Exploring Felixstowe
Sightseeing
Day trips and activities in the local area
Deben ferries cross the river from Felixstowe Ferry to Bawdsey Quay. The ferry runs seasonally, from Easter to April at weekends only, 10am to 5pm, and daily from May to October, 10am to 5pm. Wave the bat at the end of the jetty to call the ferryman. For more information call 07709 411 511.
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Felixstowe Ferry
Deben ferries cross the river from Felixstowe Ferry to Bawdsey Quay. The ferry runs seasonally, from Easter to April at weekends only, 10am to 5pm, and daily from May to October, 10am to 5pm. Wave the bat at the end of the jetty to call the ferryman. For more information call 07709 411 511.
Escape the bright lights of the pier and seafront to this beautiful nature reserve - a great space to watch the sunset or container ships setting off
Nature Reserve - Landguard Partnership
View Point RoadEscape the bright lights of the pier and seafront to this beautiful nature reserve - a great space to watch the sunset or container ships setting off
Travel through the backwaters behind the Naze, known as Hamford Water Nature Reserve, where the seals enjoy resting on the mudbanks.
In addition to seals, a variety of birds can be spotted including the Wigeon, Pintail, Ringed Plover, Curlew, Dunlincan, Sandpipers, Gannets and Arctic Skuas
Seal watching Harwich
Travel through the backwaters behind the Naze, known as Hamford Water Nature Reserve, where the seals enjoy resting on the mudbanks.
In addition to seals, a variety of birds can be spotted including the Wigeon, Pintail, Ringed Plover, Curlew, Dunlincan, Sandpipers, Gannets and Arctic Skuas
Now even more famous thanks to "The Dig" - don't miss a visit here whilst in Suffolk
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National Trust - Sutton Hoo
Now even more famous thanks to "The Dig" - don't miss a visit here whilst in Suffolk
One of Suffolk's best kept secrets, this pictureseque village is perfect for exploring the magical Ransome's coast, the inspiration for Swallows and Amazons. Pop in for a pint of Adnams at the Butt and Oyster before leaving, and watch a stunning sunset from here .
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Pin Mill
One of Suffolk's best kept secrets, this pictureseque village is perfect for exploring the magical Ransome's coast, the inspiration for Swallows and Amazons. Pop in for a pint of Adnams at the Butt and Oyster before leaving, and watch a stunning sunset from here .
Food scene
Restaurants, Pubs and Cafes in the local area
Great Italian 2 minutes walk from the flat - booking essential in summer months
Alba Chiara Felixstowe
91-93 Undercliff Rd WGreat Italian 2 minutes walk from the flat - booking essential in summer months
New container retail and food complex
Food/ Drink: craft beers at hopsters bar, waffle shack, great coffee at Shore, giant pizza, delicious burgers at Patty Macs, Viet Street Food, and Hank's vegan take-away
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Beach Street Felixstowe
Micklegate RoadNew container retail and food complex
Food/ Drink: craft beers at hopsters bar, waffle shack, great coffee at Shore, giant pizza, delicious burgers at Patty Macs, Viet Street Food, and Hank's vegan take-away
A large farm shop with cafe, restaurant, gelato hut and large children's play area including an inflatable pillow! Lovely gift shop, butchery and garden section. Can easily spend a few hours here. Stop en route to the Shotley Pennisula.
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Suffolk Food Hall
A large farm shop with cafe, restaurant, gelato hut and large children's play area including an inflatable pillow! Lovely gift shop, butchery and garden section. Can easily spend a few hours here. Stop en route to the Shotley Pennisula.
A few minutes drive or cycle away, this is a great place for a pub lunch or evening drink in their large beer garden
The Mariners Freehouse
193 High RoadA few minutes drive or cycle away, this is a great place for a pub lunch or evening drink in their large beer garden
Just a couple of minutes walk from the apartment - enjoy a sun downer here and watch the trawlers pass by
The View Smokehouse
Unit 18 Beach StreetJust a couple of minutes walk from the apartment - enjoy a sun downer here and watch the trawlers pass by
Great for breakfast or lunch - this cafe has panoramic sea views and is also ideally located for families next to a large play park
Sea You
Great for breakfast or lunch - this cafe has panoramic sea views and is also ideally located for families next to a large play park
Dog walks
Just behind the medical centre in Felixstowe is The Grove- a great spot for off lead dog walks. Free parking
Grove Road
Grove RoadJust behind the medical centre in Felixstowe is The Grove- a great spot for off lead dog walks. Free parking
Trimley Marshes
The beach is dog friendly but there are restrictions during the summer (May to September). Parellel to the beach is the prom which runs for 4 miles and is dog friendly all year round (many off lead if well behaved enough to keep off the beach
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Феликстоу Бич
The beach is dog friendly but there are restrictions during the summer (May to September). Parellel to the beach is the prom which runs for 4 miles and is dog friendly all year round (many off lead if well behaved enough to keep off the beach
Promenade, Felixstowe IP11, Великобритания
Sports
Perfect for a rainy day, the leisure centre across the road has a large pool for lane swimming, children's sessions with flume and inflatables, soft play area and a gym. The treadmills look out over the sea to keep yourself entertained whilst running watching ships pass.
Felixstowe Leisure Centre
75 Undercliff Rd WPerfect for a rainy day, the leisure centre across the road has a large pool for lane swimming, children's sessions with flume and inflatables, soft play area and a gym. The treadmills look out over the sea to keep yourself entertained whilst running watching ships pass.
There are a number of friendly sea swimming groups in Felixstowe, catering for all abilities. Felixstowe Swimscapes meet Saturday mornings at 10am (year round) and Mondays at 6pm (May to October) from beach 206 on the promenade. Wetsuit optional, bright hat advised. All swimmers welcome. Note: everyone swims at on risk.
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North Sea
There are a number of friendly sea swimming groups in Felixstowe, catering for all abilities. Felixstowe Swimscapes meet Saturday mornings at 10am (year round) and Mondays at 6pm (May to October) from beach 206 on the promenade. Wetsuit optional, bright hat advised. All swimmers welcome. Note: everyone swims at on risk.
Ignore the address -this is located on Beach Street, around half a mile from the flat, following Sea Road down to the South. Check https://www.hazelbaldwin.com/felixstowe-yoga-studio for times, which may include yoga on the beach in good weather, or treat yourself to a 1:1 session
Yoga Felixstowe
41 Westmorland RoadIgnore the address -this is located on Beach Street, around half a mile from the flat, following Sea Road down to the South. Check https://www.hazelbaldwin.com/felixstowe-yoga-studio for times, which may include yoga on the beach in good weather, or treat yourself to a 1:1 session