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15 Best Things to Do in Felixstowe (Suffolk, England)

On the North Sea between the Orwell and Deben Estuaries, Felixstowe is a coastal town with both an Edwardian spa resort and a major shipping port.

The Port of Felixstowe is the busiest in the UK, with almost half of Britain’s containerised trade passing through every year.

This huge enterprise is on the Orwell Estuary, which is shielded by the aptly named Landguard Peninsula.

This was the site of the last attempted seaborne invasion of England in 1667 and is armed with one of the best preserved artillery forts in the country.

As a holiday destination, Felixstowe came into its own in Edwardian times when the upper class came to “take” the spa waters.

On the seafront there’s a tapestry of ornamental gardens from that time, as well as a Spa Pavilion for live entertainment and a newly renovated Edwardian pier.

Let’s explore the best things to do in Felixstowe :

1. Landguard Fort

The Landguard Peninsula has been armed with a fort since 1540 to defend the approach to Harwich Harbour.

In 1667 this was the site of the last opposed seaborne invasion of England, when a Dutch contingent of 2,000 landed at Felixstowe Beach and were fought off by the Royal Marines in their first ever land battle.

In its current form the fort dates to a rebuild in the early 18th century, and additional outside batteries were installed in the 19th and 20th centuries.

The fort was decommissioned in 1956 and has a labyrinth of rooms and passageways to navigate with the help of audioguides.

In the magazines you can find out the kind of firepower that this facility used to wield, while you can climb up the Harwich Bastion for the ultimate view of the Port of Felixstowe.

2. Felixstowe Museum

The Victorian submarine mining establishment at Landguard Fort houses the Felixstowe Museum, which has 14 rooms bursting with artefacts.

You can examine mammoth tusks, cannon balls, fossils, Medieval coins, Roman ceramics, peer into a submarine mine and find out all about the steamers that used to dock at Felixstowe Pier.

There are also some curious medical displays from the defunct St Audry’s Hospital.

In the Second World War Felixstowe was a Coastal Forces base, and has an aircraft seat, models and RAF uniforms harking back to that time.

From the 1st to the 4th centuries AD, the Landguard Peninsula was inhabited by Romans, who left behind pottery, coins and jewellery, a selection of which is on show at the museum.

3. Felixstowe Seafront Gardens

North of the pier there’s a string of eight Victorian and Edwardian gardens, which have helped earn Felixstowe the epithet, “The Garden Resort of East Anglia”. These delightful gardens are laid out on terraces cascading down the cliff, forming a continuous pleasure ground.

The Seafront Gardens were born with the completion of a pump room, allowing visitors to “take” the natural spring water that rises from the cliff’s rock.

The gardens continue, one after the other, for a kilometre along the seafront, and still have most of their original planting, paths, and lots of turn-of-the-century features.

There are Pulhamite grottos, waterfalls, fountains, sculptures and elegant old shelters, all in a wonderland of brilliant flowerbeds, exotic palms and immaculately clipped shrubs.

A designated heritage trail points out the many fixtures that have survived for more than a century.

4. Felixstowe Pier

Central to Felixstowe’s waterfront since 1905, Felixstowe Pier has had a troubled history.

When it opened more than 110 years ago the pier had its own train station and was a landing point for steamers that linked Felixstowe with destinations like London and Great Yarmouth.

Fears of a German invasion led to the pierhead being demolished in the Second World War and after decades of slow deterioration the remainder of the pier was closed to the public because of safety concerns in 1999. The good news is that a multimillion pound redevelopment has just been completed at the landward end, featuring a family entertainment centre with arcade machines and retro-style ten-pin bowling.

There’s also an ice cream parlour, fish and chip shop and the Boardwalk Cafe Bar where you can savour the distant sea views.

5. Felixstowe Ferry

Three miles up the coast from Felixstowe Pier you’ll discover Felixstowe’s more peaceful side.

Felixstowe Ferry is a lovable maritime hamlet at the mouth of the River Debren.

On the shore are old boat huts, weatherboard houses, a pub, a church, a sailing club and a boatyard.

Bobbing in the estuary waters are houseboats and small fishing craft, and in the mornings you can buy freshly caught fish next to the water.

Two of Felixstowe’s four Martello towers (Napoleonic era coastal defences) guard the waterfront at Felixstowe Ferry.

You can reach this charming place on foot from the main promenade.

After poking around the hamlet you can catch the ferry over to Bawdsey Manor or carry on up the Deben Estuary.

A short way inland you’ll come to the King’s Fleet, a waterway used by Edward III to assemble his fleet before setting sail to claim the French throne at the start of the Hundred Years’ War in 1338.

6. Felixstowe South Beach

One reason families set a course for Felixstowe in summer is to enjoy the four miles of beach on a sheltered, gently curving bay.

Although the beach is continuous, the stretch north of the pier is known as the North Beach and is mostly shingled, while the longer South Beach has a mix of sand and shingles and is the beach of choice for families.

For the full length of the beach there’s a tarmac promenade lined with beach huts and navigated by a road train during the school holidays and on weekends year round.

There’s enough sand on the South Beach to build sandcastles, while on cooler days you can take a refreshing walk along the shore, watch the giant container ships pulling into the port and do some beachcombing.

