Snape Maltings
At full industrial use Snape Maltings grew to some seven acres of buildings and was one of the largest flat floor maltings in the country. In 1965, after 120 years, the malting of barley ceased – the direct result of inefficiencies of a large complex. In 1965, George Gooderham bought the Maltings and a new era began with the gradual conversion of the Victorian buildings.
The first major development was the now world-class Concert Hall. This move towards visitors to the Maltings inspired the retail concept by the Gooderham family. The Craft Shop opened in 1971 bringing together a variety of locally made art and crafts. Over the 40 years Snape Maltings has developed a range of offerings, and revitalised the old granaries into a leading destination on the Suffolk Heritage Coast.
Snape Maltings continues to be a family, run business employing over 70 people. It has a unique collection of granaries nestled beside the River Alde. The fine collection of shops and galleries provide an inspiring shopping experience. The Plough & Sail public house is a favourite for visitors for either a light refreshment, relaxing lunch or evening meal.
The Granary Tea Shop is ideal for a morning coffee, light lunch or afternoon tea. Painting and craft courses take place from May to September. A variety of solo and group exhibitions are held throughout the year together with the featured 'Artist of the Month' exhibition. Open Daily from 10.00am.
Snape Maltings Concert Hall is a beautiful conversion of one of the old Maltings. The Concert Hall hosts a year-round programme of concerts, opera and dance.
