Once a haunt of smugglers, this pub is dripping in history and is gorgeous both inside and out. 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. The ferry boat inn and the victoria both offer decent real ale and excellent pub grub. Golf club, felixstowe now defunct first appeared prior to the first world war. On wednesday, i went to view the docks at felixstowe and the restored landguard fort at the point opposite harwich.
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. Locally smoked fish, fresh fish, confit duck, rabbit casserole. Welcome to the website of felixstowe ferry sailing club in suffolk. 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. Nearby bus routes history of the port of felixstowe. Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can. Kick back with a pint of cask marque ale, a great book and a home. Felixstowe ferries, excursions, ports, piers ferry. 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. Home cooked food, real ales and beer garden located in the heart. 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.
Home cooked food, real ales and beer garden located in the heart of felixstowe ferry. Surrounded by wooded banks and sloping fields, this is one of cornwalls most breathtaking locations. Withstanding two world wars and a number of changes of ownership, in 1966 work began on the new south quay. Felixstowe ferry felixstowe ferry is a small fishing hamlet on the southern point of the mouth of the river deben.
Felixstowe ferry a great place to visit in suffolk uk. 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. Ferry boat inn felixstowe ferry, felixstowe bar opening times. Great beer the ferry boat inn, felixstowe traveller. The ferry boat inn was one of two pubs in old felixstowe the nearby victoria, built 1844, closed in 2010. There are 9 ways to get from felixstowe to belgium by train, bus, car, car ferry, car train, subway or plane. But the top destination in this corner of felixstowe is probably the ferry boat inn. The 1904 woodbridge licensing records show that the victorias license was issued in 1853. Bawdsey ferry is an earlier name for felixstowe ferry. Felixstowe ferry osada w anglii, w hrabstwie suffolk. Tucked away in the quiet, timeless hamlet of felixstowe ferry in an. May, 2018 but the top destination in this corner of felixstowe is probably the ferry boat inn. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. To access the felixstowe ferry by car, follow the a14.
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. Sir cuthbert quilter, owned of bawdsey manor, established a steamdrawn chain ferry between felixstowe and bawdsey, known locally as the bridges. The ferry boat inn is a dog friendly pub next to the beach in the beautiful village of. The old felixstowe hamlet was centred on a pub and church, having stood on the site since long before the norman conquest of england. See all books memories of felixstowe ferry read and share your memories of felixstowe ferry itself or of a particular photo of felixstowe ferry. Here we are opposite 150 hamilton road, felixstowe, suffolk, travelling towards the. Timeline history of felixstowe, suffolk visitor uk. On of the main attractions of felixstowe is the seafront, it is over four miles long, with a wide promenade that stretches almost the entire length of the beach from landguard point to felixstowe ferry. Book a ferry ticket from the uk passenger ferries dfds. Felixstowe old photos is a free online digital photo archive of felixstowe thought out its years. In june 2014, it was reported that the ferry boat inn had been sold for more than. Check the victoria inn in felixstowe, felixstowe ferry on cylex and find.
Excellent food intolerance menu the ferry boat inn. Ferry boat inn, felixstowe ferry, felixstowe opening times. To the north of felixstowe is the tiny fishing village of felixstowe ferry. The victoria inn, felixstowe, felixstowe ferry, pubs, public houses, bars, tavern, gin mill, bars and inns, drinking. Ferry boat inn, 2627 shore street, ullapool, rossshire. Felixstowe beach railway station, on the felixstowe branch line, was built. Felixstowe golf club is a links course to the northeast of the town centre. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Felixstowe ferry, the ferry boat inn further away from the town centre, we eventually come to old felixstowe, its shoreline, marina and ferry over the deben to bawdsey with its curious manor and curiouser history. Felixstowe is a major port and garden resort on the east coast of england, in the county of suffolk. So expect a great deal, friendly staff, tasty reasonably priced food and drink, and a really handy location.
Click on a datetime to view the file as it appeared at that time. Ferry boat inn is currently closed as the present time falls outside of the opening hours below. Set at the mouth of the river deben in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Photo of felixstowe ferry, the ferry boat inn 1907. Felixstowe ferry boat inn pub ale village green ch. In 1888 listed at bawdsey ferry, felixstowe this seems to have been an older name for felixstowe ferry. The old ferry boat is one of our muchbooked properties. Due to the recent events regarding covid19, please be aware that pub opening hours and meal times may not be accurate. 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. At the waters edge you will also find the spring tide fish stall and smokehouse.
