Aldeburgh Parish Church looks out to sea. It is home to a magnificent window in memory of Benjamin Britten and is the home church of the famous Aldeburgh Festival. Here too Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, the first woman doctor and first female mayor in Britain, worshipped. Aldeburgh is a lively community and our parish church reflects that. Please check regularly as our services reflect not only the church’s year but events special to Aldeburgh. In February, for instance, we have our Seafarer’s service, in June the opening service of the Aldeburgh Festival, and in August the open air Carnival Service. At Easter, Pentecost, Harvest and Christmas our worship is especially rich in meaning.
Here you will find space and beauty, a lively faith, and a deep sense of the presence of God.
Our parish of St Peter & St Paul's, Aldeburgh is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer. Our Diocese of St. Edmundsbury & Ipswich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer who advises our parish Safeguarding Officer. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the parish Safeguarding Officer (Mrs Fran Smith at [email protected]) or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Karen Galloway 07785 621319 or [email protected] If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.
Further information can be found on the diocesan website Promoting a safer church - Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.