Winkles at the Ferry in Suffolk Coastal

Only a 5k walk from the Felixstowe pier, along the seafront to this little gem. On a lovely sunny lunchtime we sat outside & watched the toing & froing of the Deben ferry while sampling the fish and chips. Welcoming, friendly service. Not cheap but delicious & not to be missed if you’re visiting here. Will recommend.

Lovely place to sit on a sunny morning, gazing across the river and out to sea. Mug of good coffee, delicious sandwich, great experience

I searched for Seafood restaurants in Felixstowe. This restaurant is in London. Does TripAdvisor not check locations or is this a joke.

Sadly we can’t rate the food as, despite arriving a few minutes before closing and with 3 members of staff present, we were told they had stopped cooking…despite the fact we only wanted a cold sandwich to go! A shame as we’ve previously had a friendly service here and some tasty food.

Perfect location and some of the best cod and chips I’ve ever had! Friendly staff and good value for money. Shame it wasn’t warm enough to sit outside!!! ;)))

Super fish, chips & mushy peas and mugs of tea. Over 60’s deal. Excellent. Very friendly staff and made very welcome. With superb views too over the Deben from outside seating area. Will be back!

Amazing food,great service,nice place to go in the summer,lots of food options,good view of the beach.

Havent been here since covid but as everywhere else was full gave it a shot and was not disapointed. First fish and chips with mushy peas plus b&b Very good. Thin batter nice plate size piece of fish, not greasy and dry crispy chips not soggy like some. Was worth the visit.

What a rip off! Food not great, prices above average, staff average and look bored, location though very good.

Had lunch here on a blowy bright day, two had scones, one a prawn sandwich and I had the best vegan sausage sandwich I've ever had, washed down with mugs of tea and chocolate, sat outside being entertained watching some bloke make himself look a fool with a jetski, "all the gear and no idea"! Very good food and cheery staff

Went with my mum for her birthday. Food and service amazing. Atmosphere and views also amazing. Fully recommend Seafood Platter.

I recently stayed in Felixstowe Ferry for the week and this was my go-to cafe. There are 2 local cafés and this one is far superior. All the locals eat here. Better food. Friendly and helpful staff. It also has the best location right on the river. Loved their prawn sandwiches on granary bread - absolutely stuffed full of prawns. Fabulous hot cup of tea. This place is an absolute gem.

This is one of My favourite places to go to have a large breakfast and a cup of coffee sitting on the balcony overlooking the river Deben

A little expensive but the river views more than compensates only half a dozen outside tables we had the sones and jam very dry the option of cream would have made such a difference

Visited here just for coffee and cake late morning. Coffee and cake was brilliant. However, what really shone out to us was the 2 ladies running this attitude and attention to detail for Covid-19 safety. It was second to none and bigger restaurants /retailers could learn much from this establishment. I got the impression even post 19 July 21 some safety measures will remain which I wholeheartedly support.

Love this little cafe at the Ferry, great views, nice people and reasonable prices. Best of all, they serve the wonderful English delicacy of fried bread, cooked to perfection. We’ll be back - often!

Great little cafe with veranda seating giving fabulous views across the water (more seating outside too although views from veranda are better) Not too busy when we went so food came quickly and was very nice - fish finger butty and vegetarian sausage & chips...

Waited around 20 minutes which would have been fine as we were told this would have been the case in advance. However, when the food arrived it was disappointingly greasy, soggy batter due to sitting in excess oil and frozen chips rather than hand cut....

Good Covid routine. Friendly staff. Cod and chips twice, cooked to order. £17, small fish in crispy but light batter and crispy chips. Not much flavour to either. 7 out of 10. Would return if in the vicinity and hungry.

Kept waiting for nearly 5mins, 2 lots of signs saying ‘Wait here to be seated’ but I gave up and sat down! Ran out of fruit scones and tea cakes by 11:45am, but the lemon drizzle cake was superb and the coffee was a decent...

Lovely fish and chips overlooking Old Felixstowe, watching boats come and go. Safe, clean, relaxing. You really feel on holiday sitting at their tables. Will definitely return.

After not being able to get food at the Ferryboat Inn we ended up at Winkles. My wife had crab salad sandwich I had ham. Both great fillings but shame t was not on proper bread as opposed to 'supermarket' style bread A shade pricey...

My partner and i visited today. We were kept waiting for over 30mins when we asked how long our food would be the staff were very abrupt and we were not made aware that there would be a long wait. We payed £26.00 for two...

