The Red House is a place of gentle discoveries.

You might begin with a painting that leads to the studio, that takes you to a garden path and before you realise it, you’ve spent hours exploring, listening, looking, marvelling. 

The Red House was the home of Britain’s most famous 20th Century composer Benjamin Britten and his partner, the singer Peter Pears. A place shaped by curiosity, hospitality and a love of art, design, music and nature. More than a home, this is their story.

Your visit helps to support the work of Britten Pears Arts.

Please be aware of roadworks currently taking place around Aldeburgh, with diversions that may affect your journey to The Red House. You may wish to allow extra time for your visit.

The Red House – Conservation and Bags

Due to the special and unique nature of our collection and how we present it to visitors, we are following best practice measures and introducing a no bag policy for the house as part of your visit to The Red House.

In addition, we have been advised of increased risks of vandalism to art collections so we seek your help in minimising this risk.

We appreciate your support; we provide free lockers in reception for you to store your belongings before visiting the house which takes approximately 20–30 minutes to see the ground floor and upstairs viewings are a maximum of half an hour.