpeness & Aldringham Heritage Centre?
Drivers can navigate to postcode IP16 4NW. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency.