Location: Felixstowe
Top Things to do in Felixstowe
What to do and see in Felixstowe, United Kingdom (UK): The Best Places and Tips
Felixstowe (/ˈfiːlɪkstoʊ/ FEE-lik-stoh) is an Edwardian seaside town and civil parish between the River Orwell and River Deben on the North Sea coast of Suffolk, England. The 2011 Census recorded the parish population as 23,689. It includes the Port of Felixstowe, which is the largest container port in the United Kingdom.
Restaurants in Felixstowe
1. Felixstowe Seafront Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 280 reviews
A Tranquil Place By The Sea & A Unique Part of Suffolk Coastal Heritage. A Suffolk Coastal District Council Project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. This restoration project aims to restore and enhance the heritage asset of Felixstowe Seafront Gardens to maintain its cultural and historic significance and extend its accessibility and appeal to a new generation and wider audience. Please note that dogs are welcome - please ensure they are kept on a lead.
Reviewed By MRDARCYLONDONUK - London, United Kingdom
Great Gardens... immaculately clean and very easy to walk. These Gardens were designed for the elderly local residents. A must do when in Felixstowe.Thank you for your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your winter walk in the Sunshine. The Gardeners and the Friends group are doing a great job to keep them well maintained.
2. The Redoubt Fort
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4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By diving12 - Manningtree, United Kingdom
We went with friends to a beer festival there. The building and outside is lovely and you can wander round and take in good views from the walls. The food and beer were great.
3. Suffolk Wildlife Trust at Trimley Marshes
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By LabOwner33 - Suffolk, England
Trimley marshes is not for the faint of heart- either way you approach it (from Trimley or from Levington) it's a long walk. There is no shelter on the sea wall along from Levington and little to look at for long stretches of the path from Trimley, so I'd suggest cycling if possible from the Trimley end. (There are at least mud flats and birds to look at if coming from Levington). Once you get there you find a basic Wildlife trust information room and a series of hides overlooking scrapes, but depending on the tide the action may actually be seen in the river, the other side of the path. My advice is to wrap up warm, wear comfortable shoes, take a flask and some sarnies, and check the tide times before going. The birds will only be on the scrapes at high tide. You can see some excellent things though, on a good day. It is often so quiet I take my dog in the hides. Not sure I'd go alone, it's very remote.
4. Landguard Fort
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4.5 based on 445 reviews
Reviewed By Tomtomgoer - Kesgrave, United Kingdom
This attraction doesn't really look much from the outside, and if not English Heritage members you could be forgiven for walking away from the ticket office. However, don't be put off. This site houses a gem, full of excellent displays and historical references to its primary use; as a defence of this corner of the UK from enemy shipping. It is full of passageways depicting life as a military man in the past, and there are regular reenactments taking place here that are worth keeping an eye out for. We spent a lovely few hours wandering around the fort, which is accessible over multiple floors both inside and out. A maze encompassed by a solid brick wall, and well worth the money.
5. Halfpenny Pier
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4.5 based on 122 reviews
Ha'penny Pier is a Victorian wooden Pier. It's one of only a few remaining examples of working wooden piers in the UK and is owned and managed by Harwich Haven Authority.
Reviewed By Roverlass - Spalding, United Kingdom
A nice place to walk and stop for coffee at the cafe on the pier. Good views and an information centre to tell you all about its history.
6. Port of Felixstowe
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4.5 based on 187 reviews
7. Stena Line
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4 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By Kattyrat - Kent, United Kingdom
My husband booked us on essentially a 'mini cruise' to Holland on a whim whilst I was buying a cook book in Waterstones. I am obviously married to a nutter! The cook book has proven rubbish but the trip was great.
We were booked into a Captain class cabin as a treat and it was definately worth it. There was a well stocked mini bar and the head of the bed was under tbe window so we were able to watch the sun rise on our way into port and the sun set on the way back to the UK. It was very romantic.
We ate in the restaurant both evenings and really enjoyed thd food and service. The breakfast was not great however.
Staff onboard are very accomodating and everything was spotless, the staff at the port in Holland left a lot to be desired but the staff aboard the Hollandica compensated for the experience.
We will definately be returning.
8. Felixstowe Museum
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
Felixstowe Museum houses 14 galleries displaying the military and social history of this popular seaside resort. Even the building is of historical interest as it was once a submarine mining establishment.
Reviewed By J&JBLeics - Leicestershire
The museum is located at Landguard Fort, itself well worthy a visit.
The museum is run by volunteers, so check the opening hours.
We were fascinated; we knew Felixstowe had a long association with the Army,Sea planes, Air Force and Navy, but this museum captures very well the underplayed importance of this essentially (then) Victorian sea side resort.
I have visited over several years and am much impressed by the progress made by a dedicated number of individuals keen to match good display with informative description.
There is also a good social history archive and those on duty are helpful and well informed.
It's something of a no brainer - for finding and following the small brown sign off the road to the dock, you have the museum, fort. nature reserve (SSSI) dock viewing car park, Harwich ferry and several cafe in the same place. Great for children, but they do expect informed answers!
The museum is a good local effort and deserves support- three generations of min enjoyed it - and the ice cream outside!
Essential if you did your National Service or served locally
Starting to get to grips with Roman and earlier histoty too. Worth a visit
9. Electric Palace
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5 based on 58 reviews
The Electric Palace cinema, Harwich, is one of the oldest purpose-built cinemas to survive complete with its silent screen, original projection room and ornamental frontage still intact. Other interesting features include an open plan entrance lobby complete with paybox, and a small stage. There is also a former gas powered generator engine with a 7 foot fly wheel situated in the basement. Details of the current film and concert programme are on the web site.
Reviewed By antony t - Harwich, United Kingdom
this is a beautiful quint Electric Palace as they were called at the begining of the 1900, lovingly restored with the original ticket box, one shilling entrance one side and six pence entrance on the other, the inside again lovingly restored,although not open in the day time, it is worth a visit just to stand on the entrance steps and feel of times gone by, of the silent films the black and white films, just a photo of times gone by, the whole Electric Palace is run by volantiers who not only show all the latest films but run special tribute nights on the stage to raise funds to keep this one of only two like it in the whole of the UK restored, situated down a side street in Harwich this is worth a visit to see what life was like before Television.
10. Sutton Hoo
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
In 1939 an extraordinary discovery was made deep in the Suffolk countryside as the remains of a 90ft Anglo-Saxon ship was revealed, surrounded by fantastic treasure and the now famous helmet. Sutton Hoo was soon realised as one of Britain's most important archaeological sites, believed to be the final resting place of early Anglo-Saxon warrior king, Raedwald. Visit our Exhibition Hall and learn about the history of the Anglo-Saxons and this extraordinary site, including all 18 mounds eventually discovered. Step back to the 1930s in Tranmer House, the Edwardian home of Mrs Edith Pretty, who first decided to discover exactly what lay beneath the mysterious mounds. Relax in our café and look for a souvenir from our National Trust gift shop and bookshop. There are also tons of activities for kids, including dressing up, quizzes and trails across the site, and a play-area to run off any last remaining energy. Don’t forget to check our website for up to date information on our events!
Reviewed By Felicity B
There is a visitors centre to walk around which takes 15 minutes, then a couple walks to look at the burial sites which are heaps in a field. However it is done to national trusts high standards so the cafe sells good food and the walks are pretty.
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