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Flatford Mill
The mill and surrounding Dedham Vale that inspired John Constable's most famous paintings including The Hay Wain, largely unchanged since the 1820s.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Felixstowe
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Felixstowe
Felixstowe is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Harwich, 23km from Flatford Mill.
Felixstowe is in England, United Kingdom, with about 25,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Harwich, about 5 km away.
Felixstowe ( FEE-lik-stoh) is a port town and civil parish in the East Suffolk District of Suffolk, England. The estimated population in 2017 was 24,521. The Port of Felixstowe is the largest container port in the United Kingdom. Felixstowe is approximately 72 miles (116 km) northeast of London.
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What is there to see near Felixstowe?
Within an hour or so of Felixstowe: Flatford Mill (23 km), Lavenham (41 km).
Are there any good drives near Felixstowe?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Koninklijke Baan Coast Road.
Where is Felixstowe?
Felixstowe is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Harwich.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 24,521
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.9637, 1.3511
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Felixstowe
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Lavenham
Exquisitely preserved medieval wool town with over 300 listed buildings, including crooked timber-framed houses and a magnificent church.
41 km · about 50 min drive
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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