Getting Here and Around

Snape Maltings is located in the village of Snape, Suffolk, 5 miles from Aldeburgh on the Suffolk coast. Our address is: Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk, IP17 1SP. We look forward to welcoming you.

Travel information

By car

From the A12, take the A1094 signposted towards Snape Maltings. Turn right at Snape Church onto the B1069, then continue through the village of Snape before turning left into Snape Maltings (postcode IP17 1SP). There is lots of free parking available on site.

Use this Fuel Cost Calculator to figure out fuel costs for your journey.

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 the Stable Block / Lettering Arts Centre. To use them, drivers must download the Plug-n-Go app on their smart phone and set up an account.

By bike

Trains on the Ipswich to Lowestoft line can accommodate a limited number of bikes free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. On the London – Norwich intercity train line you will need to book a cycle reservation. E-Bike hire is available from EezyBike in Aldeburgh.

By train

The closest station is Saxmundham (4 miles) which is on the East Suffolk Ipswich – Lowestoft train line.

Wickham Market station (6 miles) is located in Campsea Ash on the same line.

CATS offers an on-demand service which covers the whole of the Suffolk Coastal area. Visit the Connecting Communitieswebsite for details on how to book your journey.

Plan your journey

Not sure how to access Snape Maltings? Plan your journey with the Suffolk Onboard website.

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Find us

Snape Maltings is most easily accessed by road - located five miles inland from Aldeburgh, and approximately 30-40 minutes from Ipswich. Free parking is available on site

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Take a 360 degree tour

This 360 degree tour was made in 2020. View our current art and exhibitions.

Site map

Opening hours

Box Office & Visitor Centre
Monday-Saturday, 10am-5.30pm
Sunday, 10am-4pm
24 December, 10am-4pm
25, 26, 27 & 31 December, closed
28, 29 & 30 December, 11am-3pm
1 & 2 January, closed
3 January, 10am-3pm

Shops
Monday-Saturday, 10am-5.30pm
Sunday, 10am-4.30pm
24 & 31 December, 10am-4pm
25 & 26 December, closed

River View Restaurant
Pre-concert dining & events

River View Café & Bar
Open Daily, 11.30am-3.30pm
and pre-concert bar and dining
Closed on 25 December, to re-open in March.

MALT
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
Sunday, 9am-4pm
25 & 26 December, closed
1 January, closed