Choosing where to stay
Leiston is the closest town to Sizewell and the most practical choice if you want a very short commute. It has supermarkets, takeaways, pubs, a pharmacy and a small independent cinema, so day-to-day life is easy without driving far.
Saxmundham is a little further inland, usually around a 15 to 20 minute drive to Sizewell depending on traffic and which part of town you are in. It has the railway station, two large supermarkets and a pleasant high street, which suits anyone travelling home by train at weekends.
Aldeburgh and Thorpeness are the leisure side of the coast: shingle beaches, the Meare, good restaurants and long walks. They suit visitors, families and people who want a more relaxed base for a shorter stay.
Villages such as Middleton, Theberton and Yoxford offer quieter roads, bigger gardens and more space for parking, in exchange for a slightly longer drive.



