Wheels Around Europe . . . . . . . : Woodbridge and Aldeburgh

Sunday 16 September 2018

Woodbridge and Aldeburgh

We enjoyed a very peaceful night as expected at Flatford Farmhouse Campsite.

It seemed to go dark very quickly and it was very dark indeed, no light pollution around here. Sadly it was also a little cloudy after dark so no night sky display unfortunately.

After a leisurely breakfast I planned our route for today.

I had thought about a scenic route through the countryside around Ipswich but Google Maps indicated many road closures around the town.

A quick search revealed today is the Great East Run around Ipswich ! Who`d have thought it ?

That plan was scuppered then, so it was strictly sticking to the main dual carriageway on the town bypass.

It was an enjoyable but uneventful drive to our selected destination town of Woodbridge on the River Deben.

We parked behind the leisure centre adjacent to the waterfront and took a short walk into the town centre. It is a quite attractive market town with a good variety of small independent shops, cafés and restaurants.

After a walk around the town and along the Waterfront, we went for some lunch in the Cherry Tree pub and a roast pork lunch was enjoyed.

We later drove to Aldeburgh which sits directly on the coast. It`s quite a popular and busy town with a famous fish and chip shop.

Sadly we`d already eaten so had to pass on that delight L

Today the sun has shined continuously all day with a mostly cloud free sky.

It has also been surprisingly warm if a little windy.

We`re parked up on a free parking area called Slaughden, just south of the town centre. (GPS 52.143237 1.599415) . it`s a spit of land which I think has been reinforced as sea defences but it`s very convenient for the town and has spectacular views with the sea to one side of us and river meadows to the other side, what a view to wake up to.

Also nearby is a Martello Tower, these were built in the 19th century as defensive fortifications.

This one seems to be owned by the Landmark Trust and used as a holiday let.

Tomorrow we`re going to head up to Southwold, with no doubt the odd detour to places of interest along the way.

Maybe a garden or two ?

Or a stately home ?