All along Sea Road are fish and chip shops, amusement arcades and ice cream parlours in summer.

7. Martello Park

There’s another seafront park behind the promenade at the southern end of Sea Road.

Martello Park is named for the Napoleonic coastal defence that sits right on the lawn and has just been restored.

This structure is built from more than 750,000 bricks, and after the Napoleonic Wars became a coastguard station and then a radio station in the First World War.

The park has a generous swathe of grass for picnics during beach trips, as well as a splash pad for children, open April to October, and two kiosks for refreshments.

8. Landguard Visitor Centre

Right beside Landguard Fort and the Felixstowe Museum is a visitor centre with exhibitions about the history and nature of the peninsula.

Kids can get to grips with hands-on displays and multimedia screens, while there’s also a cafe if you’d like something indulgent, a salad, full meal or just a welcome hot drink in winter.

Just in front of the visitor centre you can catch a ferry over the estuary to take a tour of Harwich, which has a quaint old town on a grid pattern.

9. John Bradfield Viewing Area

On the shingle beach outside the Landguard Visitor Centre is the best vantage point for the busiest container port in the UK. At this outdoor terrace you can watch the Port of Felixstowe’s humungous container ships navigating one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.

Some 3,000 ships dock at Felixstowe Port every year, arriving from 400 ports around the world and run by more than 30 shipping lines.

You’ll also see the Harwich/Shotley ferry shuttling across the channel, looking miniscule compared to the immense container ships.

Aside from the ships, you can look west and northwest to contemplate the Stour and Orwell Estuaries, or across to the Shotley Peninsula and the towns of Dovercourt and Harwich.

10. Trimley Marshes

When the Port of Felixstowe was upgraded in the 1990s, this site at the mouth of the River Orwell was chosen as a wetland habitat for migrating and resident birds to replace the Fagbury Mudflats, which were lost in the expansion.

It’s incredible to think that until that time the Trimley Marshes were actually farmland, and that the pools, reedbeds and wet meadows have come about by human intervention.

Avocets, ringed plovers and tufted ducks nest around the reserve’s lagoon and islands.

Spring and autumn bring migrants like greenshanks, curlew sandpipers and common sandpipers, which come to forage on the muddy banks in large numbers.

Due to the coastal setting you may be able to spot some species rare to these shores like stilt sandpipers, lack-winged stilts and pectoral sandpipers.

11. Forum Amusement Centre

Attractions like this have been the soul of English seaside resorts since Victorian times.

The Forum Amusement Centre is all about games like claw machines, coin pushers, fruit machines and a variety of arcade video games.

There’s also an array of those classic games where children and grownups can earn tokens for prizes like cuddly toys.

The Forum has a food court for treats like fish and chips, as well as a souvenir shop selling Felixstowe rock candy.

12. Manning’s Amusement Park

Set around a splendid Art Deco pavilion from 1932, Manning’s Amusement Park promises an hour or two of fun for teenagers and younger children.

The park has an amusement arcade, crazy golf, a funfair, old-school fair games, a ten-pin bowling alley and a busy market on Sundays.

The first owner was none other than by W. E. Butlin, who became famous for his chain of holiday parks, and has been managed by the Manning family since 1946. In its early years there was a man-made rowing lake with an island that was literally inhabited by monkeys.

13. Spa Pavilion

A linchpin of Felixstowe’s waterfront is this performing arts venue first built in 1909 to replace the town’s bandstand.

The Spa Pavilion was completely reworked in 1939, but was damaged in the Second World War, which explains its partial Modernist exterior dating to 1950. The gargantuan Art Deco auditorium is from the 1939-rebuild and can seat more than 900 people.

The theatre was owned by the Suffolk Coastal District Council up to the 2010s, but was sold off for just £1 as cost-cutting measure.

Since 2015 the Spa Pavilions has bounced back as a community venue, and is a go-to for touring comedians, dance companies, musicals, tribute acts and all kinds of guilty pleasures.

14. Felixstowe Road Train

Families visiting Felixstowe with younger children can use an unconventional mode of transport to get around the long seafront promenade.

The Felixstowe Road Train runs 11:00-16:00 every day during the school holidays, but also on weekends all year round.

You can catch it from Manor End by the entrance to Martello Park in the south, up to the Spa Pavilion.

The train stops at Manning’s Amusements, Ocean Boulevard, the Pier and Bent Hill before reaching the Spa Pavilion.

Tickets are £2.50 for adults and £1 for children.

The highly-rated Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club is the only links course in the county of Suffolk, as well as one of only 246 genuine links courses in the world.

The course was founded in 1880 and picks up new awards by the year, including Championship Venue of the Year by England Golf in 2018. Green fees at the prestigious Martello Course are priced at £60, and it’s an experience not soon forgotten, not least for its coastal scenery, taking in another of Felixstowe’s Martello towers.

For a more casual round Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club has a nine-hole pay and play beside the River Debren . Back on Sea Road, families can put their putting skills to the test at Adventure Golf, set among water gardens and strange Mesoamerican statues.

