Welcome to Old Felixstowe

Old Felixstowe is a charming coastal town located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is situated on the eastern coast of England, overlooking the North Sea. The town is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning views, and rich history. Old Felixstowe has a population of around 4,000 people and is a popular tourist destination.

One of the main attractions of Old Felixstowe is its beautiful beaches. The town has two main beaches, the South Beach and the East Beach. The South Beach is a long stretch of sandy beach that is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing. The East Beach is a shingle beach that is popular with walkers and birdwatchers. Both beaches offer stunning views of the North Sea and are perfect for a day out with family and friends.

Old Felixstowe is also known for its rich history. The town has a long and fascinating history that dates back to the Roman times. The town was an important port during the medieval period and played a significant role in the wool trade. Today, visitors can explore the town's historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Peter and St. Paul's Church and the 16th-century Felixstowe Ferry Inn. Old Felixstowe is a town that is steeped in history and is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the past.

Local Schools

School	Details
Set Felix Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Lucy Thompson	Maidstone Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9ED 1394283374 School Website
Fairfield Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Girling	High Road West Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9JB 01394283206 School Website
Grange Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lee Abbott	Grange Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 2LA 1394283912 School Website
Felixstowe Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Emma Wilson-Downes	High Street Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9QR 01394288228 School Website
Colneis Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Girling	Colneis Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9HH 01394284052 School Website
Langer Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Toni Kittle	Langer Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 2HL 01394283065 School Website
Felixstowe International College Other Independent School Ages:9-19 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Mainprice	Maybush House Maybush Lane Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 7NA 1394282388 School Website
Kingsfleet Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kyrsty Beattie	Ferry Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9LY 01394277897 School Website
Trimley St Mary Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley Lloyd	High Road Trimley St Mary Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 0ST 01394284130 School Website
Trimley St Martin Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Samantha Ross	Kirton Road Trimley St Martin Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 0QL 01394448313 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Felixstowe Railway Approach, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9UD 0.41 Miles

Trimley Station Road, Trimley St Mary, Suffolk, IP11 0UE 1.18 Miles

Harwich Town George Street, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3NA 2.82 Miles

Dovercourt Kingsway, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3AG 3.27 Miles

Harwich International Parkeston Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4SR 3.91 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
1St 4 Taxis 01394 270078 87 Garrison Lane, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7RW 0.35 Miles
Helpful Cabs 01394 200127 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7AH 0.48 Miles
Felixstowe Cab Co Ltd 01394 275555 4 Hamilton Rd, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7AU 0.63 Miles
Aero Chauffeurs 01394 670666 51 St Georges Rd, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9PN 1.22 Miles
Independent Taxis 01394 284000 85 Roman Way, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9NR 1.36 Miles
Harwich Cab Taxis 01255 504304 4 Station Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LY 2.85 Miles
Harwich Taxis 01255 551111 Haven House/Albemarle St, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HL 2.87 Miles
Sovereign Taxis 01255 553355 28 Mayflower Avenue, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3NN 2.93 Miles
Robbies Airport Taxis 01255 508221 38 Grafton Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3BD 3.11 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01255 240042 21 Station Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3AL 3.32 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip11 High Road West Felixstowe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip11 Garrison Lane South Felixstowe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip11 Seaton Road Felixstowe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip11 Plymouth Road Felixstowe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip11 Grange Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walton Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip11 British Legion Felixstowe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip11 Wadgate Road Post Office Felixstowe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip11 Fairfield Avenue Felixstowe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip11 Orwell Road Felixstowe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip11 Royal Mail Hamilton Road Felixstowe Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip11 Princes Road Felixstowe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip11 Grange Farm Avenue Felixstowe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip11 Vicarage Wall Grange Road Felixstowe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip11 Orwell Hotel Wall Felixstowe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Grove Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Grove Road Felixstowe IP11 9GA
Grove Medical Centre 01394 283197	Grove Medical Centre Grove Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9GA
Howard House Surgery 01394 282706	Howard House Surgery 31 Orwell Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 7DD
Haven Health 01394 670107	Haven Health Grange Farm Avenue Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 2XD
Minor Injuries Clinic 01473 350818	Felixstowe Community Hosp Constable Rd Felixtowe Suffolk IP11 7HJ

Local Stores

Wadgate Road
50 Wadgate Road
Felixstowe
Suffolk
IP11 8LY
01394 282900
Store Website
0.37 miles

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SPAR Felixstowe
SPAR
105 High Road East
Felixstowe
IP11 9PT
01394 284240
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ryder-Davies &Amp; Partners
83 Queens Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 7PE 01394 284554 felixstowe@ryder-daviesvets.co.uk Website 0.45 miles
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Whitworth Veterinary Practice Ltd
Station Yard Station Road Trimley St Mary Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 0UB 01394 271 112 whitworthvets@gmail.com Website 1.16 miles
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Kinfauns Veterinary Centre
14 Oakley Road Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4QZ 01255 503807 Info@kinfaunsvets.com 4.94 miles

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Vets4pets Martlesham Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Beardmore Park Martlesham Ipswich Suffolk IP5 3RU 01473 636 550 ipswichmartlesham@companioncare.co.uk Website 7.38 miles
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Vets Now Ipswich
1 Tommy Flowers Drive Hartree Way, Grange Farm Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 2BZ 01394 548484 ipswichclinic@vet-now.com Website 7.46 miles
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Orwell Veterinary Group
Hartree Way Grange Farm Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 2BZ 01473 333677 estelle.busby@orwellvets.co.uk Website 7.46 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Wrabness Woods
A Walk Through The Woods. Stourwood House Wrabness Rd Ramsey Harwich CO12 5ND 7.05 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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The Naze
67 Old Hall Ln Lancashire 7.45 miles Start From The Naze Tower Car Park (Pay And Display) About 1 Mile North Of Walton On The Naze

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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 7.60 miles

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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 8.39 miles

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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 8.71 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 8.83 miles Park In The National Trust Car Park At Sutton Hoo Or Start From The Footpath Opposite The Golf Club.

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