Felixstowe

Felixstowe is a coastal town in East Suffolk, England, known for its container port and seafront promenade. The southern shore faces the mouth of the River Orwell, while the settlement spreads from the dockland area to the residential neighborhoods on the low cliffs.

Small fishing boats worked along this coast for centuries before the railway arrived in 1888 and brought visitors from London. Over the following decades the village transformed into a seaside resort with hotels and piers, while the port began growing after the Second World War.

The port brought people from around the world to settle here, and today dockworkers and their families live alongside holidaymakers who stroll along the promenade. On quiet days you can see fishermen mending their nets on the beach while children hunt for shells among the pebbles.

The best time to visit is on a weekday outside peak season, when the beaches are less crowded and the shops are accessible. The center lies within walking distance of the railway station, and level pavements connect the main streets to the waterfront.

The tower at Landguard Fort was built to repel Dutch ships that attempted to land in 1667, and it was the last time an enemy army tried to attack this coastline. Today school groups come here to explore the underground passages and gun platforms hidden beneath the grassy ramparts.