15 Best Things to Do in Felixstowe (Suffolk, England):

• Landguard Fort
• Felixstowe Museum
• Felixstowe Seafront Gardens
• Felixstowe Pier
• Felixstowe Ferry
• Felixstowe South Beach
• Martello Park
• Landguard Visitor Centre
• John Bradfield Viewing Area
• Trimley Marshes
• Forum Amusement Centre
• Manning's Amusement Park
• Spa Pavilion
• Felixstowe Road Train

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Felixstowe Day Out & Sunday Market

Do a spot of shopping, sit on the beach with chips, take the children (or grown-ups) to the amusements.

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Windmill Tours operates escorted coach tours from Suffolk and the surrounding area.  As well as planning, organising, and leading tours for clubs and groups such as the WI or U3A, we also offer open tours for individuals to join.

Working exclusively with Felixstowe Travel, we can provide a rich variety of tours and experiences.  All with the care, and attention to detail, your holiday deserves.

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Would you like your club members to have a group holiday, with coach travel to the destination, accommodation, and excursions all arranged for you according to your requirements?  We can take all that off your hands, for any duration and up to 50 passengers.

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We cover all of the UK, Ireland, and Northern Europe, and are currently preparing specialist visits around the WW1 Battlefields and Memorials of Belgium & Northern France.  Houses & Gardens, Railways & Canals, History & Art… or an eclectic mixture – nothing is too much trouble.

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The Wonderful Italian Lakes Sunday 14th — Monday 22nd April 2024

This fantastic tour will take us through France, Switzerland and northern Italy.  Using Eurotunnel, we’ll have an overnight stop in Amneville before heading south to Lake Orto and the Hotel Giardinetto set right on the lakeside.  This trip will include taking the Maggiore Express train into Switzerland and sailing back along the lake.  Add in a trip to Milan, visit to Lake Como and time to explore the local area, we have a stunning holiday for you.

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Devon and RHS Rosemoor Monday 6th — Friday 10th May 2024

A great few days not only for gardeners!  Staying at the Tiverton Hotel, we will visit RHS Rosemoor, Knightshayes Court (NT), Bickleigh Castle and the Devon Railway Centre giving us a varied and enjoyable holiday.

Ayrshire and Glasgow Sunday 23rd — Friday 28th June 2024

The Riverside Hotel, Irvine will be our base for this holiday.  We will visit Robert Burns birthplace, Culzean Castle, Dumfries House and Glasgow along with taking in the breathtaking scenery of the west coast of Scotland.

Shrewsbury Flower Show Friday 9th — Monday 12th August 2024

A long weekend in Shropshire to include a visit to the Shrewsbury Flower Show (which is much more than just flowers) and Ludlow with its historic Castle.  Add some interesting stops as we travel across country and we have a great few days.

Dublin and the Wicklow Mountains Monday 30th September — Saturday 5th October 2024

Staying at the Hamlet Court Hotel we will take in the sights of Dublin, the National Stud and Japanese Garden, Newbridge Silverware, Powerscourt Gardens and Castletown House.  Along with the stunning scenery of Glendalough this will be a super look at this part of Ireland.  As we will be sailing from and back to Holyhead, we will have an overnight stop in Caernarfon before making our way back to Suffolk.

Autumn Gardens and Ffestiniog Railway North Wales Monday 4th — Friday 8th November 2024

Staying at the delightful Dunoon Hotel in Llandudno, we will take in the breathtaking beauty of Bodnant Garden, travel on the Mountain Spirit Ffestiniog Railway and be captivated by Penrhyn Castle.  All in all a super five day break.

North Norfolk at Christmas Time Wednesday 4th — Friday 6th December 2024

It’s just a short hop into Norfolk for our Christmassy offering this year.  Holkham Hall is a must when decorated for Christmas and we have secured tickets to Thursford Christmas Spectacular.  We will also visit Holt which is known for its Christmas displays and lights.  We may only be away for a couple of nights, but we’ll pack in as much as we can!

Day trips have also been requested and so we have the following already in the diary.  These are on behalf of a specific group, but there will be places available so do get in touch for details.

Friday 14th June 2024 Elton Hall and Gardens Including a house tour and free time to explore the garden. The house tour is not accessible to wheelchairs due to stairs (reduction available for those unable to participate). £39 per person including coach and entry £45 as above, but with optional private garden tour

Wednesday 31st July 2024 Sandringham Flower Show £44 per person including coach and entry (fully booked, reserve list only)

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Driver was a delight to work with I just wanted to pass along how happy I was with our driver Marcus. He was a delight to work with and never questioned any decision that I made. Everyone on the tour seemed to like him and, above all, he is an excellent driver. Stewart Wee Tartan Shop, Toronto Canada September 3, 2023

Our driver Martin was courteous, personable, and accommodating On behalf of the MOD’s LGBT+ Network, and all MOD personnel who marched, thank you for your support to our participation in Pride In London this year. The support that you and your colleagues gave in transporting the marching band to and from London (and within the parade area) was invaluable. I would especially like to thank your driver on the day, Martin, who was exceptional. Martin was absolutely unflappable despite all the pressures of navigating road closures, revellers and other (less patient and professional) drivers in a busier-than-usual central London. He was courteous, personable, and accommodating and he kept in close touch with us throughout to reassure us regarding drop-offs and pick-ups. In short, both his driving and his client-facing skills were first-rate. N Pett Ministry of Defence July 20, 2023

