Educational Visits at Landguard FortEducational Visits at Landguard Fort

Landguard Fort  Landguard Fort

Landguard Fort offers a wide and varied range of opportunities for educational visits - please contact us for full details.

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Landguard Fort
Landguard Fort
 
 

Contact

Paul Grant
Tel: 01394 675900
View the Educational Visits websitewww.landguard.com
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Venue

Landguard Fort

Landguard Peninsula, View Point Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 3TW

View the Landguard Fort websitewww.landguard.com

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Map reference: TM 282314  Lat: 51.93471  Long: 1.31896


By Road:
Take the A14 towards Felixstowe. At the large roundabout beside the water tower (junction 60), turn right, remaining on the A14 (the Port of Felixstowe road). Then at the next roundabout go straight on towards the town centre. Cross over the railway level crossing, then turn right at the traffic lights onto Langer Road. Just after passing the Suffolk Sands Caravan Park, turn left onto View Point Road. This road (with speed bumps) will take you down to the car parking areas for the Fort.

By Public Transport:
FirstGroup route 77 from Ipswich to Felixstowe Dock drops you off right outside Landguard Fort on View Point Road. This bus also stops opposite Great Eastern Square which is convenient for the Felixstowe train station.

Parking : free

Accessible by Public Transport : 2.5 miles (4.0 kms) from Felixstowe station

Self-assessed Accessibility Information

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Events at this venue

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date event
Sat 25 May 2013 - Sun 2 Jun 2013 Whitsun Half Term Trail
Sun 7 Jul 2013 Darell's Day with The Royal Marines
Sat 27 Jul 2013 - Sun 1 Sep 2013 Summer Holiday Trail
Tue 6 Aug 2013 Summer Theatre at the Fort: Sherlock Holmes
Sat 19, Sun 20 Oct 2013 The 95th Rifles
Sun 27 Oct 2013 - Sun 3 Nov 2013 Spooky Trail

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is solid
  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

  • Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Visitor information available in audio format
  • Hearing loop installed in public areas

General

  • Hearing loop system
  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage
  • Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
  • Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children