Welcome to Felixstowe Ferry

Felixstowe Ferry is a small village located on the Suffolk coast, just south of the town of Felixstowe. The village is situated on the River Deben estuary, which provides a picturesque backdrop for the many boats and yachts that moor in the harbour. The village is known for its historic ferry, which has been in operation since the 13th century and is still used today to transport passengers across the river.

One of the main attractions of Felixstowe Ferry is its beach, which is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and picnicking. The beach is a long stretch of sand and shingle, and is backed by grassy dunes and cliffs. There are also several cafes and restaurants in the village, which serve a range of local and international cuisine. Visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink while taking in the stunning views of the river and the sea.

Felixstowe Ferry is also a great place for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, including the nearby Trimley Marshes nature reserve, which is home to a variety of bird species. There are also several walking and cycling trails in the area, which offer stunning views of the coast and the countryside. Overall, Felixstowe Ferry is a charming and peaceful village that offers a range of activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.3°C

Feels Like: 2.5°C

Wind: 13.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Rose Hill Primary Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Georgina Bright	Derby Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8DL 1473727552 School Website
Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Willis	Nacton Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9JL 1473728564 School Website
Britannia Primary School And Nursery Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Keith Hart	Britannia Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5HE 1473728566 School Website
Cliff Lane Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Principal Carrie Broom	Cliff Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0PJ 01473251604 School Website
Copleston High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Green	Copleston Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5HD 01473277240 School Website
Clifford Road Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Wood	Clifford Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1PJ 01473251605 School Website
Sir Bobby Robson School Free Schools Special Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Mr Adam Dabin	Lindbergh Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9FA 1473556210 School Website
Parkside Pupil Referral Unit Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Kirsty Osborne	291 Spring Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5ND 01473717013 School Website
First Base Ipswich Academy Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:3-8 Head Teacher Miss Stacey Laws	Raeburn Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0EW 1473719553 School Website
Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Kimberly Morton	Raeburn Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0EW 1473320413 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Derby Road Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DN 0.18 Miles

Ipswich Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL 1.72 Miles

Westerfield Westerfield Road, Westerfield, Suffolk, IP6 9AE 2.48 Miles

Woodbridge Station Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4AU 6.43 Miles

Wrabness Station Road, Wrabness, Essex, CO11 2TJ 7.51 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ipswich Taxis Ltd 01473 448448 19 Fitzmaurice Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9AX 0.29 Miles
P And F Executive Minibus Ltd 01473 272233 10 Coniston Square West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9HB 0.55 Miles
Ipswich Cabs 289 01473 289289 Garden Cottage/Cliff Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0AY 0.84 Miles
Only Airports 07852 352825 14 Lindbergh Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9QU 0.87 Miles
National Car Rental 01473 589803 538 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4PN 0.91 Miles
All The Fours Cabs Ltd 01473 252525 1-3 Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1HN 1.23 Miles
Hawk Express Cabs 01473 222222 4-6 Old Foundry Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2AS 1.32 Miles
Avenue Taxis Ltd 01473 888888 16 Neale Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3JB 1.49 Miles
I-Central Travel 07921 670279 304 Tuddenham Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3BL 1.83 Miles
Aab Airport Travel 01473 603766 120 Montgomery Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8QP 1.87 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip3 Felixstowe Road Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip3 St Clements Foxhall Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queensway Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip3 Benacre Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip3 Cliff Lane Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip4 Freehold Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip3 Felix Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip4 Risby Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip3 Warren Heath 478 Felixstowe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip3 Bixley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip4 Heath Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Cauldwell Hall Road Post Office (Co Op) Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip4 Lattice Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip3 Mildmay Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Felixstowe Road Medical Practice 01473 719112	Felixstowe Rd Med Prac 235 Felixstowe Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9BN
The Derby Road Practice 01473 728121	Derby Road Surgery 52 Derby Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8DN
Suffolk Gp+ 01473 344930	Riverside Clinic 2 Landseer Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0AZ
Two Rivers Medical Centre 01473 907788	30 Woodbridge Road East Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5PB
Two Rivers Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	30 Woodbridge Road East Ipswich IP4 5PB

Local Stores

Rosehill
1 Hines Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP3 9BG
01473 727653
Store Website
0.08 miles

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SPAR - Woodbridge Road
777 Woodbridge Road
Ipswich
IP4 4NE
01473 727628
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Riversbrook Veterinary Group - Cliff Lane
93 Cliff Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0PQ 01473 216 042 clifflane@riversbrookvets.co.uk Website 0.55 miles
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Trinity Veterinary Surgery
476 Felixstowe Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8SU 01473 729369 enquiries@trinityvets.co.uk Website 0.70 miles
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Ryder-Davies &Amp; Partner
412 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 4EJ 01473 274040 Ipswich@ryder-daviesvets.co.uk Website 1.02 miles
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Christchurch Veterinary Surgery
49 Christchurch Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2DF 01473 255789 mail@christchurchvets.co.uk Website 1.30 miles
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Orwell Veterinary Group
56 Berners Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3LU 01473 257557 estelle.busby@orwellvets.co.uk Website 1.79 miles

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Ipswich Vets4pets Ltd
98-100 Handford Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BH 01473 222121 ipswich@vets4pets.com Website 2.06 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Pipers Vale
A Beautiful Walk With Lots Of Woodland As Well As Going Along The Shoreline Of The River Orwell 59 Morland Rd Ipswich Lancashire IP3 0LQ 1.12 miles

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Orwell Country Park
A Beautiful Walk, Lots Of Wooded Areas As Well As Stunning Views Along The River, My Girl Loves It. Orwell Country Park Lancashire 1.89 miles

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Bourne Park
Choose To Walk Through The Woods, Or A Stroll Around The Pond (Be Aware Very Muddy And Quite Overgrown) Dogs Are Not Allowed In Both Of The Play Areas Flat Walks Across The Main Stretch Of The Park Is Av 32 Neath Dr Ipswich Lancashire IP2 9TA 2.04 miles Down The Road Next To The Garden Centre

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Sutton Hoo
This Is The Sutton Hoo Long Walk Trail. The Walk Covers A Hugely Mixed Landscape, From Grassland To Woodland. The Area Is Part Of The Suffolk Coast And Heaths Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. IP12 3DJ 7.35 miles On B1083, Melton To Bawdsey. Follow Signs From A12 North Of Woodbridge.

Sutton Hoo River Deben
This 17Km (11 Mile) Walk Starts And Finishes At The Sutton Hoo National Trust Car Park. An Alternative Start Point, Avoiding The National Trust Entry, Is Shown On The Map Above. Although This Still Takes You Through The National Trust Site, It Uses Rights Of Way Which Are Free. Woodbridge 7.49 miles Park In The National Trust Car Park At Sutton Hoo Or Start From The Footpath Opposite The Golf Club.

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Wrabness Woods
A Walk Through The Woods. Stourwood House Wrabness Rd Ramsey Harwich CO12 5ND 7.80 miles The Entrance To The Woods Can Be Found On The B1352. The Car Park Is Signposted With A Brown Tourist Sign.

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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