Location is the key for this popular cafe, right on the water and offering a covered seating area that allows you to look out over the estuary and check out the progress of the foot ferry from shore to shore. The menu is kept plain...

It was great. The services were great and the food was great. Its very great to sit next to the seaside eating willy's captain dish and the fresh air was great. Willy's captain dish had a tasty salad and fish fingers for a very reasonable...

My wife and I were taking a walk along the seafront when we wanted a snack and drink. As we do not live in the area we were recommended to walk past the Martello Tower towards where the Felixstowe Ferry sailed from as there were...

If you need a hearty breakfast after your walk to the Ferry, look no further. Four of us had an amazing breakfast here. Overlooking the river in this cosy cafe was lovely. The staff were friendly and the food fab. 😊

Have you ever been to one of those dodgy Roadside Burger vans? Usually made out of an old lorry body or freight container? I guess this is a bit like that, very slightly more up market on the face of it tho. If the place...

Whilst waiting we popped into this tiny place. Absolutely packed with customers. Have to say an excellent breakfast with a proper butchers sausage and proper bacon. My husband had the big breakfast which was absolutely huge and just as tasty. Hats off to you. 1st...

Well cooked without too much batter on fish.Tasty and adequate portions for Oaps.Efficient and friendly service.Free coffee for oaps but unfortunately another cup of cheap instant ,much safer to keep to tea! Will go again,especially if the weather is good and you can sit outside...

Put off by the extortionate prices at Ferry Cafe, my parents and I grabbed a table at Winkles. There’s a certain charm to the place despite it being little more than a hut with a handful of tables inside, a tiny kitchen and smallish outdoor...

Popped down to the ferry today and spotted this little gem. I had beans on toast and a lovely up of tea. The service was fantastic and the place had a lovely friendly vibe. I will definitely visit again.

What a great place this was excellent views ,great breakfast and great staff! we decided to celebrate Red Nose Day here it was pouring with rain but the place was warm and inviting,the staff were very friendly and took a photo of the three of us all and we travel all over looking for great places to eat our breakfast and this place is in our top ten and will be visiting again this summer! Thank you for taking photos of us all and making our day enjoyable

Feluxstowe ferry a hidden gem of the Suffolk Coast served by a great ferry crossing for foot passengers only. Winkles on the quayside provide a friendly service of quality food. Fish fresher than most and great other lunch options. Good homemade cake and scones. Lovely on a reasonable day to sit outside and enjoy the atmosphere and air( done in February for first time ever!) views to die for and lots of interest from river traffic whilst you eat. Be of my favourite places to take visiting guests or my family.

Popped in here while we were in Felixstowe to make a change to the normal places.....Love the location,eating virtually on the water !!Very cosy inside,seats outside if and when the sun shines.Staff were very friendly and effiecient,good to see smiles.Menu is probably bigger than expected so we had the Breakfast options.Everything cooked perfectly,lovely thick bread,great quality sausages and bacon.And a nice mug of tea....

We stopped off here after taking the ferry from Bawdsley Quay. Had freshly cooked Cod and chips which was cooked in the lightest of batters, almost like tempura. Service was very quick and very good. Fortunately it was a sunny day and we sat outside watching the boats on the River Deben. Definitely recommend.

It's the location that sets this cafe apart. Situated close to the River Deben Estuary, one can sit on the veranda and while away the time gazing at the boats on their moorings and watch the Deben foot-ferry coming and going. The food is a cut above your average cafe fare, with fresh dressed crab and lobster when available (actually landed by the cafe proprietor). And there are all the more familiar items on the menu as well. A Winkle's full English will satisfy even the largest of appetites. It is a small cafe, it gets very busy and inside seating is limited but I prefer sitting outside anyway (unless it's raining!)

This is a very special little gem. The convenience of the location and its beauty are lovely. The quality of food is very high too. The only draw backs are its cramped as it's very small and its pricey too! You may have to wait a while for service as it is very busy during the summer. All in all its still worth a visit as its a bit special.

We stopped here today and it is pride of place and lovely to sit and watch people crabbing on the pier and ferries going in and out. We had a cuppa and cake but the lemon drizzle cake although tasty was tiny, approx 2 inches square, but cost £1.80!!! Very over priced.

Called into this establishment by pure chance on a day trip from Southwold to Felixstowe. Being a vegetarian it can often be hard in this part of the world to find anything other than basic food or risotto! However, not here, lovely range of produce all freshly cooked and presented wonderfully. Due to time constraints we opted for a snack and so I had the veg sausage and hash brown sarnie while my partner had a salad. Both lovely, reasonably priced and with stunning views. Service excellent, really friendly people. I wish this place well and will certainly visit again if back in the area.

