Felixstowe
Built-up area in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 51.96, 1.34 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TM 29 34 |
| Population: | 29,171 |
| Dialling code: | 01394 |
Felixstowe sits on the North Sea coast at the mouth of the River Orwell in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England, combining a long promenade and sandy shingle beaches with the salt marshes and nature reserve around Landguard Point. The town looks across the estuary to Harwich and has a mix of Victorian seafront architecture, a traditional pier and military history centred on the Grade II‑listed Landguard Fort.
Economically the town is dominated by the Port of Felixstowe, the UK’s busiest container port, so logistics and shipping sit alongside seasonal tourism and a local retail/service economy. There’s a lively community life - regattas, a carnival and seaside events - but the port’s presence and the town’s Victorian resort heritage give Felixstowe a distinctive blend of industrial importance and coastal charm.
Postcode districts covering Felixstowe
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Colchester 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Stowmarket 21.5 miles34.5 km
- Harwich 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 8 miles12.9 km
- Frinton-on-Sea 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Woodbridge 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Kesgrave 8.3 miles13.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Western Felixstowe Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Eastern Felixstowe Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Trimley St. Mary Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Trimley St. Martin Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Harwich & Kingsway Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Falkenham Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Shotley Gate Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Dovercourt Bay Ward 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Kirton Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston Ward 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Parkeston Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Shotley Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
Example postcodes in Felixstowe
IP11 7TE, IP11 9NH, IP11 7QY, IP11 3GE, IP11 2LF, IP11 9NY, IP11 7HU, IP11 2JT, IP11 9SJ … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 38.5 miles61.9 km
- Stansted Airport 47.4 miles76.2 km
- Felixstowe Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Trimley Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
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Schools in Felixstowe
- Colneis Junior School Primary
- Fairfield Infant School Primary
- Felix Primary School Primary
- Felixstowe School Secondary
- Kingsfleet Primary School Primary
- Langer Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 1.3 miles2 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 2 miles3.2 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Pedlars Wood Forest 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Suffolk College University 10 miles16 km
- Portman Road Stadium 10.6 miles17 km
- Snape Maltings Theatre 15.6 miles25.1 km
- University of Essex University 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 17.8 miles28.7 km