High Street. The High st Co-Op, Art galleries, jewellery, amber, fashion (Crew, Fat Face, Musto, O&C Butchers outfitters etc), antiques, furniture, 'Deli of the Year Award 2010'. Check out their holiday cottage "welcome hamper", toys, cinema, books, clothing, photo galleries, t raditional butcher, baker, restaurants, 2 independent wine merchants, festival office, artists paints, picture framers, etc. A discerning shoppers paradise. Bakers. Fresh bread and croissants, pastries and pies- Smiths - towards the south end of the High Street on the right. Need to go early before they run out. Both Co-Ops have fresh baked "delice de France" bread. Munchies sell croissants, pastries etc Fresh Fish obtained from the huts on the beach at the north end of the Town, opposite the Wentworth Hotel or on beach opposite the town steps. General Shopping. The nearest of the 2 Co-Ops is two minutes walk by the roundabout and opens at 8am except Sundays (10.00 am). In addition to the Aldeburgh shops, Leiston offers a greater selection of local basics, DIY, antiques etc and a larger Co-op supermarket with easy parking behind - turn right at the traffic lights. Farm shop at Friday Street just off the A 12 on the road to Aldeburgh (their fudge cake is just too much!). Excellent Asparagus at farm on the left just as you come into Aldeburgh (May - June). There is even a new Waitrose (6 miles) in Saxmundham:- Church Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1EP Sunday Shopping Co-ops near roundabout (10am-4pm) on the way into Aldeburgh and also in High street. Farm shop at Friday Street. Baggots Newsagent opposite the High st Co-op opens early and sells milk. In season many of the other shops open Sundays. Near the roundabout Co-op: Farm shop, Plants, small farm shopping parade Farmers Market: 1st Saturday of every month Snape Maltings shopping turns into a foodies heaven packed with local food & drink. Auction Rooms at Campsey Ashe near Wickham Market Campsey Ashe, Near Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0PX 01728 746323  | High Street looking south with Flicks and Lawsons on the left
Fresh fish can be bought from the huts on the front
Eating:
This part of Suffolk is a gourmands paradise with prices to suit most pockets! There are many more places to dine but here is a flavour: NB It is best to book early for a restaurant, even for Friday night; they get busy in season.
Aldeburgh Fish and Chip shops There are 2 shops in the High St, one in the middle and one at the southern end of the High St. No Aldeburgh stay is complete without having a takeaway from "possibly the finest fish and chips on the East coast" (The Times). Expect a queue (sometimes a long one! Both owned by same people.) Which is best? Hard to say but you can get a pint next door at the original one at the southern end of the high street while the family queue!
Ives Ice Cream Parlour and Coffee Bar 160 High Street, Aldeburgh, IP15 5AJ Tel: 01728 452 264 Real ice
cream and sorbets with no artificial flavours or colourings, sugar cones,
waffles and more. Opening times: April until October - Tuesday to Sundays; Winter
- Weekends only; School Holidays - Open everyday
The Lighthouse Restaurant 77 High St. 01728 453377 Still going strong after 15 years, the Lighthouse is a real boon to Aldeburgh locals, culture vultures and holidaymakers alike.
Munchies 163 High St. 01728 454566. Daily 8am-5pm. Nice for a coffee, croissant, panini or glass of wine and watch the world go by. Eat in or to go. Good for breakfast. Munchies have bought the shop next door and now prepare haute cuisine to take away. Order in advance, around £8.50 for 2 people main course. approx £2 for each starter or dessert. This is not the same as their "to go" menu.
The Aldeburgh Market 170 High St. An eclectic café, deli, fishmongers & greengrocers under one roof. 01728 452 520 The Regatta Restaurant 171High St. 01728 452011 Gourmet evenings and great food. 152 restaurant 152 High St Aldeburgh through the arch. 01728 454 594 Established over 7 years ago, uses local produce. |