Festival transport & parking
We are taking steps to reduce our carbon footprint, including low-carbon transport initiatives. Do please make use of these initiatives wherever possible.
Check the main site for general information on getting to Snape Maltings or The Red House, Aldeburgh.
Electric car charging points
We have four electric car charging points at Snape Maltings.
Two are near the entrance to the Pond Gallery. Two more are outside Building 21 (formerly known as The Stable Block).
To use them, drivers must download the Plug-n-Go app on their smart phone and set up an account.
Festival minibuses
Free festival minibuses from Aldeburgh to Snape Maltings and back are available to book at the time of your event booking.
Coaches depart from Fort Green Car Park, Aldeburgh, and pick up at Aldeburgh Cinema, Aldeburgh Baptist Chapel and Victoria Road (opposite Aldeburgh Church Car Park).
After you add an event to your basket, you will be able to book the relevant minibus. You must book separately for both the inbound and outbound journey.
Minibuses depart approximately 15 minutes after the event ends.
Minibuses are free but seating is limited, so please book. This can be done when you book your concert tickets.
Please note, minibuses are not available for events in the Peter Pears Recital Room and the Jerwood Kiln Studio.
Any queries, please contact box office on 01728 687110 or boxoffice@brittenpearsarts.org
To arrange transport outside of the ticket booking process, please call or email the box office up to 24 hours before your concert.
Festival coaches
Festival coaches are available to book on the website for concerts held outside Aldeburgh and Snape.
Coaches depart from Fort Green Car Park, Aldeburgh, and pick up at Aldeburgh Cinema, Aldeburgh Baptist Chapel, Victoria Road (opposite Aldeburgh Church Car Park) and Snape Maltings, and cost between £6 and £10 return.
Links to coaches for the relevant events can be found on the individual event listings.
Parking your car during the Aldeburgh Festival
Snape Maltings: There is plenty of free car parking on site, including for blue badge holders.
The Red House: There is limited car parking on site so please book your entry time in advance. There are dedicated spaces for blue badge holders.
Aldeburgh Church: There is car parking on site, including for blue badge holders, and street parking and various public car parks in Aldeburgh.
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall: There is no specific parking for the Jubilee Hall, however there are a number of public car parks along the sea front and street parking throughout the town including on Crabbe Street and the High Street.
Aldeburgh Cinema: There is no specific parking for Aldeburgh Cinema, however there are a number of public car parks along the sea front and street parking throughout the town including on Crabbe Street and the High Street.
Aldeburgh Sea Front: There is no specific parking for Aldeburgh Sea Front, however there are a number of public car parks along the sea front and street parking throughout the town including on Crabbe Street and the High Street.
The Scallop, Aldeburgh Beach: There is a public car park close by.
Blythburgh Church: There is plenty of car parking on site, however much of this is in a field alongside the church, so may not be suitable for customers with access difficulties. To avoid queuing into the field, please arrive in good time or consider booking a place on the coach.
Orford Church: There is no specific parking, however there are public car parks and some street parking in the village.
Thorington Theatre: Thorington Theatre is about a 25 minute drive from Snape Maltings (35 minutes from Aldeburgh) and situated just off the A12. Parking is in a field about a three minute walk along a wood chip path from the theatre. Access: There are two wheelchair platforms at the back of the theatre. Please note that the short journey to this platform is along a path of wood chips.
