A seaside town steeped in history
Located on a peninsula in the south east of Suffolk within the
beautiful Suffolk Coastal district, Felixstowe is a seaside town
steeped in history and with a wide offering for residents,
businesses and holiday makers alike.
Felixstowe grew rapidly in the latter half of the 19th century
following the creation of the port and the growth of the tourism
industry transformed the town into a fashionable resort.
Felixstowe is now one of the largest container ports in the
Europe.
The town is a key component of the Haven Gateway - a
geographical area covering Felixstowe, Harwich, the peninsulas on
which they are located and an area of hinterland providing skilled
personnel, businesses, logistics, housing stock, and social
infrastructure.
The town has a rich heritage and historically has been key
in the defence of the country.
King Edward III used what is now known as Kingsfleet, to
assemble his fleet in preparation for battle and Landguard Fort
marks the spot where England was invaded in 1667.
In the early 19th century, fearing another invasion, forts known
as Martello Towers were built along the east coast and four of
these can still be seen today.