Lovely all day breakfast at Winkles at the Ferry, efficient, friendly service and lovely outside tables overlooking the Ferry. Food tasty and well cooked.

What a great place to eat. Inside or out. Situated right on the river with a nice cool breeze .The food was very good and as a pensioner I had a discount but only monday to friday. The staff were very nice and the cafe very clean. We took our dog and they have bowls of water placed about, very friendly. Near to the cafe you will find the fresh fish shop Spring Tide. Their fish and shellfish was fantastic try some. It is closed on Mondays and is open 10 to 5pm we bought fresh crab it was great. The little boat trips are also worth a try and also crabbing for the children, just like old times. If you go into the fish shop tell them Colin T sent you.

Absolutely superb breakfast. We walked the Suffolk coastal path in May and stopped here before using the ferry on route to Orford. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was awesome. Free tea refills might cement that 5 star review?

We had to opt for Winkles for our customary sea front breakfast as the Ferry Café was closed, and I can quite honestly say, not a bad breakfast to be had.

Great little spot, ended up there with the family for Fish&Chips; one summers evening. Look no frills or spills but the food was 10 out of 10, the place is tiny but sitting outside is the best. Watch the world slip by, the kids can do a bit of crab fishing if they like and you can watch the boats come and go. The price of Fish and Chips won't break your bank and there's no extra charge for Ketchup, then finish off with a walk along the beach. We paid cash so I'm not sure if they have a card machine for you millennials, but hey! all part of the adventure.

This place is right on the sea front, you can see it to your right as your walking on the small ferry boat. We had hot chocolate and tea sat on there balcony. Good view of the sea front.

Very pleasant and friendly staff cooked bacon butties for all, with various refreshments. Well worth a visit for a coffee and watch life at the ferry.

Winkles is a very simple cafe on the river/sea. Not only does it serve the best prawn sandwich ever, but it’s cooked breakfasts are fantastic and everything you could ask from bacon, eggs, sausages, baked beans, tomatoes, mushrooms ....... get the idea. Oh, and the people who cook and serve are very nice too. There is a great fresh fish shop about 20 yards away.

Forget anywhere else & have the best fish & chips here. The fish was virtually swimming it was so fresh & the batter was crisp & light. It's only a small place & it's not grand but to sit overlooking the ferry while your lunch is cooked takes some beating.

Been here several times and if you can put up with the smoke from the cooking in such a tiny space and the dogs that are allowed to sit beside your table from other customers good luck.

Well we used to eat here a lot but the last time we sat near the window looking through the blinds and there was almost as much sauce on them as our plates.

Popped in for lunch and we both had the ham egg and chips. Nothing fancy just tasty home cooked food. Really enjoyable. Great to sit overlooking the river and have a good meal.

Just when you think things go wrong ,, something crops up to your advantage. Recently retired , with my wife , have routinely eaten lunch out , ALOT. We have favoured small eating places , garden centres etc.and wandering away from our home town. We discovered the nearby cafe to the Winkle , and used it several times. Today , leaving Clacton-On-Sea where we live , we decided to go to Felixstowe for lunch. We checked on the internet for closing time of the “normal cafe” we have used to ensure they would still be open , and arrived , after paying £1.50 for a car parking ticket , to find the “normal cafe “ was closed !! Their loss , Winkles gain. Greeted by two young ladies , they supplied us with fantastic fish and chips , and even offered “pensioiners rate”. Smashing view of the river and delightful back ground chatter from what is obviously pleased previous cutomers. Will be going to Felixstowe in the future as one of our eating places , but not to our “normal cafe” we used to go to, but to Winkles

Arrived @ Felixstowe Ferry and needed a great cup of coffee, as well as home made Sausage roll and cheese scone... Delicious...

We come here whenever we're in Suffolk. Today we only had time for coffee & toasted teacakes half way through a walk from Felixstowe and back. Outside tables in the warm November sun (!) and that fabulous view across the boats moored in the Deben, made extra special at just after high tide by watching the swirls and eddies of the fast flowing currents.

NOTE. This is Winkles Seafood Restaurant. It is opposite Winkles at the Ferry (same owner) but specialises in cold seafood platters and not fish and chips.

Such a good idea to take your own wine/beer and bread. Just concentrate n good seafood. Can't get the service,food, value rating to work but all excellent.

