Landguard Fort

Landguard Fort
Aerial photograph of Landguard Fort. (c)
Landguard Fort -   Aerial photograph of Landguard Fort. (c) Landguard Fort -   View from the north west of the entrance facade of the building. (c)

The site of the last opposed invasion of England in 1667 and the first land battle of the Royal Marines. The current fort was built in the 18th century, and modified in the 19th century with substantial additional 19th/20th-century outside batteries.

Guided tours and audio tours of the fort are supplemented by a DVD presentation of the site's history, and by guided tours of the outside batteries. A new guidebook tells the fascinating history of the Fort.

The nearby submarine mining building houses Felixstowe Museum's Collections of local interest.

Opening Times:

April 2009 to March 2010Opening TimesOpening Days
28 Mar-31 May10am-5pmMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
1 Jun-30 Sep10am-6pmMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
1 Oct-1 Nov10am-5pmMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
Last admission 1 hour before closing 
Please note: an average tour takes an hour and a half 
Tel: 07749 695523 to book battery and group tours 

How much does it cost?

Adult:
£3.50
Children:
£1.00
Concession:
£2.50
English Heritage Members:
Other:
Free entry for children under 5 and wheelchair users.
Details:
Free entry for children under 5 and wheelchair users

How do I get there?

Address:
Suffolk - IP11 3TX
Road Access:
1 mile S of Felixstowe town centre - follow signs to Landguard Point
Train Access:
Felixstowe 2 1⁄2 miles
Bus Access:
First 75-7 Ipswich - Felixstowe Dock to within 3⁄4 mile of site
Map Location:
Telephone:
07749 6955523 to book Battery and group tours

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:
ParkingMuseumGuidebooksDogs allowed on leadsAudio tours (included in admission price)ShopHazardous

Further Info

Managed By: Landguard Fort Trust.