LOCAL
ATTRACTIONS
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS NEAR TO The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe
Our hotel is situated near several must-see attractions, including a charming museum, beautiful sea front gardens, Felixstowe Pier, and the historic Landguard Fort. The Dolphin Hotel is the perfect place to stay to explore all these great sites and more!
A few local attractions are shown below. For more, please visit www.visitfelixstowe.org.uk/discover-felixstowe/things-to-do
Felixstowe Museum
www.felixstowemuseum.org
Felixstowe Museum houses 14 galleries displaying the military and social history of this popular seaside resort and outlying area. Even the building is of historical interest as it was once a submarine mining establishment and is possibly the last example of such in the world. The museum also includes The Beehive Cafe serving coffee & cake, light lunches and snacks.
Felixstowe Sea Front Gardens
www.visitfelixstowe.org.uk/things-to-do/the-seafront-gardens
A tranquil place by the sea & a unique part of Suffolk Coastal Heritage. A Suffolk Coastal District Council Project (now East Suffolk Council) supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. This restoration project aims to restore and enhance the heritage asset of Felixstowe Seafront Gardens to maintain its cultural and historic significance and extend its accessibility and appeal to a new generation and wider audience. Please note that dogs are welcome - please ensure they are kept on a lead. Download The Seafront Gardens map or view The Seafront Gardens Heritage Trail.
Felixstowe Pier
Felixstowe’s best known landmark which offer both visitors and residents a fabulous selection of traditional seaside entertainments including an arcade, slot machines, penny falls and retro mini-bowling alongside a stylish café and bar. There is also traditional seaside ice cream and sweets vendor and the classic seaside food favourite, fish & chips!
Landguard Fort
Landguard Fort was the site of the last opposed seaborne invasion of England, by the Dutch in 1667, who were repulsed by the Royal Marines in their first land battle. The current fort was built in the 18th century, and modified in the 19th century, with substantial additional 19th and 20th-century outside batteries. It was manned through both World Wars and played an important anti-aircraft role during the Second World War. In 1951 two of the old gun casemates were converted into a 'Cold War' control room. The fort was disarmed and closed in 1956.
