Landguard Fort

Landguard Fort is the site of the last opposed seaborne invasion of England in 1667 and the first land battle of the Royal Marines. The current fort was built in the 18th century, and modified in the 19th century with substantial additional 19th-20th century outside batteries. 

Guided tours and audio tours of the fort are supplemented by an audio-visual presentation of the site’s history, and by guided tours of the outside batteries.

The nearby submarine mining building houses Felixstowe Museum’s Collections of local interest.

Educational Visits

Landguard Fort offers a wide range of educational opportunities - unique experiences and hands-on learning outside of the classroom.

• Suitable for educational groups large or small, plus all ages from primary to adult.

• Linked to the National Curriculum: Geography and History.

• Other themes including Art, Architecture and Photography.

• Risk Assessments are available.

• Guided tours and visits tailored to group requirements.

• Talks on specialist subjects.

• Classroom, toilets, wet weather lunch rooms, outdoor eating areas, coach parking and bus link to town centre.

• Visits to Fort from Easter to end of October.

• Suggested length of visit: 1 to 2 hours.

• Please book your visit in advance (see below).

• Free entry for pre-booked educational groups (donations welcome).

Outer Batteries Tours

These tours provide an informative and absorbing insight into the history and architecture of the building and its surroundings, plus you get to visit areas which are not generally open to the normal visitor.

Sundays at 1400 (weather permitting).