Our driver Jim was always helpful and there was nothing too much trouble Many thanks to Kay, our Tour Manager, and Jim, our driver from Felixstowe Travel, for their caring and professional manner throughout our week on the sunny Isle of Wight. Jim was always helpful and there was nothing too much trouble for him and they both made it a very memorable holiday. Carol and Jean July 16, 2023

Driver was very attentive to our needs Thank you for your coach services for our recent trip to RHS Wisley. We thoroughly enjoyed our day, albeit it being quite hot. Also special thanks to our driver, Jim, who was very attentive to our needs and kept us entertained during our journeys to and from the venue. Jayne Steele Felixstowe Garden Club June 13, 2023

A big thank you to everyone at Felixstowe Travel We had a trip to Hyde Hall Gardens on Thursday and we just wanted to say what a really lovely outing it was. The driver, Martin, was excellent as was the guide Anita. The staff at Hyde Hall were very courteous and kind. I was able to hire a mobility scooter as I wouldn’t have been able to walk around the best places to see. There was a lot of walking but thankfully I rang them before we went and they loaned me their brand new scooter. Altogether it was a thoroughly enjoyable day and the sun shone beautifully too. A big thank you to everyone at Felixstowe Travel. Bob and Patsy Sambrook June 9, 2023

Marcus was an excellent driver! I recently returned from a weekend in Torquay on one of your coaches on behalf of Just GO Holidays. I would like to thank you for the driver of your coach, Marcus, as he was so helpful to me as a disabled passenger. He was an excellent driver. I would like you to commend him and you should be proud of having a driver like Marcus in your company. George & Sandra Cagehin June 7, 2023

Marcus, our driver, was an absolute diamond, so helpful, and respectful to all the passengers!  Following our recent coach excursion to Torquay, we would just like to pass on our compliments to you and to our driver Marcus. Marcus was an absolute diamond, so helpful, and respectful to all the passengers! He worked so hard to make sure everyone was safe and happy, nothing was too much trouble, and he is perfect for the job. He has a fabulous sense of humour which kept us all laughing. Alan and Sharon May 29, 2023

Highly recommended London excursion Thank you for taking us to London to see the Tina Turner musical - what a great show and I can’t thank you enough for the smooth and prompt service.  You were highly recommended by others and I will keep a look out for more of your excursions/shows in London in the future. Many thanks again. Sarah Ward May 20, 2023

Helpful and professional I want to say how helpful and professional the two coach drivers were, that we had were on the trip last week to the Peak District. Jim and Bryan were a credit to your company and served us brilliantly in all we asked of them.  Jonny Goode Gresham's Prep School May 14, 2023

A lovely comfortable and safe trip Thank you to your company for the professional service. The driver was friendly, professional, and easy to sort where he’d collect etc. Please pass on my thanks & will be in contact again for any other trips. The minibus was a perfect size for my group & it was a lovely comfortable and safe trip. Abi Burrows St Joeseph's College April 27, 2023

Everyone enjoyed the day! Thank you for all your help and consideration with our outing to Chartwell. Marcus was most helpful and we had good journeys there and back. Everyone enjoyed the day. Pam Bentley Horticultural Society March 23, 2023

Driver extremely punctual and very kind and helpful I just wanted to say an enormous thank you to you for your help in transporting my guests to Hintlesham Golf Club. The bus was a treat and the driver extremely punctual and very kind and helpful. Mavis Ringrose January 28, 2023

Lovely coach trip to London Thank you for a lovely and well-organised coach trip to London on Sunday. We had a wonderful day, with Lee as our excellent driver. Little did we know, after such a good day, that the snow would arrive on the way home. Lee did a great job in difficult conditions, keeping us entertained and getting us out of the terrible conditions safely home. We look forward to travelling with you again in 2023. Claudia Bond December 14, 2022

An excellent driver and host throughout the whole trip I would like to thank your travel company for providing one of your coaches and drivers for the Turkey & Tinsel trip to Bournemouth which we have just completed. The driver, Marcus, was fantastic. He was an excellent driver and host throughout the whole trip. He was very professional, funny, patient and caring towards his passengers. He is a definite asset to your company. Mr & Mrs Gul November 25, 2022

The coach was really comfortable and the driver was brilliant! We have just returned from a fabulous trip to Bournemouth. Our first time on a coach mini break. The coach was really comfortable and the driver Marcus was brilliant. His driving was perfect, but above all he was so professional, helpful and caring to everyone. He made the journeys more enjoyable with his quick wit and banter. You have a diamond amongst your staff. We were lucky to have had him with us. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you all. Diane & Alan Lane November 25, 2022

Bournemouth & New Forest Excursion I would like to thank you for the driver we had for our 5 day excursion to Bournemouth and the New Forest from the 21st to the 25th November 2022. He was very polite and entertaining and liked and respected by every one on the coach. Mr J Clayden November 25, 2022

We will definitely be recommending and using you again in the future Thank you for our journey to and from Telford on Monday. Both drivers were absolutely amazing and a laugh as well. We all really appreciated them getting us to Telford and back safely and giving us a fantastic journey. We all loved the humour of both drivers and how lovely they both were. Will definitely be recommending and be using again in the future. Nadiah Chowdhury October 24, 2022

