Felixstowe

For a century (developed at the end of the 19th Century) Felixstowe has been a popular, peaceful resort for family holidays - boasting record hours of sunshine and one of the lowest rainfall levels in the country.

That is not to say the town has not changed in the past 100 years. It still retains its predominantly Victorian and Edwardian character, but with a mix of modern buildings and attractions.

Felixstowe remains one of the regions most attractive seaside resort.

Today it is also a favourite place with holidaymakers as a base for exploring further a field and seeing the richly varied county of Suffolk, its coast, heaths and market towns.

You will find all the usual attractions expected of a busy coastal holiday resort, but there's plenty to do all year round. Felixstowe Museum covers the history of the Landguard Fort, while Felixstowe Leisure Centre offers an array of activities.

Felixstowe is situated at the coastal tip of a flat peninsula bordered by the rivers Orwell and Deben and the North Sea, with the county town of Ipswich on its northern inland edge.

The peninsula features wide expanses of top-quality farmland, acres of golden corn patrolled by soaring birds swooping for food, and is dotted with pretty villages on the banks of the rivers - such as Levington, Nacton, Waldringfield and the tiny village of Hemley. More >>>