GET TO THE POINT
Where guarding the land means so much more
Hop along our Kids Easter Trail now until April 21st at Landguard Fort!
One Destination – So Many Discoveries
At Landguard, when you spend time together at Landguard making discoveries, memories make themselves.
Big Boats
Watch awesome views of giant cargo ships, pilot and sail boats or the foot ferry. Why not take a look at live stream footage of the port and estuary of Harwich Haven or find out how to learn more and track the journeys of the ships you can see before your eyes? Discover where they have come from or are destined for next.
Find out moreFragile Landscapes
Covering around 33 hectares, Landguard’s rare vegetated shingle spit is home to a fascinating variety of flora and fauna. The peninsula is designated a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) for its value to the local community and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its high wildlife conservation value.
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Guarding the Land
For centuries, fortifications at Landguard 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. What is truly astounding, is how so much of it still remains intact today.
Find out moreSo Many Ways to Discover Landguard
Walk, cycle, take a guided tour, simply sit and watch either the world go by on the estuary, or birds and butterflies fly by so close to the shoreline. At Landguard there’s an amazing and massively varied collection of special sights on offer, just waiting to open your eyes to all sorts of activities and discoveries.
Landguard Felixstowe – One Destination, So Many Discoveries
The Landguard Peninsula at Felixstowe is a very diverse and precious place. At Suffolk’s southern most tip, its location is stunning. It is fragile in every aspect of its nature, with a range of rare wildlife habitats and species. And its history is truly unique. Land, sea, built heritage, military archaeology are all intrinsically linked here – every leaf, every pebble, every concrete block has a story to share.
Landguard is the sum of many parts, and the most fascinating big picture imaginable.