Lovely setting at the Ferry overlooking the water across to Bawdsey. Great food and atmosphere.

Visited this restaurant with a couple

There are two restaurants here. Winkles at the Ferry, and Winkles Seafood Restaurant where 3 of us had an amazing lunch. You can have an arranged platter or choose any seafood you want. You take you own alcohol (soft drinks available) and your own bread but you can get bread if necessry. The food is so fresh. We shared a lovely salad bowl and 2 of us had such succulent crabs. The prawns and smoked salmon were superb. The service is friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The lobsters looked good too but we did not taste them. The ambience is great - big windows overlooking the boat yard and river. It is freshly decorated and just is a lovely different place to eat. If you prefer hot food you can go to the cafe opposite. We spoke to people who were eating lovely fresh fish and chips. The Seafood Restaurant is open only from 12 to 3pm and 6 to 9pm but I am not sure aboutthe other cafe.

Newly owned seafood restaurant at Felixstowe ferry. Clean, light and spacious with sea/ferry views! Staff was friendly and accommodating. We had the seafood platter and oysters which were extremely large and outstanding taste. We had the option to change 'set' platters or create our own. Bring your own alcohol and bread at no extra charge. A family arrived after us with teenage boys who didn't want seafood, no problem they could pick from the cafe menu across the road and eat in the seafood restaurant with their parents. Nothing was too much for the staff 10/10! We will definately be eating there again soon.

Heard a lot about this little gem so when traveling from Maidstone with friends we just had to try it for breakfast.We were not disappointed.The breakfast was perfectly cooked and served very promptly indeed. One of the best I had experienced for a long time. The ladies were very polite and friendly.The price for all four of us was very reasonable indeed.The icing on the cake is the ambience. Great views across the Debentures and a sprinkling of local color amongst the other customers,! This will now be our first port of call when we visit Felixstowe next.

The new "second" restaurant at Winkles is a culinary delight if you love Oysters, Lobster, Crab, Prawns, Cockles, Roll Mops, Salmon, etc., etc., You can choose any fish you want and have it with an accompanying salad, but there is no hot food served. you take you own alcohol (soft drinks available) and your own bread and butter and just tuck in. Open only from 12 to 3pm and 6 to 9pm

We have visited again with three different sets of relatives from 3 years old to nearly 70. All have enjoyed the location watching the boats etc, food excellent :- crab salads, traditional fish & chips & childrens meals all upto the same high standard. Staff really friendly & helpful, understanding children's requirements and consistent food quality, even on a busy bank holiday Monday. Prices reasonable.

Everything came together just right. Excellent weather, good company, and good service even though they were very busy and had to go to get skate as they had run out. We had a table on the verandah overlooking the Deben. We shall return.

Excellent full English breakfast. served a party of 6 with hardly any waiting time. Fresh and tasty food. Sausages very good.

Great setting on the banks of the Deben.A great stop for a bite to eat and watch the action on the river.

Came here for fish and chips and a coffee to warm up after a walk.Firstly this place is not dog friedly, which I find odd for a sea side cafe...The cappuccino was absolutely scolded, the coffee was burnt from the milk being over boiled by the steamer, it tasted horrible. The fish was beautiful, nice flavour and very fresh and moist. The chips were frozen and flavorless and dry.Very disappointing for sea side chippy lunch

What a gem! We ordered 2 regular breakfasts and a large one.The staff were friendly and the food arrived quickly and together.The sausages were better than your average breakfast ones,lovely fried bread and all items were cooked to perfection.A marvellous view of the River estuary whilst eating is a bonus.

I came hear last weekend after a bad start in another cafe, This venue is totally different, the staff are friendly the view across the river Deben is just lovely and all at a good price, I do believe they are opening a larger restaurant opposite in the near future (must see that one). All in all a very nice experience. well done !!!

Great venue by the river, with excellent value meals and generous portions. Especially the cooked breakfasts and fish & chips, both of which seem to be extremely popular. One tip in case you happen to sit outside, is to have a wind proof jacket to hand, as it can get quite breezy on occasions.

This is a small, quaint, riverside restaurant with an excellent view of the River Deben estuary.I called in here for a late lunch having arrived on a bike, very hungry. There were seats to spare despite its smallness (my later arrival probably helped), the staff were welcoming and friendly and I ordered cod and chips to refuel. The meal was freshly cooked and was served piping hot. There were plenty of interesting things to watch, though I didn't have to wait very long.This was a good experience and I would (and probably will) return.

