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Felixstowe, UK

Felixstowe is a port town and civil parish in the East Suffolk District of Suffolk, England. The estimated population in 2017 was 24,521.

Type City

Why go

  • Port town in Suffolk, England.
  • Served by Woodbridge Airfield.

History

Felixstowe is a port town and civil parish in the East Suffolk District of Suffolk, England. The estimated population in 2017 was 24,521. The Port of Felixstowe is the largest container port in the United Kingdom. Felixstowe is approximately 72 miles (116 km) northeast of London.

Restaurants & places to go

Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 10:00-17:00 · Old Hall Lane, Walton On The Naze, CO14 8LE · nazetower.co.uk
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 1 Eastgate Street, Harwich, CO12 3EZ
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Indian, Restaurant · Cash payment only in the restaurant Opening hours: Tu-Su,PH 17:00-21:30; Mo closed Features: delivery · 85 Faulkeners Way, Felixstowe,… · sylhetroyal.co.uk
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Ice Cream, Tea, Coffee, Cold Drinks, Hot Snacks, Cafe · Refreshment kiosk selling Kelly's ice cream, whippy ice cream, tea & coffee, hot and cold snacks.…
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · Haven Exchange, Felixstowe, IP11 2QX · mcdonalds.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-17:30; Su 09:00-17:00 Features: takeaway · 59 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7BE · caffenero.com
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Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 12:00-23:00 · millerandcarter.co.uk
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 102A Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7AD · papajohns.co.uk
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Sandwich, Breakfast, Wraps, Roasted Chicken, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:30; Sa closed; Su 09:00-14:30 · 12 Beach Station Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2DR · beachbites.co.uk
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Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-14:00, 16:30-21:30 · 115 High Road West, Felixstowe, IP11 9AJ · bountytakeaway.co.uk
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Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00 · 14 Beach Station Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2DR · tubandconefelixstowe.co.uk
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 119,121 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7BL · kfc.co.uk
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Salad, Smoothies, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:15-15:00; Sa-Su closed Features: takeaway, delivery · 20 Beach Station Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2DR
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 129-133 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7BL · prezzo.co.uk
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Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 1 Bent Hill, Felixstowe, IP11 7DG · rubys-kitchen-cafe.business.site
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Kebab, Pizza, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-00:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 111A High Road West, Felixstowe, IP11 9AJ · waltonkebabandpizza.co.uk
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Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-14:00,17:00-23:00; Su 17:00-23:00 · 77 High Road West, Felixstowe, IP11 9AA
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British, Bistro, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Sa 08:00-14:00
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 31 Church Street, Harwich, CO12 3EA
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Local, Cafe · Local cafe · 7 Beach Station Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2DR
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Chips, Fast Food · Chips fast food
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Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant · 178 High Street, Dovercourt, CO12 3AP
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Seafood, Pasta, Restaurant · Seafood/Pasta restaurant
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · 11 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7AX
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Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant · 8 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7AU
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Waffle, Cafe · Waffle cafe · 15 Beach Street, Felixstowe, IP11 2GN
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Fast Food · fast food · 65 Garland Road, Parkeston, CO12 4PA · burgerswingsandribs.co.uk
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Restaurant · restaurant · 128 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7AB · yeogroup.co.uk
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Ice Cream · ice cream · 59-61 Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, IP11 2AD · littleicecreamcompany.co.uk
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-16:00 Features: step-free access · Viewpoint Road · viewpointcafe.co.uk
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Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 7-9 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7AX · bluenaan.co.uk
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 08:30-19:30; We-Sa 08:30-20:00; Su 08:30-19:00 Features: takeaway · 77 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7BE · location.wimpy.uk.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 74-76 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7AF · costa.co.uk
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Pizza, Barbecue, Dessert, Kebab, Burger, Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-23:00 Features: delivery · 2-2A Bent Hill, Felixstowe, IP11 7DG · felixstowegrill.co.uk
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Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 35 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7BB · greggs.com
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Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Sea Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2DH · theregalrestaurant.com
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Chicken, Burger, Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 13:00-23:30; Su 14:00-23:30 · 4 High Street, Dovercourt, CO12 3PT
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 91 Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, IP11 2AF · albachiara.co.uk
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Breakfast, Salad, Burger, Soup, Wraps, Potato, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-17:30; Su 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 79 Hamilton Road,…
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Kebab, Burger, Chicken, Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Kebab/Burger fast food · 67 Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, IP11 2AD · bbqhousefelixstowe.co.uk
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Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-23:00 Features: delivery · 31 Beach Station Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2DR
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Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant · 204 High Street, Dovercourt, CO12 3AJ
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Fast Food · fast food · 164 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7DU · favorite.co.uk
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Restaurant · restaurant · 69-71 Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, IP11 2AD · myfishdish.co.uk
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Ice Cream · ice cream · Sea Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2BJ
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Airports

Woodbridge Airfield 9.1 mi to the centre
Woodbridge, Suffolk, ENG, GB
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Getting there by ferry

Felixstowe Ferry jetty
Ferry terminal · 2.6 mi from the centre
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Bawdsey Quay
Ferry terminal · 2.7 mi from the centre
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Harwich Cruise Terminal
Ferry terminal · 4.1 mi from the centre
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Harwich International Port
Ferry terminal · 4.3 mi from the centre
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Landing Place (Private)
Ferry terminal · 10 mi from the centre
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National trust jetty
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
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Felixstowe - Bawdsey Ferry
Ferry route
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Harwich Harbour Ferry
Ferry route
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Harwich - Rotterdam (Freight only)
Ferry route
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Havergate Island Ferry
Ferry route
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Hook of Holland - Harwich
Ferry route · Stena Line B.V.
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Hoek van Holland - Harwich
Ferry route · Stena Line B.V.
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Harwich - Hoek van Holland
Ferry route · Stena Line B.V.
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Where to stay

41 Gainsborough Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7HS, United Kingdom · st-elmo-ocicats.co.uk
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Walton Ave, Felixstowe IP11 2HB, United Kingdom · peewitcaravanpark.co.uk
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Undercliff Rd E, Felixstowe IP11 7LU, United Kingdom · thefludyers.co.uk
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41 Beach Station Rd, Felixstowe IP11 2EY, United Kingdom · dolphinhotelfelixstowe.co.uk
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Grange Farm House, 48 Grange Rd, Felixstowe IP11 2JR, United Kingdom · felixstowebandb.com
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Undercliff Rd W, Felixstowe IP11 2AN, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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The Orwell Hotel, Hamilton Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7DX, United Kingdom · theorwellhotel.co.uk
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Back Ln, Falkenham, Ipswich IP10 0TL, United Kingdom · honey-pot-cottage.co.uk
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Orwell Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7PF, United Kingdom · hotelcoco.co.uk
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6 South Hill, Felixstowe IP11 2AA, United Kingdom
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Felixstowe IP11 9RZ, United Kingdom
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96 Ranelagh Rd, Felixstowe IP11 7HU, United Kingdom
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13 Sea Rd, Felixstowe IP11 2BB, United Kingdom · the.graftonguest.house
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16 Buregate Rd, Felixstowe IP11 2DE, United Kingdom
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334 High St, Felixstowe IP11 9QJ, United Kingdom
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102 Garrison Ln, Felixstowe IP11 7RB, United Kingdom
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Woodbridge Airfield. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Felixstowe Ferry jetty, 2.6 mi); routes include Felixstowe - Bawdsey Ferry, Harwich Harbour Ferry, Harwich - Rotterdam (Freight only).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Felixstowe, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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