Things to do

Things to do

There's plenty to do at The Red House, Aldeburgh. Enjoy a homemade sandwich or a slice of cake on the lawn, follow the family garden trail, hear a story from the Archive, visit our shop or explore an exhibition. We look forward to seeing you.

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The House

Enjoy a snapshot into the charming home of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears.

The garden

The beautiful five-acre garden is full of original planting and lawns that Britten and Pears enjoyed. Take a stroll in the picturesque foliage.

The Archive

Home to Britten and Pears’ music manuscripts, papers, rare books and art collection.

The library

Discover Britten and Pears' vast collection of books and music, as well as some of their art collection.

Composition Studio

Explore Britten's Composition Studio and listen to the works he composed.

Art collection and galleries

Britten and Pears' art collection contains around 1,200 works - a selection of which are on display in the house, library and Kitchen Gallery.
Benjamin Britten sitting at a desk writing on paper.

Film installation

A film made with materials from the Archive that considers Britten’s artistic process and the profound influences of his local surroundings.

Guided tours

Limited to only 8 people per tour and lasting 90 minutes, you will be guided through Britten and Pears’ house, studio and library plus a visit to the Archive where you will get a chance to see the gems of the collection.

Audio guide

Explore the fascinating history of Britten and Pears with our accompanying guide. The handset and headphones are provided.

Stories from the Archive

Watch our Archive team give a fascinating 20-minute show and tell about a different object from the Archive.

Food and drink

Enjoy coffee, cake and cream tea from The Red House Café.

Shop

A selection of products inspired by Britten, Pears, and their home.

Stay

Wake up in the grounds of The Red House.

For families

Families can explore The Red House and its garden with a variety of free activities and resources for all ages. Pick up family gallery trails, interactive exhibits, discovery cubes or audio guides to help explore the home of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears.

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Upcoming Events

  1. Behind the Scenes at The Red House

    Have you ever wondered what work goes on behind the scenes at The Red House? Get an inside view of the spaces not usually open to the public, and meet the dedicated team responsible for Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears’ beloved home.

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  2. The Red House Guided Tours

    Enjoy an intimate view of The Red House on our Wednesday tours.

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  3. National Garden Scheme 2024: The Red House

    Explore the five-acre gardens surrounding the former home of Britten and Pears including mixed herbaceous borders, kitchen garden, contemporary planting, and a new summer tropical border.

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