Felixstowe

FELIXSTOWE FERRY

A couple of miles up the coast, Felixstowe Ferry is a rural hamlet at the mouth of the beautiful River Deben. It’s a lovely unspoiled area ideal for a spot of lunch and a river or seaside stroll.

Don’t miss: A bite to eat in the Ferry Boat Inn overlooking the village green and sailing club. Waving the bat to summon the foot ferry to take you across to Bawdsey. Pottering along the sandy shoreline and then pausing for a brew and fish and chips at Winkles or The Ferry Cafe. Perfect beach for: Crabbing or waiting to buy your fresh fish straight from the boats arriving back with their catch of the day. Did you know: There are two Napoleonic Martello Towers still standing in Felixstowe Ferry. “Tower T” is on Felixstowe Ferry golf course close to the sea wall. It was briefly used as the clubhouse by the club, which was formed in 1880 and is the fourth oldest in England and only true “links” course in Suffolk.

SUFFOLK FOLK

Jimmy started Jimmy’s Farm in 2002 with his wife, Michaela. The vision, turned reality, was to farm using traditional free-range meat production practices rearing British rare breeds. Twenty years on, it’s also an award-winning Wildlife Park as well hosting gift and clothing stores.

JIMMY DOHERTY

FAVOURITE SHOP Clarkes of Walsham, they have a small country store onsite. It has everything you need from welly boots to Barbour jackets; you can even order a pig hut!

FAVOURITE PLACE TO EAT

FAVOURITE SPOT TO GRAB A DRINK FAVOURITE LOCALLY PRODUCED TREATS

There are so many quality eateries in Suffolk it’s hard to choose but I recently visited a lovely little place in Aldeburgh called Bubble & Squid. I love Calamari and theirs is superb.

I do love Nourish Café in Newbourne. It has a really relaxed, super friendly feel.

You can’t go wrong with a Suffolk Noon Tart from the hut on Aldeburgh beach!

FAVOURITE WALK I love walking along the river Deben or from Aldeburgh to Thorpeness taking in the fantastic, natural wildlife environment.

FAVOURITE BEACH Orford Ness shingle spit – I think it’s really underrated. You can’t beat its lovely views.

BEST REASON TO VISIT I could list a million reasons! From its fantastic food produce to its wonderful breeds of domestic livestock and dramatic landscape.

BEST OF ALL!

Watching the sunset on the river Deben with my family and dog.