Let’s see where our next adventures can take us! Just a quick note to thank you for such a great day out yesterday and for looking after our small group so well. We all thoroughly enjoyed the day, made perfect by the excellent organisation from your end! We, as Just Good Friends, are a small social group for people who find themselves living on their own for whatever reason and want to enjoy outings we may not do on our own. I am the event organiser for the group and will most definitely be looking out for your next brochure to see where our next adventures can take us! Stella Bacon Just Good Friends Group September 8, 2022

A pleasure to have as our driver Just wanted to say what a great trip we had this weekend and also how great Marcus was - a great help and pleasure to have as our driver. He was always willing to adjust to our needs and requests. Marcus was very friendly and also helpful in all ways once again, thanks. Yogesh Patel September 4, 2022

Driver was brilliant and professional I have just returned home from a day trip on your coach from Holland on Sea to Felixstowe and I must let you know how brilliant and professional your driver Marcus was. He was very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. He is a credit to your company. Jean Wilkinson Ladies Friendship Clubs June 29, 2022

Very friendly, courteous and helpful to our guests I just wanted to say what a pleasure it has been to deal with your company over the past months and to thank you for three very successful excursions last week. The coach was comfortable and immaculate and once we had solved the wheelchair problem it served us well. Adrian was a great ambassador for you, very friendly, courteous and helpful to our guests and a pleasure to work with. Peter St Augustine's Holiday at Home June 20, 2022

Punctual, Polite and Helpful A quick note to thank you and your staff for such good service this week. Steve was punctual, polite and helpful on all occasions, as was Ian on the one day he stood in. It certainly helped in the smooth running of our 5 day tour of East Anglia as any problems with transport for 32 tourists would have been pretty disastrous! John Dunbar Thorndon Park Golf Club May 20, 2022

Amazing service I just wanted to say a massive thank you for the amazing service I’ve had with you. Anita was so lovely to speak on the phone and very helpful! The driver Nick on Sunday was great! So kind and helpful! I’ve not used your company before now but will definitely going forward! All round great service!! Sam Calcraft May 4, 2022

The Arts Society South East Suffolk Twenty one members of the Society went to Cambridge on 14th April and had a great day out. Lee looked after us very well, and we will certainly look to book with you for future outings. Anne Day May 2, 2022

Tiptree Jam and Essex Smugglers Tour Many thanks again for a great day out at the Tiptree Jam Museum, Essex Coast and Smugglers Tour. The day was well organised by Anita, the driving was smooth with Lee and Claire. The tour guide was very informative. (Margaret) Annie Ryall April 13, 2022

Always reliable, on time and with a great driver I just wanted to convey my thanks for another good trip with Felixstowe Travel this week. I always know that with your company you will always be reliable, on time, and with a great driver, and Marcus was no exception to this. So, a big ‘thank you’ Jonathan Harvey University of Suffolk April 6, 2022

Our driver was very professional and helpful We have just returned from a Just Go 5 day trip to Scarborough as a party of 8 & would like to say thank you to Felixstowe Travel for an excellent trip. All pick ups were on time, the coach was extremely comfortable & Lee our driver was very professional & helpful. Mrs Iris Cook April 4, 2022

Probably the best driver we have ever had I have just come back from a holiday to Bournemouth, with the holiday company "Just Go". This coach was one of yours, Felixstowe Travel, with your driver Jim. He is such an asset to your company and probably the best driver we have ever had on any of our coach holidays. Patricia Pacewicz March 26, 2022

Excursion to Fens, Wisbech and March A big thank you to your company and to your driver, Jim, for taking our group comfortably and safely around the Fens, Wisbech and March, yesterday. This was our first outing with Felixstowe Travel and I hope we will be able to travel with you again soon. Mary Smith The Arts Society South East Suffolk March 17, 2022

The driver was great. We had a lovely day Just home from our excursion to London for Winter Wonderland. The driver was great. We had a lovely day and can honestly say this was so enjoyable and what a happy driver with knowledge makes to the day. We would like like to thank you all for laying on the trip and for the lovely coach and driver. Jon Brooks December 15, 2021

Knitting & Stitching Show Coach Excursion I would like to say how pleased I was with the organisation of the Knitting and Stitching show transport. Mick was a very pleasant driver and we made good time to both Alexandra Palace and home. I will definitely use your company again for any similar trips. Mrs June Page October 18, 2021

The Best Driver we have had Regarding our Blackpool coach excursion - I would like to say that I have been on many coach trips with various companies but Marcus from Felixstowe Travel is probably the best driver we have had. He is polite, caring, helpful, but most importantly a very good driver. Keith Pinion October 11, 2021

Lakes and Dales Weekend We have just returned from a Lakes and Dales weekend with your coach company. We would like you to pass on our sincere thanks to Baz, our driver. He was always friendly and helpful, smartly dressed and knowledgeable. He was efficient in dealing with any problems that arose. He was an excellent driver and courier.  We have been on many coach holidays but Baz made this one a real pleasure Thank you Baz and Felixstowe Coaches. We will certainly recommend you to our friends. Joan and Richard Barham September 22, 2021

