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Places to see in ( Thorpeness - UK )

Places to see in ( Thorpeness - UK )

Thorpeness is a village in the county of Suffolk, England. It is part of the parish of Aldringham cum Thorpe and is within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB. The village was originally a small fishing hamlet in the late 19th century, with folklore stories of it being a route for smugglers into East Anglia. However in 1910, Glencairn Stuart Ogilvie, a Scottish barrister who had made his money designing railways around the world, bought the entire area from north of Aldeburgh to past Sizewell, up the coast and inland to Aldringham and Leiston.

Most of this land was used for farming but Ogilvie developed Thorpeness into a private fantasy holiday village, to which he invited his friends' and colleagues' families during the summer months. A country club with tennis courts, a swimming pool, a golf course and clubhouse, and many holiday homes, were built in Jacobean and Tudor Revival styles. Thorpeness railway station, provided by the Great Eastern Railway to serve what was expected to be an expanding resort, was opened a few days before the outbreak of World War I. It was little used, except by golfers, and closed in 1966.

A notable feature of the village is a set of almshouses built in the 1920s to the design of W.G. Wilson. To hide the eyesore of having a water tower in the village, the tank was clad in wood to make it look like a small house on top of a 5-storey tower, with a separate water-pumping windmill next to it. It is known as the House in the Clouds, and after mains water was installed in the village the old tank was transformed into a huge games room with views over the land from Aldeburgh to Sizewell.

For three generations Thorpeness remained mostly in the private ownership of the Ogilvie family, with houses only being sold from the estate to friends as holiday homes. In 1972, Alexander Stuart Ogilvie, Glencairn Stuart Ogilvie's grandson, died on the Thorpeness Golf Course and many of the houses and the golf course and country club were sold to pay death duties.

Thorpeness is a quiet village of about 400 people in the winter, swelling to over 1,600 people in the summer holidays, with the highlight being a regatta on the Meare at the end of August and a huge fireworks display. It is also a popular day trippers destination with its beach and Meare, amenities and sights such as the House in the Clouds.

The Ogilvies still have a strong presence in the village and many of the families coming there for their holidays have been doing so for generations. Also many of the families of the craftsmen who helped build the village are still there. Thorpeness was listed as the 'Weirdest Village in England' by 'Bizarre' magazine in 2003.

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Thorpeness House by Drone | Suffolk | Britain & Ireland | Oliver's Travels

Welcome to your seaside home on the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Sitting snug in one of the most prestigious roads in Thorpeness, this fabulous red brick home is the perfect home away from home and offers a hefty dose of traditional seaside holiday magic. This charming country house has an air of privacy, yet it holds direct beach access, is only metres away from the local gastropub and is within an easy reach of Thorpeness village.

Thorpeness House is the perfect backdrop to discover the delights of Suffolk. So, guests can expect to experience a comfortable stay surrounded by stylish features, modern finishes and the latest technology.

The attractive interiors feature well-proportioned rooms throughout, bejewelled with sparkling chandeliers and toasty fireplaces. Not to mention there are two opulent windows and stunning French doors, that allow for a stunning panoramic view of the sea.

But first, onto the ground floor... which has a flexible and appealing layout. With the ability to open the reception rooms into one another or close them off if required, it creates ample space for larger groups or celebratory occasions. The stylish reception rooms are filled with cream carpets, comfortable seating and a large flat screen TV.

The reception rooms, kitchen, dining room and garden room are all located at the back of the house, opening directly onto the stone patio. The patio is a lovely spot to enjoy a BBQ and take in the picturesque views.

There is also a laptop-friendly study room located at the front of the house, but this room can double up as a snug for kids with a TV readily available.

The first floor consists of a large master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, three bedrooms with double beds - one of which adjoins to a single bedroom with bunk beds and one additional twin bedroom. Four of the bedrooms benefit from superb far reaching elevated views over the sea. Two family bathrooms are shared by the bedrooms and come with a bath and shower.

