How long is Felixstowe swimming pool?
25m
Main/General
| Length | 25m |
|---|---|
| Width | 13m |
| Shallow end | 1m |
Can you swim in Felixstowe?
The only activity permitted on South Beach is swimming. The area around Felixstowe has some good walks, including the Martello Coastal Path, as well as a choice of cycle routes.
When was Felixstowe Leisure Centre built?
1985
The existing Felixstowe Leisure Centre was built in 1985 and Brackenbury Leisure Centre, also in Felixstowe, operated by the Council from the 1990s. Both facilities would need a significant amount of money spent on them to maintain their current offer.
How long is Hinckley Leisure Centre pool?
Main/General
| Length | 25m |
|---|---|
| Width | 17m |
| Shallow end | 1m |
Is there a beach at Felixstowe?
The attractive seaside town of Felixstowe is home to a 4-mile beach, with both family-friendly spots and more rural stretches for those looking for a more rural experience. The beach is sand and shingle and backed by a promenade, with the North beach one side of the Pier and the South beach the other.
Where can I swim in Suffolk?
Splash! 9 wild swimming spots in Suffolk and Cambs
- Fritton Lake, part of the Somerleyton Estate, Suffolk.
- Little Ouse River at Santon Downham, near Brandon.
- Dedham and Flatford on the River Stour.
- The River Waveney at Outney Common, Bungay.
- Grantchester Meadows.
- Houghton Mill.
- Milton Country Park.
- Wyboston Lakes.
Is Felixstowe a sandy beach?
Felixstowe is well regarded as a popular family beach due to its various seaside attractions. The beach itself is a mix of sand and shingle that slopes down into a nicely sheltered bay that’s great for surfing, sailing and windsurfing.
What is Felixstowe famous for?
Felixstowe draws tourist visitors, and has traditional seaside offerings such as Felixstowe Pier and The Seafront Gardens. There is also the Forum Amusement Centre, Ocean Boulevard and Manning’s Amusements. Visitors can also see Landguard Fort, Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe Ferry and the Felixstowe Museum.
Can you swim in Little Ouse river?
The Little Ouse offers wild swimming surrounded by a beautiful forest: a much more intimate experience than swimming through open land. You can get in by the footbridge at St Helen’s picnic site in Santon Downham – an area that can get quite busy on hot days and school holidays.
Is it safe to swim at Aldeburgh?
But there is a beautiful sculpture at the northern end of the town. To the south by the boatyard and the old gun battery it is dangerous to swim. And then access is denied into Orford Ness.
Is Felixstowe sea clean?
For the fourth consecutive year, bathing water at Lowestoft (South of Claremont Pier), Felixstowe (North) and Felixstowe (South) has been classified as ‘excellent’, which is the highest possible bathing water rating.
Why is Felixstowe called Felixstowe?
The early history of Felixstowe, including its Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Norman and medieval defences, is told under the name of Walton, because the name Felixstowe was given retrospectively, during the 13th century, to a place which had expanded to a form beyond the boundaries of Walton alone.