We often walk here from Felixstowe for coffee and cake but today we decided to have something more substantial. Really enjoyed our meal. The only reason I gave a 4 was that it took about 30 minutes to do Ham, Egg and chips.

Dropped in here for breakfast on a very busy Sunday morning hence the half-hour wait we were warned about when placing the order - fair enough as there are the lovely views of the estuary to while away the time with and the grandkids indulged in a spot of crab fishing from the nearby jetty.We ordered a small breakfast which was nicely presented and very tasty with thick slices of bread but feel that the larger size one would be better suited if you had a good appetite - the only negative comment was that one of the children's meals was overlooked and we had to remind two staff members before it was rectified and bought with many apologies from them.Winkles interior is small but there are large outside benches on the grass as well as those on the decking - will return but probably for a lunchtime visit.

We decided to pop to Old Felixstowe on a whim, not expecting to stop for lunch. This was the first visit for years. We were pleasantly surprised. It was helped by the weather - a warm & sunny day. After a stroll around the area we looked for somewhere to eat & came across Winkles. They have a 5 star hygiene rating which should be a good sign. Neither of us wanted a big meal. We spotted the Specials Board & one of our favourite meals - Whitebait served with salad & bread for £5.95. We chose to sit inside (it was a bit windy) next to a window with fantastic river views. This is an amazing selling point for this establishment. Service was reasonable considering how busy they were and it was well worth the wait. The portion size was much bigger than we thought it would be, very pleasantly surprised, & very tasty. We really enjoyed our trip & will be returning.

It is easy to be dubious about those places that advertise that their food is 'locally sourced' - Winkles don't bother with that phrase - they just advising that lobster and crab are available in season. With the linked fishing hamlet fresh fish and seafood shop a few metres away and the River Deben estuary lapping at the cafe this is seriously fresh seafood - and no carbon footprint to transport it - and - they know how to make a crab sandwich! Service is suitably simple too - find a table, place your order at the counter, help yourself to cutlery, crockery etc. Wonderful!

This was my first vist vist to the cafe, and was disappointed. Friendly staff, great food, and best of all, great views of the River Deben. A perect spot for watching the world go by.

Lovely afternoon at Old Felixstow. We had just enjoyed a beer at the Ferry Boat and walked over for some chips. You have to queue in where people are eating to order. It was busy so expected to wait (Food cooked to order) while we waited we bought done prawns from sea food shop. When the food arrived it was lovely and hot. The sausages were lovely - not your normal squishy ones. The chips were obviously frozen and were dry and difficult to eat. Some were not cooked through. We were disappointed as it is such a lovely place and a real fish and chip shop would really bring in the crowds! However the staff were very friendly and clearly busy - the crab salad looked inviting.

What a very pleasant cafe. No frills good food and excellent value all complemented by an absolutely stunning outlook.To sit outside with a wonderfull view of the river, tucking into a good well cooked breakfast, is one of lifes treats not to be missed.One of our favorite places when in the area.

Called in nice and clean definitely a decent cup of tea. Also quick service and not rip off prices.Parking is close by nice place for a walking or catch the foot ferry to the other side of the river.

Our first visit to Felixstowe ferry area...lovely walk on a lovely sunny day..will definitely be back.We had some good lattes from winkles at ferry cafe but what made it extra special was the view of the water, boats, little ferry going back and forth to Bawdsey.Afterwards we took a walk round behind the boats and found an honesty box with homemade pickles jams asparagus etc..love things like that and have very much enjoyed the chilli jam.

Called in here for coffee and cake on a visit to Felixstowe, The place is clean and well run. We only had time for a quick drink and snack but the meals being served looked amazing. Very large portions. Will definitely call in again.

This is a lovely café with view over the River Deben. The food is freshly prepared and of good quality. All offer good value for money. Service sometimes a bit slow but with the position of the café there is always something to look at while you are waiting. In the summertime it's nice to sit on the veranda and watch the world go by.

Stopped at Winkles after a long walk on the Suffolk coast. A small venue with only about 6 tables inside but a similar number outside. Lovely views over the River Deben. Coffee and cheese scone were a good quality and reasonably priced at £3.80. Staff friendly and made to feel welcome..

Had a big breakfast as better value for money than the small, was very nice, good quality sausages which are not full of herbs, good quality bacon, fried egg cooked well, very good fried bread, good service, probably the best breakfast i have had around Felixstowe but a little pricey i think it was £8.95 but included a tea - i guess you get what you pay for, in the summer months the view of the water would be very nice, i would go again and recommend !