Outside you will feel totally spoilt with direct access to the shingle beach of Thorpeness via your private gate. The garden itself is perfectly positioned directly overlooking the sea with a substantial large lawn to enjoy games. Additionally, there is also a six person hot tub and a delightful wooden decked area which are both ideal for a sundowner!

As for the village of Thorpeness? Well, it offers a quintessentially English seaside experience. Sailing on the Meare boating lake is a must and a round of golf at Thorpeness Golf Club is also highly recommended. Shopaholics will love exploring the hidden treasures of the Emporium, a market filled with vintage antiques and collectable trinkets.

The glorious surrounding countryside provides a diverse mix of dynamic landscapes including heathland and forest - so there's no excuse to not go for a relaxing stroll. You're also only a ten minute drive from Aldeburgh with it's fantastic high street full of quality shops, pubs and restaurants.

Thorpeness is especially great for families, together you can enjoy exploring local attractions and historical sites like the Dunwich Heath and Beach or the Orford Ness National Nature Reserve. And if that wasn't enough, there are the charming nearby villages of Aldeburgh, Slaughden and Sizewell - all offering a selection of shops, galleries, a cinema and restaurants.

Thorpeness House is the perfect seaside escape offering a stress-free stay where you can truly recharge your batteries.

Feeding the swans at Thorpeness Meare

An artificial lake, 'meare' or boating lake, was created, with many of its inspirations coming from a personal family friend, J. M. Barrie's work, 'Peter Pan'. Besides a large main pond, there are several channels with landings marked with names of the Peter Pan theme. Tiny islands on the Meare contain locations found in J. M. Barrie's novel such as the pirates lair, Wendy's home, and many others which children are encouraged to play on. The Meare was dug to a shallow depth for increased safety.
A variety of boats may be rented to enjoy the facility, many of which are original boats dating from the first creation of the Meare, and were named by the local workmen who had dug out the lake.
In August the Meare serves as the location for the Thorpeness Regatta which usually takes place around the same time as the carnival in neighbouring Aldeburgh and attracts many visitors. During the day boat races are held and at night boats that have been decorated are paraded around the Meare followed by a grand fireworks display.

Aldeburgh & Thorpeness Coastal Walk Scenery - Suffolk Walks - Tour England Walking Holidays UK

Aldeburgh & Thorpeness Coastal Walk Scenery - Suffolk Walks - Tour England Walking Holidays UK

Enjoy some great Aldeburgh & Thorpeness coastal walk scenery with relaxing music to see if you fancy Suffolk walks whilst on tour England Walking Holidays UK. Walking around this lovely, flat, coastal walk route between Aldeburgh and Thorpeness one sees a pebble beach with a shell sculpture; some lush green countryside scenery; an old windmill and the House in the Clouds; plus some great looking local homes. The terrain is a mixture of loose pebble beach, paths, tracks and lanes.

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Sizewell and Thorpeness Walks, Suffolk Walks In England, UK

Sizewell and Thorpeness Walks, Suffolk Walks In England, UK

Sizewell and Thorpeness Walks was about 7.5 miles in distance. The terrain of this route was a complex series of paths and tracks, and included fields, woodland, gorse, golf courses, Thorpeness village, plus a beach and cliff path. The walking was easy on level ground. Route finding was generally easy with clear paths and good waymarking and good landmarks. However, some sections needed some map-reading skills. There were no stiles to negotiate.

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Seagull's view of the stunning village of Thorpeness on the Suffolk Coast

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Thorpeness Meare [in a minute]

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We spent our May Bank Holiday camping in Dulwich, Suffolk. We visited Thopeness Meare for the morning and had a lovely kayak on the reservoir.

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THORPENESS AND LEISTON DAY WALK (27/5/17)

This was a 6.5 mile day walk along the Leiston to Thorpeness section of the Suffolk Coast path that also featured an inland return journey along a disused railway line. It was a very hot day, with temperatures up to 28 degrees celsius! Thorpeness is a lovely village on the coast with lots of amazing architecture and history.

