Group & Educational Visits at Landguard
About visits for clubs, groups, schools
The Landguard Peninsula welcomes people of all ages and can offer tailored educational opportunities, guided tours, talks and more to suit a wide range of interests and abilities. This unique destination provides learning opportunities which encompass an historical site, museum and wildlife next to the Port of Felixstowe.
Discover heritage, nature and maritime all in one place – unique experiences and hands-on learning outside of the classroom, or for your club outing or group special interest experience.
Educational & Schools Visits
Suitable for educational groups large or small, all ages (primary – adult)
- Visits can be flexible and coordinated to include two or more areas (especially recommended for large school groups).
- Guided tours and visits tailored to group requirements
- Additional themes include art, architecture and photography
- Risk assessments available
- Facilities include:
- classroom
- toilets
- wet weather lunchrooms
- outdoor eating areas
- Coach parking (at Manor Terrace) and bus link (by Fort/ Museum) to town centre
- Visits usually available from March to October, subject to availability.
Visits for Clubs, Societies & Interest Groups
Suitable for general and special interest groups large or small
- Visits can be flexible and coordinated to include two or more areas (especially recommended for large groups)
- Guided tours, visits and talks (on request) tailored to your interests and group requirements
- Additional themes of interest include art, architecture and photography – ideal for ‘activity-based groups/workshops’.
- Risk Assessments available
- Facilities include: toilets, choice of on-site cafés (subject to availability), outdoor eating areas, wet weather lunchrooms. Class/ workshop room facilities on request (subject to availability)
- Coach parking and bus link to town centre
- Visits usually available from March to October, subject to availability.
Further Information & Bookings
Call: 01394 834691 / 01394 834695
Email: bookings@landguard.com / enquiries@landguardtrust.org.uk
We look forward to welcoming you soon
Group & Educational visits at LANDGUARD FORT
Fortifications have existed at Landguard since the 16th century. The existing fort was built between 1745 and 1750 and significantly modified in the 1870’s. The visible remains present an unusually complete physical record of developments in military engineering, plus the response to perceived changes in coastal defence requirements over a period of more than 200 years.
Today, Landguard Fort delivers a fascinating insight into the nation’s coastal defences up to the beginning of the Cold War, and shares through displays, tours and reconstructed scenes how people lived and worked in the fort.
The Battle of Landguard – a guide for young people
The Second Anglo Dutch War took place between 1665 and 1667. It was a race to form big trading empires. The English had declared war but by 1667 were losing following a surprise attack on the English Navy at Chatham. It was very likely the Dutch would come and attack the ships and shipyards in Harwich, but where would the Dutch land to attack Harwich..?
Please note: this document is in pdf format – you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print.
Seasonal Availability: Open for educational visits from Easter to the end of October, subject to availability.
Recommended Duration: 1 to 2 hours minimum for a fulfilling visit.
Entrance Fees: Pre-booked educational groups enjoy free entry (donations very welcome).
Simply contact the Landguard team to discuss you requirements, check availability and make a booking.
Tel: 01394 834691 / 01394 834695
Email: bookings@landguard.com / enquiries@landguardtrust.org.uk
We look forward to welcoming you soon
Group & Educational visits at FELIXSTOWE MUSEUM
Felixstowe Museum is housed in the former Submarine Mining Establishment building next to the fort.
Its collection includes a range of artefacts and information covering Felixstowe’s social history from Roman times through to its transformation into a seaside resort.
Exhibitions also relate to the development of naval aviation from 1913 at the Royal Naval Air Station, the naval forces at HMS Beehive during WWII and the transformation of this area into what is now the Port of Felixstowe.
Felixstowe Museum has a wealth of displays and artefacts relating to school curricula and we have a long history of welcoming school groups of all ages for visits around the Museum.
We are currently in the process of reviewing the details of our offer to schools. Please check back soon, or get in touch on the contact details at the top section of this page to find out more.
The team at Felixstowe Museum has a long history of welcoming groups of all ages including special interest groups. Visits can be just a group-entry and welcome, or include a dedicated guided tours or talk at the Museum.
We are currently in the process of reviewing the details of our offer to groups. Please check back soon, or get in touch on the contact details at the top section of this page to find out more.
Yes, we can arrange talks for your group during their visit to the Museum. We can usually focus on specific themes or particular areas of local interest if you wish.
We are currently in the process of reviewing the details of our offer to talks. Please check back soon, or get in touch on the contact details at the top section of this page to find out more.
We look forward to welcoming you soon
Group & Educational Visits to
LANDGUARD NATURE RESERVE
Landguard Nature Reserve is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) because of its high wildlife conservation value, such as its rare, vegetated shingle habitat and importance to migrating birds.
Traces of the area’s WWII military history can also be found on the Reserve which makes for a fascinating contrast between military architecture and coastal nature site.
Guided tours with the Ranger are available with a number of options to accommodate specific interests as well as general interest, group size, age and mobility of participants etc.
These can be booked with the Ranger, on the contact details above.
Yes, talks about Landguard Nature Reserve and its conservation work are something we offer to local groups. These can take place on site at the Reserve or we may be able to join you at a local venue.
Please contact the team through the details above, so we can get in touch to talk through your requirements.
We look forward to welcoming you soon
Educational & Group Visits to
THE VIEW POINT – The John Bradfield Viewing Area
John Bradfield Viewing Area is a great place to see the huge scale of the operations at the Port of Felixstowe.
From here you can see gigantic container ships – including some of the biggest vessels in the world – as well as towering cranes and thousands upon thousands of containers. It’s a fine-tuned operation to keep international supply chains working and is vital to the world’s economies and our own.
Undercover space at the John Bradfield Viewing Area is within the View Point Café and Visitor Centre.
Please get in touch on the contact details at the top of this page to discuss your requirements with the Landguard team.
Coaches can drop off close to the viewing area. Coach parking is at Manor Terrace at the northern end of the nature reserve.
There are public conveniences at both Manor Terrace car/ coach park and at the viewing area, located in the View Point building.
The Haven is fascinating in terms of its trading and military as well as everything that happens day-to-day out on the water.
The Landguard team can offer introductory talks about the Haven and what to look for around the viewing area. Groups may also be interested in combining a visit with a landing or non-landing ferry harbour tour which calls in at Shotley and Harwich on the other side of the estuary.
Please get in touch with the Landguard Trust team on the contact details in the top section of this page to discuss your requirements.