The driver was brilliant! Good afternoon, just wanted to say I was on a coach trip with Ipswich hospital to Brighton yesterday and the driver and company (Felixstowe Travel) were brilliant. The driver was very funny & informative and we were there in plenty of time and back in good time. Great company. Mrs Georgina Scopes Ipswich Hospital September 11, 2021

Everything was Spot On I would like to thank you very much for hire of your minibus. Everything was spot on from booking to both journeys. John was a really good friendly driver - so obliging with return pick up time brought forward. If we need another booking we will not hesitate to give you a ring and will recommend you to our friends. Thanks again Carol Hawthorn, Bury St Edmunds August 10, 2021

A brilliant day at Downton Abbey What a brilliant day we had today!! Many thanks to our driver, Lee, who made it a special day. We had a laugh, which was much needed after being shut away for so long! Roll on our next trip with Felixstowe Travel. Carole Shaw July 26, 2021

The service is always premium class I would like to thank you Mick on behalf of my party for the excellent weekend in Southport.  It was a long time coming due to covid but we got there in the end. Your coach as usual was immaculately clean  and the extra cleaning and sterilizing you have to do at the moment l had no worries .  You as a driver was smartly dressed,  efficient, friendly and very helpful .  The tour of Liverpool was very interesting and thank you for arranging this. I would not hesitate to recommend your company to my friends as in all the years you have either helped me to arrange tours or just taken my group out for any occasion the service is always premium class. Janet Ray Felixstowe Trades & Labour Club July 13, 2021

Your driver was an absolute star! Just returned from our trip to Bournemouth with your driver Adrian. He was an absolute star, so considerate and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves so once again Thank you very much. Wendy Witherspoon July 11, 2021

Punctual and friendly service I just wish to write up a very positive review for one of your drivers - Gwyn - for the sterling job he did for me and my friends yesterday. He was punctual, friendly, and very much a big part of our stag do! I must thank him also for the photos he voluntarily took for us. Excellent service and a top bloke. Ben Martyn July 3, 2021

So good to be on a coach outing again! Thank you so much for organising our coach on Tuesday to Holkham Hall. We had a lovely day out, so good to be on a coach outing again after all these months at home. Our Driver Brian Owen was wonderful, an excellent driver, very courteous and looked after us all very well. Thank you and I look forward to travelling with you again. Claudia Bond, Suffolk East Federation of Wis June 25, 2021

The coach was modern, comfortable and had all the facilities We have just returned from our annual social club weekend away to Llandudno and I would like to thank Felixstowe Travel for their service. The coach was modern, comfortable and had all the facilities. Mick the Owner put together a Mystery tour for the Saturday which was enjoyed by all the members.  This is the first time we have used Felixstowe Travel for our trips and we will booking with them for future trips. We have already booked aur weekend away to Cornwall in 2022.   Thank you Felixstowe Travel Maddison, Gainsborough Labour club June 2, 2021

First Class Travel with a First Class Company I was recently a passenger aboard a rail replacement bus run by Felixstowe Travel Ltd, the bus was immaculate inside and out, with all COVID measures adhered to, I felt extremely safe. Lee our driver was a true gentleman and I would have no hesitation in recommending them for future excursions or private hire. I look forward to being a passenger again soon. Mia Penn January 8, 2021

Gary Hammond Can I just say a massive thanks to your coach driver on Saturday, the A127 was shut but he showed great knowledge of the local area and got us to the ground for our match at Gt Wakering in good time when others struggled. We would be more than happy to have him on a regular basis where possible as a lot of our journeys are around the Essex area and he seems to know the area very well. Gary Hammond Felixstowe & Walton FC. September 22, 2020

Sue Hargadon Thank you very much for all your help with the coach trip to Liverpool. It worked well having Lee who was very considerate and supportive of our needs and those of our runners. We also appreciated all you and he had done to ensure those on the coach were able to sanitise their hands. March 26, 2020

Sue Farrow, Salvation Army, Ipswich Thank you for a successful journey to Fairfield Halls, Croydon on Saturday. This is the first time I have used Felixstowe Travel but would definitely use again. As the organiser it was stress free. The coach was clean & comfortable & arrived well in time at the pick up point. Our driver (Adrian) took us safely to our destination and was clear in his instructions as to where we would meet the coach at the end of the concert. Thank you Adrian and thank you Felixstowe Travel. March 12, 2020

Fred. Olsen Just wanted to say a huge thank you to you for our lovely coach on Sunday to London, and especially to Phil the driver, for taking care of us all. Everyone had a fantastic time and we are looking forward to the next one! January 21, 2020

Mrs Olive Procyshyn I felt I just had to write and say how much I enjoyed my ride to Birmingham in the lovely coach owned by your goodselves. Brian our driver was so very professional in every respect. Smartly dressed, very well spoken, and an excellent driver. August 7, 2019

