All the fun of the seaside at Felixstowe
Felixstowe is a Suffolk seaside town that's also home to a busy port. With two sand and shingle beaches and a newly revamped pier, this is a great place to come to enjoy traditional seaside fun. Have a round of adventure golf, amuse yourself at the pier, and take the bucket and spade to the beach. Both the Seafront Gardens and Martello Park are great for a stroll. Felixstowe also has an interesting military history and you can head to Landguard Fort to find out more, along with Felixstowe Museum which is great value, but shut in winter.
What to do and see in Suffolk
From idyllic villages to beaches, Suffolk has got it all. Head up the coast to the pretty village of Orford, renowned for smoked fish and oysters. Just north you'll reach Aldeburgh which has lovely shops, cafes and a renowned music festival. Adventurous types will enjoy a trip to Anglia Indoor Karting in Ipswich, and while here seek out the buzzing waterfront area for restaurants, atmosphere, and boat trips. Further inland, bask in the lovely Dedham Vale countryside which inspired the painter Constable.
Be awestruck at Sutton Hoo
This atmospheric Anglo-Saxon royal burial site is under half an hour away by car and well worth a visit. Run by the National Trust, you can take a guided tour of the burial mounds and find out what it all means in the Exhibition Hall. Looking for accommodation Near Felixstowe? Travelodge Ipswich Hotel's just over 20 minutes away or try Travelodge Ipswich Capel St Mary Hotel.