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smoked haddock kedgeree with poached egg, mango chutney and
cucumber raita.

Aldeburgh scallop shell - Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto
Where to shop in Aldeburgh

Aldeburgh Book Shop: A superb independent book shop that is an utter
treat for bibliophiles. You can get lost amongst the aisles, lined with
best sellers, forgotten gems, the latest releases, and an extensive
collection of local history tomes. There’s an excellent children’s
section too. Plus some gifts, cards and wrapping paper. The shop
organises the annual Aldeburgh Literary Festival, which has attracted
lots of big names to the town over the years. The next festival will be
held from May 5 to 8 in 2022 at Jubilee Hall.

Slate: The father/daughter team who own Slate and its sister shop in
Southwold are crazy about cheese, and this little store in Aldeburgh
brims with perfectly kept pieces of British and European farmhouse
fromages, as well as all the accoutrements you need to pull together a
fabulous feast. There’s chocolate, charcuterie, sausage rolls, pies and
more to whet the appetite too.

Two Magpies: A bakery empire that started in Southwold, reached over
to Aldeburgh, and now has expanded to the north Norfolk coast. The
café/bakery is an ode to everything yummy. Billowing meringues,
interesting sandwiches to-go, towering slices of layered cakes –
incredible doughnuts. The coffee is excellent as well.