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. 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. The club closed at the time of the second world war. Harwich harbour ferry connects suffolk and essex since 1912. The ferry boat inn, felixstowe updated 2020 restaurant. Apr 29, 2020 welcome to the website of felixstowe ferry sailing club in suffolk. There has been a building on this site since the 15th century. 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. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. The presence of two such shops in close proximity is justification in itself for a visit to felixstowe for any book affecionado.
On the 1881 os map, the pub appears as the ferry house inn. 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. 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 tourism felixstowe hotels felixstowe bed and breakfast felixstowe vacation rentals felixstowe vacation packages flights to felixstowe. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of felixstowe ferry. Hayley long will be appearing at felixstowe book festival on 30 june. 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. 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. Local businesses include the ferry cafe and the ferry boat inn, freshly caught fish is usually available at the quay side.
The inspiration for daphne du mauriers novel can be found at frenchmans creek nearby. Books about felixstowe ferry area browse 14 photo books on felixstowe ferry and the surrounding area. Book direct through greene king inns and save 20% off food during your entire stay. Felixstowe tourism felixstowe hotels bed and breakfast felixstowe. Rotterdam felixstowe rotterdam schedules and customer information from dfds, one of northern europes largest roro freight shipping networks. Data save 4 history books enjoy the show bitchbotboii 4. 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. 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. Other good, hearty pub food, freshly cooked, not microwaved, often sourced locally is always on the menu. How to get from felixstowe to belgium by train, bus, car, car. It was known as the steam barge by 1830, and in 1867 its name was changed to the steam packet. Felixstowe ferry bawdsey river deben passenger boats small passenger boats had run ferry trips from felixstowe ferry to bawdsey for many years.
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. 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. Local businesses include the ferry cafe and the ferry boat inn, freshly. 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. Able to book table in extension and not given any special. Once in felixstowe, follow directions for felixstowe ferry.
Photo of felixstowe ferry, the ferry boat inn 1907, from the francis frith collection. Suffolks top 10 cosy pubs to keep you warm this winter suffolk. 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. Originally built in the fifteenth century for the ferry. The ferryboat inn dates back 300 years and is situated in the north helford passage on the waterfront. Felixstowe ferry sailing club join felixstowe ferry sailing. The ferry boat inn was one of two pubs in old felixstowe the nearby victoria. From brackenberry fort to felixstowe ferry there is a walkway and is the start of the 50mile suffolk coast path. It is the home of the felixstowe boatyard, a traditional family run boatbuilding firm and centre for boat sales and moorings to rent. Ferry boat is currently closed as the present time falls outside of the opening hours below. Founded by colonel george tomline in 1875, the port of felixstowe began life as the felixstowe railway and pier company. 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. Felixstowe docks and landguard fort the anonymous widower.
Ferry boat inn, felixstowe ferry c ben redsell, flickr cc by 2. Come step back in time and see how felixstowe used to be. A walk through old felixstowe to the ferry takes you back in time. Felixstowe ferry ferry boat inn the suffolk pubs guide. The future for the ferry boat inn will be decided over time when a new owner takes on the challenge. Felixstowe ferry sailing club is located beyond the golf course at the bawdsey ferry end of the town. Felixstowe ferry victoria the suffolk pubs guide suffolk camra.
Jan 23, 2015 this pin was discovered by shelley wood. Felixstowe old photos a digital photo archive of felixstowe throughout its history funded by. Original postcard of the felixstowe ferry boat title. Photo prints old maps calendars photo books colour contrast galleries featured galleries. 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. Pubs in felixstowe tend to be either full of elderly dominoplayers nursing a halfpint or underage burberrywearing chavs downing alcopops. Fish is big on the menu here, too and more adnams ale all enjoyed in impeccable 15thcentury comfort. 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. Felixstowe ferry photos explore and buy nostalgic photos of felixstowe ferry everything old photos old maps books memories nearby places. A paperback book published in 1969, called inns of the suffolk coast by. Felixstowe ferry sailing club join felixstowe ferry.
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