History

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 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 Heritage Coast.


Future

Snape Maltings is on the brink of the largest single development since its origin in 1846 which will secure its future for future generations.

From the outside little will change. The industrial buildings with their varying roofscapes, the Suffolk red bricks and breathtaking arches will always be guarded.

What will evolve is a cultural and creative landscape; with world class musical facilities, the opportunity to live permanently at Snape Maltings, a heritage centre to reflect life through the founder, Newson Garrett’s eyes, and a major expansion to House & Garden, bringing a shopping experience never seen before in Suffolk.