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Ipswich Waterfront
FELIXSTOWE
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Felixstowe is a very popular Edwardian seaside town with beautiful gardens along its historic seafront and over 900 colourful beach huts. With four miles of promenade running from quaint Felixstowe Ferry in the north, down to the historic Landguard peninsular and “the Docks” in the south, Felixstowe is a great place for walkers.
Don’t miss: Landguard Fort, the site of the last seaborne invasion of England in 1667. Watching the world’s largest container boats from the View Point Cafe. Hopping over to Harwich on the newly refurbished foot ferry. Visiting the new Pier Pavilion, Amusements and Boardwalk Café near the town centre. Live music and great comedy at The Spa Pavilion Theatre. Stylish homeware at Tea and Kate. Ice cream and milkshakes at the Little Ice Cream Company. Suffolk Living, the hub for local artists, ladies fashion and gifts for the home. Vegan food at
The Greenhouse Café.
Perfect beach for: Sandcastle building, paddling, promenading and swimming, with good amenities. The “Prom” is a magnet for joggers and dog walkers morning and evening. Did you know: The Port of Felixstowe is the busiest container port in the UK. Each year the port handles over 4 million containers and almost 50% of UK container trade.
SUFFOLK LIVING
Suffolk Living gallery in the Orwell Road artisan quarter of Felixstowe offers a lovely blend of home accessories, fashion items and local art & crafts. As well as stocking Frenchic (eco-friendly chalk paint), new this year is their vintage outlet at the Felixstowe Emporium in the high street and their brocante/ upscaling shop also in Orwell Road. Situated just off the high street, Suffolk Living is opposite the popular greenhouse (vegan) cafe and a two minute stroll from the beach.
Suffolk Living, 12 Orwell Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7HD T. 07887 375801
HARWICH HARBOUR FERRY
Where the rivers Stour and Orwell meet, Harwich Harbour separates Harwich on the Essex side from Shotley and Felixstowe on the Suffolk side. More than just a ferry, the Harwich Harbour Ferry offers short crossings and also a one-hour round trip/ Harbour tour. It operates seasonally from April until October, providing an hourly service for foot and bicycle passengers. Tickets start from £3 up to £12. Please book tickets online at www.harwichharbourferry.com.
