Field Trip: Landguard Point, Felixstowe IP11 3TW
Sunday 17 November 2024
10:30 to 14:30
The Landguard Peninsula is located at the southerly most point of the town of Felixstowe. Surrounding the Fort and Museum is the vegetated shingle habitat of the Landguard Nature Reserve, with its rare plants, migrating birds and military history.
The View Point Café, which is situated at the John Bradfield Viewing Area, offers videos and exhibits on the attractions of the Peninsula, public toilets and a 60 seater cafe - with both indoor and outdoor seating offering stunning views of the estuary. Enjoy the spectacular views over Harwich Harbour and the Port of Felixstowe - Britain's busiest container port.
Information:
Website: https://www.discoverlandguard.org.uk/visitor-information/getting-here/
Car Park Charges:
Operates every day (including bank holidays) from 08:00-18:00.
Up to 30 minutes - Free
Up to 2 hours - £1.50
Up to 4 hours - £3.00
Over 4 hours - £4.00
Pay for your parking session either via the RingGo app at https://myringgo.co.uk using your credit/debit card or via the onsite pay and display machine (note: coins only), including the free 30 minute ticket option. The RingGo location is 44466. Parking fees apply for all including Blue Badge holders.
| Contact |
Sam Innard perfectforlearning@gmail.com 07522814863 |
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| Location |
By Car: Take the A14 towards Felixstowe. At the large roundabout beside the water tower (junction 60), turn right, remaining on the A14 (the Port of Felixstowe road). Then at the next roundabout go straight on towards the town centre. Cross over the railway level crossing, then turn right at the traffic lights onto Langer Road. View Point - from Langer/Carr Road (just after passing the Suffolk Sands Caravan Park), turn left onto View Point Road. This road (with speed bumps) will take you down to the main car parks for the Fort, Museum, View Point Cafe, View Point and Ferry. Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 3TW (view map) |