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Thorpeness Lake - Suffolk - 4K DJI Mavic Pro drone footage

Visit at Thorpness Lake, House in the Clouds and Thorpeness Windmill. Lovely place, highly recommended.

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Thorpeness Regatta

This regatta, which is primarily for children, attracts the older generation as spectators, among them some old salts. There are rowing races, and the big event of the day, the egg and spoon race.

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Places to see in ( Aldeburgh - UK )

Places to see in ( Aldeburgh - UK )

Aldeburgh is a coastal town in the English county of Suffolk. Located on the North Sea coast to the north of the River Alde, the town is notable for having been the home of composer Benjamin Britten and as the centre of the international Aldeburgh Festival of arts at nearby Snape Maltings founded by him in 1948.

Aldeburgh remains an artistic and literary centre with an annual Poetry Festival and several food festivals as well as other cultural events. Aldeburgh is a former Tudor port and was granted Borough status in 1529 by Henry VIII. Its historic buildings include a 16th-century moot hall and a Napoleonic-era Martello Tower.

Aldeburgh is a tourist destination with visitors attracted by its Blue Flag shingle beach and fisherman huts, where fresh fish are sold daily, and Aldeburgh Yacht Club as well as cultural attractions. Two family-run fish and chip shops are cited as among the best in the UK.

Aldeburgh is on the North Sea coast and is located around 87 miles (140 kilometres) north-east of London, 20 mi (32 km) north-east of Ipswich and 23 mi (37 km) south of Lowestoft. Locally it is 4 mi (6 km) south of the town of Leiston and 2 mi (3 km) south of the village of Thorpeness. It lies just to the north of the River Alde with the narrow shingle spit of Orford Ness all that stops the river meeting the sea at Aldeburgh - instead it flows another 9 mi (14 km) to the south-west.

The beach is mainly shingle and wide in places with fishing boats able to be drawn up onto the beach above the high tide, but narrows at the neck of Orford Ness. The shingle bank allows access to the Ness from the north, passing a Martello tower and two yacht clubs at the site of the former village of Slaughden. Aldeburgh was flooded during the North Sea flood of 1953 and flood defences around the town were strengthened as a result.

Aldeburgh is linked to the main A12 at Friday Street in Benhall by the A1094 road. The B1122 leads to Leiston. There are bus services to Leiston, southward to Woodbridge and Ipswich, and northward to Halesworth. The Aldeburgh Moot Hall is a Grade I listed timber-framed building which has been used for council meetings for over 400 years.

A unique quatrefoil Martello Tower stands at the isthmus leading to the Orford Ness shingle spit. It is the largest and northernmost of 103 English defensive towers built between 1808 and 1812 to resist a Napoleonic invasion. The Martello Tower is the only surviving building of the fishing village of Slaughden, which had been washed away by the North Sea by 1936. Near the Martello Tower at Slaughden Quay are the barely visible remains of the fishing smack Ionia. It had become stuck in the treacherous mud of the River Alde, and was then used as a houseboat. In 1974 it was burnt, as it had become too unsafe.

On Aldeburgh's beach, a short distance north of the town centre, stands a sculpture, The Scallop, dedicated to Benjamin Britten, who used to walk along the beach in the afternoons. Created from stainless steel by Suffolk-based artist Maggi Hambling, it stands 15 feet (4.6 metres) high, and was unveiled in November 2003.

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Thorpeness 2005 - 22nd August 2005

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Thorpeness to London in under 6 Minutes

So I gaffer taped my camera to the passenger sun-visor of my hire car I had rented to go to Thorpeness in Suffolk for the weekend on the journey home. I set the timelapse setting to shoot every 2 seconds. It's about 107 Miles door to door and took about 2 Hours and 40 Minutes. The camera failed, like so many things, on the Walworth Road in Camberwell, about 10 minutes away from my house.

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A walk through the Village of Thorpeness. Beautiful Countryside in Suffolk

Sunset at Thorpeness Meare, Suffolk

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