Coastal Fortress: Martello Tower Open Days
Martello Tower, Slaughden Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5NA
Built in the shape of a quatrefoil for four heavy guns, nearly a million bricks were used in its construction. It stands at the root of the Orford Ness peninsula, between the River Alde and the sea, around a mile from Aldeburgh.
The Landmark Trust acquired the Martello Tower in the 1970's when it was in a poor state of repair. Extensive repairs were carried out, and the tower itself converted to provide holiday accommodation.
Admission is free and history sheets will be available.
Timings
- Saturday 19 September:
- 10am-4pm
- Sunday 20 September:
- 10am-4pm
Location & directions
Martello Tower, Slaughden Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5NA
- Directions:
- Martello Tower is located around one mile along the coast from Aldeburgh across rough beach paths.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Pre-booking preferred via the Landmark Trust
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/news-and-events/opendays/martello-tower-open-days-26/
Accessibility details
Whilst visitors are able to park along the causeway, visitors are advised to park in the town carparks and walk to the tower. Pedestrian access to the tower is via the roadway to the Sailing Club, approximately one mile. The paths are rough shingle that may not suitable for those with limited mobility or with pushchairs. Please follow the marked route when visiting. Access to the tower is across a narrow wooden bridge. Inside the tower the accommodation is on one level, with steep stone stairs to the large roof terrace.
Additional information
Capacity will be strictly managed inside the building and we expect this event to be very popular. We will be operating a queue system once at capacity and we anticipate there may be a wait to enter the building. Please follow staff instructions, we ask for visitors' patience during busy periods. The moat area beneath the fort is not accessible to the public to protect the rare species of wildlife.
