Snape Maltings Architectural Heritage

Discover the remarkable transformation of Snape Maltings—a historic complex of Victorian industrial buildings dating back to 1846—into a world-renowned concert hall, arts centre, and visitor destination.

This 45-minute guided tour delves into the site's rich history, from the vision of Victorian entrepreneur Newson Garrett in 1841, to the artistic legacy of composer Benjamin Britten in 1967, and the ongoing work of the pioneering arts charity that stewards the site today.
Along the way, you’ll uncover fascinating stories embedded in the architecture, and get a rare glimpse at often-overlooked details that reveal the ingenuity and evolution of this unique place.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

11:30 & 14:00

Sunday 21 September:

11:30 & 14:00

Location & directions

Snape Bridge, Snape, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1SR

Directions:

Arrive at the Box Office and Visitors Centre at the heart of the site.

Contact on day:

Jon Gay

Telephone number:

+441728687181

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Bookings must be made online and are non transferable

Booking contact name:

Britten Pears Arts Box Office

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.brittenpearsarts.org/whats-on?filter=type%3Aperformances%20AND%20NOT%20hideFromWhatsOn%3Atrue%20AND%20NOT%20hideFromDefaultWhatsOn%3Atrue%20AND%20nextInstance%20%3E%3D%201749152743%20OR%20expireFromListingsTime%20%3E%3D%201749152743

Booking opens:

10 Jun 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

20 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

While the tour is fully accessible, some areas may be rough gravel, or uneven terrain.

Additional information

With plenty more to do across the site, including dining, shopping and walks we recommend allowing an additional 2-3 hours when visiting to ensure amble time to enjoy the site to it's fullest.

Max no of people per tour:

45

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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