Janet Ray I would like to say a big thank you for the excellent driver we had last night for our mystery trip from the Labour Club. David was as usual smartly dressed, polite and friendly. He had us going round in circles on the way to The Castle at Framlingham, Slowing down near various places so the people on the coach thought they were going there. We even had a mystery trip coming home thanks to the A12 being closed. I would also like to thank you on behalf of those that travelled to Weston Super Mare in July. We enjoyed Mick's company and the great service he provided. As normal smartly dressed, polite and friendly. The coach was comfortable, clean and had plenty of leg room, adjustable seats for those who liked a bit more room. I would like to say a special thanks to Mick for helping me arrange this trip with his ideas for the day out. Must say the Cider Farm was very popular. Looking forward to next years trip. Once again thank you for the excellent service you provide. August 1, 2019

Val Dodd We would just like to thank you for your drivers taking us back and forward to Stansted recently. The buses were on time and both journeys went smoothly. Also I would like to thank you for the ease of booking and your communications. July 7, 2019

Lorrain Kirk Fantastic service. Nothing too much trouble. Lee was much more than our driver - feel like we have made a friend. Coach was really lovely comfortable, wifi etc. couldn't ask for more. So if you are looking for a company that is reliable, comfortable and has drivers that care, look no further. June 7, 2019

Colin Potter – Chairman Ipswich Aviation Society Thank you and your company for the part you played in making our day go so smoothly. Dave did a terrific job as our driver and all the timings were spot on, please pass on our thanks. We look forward to working with you again in the near future. May 7, 2019

Weston Super Mare We are just back from a coach trip to Weston-super-Mare with David Urquhart Holidays - where the coach was supplied by Felixstowe Travel. A super coach and Lee an excellent driver - very courteous and helpful. Looking forward to our next trip March 19, 2019

Thursford 2019 Part 3 I would like to say how professional and well your driver, Dave, coped in trying circumstances with an accident near Ipswich. It added a little time to our journey from Thursford yesterday afternoon but nobody complained. A good advert for your company. December 11, 2018

Thursford 2019 Part 2 Just to let you know how pleased we were with all the arrangements yesterday to Thursford - although it rained most of the journey there and all the way back Dave was super. It was also so nice to have his wife with him as courier and the chocolates were a lovely touch. Dave really had a tough journey back through Coddenham, etc. because of the accident on the A14 but it didn't seem to bother him and we all felt OK because he kept us in touch with what was going on. It was a wonderful show and we also had plenty of time to get food and go around the Winter Wonderland, a lovely way to start our Christmas. December 11, 2018

Thursford 2019 Part 1 Wonderful concert as usual. Dave and his Courier were absolute gems , they are a real asset for your company. Our seats on the coach and in the concert were super. December 11, 2018

Rohit Barot Our journey to the Isle of Wight in July was a most enjoyable experience. In the context, I and my wife Jyoti wanted to express our special thanks to our outstanding coach driver Mr Lee Dabbs of Felixstowe Travel. Besides being an excellent driver, he is a delightful kind man. Everyone without exception, liked him and his ability to respond with good humour and kindness to all. I felt Lee's presence added something special to our island break with David Urquhart Travel. Hence our very warm thanks to him for his support. September 13, 2018

Sarah Sanford Thanks for the excellent service we enjoyed from Felixstowe Travel on our annual outing to the Burston Strike School Rally on Sunday. Gwyn chauffeured us all very ably. We shall continue to recommend your services to our colleagues and sister organisations. September 10, 2018

Maureen Grenfell Would just like to say thank you to your driver Gwyn for contributing to the success of our day out at Fibre East. Everyone appreciated his excellent smooth driving, helpfulness and consideration. Initially I think there were one or two reservations regarding mini bus travel due to previous experiences, but everyone said they found the bus very comfortable. July 31, 2018

Becky Brame I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the smooth and comfortable transfer to and from Stansted. Both Elwyn and Dave were absolute legends and were super helpful. The driving was very good from both guys which put the more nervous passengers at ease! Both guys were on time and super lovely. Thanks especially to Dave who had to wait for us as the flight was delayed.... he didn’t complain or moan and was really understanding. A great service from you guys and I will be sure to recommend the company to friends and be in touch in the future. Thanks again for a great service. June 4, 2018

Julie Pimperton I wish to compliment your driver Dave on his very safe, courteous and careful driving during our weekend trip to the Chelsea Flower Show and Wisely. His personality shone through in a very polite, humorous and calm way despite extremely busy bank holiday traffic and 'late' passengers! I wish all drivers were this good. Thank you. May 29, 2018

Usha Bhatia We were very much satisfied with your 16-seater coach & services which we hired on 24th March 18 to Wolverhampton & back on 26th March. The drivers Lee & David were polite & helping. The coach was good as it took our luggage & our suit bags & wedding dresses in a very good order. I was a bit apprehensive at first but now happy that I chose your company. I would like to use your services in future if the need arrives and would recommend you to our friends. April 18, 2018

Suffolk Schools Cross Country Group I just wanted to say thank you so much once again for the excellent service your company provided. Your driver was absolutely wonderful and so supportive, calm and helpful. He was also really lovely to the students and was very approachable. I did thank him at the time. The coach was really comfortable and the whole thing went incredibly smoothly. I think your company is very good value and would happily recommend you to anyone. April 7, 2018

University of Suffolk I just wanted to extend our thanks to Gwyn for his excellent support on our recent – and lengthy – trip to London. Thank you for coming out so swiftly to rescue us when Gwyns driving time was exhausted March 18, 2018

