As you pass the windswept ninehole golf course, you come across a scene straight out of the east anglian history books with the ancient ferry boat inn plus a gaggle of fishermens shacks and houseboats. Felixstowe tourism felixstowe hotels bed and breakfast felixstowe. On the 1881 os map, the pub appears as the ferry house inn. Come step back in time and see how felixstowe used to be. How to get from felixstowe to belgium by train, bus, car, car. The presence of two such shops in close proximity is justification in itself for a visit to felixstowe for any book affecionado.
At the waters edge you will also find the spring tide fish stall and smokehouse. You can use the additional services filter to find pubs offering takeoutsdeliveries during this time ferry boat inn formerly bawdsey ferry inn, ferry house inn ferry rd felixstowe ferry felixstowe ip11 9rz. Tucked away in the quiet, timeless hamlet of felixstowe ferry in an. Sir cuthbert quilter, owned of bawdsey manor, established a steamdrawn chain ferry between felixstowe and bawdsey, known locally as the bridges. Click on a datetime to view the file as it appeared at that time. There has been a building on this site since the 15th century. To access the felixstowe ferry by car, follow the a14. Book direct through greene king inns and save 20% off food during your entire stay. Originally built in the fifteenth century for the ferry. Set at the mouth of the river deben, the village has a timeless atmosphere with its collection of residences, shacks and houseboats, alongside a pub, church, fresh fish for sale, boatyard and sailing club. Felixstowe ferry is a hamlet in suffolk, england, approximately two miles northeast of felixstowe at the mouth of the river deben with a ferry to the bawdsey peninsula local businesses include the ferry cafe and the ferry boat inn, freshly caught fish is usually available at the quay side.
On wednesday, i went to view the docks at felixstowe and the restored landguard fort at the point opposite harwich. Felixstowe tourism felixstowe hotels felixstowe bed and breakfast felixstowe vacation rentals felixstowe vacation packages flights to felixstowe. The inspiration for daphne du mauriers novel can be found at frenchmans creek nearby. Or you can walk along in the other direction on the sea side, past the yacht club, the now closed victoria pub the other pub, the ferry boat inn is still open, and the martello tower in the. A walk through old felixstowe to the ferry takes you back in time. The club closed at the time of the second world war. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Home cooked food, real ales and beer garden located in the heart of felixstowe ferry. Felixstowe ferry sailing club join felixstowe ferry sailing. Set at the mouth of the river deben in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Excellent food intolerance menu the ferry boat inn. Felixstowe ferry sailing club is located beyond the golf course at the bawdsey ferry end of the town. Other good, hearty pub food, freshly cooked, not microwaved, often sourced locally is always on the menu. There are 9 ways to get from felixstowe to belgium by train, bus, car, car ferry, car train, subway or plane.
Felixstowe is a major port and garden resort on the east coast of england, in the county of suffolk. Photo of felixstowe ferry, the ferry boat inn 1907. Rotterdam felixstowe rotterdam schedules and customer information from dfds, one of northern europes largest roro freight shipping networks. Locally smoked fish, fresh fish, confit duck, rabbit casserole. Its local rival, the ferry boat inn was a cobbold house and the victoria was tollemache owned, having been acquired by the company in 1923. Once a haunt of smugglers, this pub is dripping in history and is gorgeous both inside and out. Due to the recent events regarding covid19, please be aware that pub opening hours and meal times may not be accurate. The ferry boat inn was one of two pubs in old felixstowe the nearby victoria, built 1844, closed in 2010. Once in felixstowe, follow directions for felixstowe ferry. Local businesses include the ferry cafe and the ferry boat inn, freshly.
Nearby bus routes history of the port of felixstowe. Hayley long will be appearing at felixstowe book festival on 30 june. Able to book table in extension and not given any special. Surrounded by wooded banks and sloping fields, this is one of cornwalls most breathtaking locations. Felixstowe ferry is a hamlet in suffolk, england, approximately two miles northeast of felixstowe at the mouth of the river deben with a ferry to the bawdsey peninsula. The old ferry boat is one of our muchbooked properties. The 1904 woodbridge licensing records show that the victorias license was issued in 1853. See all books memories of felixstowe ferry read and share your memories of felixstowe ferry itself or of a particular photo of felixstowe ferry. Felixstowe ferry ferry boat inn the suffolk pubs guide. Ferry boat inn felixstowe ferry, felixstowe bar opening times. The ferry boat inn, felixstowe updated 2020 restaurant. Harwich harbour ferry connects suffolk and essex since 1912. Local businesses include the ferry cafe and the ferry boat inn, freshly caught fish is usually available at the quay side. In 1888 listed at bawdsey ferry, felixstowe this seems to have been an older name for felixstowe ferry.
Felixstowe old photos is a free online digital photo archive of felixstowe thought out its years. The old felixstowe hamlet was centred on a pub and church, having stood on the site since long before the norman conquest of england. It sometimes plays host to national and international championships for various dinghy classes, and has its own clubhouse with bar and dining facilities which were. Ferry boat inn, felixstowe ferry, felixstowe opening times. Original postcard of the felixstowe ferry boat title. Felixstowe golf club is a links course to the northeast of the town centre. Dfds the worlds leading ferry operator offers multiple ferry routes with crossings from popular european ports in europe to the uk, as well as routes in scandinavia and across the baltic sea.
