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

Parking is free at Snape Maltings.

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).

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 Katch

Katch, the on-demand taxi-bus service, provides easy access to Snape Maltings, connecting it to the towns of Framlingham, Parham, Hacheston, Wickham Market, Wickham Market Railway Station at Campsea Ashe, and Tunstall. Click here to find out how to book and more.

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.

By coach

Click here for more information. Parking is free, as is entry across the site.

CATS offers an on-demand service which covers the whole of the Suffolk Coastal area. Visit the Connecting Communities website 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

A map of the Snape Maltings site.