Felixstowe Rated Safest Small Town in Suffolk
Felixstowe is among the top 5 safest small towns in Suffolk. The overall crime rate in Felixstowe in 2021 was 61 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Suffolk’s … Read More
Category: Local Interest
Felixstowe’s Cold War Bunker- Planning for the end of the World?
In 1962, an underground bunker was built next to Martello Tower P (Martello Park). Over 1,500 of these small bunkers were built at various points around the country during the … Read More
The Inadequate Italian Air Force that Bombed Felixstowe
The Corpo Aereo Italiano from the Italian Royal Air Force participated in the Battle of Britain and the Blitz during the final months of 1940 during World War II. The … Read More
Meet Your Town Councillors: Darren Aitchison
I was born and brought up in Felixstowe, attending Kingsfleet and then Deben High School. I then worked in Tesco for around a year before joining the Army at 17. … Read More
Felixstowe Seasiders Fined £1,000 By Eastern Counties League
Felixstowe & Walton United FC intend to appeal against a fine of £1,000 handed by the Eastern Counties Football League. Statement from The Executive Committee The Management committee of the … Read More
World’s Smallest Country Just 7 Miles Away From Felixstowe
The Principality of Sealand is a micronation that claims Roughs Tower, an offshore platform in the North Sea approximately 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) off the coast of Suffolk, as its … Read More
The Iron Lady’s Controversial Visit to Felixstowe
In 1986, Margaret Thatcher paid a visit to the Port of Felixstowe. Her presence provoked a demonstration by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) , which was very active in … Read More
Wife of Former British King Hated Felixstowe
On December 11, 1936, King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom addressed his subjects via a radio announcement that was unexpected. Noting that he had served out his royal duties and that … Read More
Felixstowe to The Golden State: Felixstowe Expat Stories
With temperatures in Felixstowe soaring up to 34°C today, you might be mistaken for living in California, however it’s actually going to be 5°C hotter in Felixstowe today! The distance … Read More
5 Most Expensive Houses for Sale in Felixstowe
1) 4 bedroom detached house £750,000 Property features Stunning sitting room with bi-fold doors to the gardens Impressive kitchen/dining room Beautiful modern accommodation Mature gardens Garage and off road parking … Read More