The county of Suffolk is blessed with a stunning coastline and beautiful English countryside. With seaside resorts, charming villages and bustling town centres, there are countless days out to suit all tastes.

Suffolk's East Coast is full of activity. It also has some of the best beaches in Britain and, because there are so many, it's not difficult to find a quiet spot. This area boasts a wealth of activities - cycling, bird watching, fishing, water sports, wind mills, golf and children's activities - the list goes on and on.

The region is an ideal, quiet retreat with good access for the Norfolk Broads to the north, Ipswich to the west and the coast to the east.

Since the first Aldeburgh Festival in 1948, the Suffolk Coast has become a world-renowned meeting place for artists and audiences alike.

Today Aldeburgh Music has evolved into a year-round programme of artistic endeavour, much taking place at the incomparable Snape Maltings Concert Hall.

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John now runs river trips for tourists on the beautiful River Alde aboard his 12-seater open boat - ' The Sandpiper '.