Where is Landguard Point and how do I get there?

Landguard Point is located in Felixstowe, Suffolk. The site reference is W8J9+RW, Felixstowe, which can be entered into a mapping app to find it.

What are Landguard Point's opening hours?

Landguard Point is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can visit at any time.

Is there parking at Landguard Point?

Yes, there is a car park on site. Disabled access is also available, making it straightforward to visit for most people.

Is Landguard Point suitable for families?

Landguard Point is considered child-friendly, and entry is free, making it a practical choice for a family outing.

Suffolk · Viewpoints

Landguard Point

Landguard Point is a historic viewpoint at the southern tip of Felixstowe, Suffolk, where giant container ships can be watched entering and leaving the Port of Felixstowe.

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Landguard Point

Sitting at Suffolk's southernmost tip, Landguard Point overlooks the mouth of the River Orwell and gives close-up views of one of Britain's busiest container ports. The John Bradfield Viewing Area is the focal point for ship-watching, with a café and visitor facilities on site. The peninsula also takes in Landguard Fort, the site of the last opposed seaborne invasion of England in 1667, and a nature reserve on the shingle spit that supports rare plants and migrating birds.

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Open 24/7

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Car ParkDisabled Access

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