CHOOSE SUFFOLK COAST - thedms
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Where To Go<br />
ON THE <strong>SUFFOLK</strong> <strong>COAST</strong><br />
Sun Spot of the East Coast<br />
The resort is home to the Spa Pavilion Theatre, which has a variety of shows ranging from<br />
ballet, musicals, an annual drama festival, and pantomimes.<br />
There is a good selection of amusements and children’s activities along the seafront,<br />
including indoor and outdoor adventure golf, miniature train rides and a boating lake,<br />
and the traditional seaside assortment of slot machines and indoor amusements.<br />
The Pier is home to a small café, prize bingo and a bowling alley as well as slot machines,<br />
whilst there is an outdoor children’s play park at Manning’s and a host of new attractions<br />
and rides for children on the Ocean Amusements site.<br />
From Felixstowe Ferry you can take a ferry across the estuary to Bawdsey, the home of<br />
Radar.There are many interesting walks along this stretch of coast and the area is ideal for<br />
bird watching. Recuperate at the café with its excellent fish and chips.The Ferry lies at the<br />
Southern end of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.<br />
Landguard Peninsula is home to a nature reserve, 16th Century fort, and Felixstowe<br />
Museum as well as a foot ferry that links Felixstowe to Shotley and Harwich.The Viewpoint<br />
is very popular with residents and visitors and you can watch the biggest container ships<br />
and cruise liners in the world going in and out of the Ports of Harwich and Felixstowe.<br />
Images credited to Suffolk Coastal Services<br />
www.visitfelixstowe.co.uk<br />
www.felixstowechamber.co.uk<br />
LANDGUARD FORT<br />
MAP REF B5<br />
<strong>SUFFOLK</strong> <strong>COAST</strong>AL SPORT AND LEISURE CENTRES<br />
Viewpoint Road, Felixstowe, IP11 3TW<br />
T 07749 695523<br />
W www.landguard.com<br />
Guarding the Orwell Estuary since the mid 16th century, Landguard Fort has<br />
a long, rich history, including being the last English fort to repel a full-scale<br />
invasion attempt by Dutch forces in 1667. Many structural improvements<br />
- especially by Victorian engineers. Owned and restored by English Heritage.<br />
Open daily by Landguard Fort Trust between April and October 10am - 5pm<br />
with free audio tours.<br />
£ Please check website for admission prices and special events programme.<br />
08123<br />
Suffolk Coastal Leisure Community Association<br />
Felixstowe Leisure Centre<br />
Features a 25m pool, state of the art fitness suites, activity hall, bowls hall,<br />
soft play area, health suite featuring sauna, steam room and sunbed, and café.<br />
Telephone for further information 01394 670411<br />
www.felixstoweleisurecentre.co.uk<br />
Brackenbury Sports Centre, Felixstowe<br />
Multi purpose sports hall, squash courts, all weather area, activity hall for<br />
trampolining and gymnastics.Telephone for further information: 01394 270278.<br />
Deben Pool, Woodbridge<br />
25m pool, fitness suite, sauna. Telephone for further information: 01394 384763.<br />
Leiston Leisure Centre<br />
25m pool, multi purpose sports hall, fitness suite, soft play area, all weather<br />
area, squash courts, activity hall and health suite including sauna and sunbeds.<br />
Telephone for further information: 01728 830364.<br />
08119<br />
PLEASE MENTION THE<br />
<strong>SUFFOLK</strong> <strong>COAST</strong> HOLIDAY GUIDE WHEN MAKING YOUR BOOKING
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