The Centenary of Benjamin Britten.

It’s remarkable that lying amidst breathtaking views of reeds, marshes, sea and vast skies is one of the world’s great musical centres, Aldeburgh Music, created by composer Benjamin Britten, born 100 years ago.

Britten wrote some of the most popular classical music of the last 100 years and created a festival, concert hall and creative campus in and around his home town, Aldeburgh.

In 2013 people will be travelling from across the world for Aldeburgh’s Britten Centenary celebrations. From concerts and exhibitions to walks and a performance of the opera Peter Grimes on Aldeburgh beach, there is something to enjoy whenever you visit.

It is so easy to be ensconced in Snape Maltings; sitting in its tranquil spot on the River Alde, so close to the sea and with wonderful wildlife and walks. The unique collection of independent shops, galleries, eateries, farmers markets and a world famous concert hall fill the Victorian Maltings to create a very special place.

In the 1800’s, at its full industrial use Snape Maltings grew to some seven acres of buildings and was one of the largest flat floor maltings in Britain. Since 1965 the Maltings has remained a family-run business. Open daily from 10am with free car parking.

Suffolk Secrets is the area’s leading holiday lettings agency.

Delve into Suffolk’s secret past by staying in the mysterious Martello Tower at Shingle Street. For music lovers, take a break in a contemporary apartment within the iconic Snape Maltings complex – home to a famous concert hall founded by Benjamin Britten. Maybe you fancy staying in an old Post Office in Dunwich, former Saxon capital of East Anglia where legend says that you can still hear the bells of a church lost to the sea. From grand Edwardian holiday homes in Southwold, to a traditional Suffolk cottage in Westleton, Suffolk Secrets has something to suit all.

The TA Hotel Collection is a group of award-winning, luxury hotels located across the beautiful county of Suffolk, and was founded in 1996 on the fabulous heritage coast at Thorpeness and Aldeburgh.

Each of our hotels offers their own unique style, visitors can be assured of wonderful accommodation, excellent dining and one or two curiosities along the way. The nearest hotel to the sea, the home of the earliest sunrise in the east, a golf course with a house in the clouds, a boutique inn with a complete boat in the bar and a hotel in a 15th century wool hall with second world war graffiti! Curious? Come and pay us a visit.