Landguard Fort, Military fort in Felixstowe, England.
A sequence of large fortified chambers and underground passages form this coastal defense structure at the entrance of Harwich Harbor.
Built in 1540 during Henry VIII's reign, the fort marks the location where Royal Marines achieved their first land battle victory against Dutch forces in 1667.
The structure now functions as a military museum, displaying collections of weapons, uniforms, and maritime artifacts from different periods of British defense history.
Guided tours operate Thursday through Sunday from April to October, with tickets priced at 7.50 pounds for adults and 4.50 pounds for children.
The fort contains a converted Cold War control room, established in 1951 within two former gun casemates, illustrating its evolution through different military periods.
Location: Suffolk Coastal
Location: Felixstowe
Inception: 1540
Part of: Device Forts, East Anglian Palmerston Forts
Website: https://landguard.com
GPS coordinates: 51.93760,1.32208
Latest update: May 16, 2025 16:17
Suffolk encompasses a notable array of sites that reflect the history of Britain, from the Middle Ages to World War II. The Norman fortresses of Framlingham and Eye, built in the 12th century, sit alongside Tudor residences like Kentwell Hall in Long Melford, while religious buildings such as St. Edmundsbury Cathedral and Leiston Abbey illustrate the region's medieval architecture. Local museums highlight lesser-known parts of history: Bawdsey Radar Museum documents military research that shaped British defense systems, and the Halesworth Airfield Memorial Museum preserves memories of aerial operations from 1943 to 1945. The Suffolk coast offers a variety of natural and heritage landscapes. Dunwich Heath features heathlands and beaches suitable for birdwatching, whereas sites like Pin Mill and Landguard Fort recall the maritime and defensive roles of this coast facing the North Sea. John Constable’s paintings have immortalized places like Flatford Mill in East Bergholt, shaping the visual identity of this English landscape. Estates such as Ickworth House in Bury St Edmunds and Easton Farm complete this panorama, revealing Georgian lifestyles and traditional agricultural practices of the county.
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