We had a coffee here after a walk on a very cold day. My husband had a lovely hot chocolate,an ok sausage roll and I had a horrid coffee. Staff were pleasent. There are very few seats, approx 10 and we were lucky to get one on a cold day. The whole exprienence was very rustic and although what we had was ok I do not think I would or could eat a meal here.

We stopped here for a cup of tea & a latte which were very reasonably priced £3.10.Whilst in there I happened to glance at the menu--2eggs & chips £4.50,2 sausages & chips £4.00 but 2 sausages,egg & chips was £6.50 making the cost of the egg £2.50--very strange

After a bracing, but sunny, walk we stopped off for a coffee but ended up ordering cod and chips. These were absolutely delicious. We are outside as it was very busy but we're wrapped up warm and it didn't matter one jot. I can honestly say these were the best fish and chips we have eaten; wafer thin batter, juicy succulent fish plus the obligatory frozen peas and a non-greasy plate once finished. Truly yummy

I had a lovely seafood plater in the summer, we sat outside and the view was beautiful. Despite it being very busy the service was really good and the staff were all very welcoming and helpful.

A good place for breakfast lunch or just a cup of tea or coffee and cake. Friendly staff good food a great view and reasonable prices.

its a very small cafe/shack on the shingle by the Felixstowe ferry. Serves good food, breakfasts, fish and chips, ice creams, cakes, etc, etc. big breakfast with tea is £9, which was excellent. staff were friendly. view was nice. has a few outside spaces too for sunny days and/or with dogs. free parking on the green by the pub (also p&d car park next door)

Excellent value for money fish and chips in a great location on the water. Although a "pensioners special" it was a far better meal than we've had in some much more expensive places. You can't beat the view across the Deben and there's a good sea wall walk to the Martello Tower to work off the calories.Friendly and cheerful staff.

First visit. Service was so fast and the food piping hot. Great views over the Ferry. Enjoyed my visit here and will definitely return. Price was good too.

Visited with faimily for a quick something to eat. Basic setting but good food and friendly setting. Only negative I have is there was no high chair for my son. Appreciate there isn't a lot of space but a booster seat to sit my child at the table would have been good.

Worth the expensive,rough car park, owned by a neighbouring business. Limited menu but everything is fresh, ( they run over to a local fisherman to get your order!) and beautifully cooked in generous proportions. Very reasonable prices & if it's nice you can sit outside.

On a warm day this little cafe is a delight, sitting on the verandah with lunch or just a snack is so peaceful and a great place to watch the world go by. Good value food lovely staff and fine views of the harbour. Thank you.

This is a regular haunt of mine. If the fish they served was any fresher it would still be swimming. Lovely light batter and very good value. Inside and outside seating. overlooking the beautiful river Deben not more than 5 metres from the water. Superb fresh wet fish stall next door.

The food was really very good, but the cafe left a lot to be desired on cleanliness.it was very busy and seemed short of staff.Not much to do except the ferry ride.The food was quite expensive for what we had.

The only down side, could be the parking. But that rip off is governed by the Ferry Cafe apparently.Winkles was excellent, the big breakfast was big and very well cooked and presented. The Cod and chips was the same, with a very nice batter and very fresh cod. The scrambled egg with salmon, was top notch, very nice service and obviously very busy because of all of the above. Well worth it popularity.

We found our way to Felixstowe Ferry today for the first time. It's a small hamlet a couple of miles north of Felixstowe town. I'm a bit reluctant to share our find as it was so perfect in a unchanged, peaceful way.At Felixstowe Ferry you will find a view out to the north sea, a view across the water to Bawdsey Quay, a foot ferry, a couple of redoubt-type forts, eclectic style houses and beach huts,a jetty for crabbing and the foot ferry and lots of shingle. There is nice looking pub - Ferry boat Inn - and fresh fish for sale in a small, beach type hut.We choose Winkles at the Ferry to have a snack - sitting outside overlooking boats and the jetty. Two huge chip butties, freshly cut white bread (brown was on offer), tea, an orange juice and a bottle of water for £9.30 plus all the red and brown sauce etc you could want. The staff were all friendly and smiling, the milk for the tea was in a jug, the tables weer clean and the sea air wonderful. There was a lot on the menu including all day breakfasts, fresh fish when available and dietary needs catered for.There are some nearby public loos if needed.All in all, really great find and recommended.