Landguard Fort
View Point Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 3TW
Come and see Landguard Fort for free on the 20th of September.
Visit Landguard Fort to explore one of England’s best preserved coastal defences and the site of the last opposed seaborne invasion of England in 1667 – the first land battle of the Royal Marines. Discover the rich military and maritime heritage of an awesome estuary-side fortress with a history spanning almost 450 years – defender of the only deep water port on the east coast between the Humber and the Thames.
Landguard Fort is a closely guarded secret. Low-lying, almost unassuming even, from outside the fort it is really quite impossible to appreciate the sheer size, complexity and completeness of one of the East Coast’s most impressive military defences.
For centuries, fortifications here controlled and protected the only deep water port on the east coast between the Humber and Thames. Guarding the all-important entrance to Harwich harbour at the mouth the Rivers Orwell and Stour, Landguard Fort played a vital role in defending Britain. Amazingly, so much of it still remains intact.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 20 September:
- Open between 10:00 - 17:00 last entry 15:00
Location & directions
View Point Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 3TW
- Directions:
- We are located at the end of View Point Road, there are two council pay and display car parks available to visitors.
- Contact on day:
- Elian Shipp
- Telephone number:
- +441394675900
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
We also have our shop and tearoom on site where you can get homemade and local products as well as souvenirs. We will have tour guides onsite to offer paid guided tours that go beyond our normal opening.