Felixstowe ferry a great place to visit in suffolk uk. Apr 29, 2020 welcome to the website of felixstowe ferry sailing club in suffolk. It was known as the steam barge by 1830, and in 1867 its name was changed to the steam packet. The location is a good one, at felixstowe ferry, where you can walk along the sea wall, admire the yachts and see a little history a martello tower is close by. So expect a great deal, friendly staff, tasty reasonably priced food and drink, and a really handy location. Note that i say docks, as i can remember when it was just a small square dock with a flour mill and a ferry across the river. Felixstowe ferries, excursions, ports, piers ferry. Ferry boat inn, 2627 shore street, ullapool, rossshire. Pubs in felixstowe tend to be either full of elderly dominoplayers nursing a halfpint or underage burberrywearing chavs downing alcopops.
Timeline history of felixstowe, suffolk visitor uk. Great beer the ferry boat inn, felixstowe traveller. Jan 23, 2015 this pin was discovered by shelley wood. Ferry boat inn is currently closed as the present time falls outside of the opening hours below. Photo of felixstowe ferry, the ferry boat inn 1907, from the francis frith collection.
Felixstowe ferry osada w anglii, w hrabstwie suffolk. The victoria inn, felixstowe, felixstowe ferry, pubs, public houses, bars, tavern, gin mill, bars and inns, drinking. Founded by colonel george tomline in 1875, the port of felixstowe began life as the felixstowe railway and pier company. The ferry boat is a popular traditional bar, hotel and seafood restaurant located on the shores of loch broom on the beautiful west coast of the scottish highlands.
To the north of felixstowe is the tiny fishing village of felixstowe ferry. Photo prints old maps calendars photo books colour contrast galleries featured galleries. The future for the ferry boat inn will be decided over time when a new owner takes on the challenge. Ferry boat inn, felixstowe, ferry rd, opening hours, set in the hamlet of felixstowe ferry, a bracing blast along the coast or a more peaceful meander through the links golf course brings you to this qui. In june 2014, it was reported that the ferry boat inn had been sold for more than. Home cooked food, real ales and beer garden located in the heart. Ferry boat inn, felixstowe ferry the inn was built in the 15th century as a home for the ferry master, it then became a hostilery for travellers and fisherman alike in the 16th century. Felixstowe ferry boat inn pub ale village green ch. Foot and bicycle ferry from shotley to harwich and felixstowe. The ferry boat inn was one of two pubs in old felixstowe the nearby victoria. Set in the hamlet of felixstowe ferry, a bracing blast along the coast or a more peaceful meander through the links golf course brings you to this quiet village. Felixstowe ferry felixstowe ferry is a small fishing hamlet on the southern point of the mouth of the river deben. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Data save 4 history books enjoy the show bitchbotboii 4.
But the top destination in this corner of felixstowe is probably the ferry boat inn. Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty at the mouth of the river deben, the ferryboat was originally built in the 15th century as home to the ferry master, later becoming a hostelry for travellers and fisherman alike in the 16th century. Whether this was when it was first licensed or when it got a full ie not just beer license isnt clear, though the latter seems more probable. Books about felixstowe ferry area browse 14 photo books on felixstowe ferry and the surrounding area. The ferryboat inn dates back 300 years and is situated in the north helford passage on the waterfront. The ferry boat inn is a dog friendly pub next to the beach in the beautiful village of. From brackenberry fort to felixstowe ferry there is a walkway and is the start of the 50mile suffolk coast path. Ferry boat is currently closed as the present time falls outside of the opening hours below. Felixstowe ferry photos explore and buy nostalgic photos of felixstowe ferry everything old photos old maps books memories nearby places. Felixstowe ferry victoria the suffolk pubs guide suffolk camra. Ferry boat inn, felixstowe ferry c ben redsell, flickr cc by 2. Golf club, felixstowe now defunct first appeared prior to the first world war. Felixstowe ferry bawdsey river deben passenger boats small passenger boats had run ferry trips from felixstowe ferry to bawdsey for many years. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner.
In picturesque felixstowe ferry, you will find an archetypal english pub with great food and local beers and ciders as well as an excellent wine list. Felixstowe beach railway station, on the felixstowe branch line, was built. Check the victoria inn in felixstowe, felixstowe ferry on cylex and find. Suffolks top 10 cosy pubs to keep you warm this winter suffolk. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of felixstowe ferry.
Withstanding two world wars and a number of changes of ownership, in 1966 work began on the new south quay. At low tide from jacobs ladder, it is possible to glimpse the seaweedcovered remains of a roman fort, which could possibly be the place of dommoc, in the water about 50 yards from the coast. Bawdsey ferry is an earlier name for felixstowe ferry. Nicholass church was built in 1954 on the site of the prior church, which was built in 1870 and destroyed by german bombing in 1943.
The ferry boat inn and the victoria both offer decent real ale and excellent pub grub. It is the home of the felixstowe boatyard, a traditional family run boatbuilding firm and centre for boat sales and moorings to rent. The early history of felixstowe, including its roman, anglosaxon, norman and medieval defences, is told under the name of walton, because the name felixstowe was given retrospectively, during the th century, to a place which had expanded to a form. Felixstowe docks and landguard fort the anonymous widower. The history of the ferry boat has been traced as far back as 1822, when it is thought to have been called the horse packet. Welcome to the website of felixstowe ferry sailing club in suffolk. Fish is big on the menu here, too and more adnams ale all enjoyed in impeccable 15thcentury comfort. May, 2018 but the top destination in this corner of felixstowe is probably the ferry boat inn. Felixstowe ferry sailing club provides great leisure and competitive sailing at all states of the tide from the river deben in suffolk on the east coast. Felixstowe ferry suffolk, bat used by felixstowe side passengers to summon the ferry boat when moored on the other side of the river deben, suffolk,uk.
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