Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Maritime Memories
Harwich Road, Wrabness, Essex, CO12 5ND, Tel: 01473 328006, (3 miles, 5kms)
Estuarine nature reserve, with adjacent woodland & views over the Stour. Famed for large numbers of waterfowl in winter & a range of breeding woodland birds in summer, including the nightingale. Easy walking distance from Wrabness Station.
Nature Reserve
Pannington Hall Lane, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2AR, Tel: 01473 604206, (8 miles, 13kms)
Share the good life with Jimmy’s Farm… home to the Essex Pig and to TV Presenter Jimmy Doherty, it really is a great family day out.
Farm
91 Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2AF, Tel: 01394 276770, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)
Welcome to Felixstowe Tourist Information Centre. The friendly knowledgeable staff will be delighted to advise you on places to visit in the local area.
Information Centre
King's Quay Street, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3ER, Tel: 01255 553333, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)
One of the oldest (1911) least altered, purpose-built cinemas in Britain. Write for programme of films (enclose SAE) to Electric Palace Cinema, Kings Quay St, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3ER.
Cinema
The Naze, Old Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8LE, Tel: 01255 852519, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)
Sited at the beautiful coastal location of the Naze, this historic 86ft navigational tower houses over eight floors, an art gallery, museum, tea rooms and a roof viewing platform with spectacular panoramic views.
Historic Site
Bawdsey Manor Estate, Bawdsey, Nr Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3AT, Tel: 07821 162 879, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)
The Transmitter Block houses 'The Magic Ear' exhibition which tells the story of radar. RAF Bawdsey was the first of the Chain Home radar stations which played a crucial role in the Battle of Britain.
Museum - Transport
Old Trolleybus Depot, Cobham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9JD, Tel: 01473 715666, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)
Over 100 historic vehicles, housed in a former trolleybus depot. All have been built or used in the Ipswich area. The museum also covers the history and products of local engineering companies.
Museum
Group Visits
Educational Visits
Landguard Peninsula, View Point Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 3TW, Tel: 01394 675900, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)
Discover the rich military and maritime heritage of Landguard Fort, one of England's best-preserved coastal defences, with a history spanning almost 450 years.
New Road, Mistley, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1ER, Tel: 01206 393433, (8 miles, 13kms)
Children can play among a menagerie of rescued animals and birds which roam freely in 25 acres of countryside overlooking the Stour Valley.
Landguard Peninsula, View Point Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 3TW, Tel: 01394 675283, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)
Come and explore the Landguard Peninsula - a wonderful and unique mix of history, nature and commerce.
East Terrace, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8PY, Tel: 01255 678259, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)
The museum features the history and geology of the Naze, development of the town from prehistoric times to the present day & the history of the local lifeboat service including the oldest motorised lifeboat in the world.
Landguard Peninsula, View Point Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 3TW, Tel: 01394 674355, Email, (3 miles, 4kms)
Discover the fascinating artefacts and collections of Felixstowe Museum, which brings alive the military and social history of this seaside town.
Park
Shalimar, 34 Waltham Way, Frinton On Sea, Essex, CO13 9JF, (7 miles, 11kms)
A private nature reserve located between Frinton on Sea and Walton on the Naze. The woodland walk on the Frinton side is open to the public whilst an educational nature trail on the Walton side can be visited by appointment.
Sea Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2DN, Tel: 01394 282370, Email, (3 miles, 6kms)
Traditional seaside amusements on Felixstowe's south beach. Crazy Charlie's Junior Theme Park, amusement arcades, Sands Bar & Café, Q Club (pool, snooker & sports bar), Magical Indoor Golf, over 18 casino areas & a Sunday market.
Children's Playground
Landguard Peninsula, View Point Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 3TW, Tel: 01394 675283, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)
Visit Landguard Nature Reserve - a beach, shingle, rare and unusual plants, migrating birds, stunning views, landscape shaped by the sea and a rich military history.
The Pin Mill Studio, Pin Mill, Suffolk, IP9 1JN, Tel: 01473 780130, Email, (4 miles, 7kms)
Photography and art courses/workshops. Art gallery. Ceramics, gifts, coffee and ice cream in a beautiful riverside location. Open all rear, Tues-Thurs 12-4, Fri-Sun 12-5pm.
Art Gallery
Behind 29 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LT, Tel: 01255 503429, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)
Circular Fort 1808 ten guns. Largest AM being restored by a voluntary group.
Castle
