News: Thorpeness Country Club Centenary

( 24th April 2012 )

Summer 2012 sees the centenary of the first phase of the development of Thorpeness, a unique village built according to Ebenezer Howard’s garden city principles. Howard’s socially motivated planning was adapted to suit a place far smaller in scale, but no less ideologically ambitious. Under the direction of G. Stuart Ogilvie, Thorpeness became a haven of beauty, adventure, and relaxation for its visitors and permanent residents alike. To celebrate the remarkable vision of its creator, Thorpeness Country Club is hosting an exhibition of archival photographs, documents and ephemera that chart the construction of the village, its idiosyncratic events, and the lives of its inhabitants. The exhibition hopes to capture the collective memories and experiences of the village, past and present. There will be a ‘bring and leave’ board for photographs and other printed memorabilia you may have. We would be delighted if you have copies you would like to contribute.

Curated by Dr Charlotte de Mille.

May 26th to 31st 2012

Open from 11am - 4pm each day


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Proms by the Sea

Greatest Show on the Coast

Come along and help us celebrate the Queen's Jubilee on Sunday 3rd June - 7.30 - 10.30pm

The event will be taking place opposite the White Lion Hotel in Aldeburgh and promises to be a great evening.

Come and join us

Blog: Summer does not seem far away

January 18th
With the nights drawing out and the fabulous January weather, it seems more like Spring.The Summer seems nearer and we are turning our thoughts to Summer events in the area even earlier than usual.
One of the main events is the Latitude Festival in mid July.This years line up is looking good already.

In August Aldeburgh Carnival celebrates it's 70th anniversary keep up to date with their news and programme.
The following weekend is Thorpeness Regatta finishing with the famous and fantastic fireworks display on Friday 24th.

At this time of year our properties are busy so don't leave it too long to book up.

Blog: Winter wildfowl and walks

13th February
During the snowy weather our guests have been watching the local wildlife on Thorpeness Meare and at Minsmere RSPB.

Walk along the banks of Thorpeness Meare, see and hear the bittern, lapwings, snipe, ducks and geese.
Pop in to Thorpeness Hotel to warm up they are happy to lend you binoculars to get a good view of the Meare from their gardens.

RSPB Minsmere is only a few miles away and have a Winter programme including walks, it's a good time to see smews. So if you are an avid birdwatcher don't miss out!

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News : It's a wrap!

23rd December 2011
Over the last few weeks Matador Pictures have been
renting several of our larger properties. We have been delighted to look after some of the crew working on the film The Numbers Station, starring John Cusak, Malin Akerman and Joey Ansah.
They also booked most of the rooms at Thorpeness Hotel where last night they celebrated the end of filming with a party. What a nice bunch of people and so interesting to talk to. We can’t wait to see the film when it comes out, maybe next year.

News: She's a winner

23rd December 2011
Congratulations to Mrs J Beales from Norfolk who signed up for our newsletter and entered our draw. A £50 voucher is on it's way to her. A nice suprise for Christmas