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Admire art: Pay a visit to one of the galleries in the town – these
include Aldeburgh Gallery, South Lookout, Aldeburgh Contemporary
Arts, and the impressive new Ballroom Arts venue, which opens with its
premier show (following the Art for Cure Feast exhibition) from
December 6 to 12, featuring the works of Scottish plein air artist James
Lockhart.

Walk to Thorpeness: As Richard has already pointed out, this is a
fantastic walk – taking in Maggi Hambling’s scallop sculpture on the
beach along the way. When you get to Thorpeness pay for a boat trip
on the Meare after a mug of cocoa at the tearoom, go admire the
House in the Clouds, book a session at the village golf club, or head for
lunch at The Dolphin Inn.

Fish and chips on the beach: You really can’t visit Aldeburgh without
engaging in the town’s most popular past time. Pick up a steaming bag
of the British classic from one of the high street shops, pull on your
thickest coat and head for the sea wall. If fish and chips aren’t your
bag, go grab an ice cream from another institution - Ives ice cream
parlour.

Watch a film: Aldeburgh Cinema hosts events and mainstream and
indy films. It is such a pleasure to catch a flick here. Current showings
are Mothering Sunday, Spencer and The Many Saints of Newark.

Swim in the sea: Even when it’s chilly outside, you’ll find quite a few
folk wild swimming off the beach. It’s not lifeguarded, so please don’t
go on your own, and stay close to the shore.