Felixstowe
Parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
| Coordinates: | 51.963, 1.35 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TM 30 34 |
| Population: | 29,171 |
| Dialling code: | 01394 |
Felixstowe is a coastal civil parish in East Suffolk, county Suffolk, England, sitting at the mouth of the River Orwell and facing the North Sea. It is best known for its long seafront, Victorian and Edwardian villas and promenades, with a mix of beachside leisure, independent shops and cafés that give it a seaside-resort feel.
Economically the town is dominated by the nearby Port of Felixstowe, the UK’s busiest container port, which shapes local employment, transport links and debate about growth; historically the area is anchored by Landguard Fort, a coastal defence with layers of military history and a small museum. The result is a community that blends tourism and retirement life with an industrial maritime backbone and strong local civic life.
Postcode districts covering Felixstowe
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 9.9 miles16 km
- Colchester 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 14 miles22.5 km
- Felixstowe 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Stowmarket 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Harwich 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Frinton-on-Sea 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Woodbridge 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Kesgrave 8.4 miles13.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Eastern Felixstowe Ward 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Felixstowe Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Western Felixstowe Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Trimley St. Mary Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Falkenham Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Trimley St. Martin Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Harwich & Kingsway Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Kirton Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Shotley Gate Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Dovercourt Bay Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Stratton Hall Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Shotley Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
Example postcodes in Felixstowe
IP11 7UA, IP11 2FQ, IP11 7HN, IP11 2GG, IP11 9TX, IP11 2DU, IP11 2YN, IP11 2JE, IP11 7JX … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 38.9 miles62.6 km
- Stansted Airport 47.8 miles76.9 km
- Felixstowe Railway Station 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Trimley Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 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 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Pedlars Wood Forest 9.3 miles15 km
- Suffolk College University 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Portman Road Stadium 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Snape Maltings Theatre 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 17.4 miles28 km
- University of Essex University 18 miles29 km