Ray Witton Thank you Felixstowe Travel for making our visit to The British Motor Museum at Gaydon, Warwickshire on Sunday 25th February 2018 a very, very pleasant one. Comfortable coach and excellent driver, comfort breaks were ideal as were the pick-up points. We will be asking you again without doubt. March 1, 2018

Gill Baker Thank you very much for allocating us Adrian to take us to London last Thursday for my daughter's Hen Do. I, Laura and the other Hens shall definitely be recommending your company to anyone we hear who is looking for excellent coach travel. February 19, 2018

Caroline Farrall First can I commend your driver Gwyn who took us to Kensington Palace on Tuesday 28th November. The traffic was extremely congested both ways in London, but Gwyn was calm, patient and a really excellent driver. Many of my party commented on how good he was. Despite the heavy traffic, we all had a really good day and I have received many emails saying so since then. Please book us in for our next trip in January! December 6, 2017

Jenny Smith I just wanted to pass on my thanks to yourselves and your driver Adrian for a fantastic day to Winter Wonderland London. I couldn't fault the service given to us. Having spoken to my colleagues, we will definitely be looking at a trip to London winter wonderland next year with yourselves and possibly other trips during the course of the year. November 28, 2017

James Morley FA Thank you for the service on Saturday, I spoke with my colleague who went on Saturday and has only provided me with praise about the driver who looked after the players and parents for the trip to Watford. Any questions we had of him or requests he was more than happy to help. So thank you for that we really appreciate it. We look forward to working with you again. October 16, 2017

Colin Rose 30.09.17 I would just like to say what a fantastic service you provided for our airport transfers this year. Both drivers were excellent and friendly. We will definitely recommend you and be using you in the future. October 11, 2017

Tony Seagrave I would like to say thank you to Mick Dabbs who runs Felixstowe Travel for the outstanding service for doing our transfers from home to Thurrock and back very reasonable prices, highly recommended. Looking forward to using Felixstowe Travel again next year. August 26, 2017

Brian Locksmith Review I write to thank you for supplying the coach to take my party to London for the Trooping the Colour. As always the arrangement went like clockwork, coach arrived on time driven by Dave, great journey there and back. I should be grateful if you would pass on our thanks to Dave. I look forward to hiring your coaches again in the future August 2, 2017

Anchor Freight I would like to thank you very much for such an excellent service your company gave to our group over the weekend for our company convention & summer ball. The coaches were always waiting and always arrived on time at airport collections, drop offs and taking staff from hotels over from Ipswich and Felixstowe and delivering to venue. Would also like to thank you for your chauffeur service that we used. It was excellent added value to get certain people to other airports. Once again, many thanks on a wonderful service given to us last weekend. I would recommend your company to everyone. June 29, 2017

Suffolk Schools Cross Country Team I just wanted to say that your driver Dave yesterday, was fabulous - really helpful, courteous and didn't mind at all that we had to come home a bit later (though we still got back in time!). You and your company provided a great service - many thanks. February 5, 2017

Trevor Rowe I would like to thank you for the service you provided. Timing for the return pick up was always going to be difficult based upon estimated schedules, factoring into the nature of travel abroad, for example the Ferry crossing we boarded an earlier sailing, contributing towards two hours earlier at our pick up point. Telephoning from the previous coach drop off with our expected arrival time, was always going to put pressure on our arrangement, however I and my party was most surprised and thankful to see our taxi waiting for us, avoiding a possible long cold evening wait after a very long day of travel. I cannot fault your service – from making the booking, punctual collection times, and awkward situation into a rescue. Based upon this experience I would certainly recommend your service without hesitation, and propose to book again in the future. November 29, 2016

Joan and Norman Sennington Simply to say a huge thank you to both you and John for the tremendous service we received on our outbound and return journeys to Luton Airport. Made our holiday so much more comfortable knowing we had no long driving to do ourselves and received a first class service in great comfort. October 17, 2016

Joan Barnett Just to say thank you for the service to Luton airport with our driver Mel. What a great asset to your company she is - very professional and friendly. Thanks again for another great service from your company. September 20, 2016

Janet Ray – Felixstowe Trades & Labour Club On behalf of our group, I would like to thank you for the excellent service given to us over the week end of the 8-11th July 2016 for our trip to Llandudno, North Wales. The 4 day trip in your 53 seater coach was very comfortable and the personal service given to us by yourself was very much appreciated. I have used your coach company several times in the past and am always happy to recommend you to others. Looking forward to our next trip with you. July 13, 2016

Sensei Heston Woodward On Saturday 2nd July we traveled to Chesterfield on one of your coaches.As joint club owner for Ipswich Higashi Shotokan Karate Club, instructor and team coach for the competition I would like to thank you and our great driver Dave - who was very accommodating and friendly which made for a wonderful day. The coach and journey was very comfortable and pleasant. July 3, 2016

Tracey Sadler Just wanted to say a big thank you for the weekend trip to Brighton. Your drivers were very polite and helpful and everything went well. Great service from start to finish, will definitely use your company again and will recommend you whenever I can. July 2, 2016

Sally Green – Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club We hired the coach in May for our lady capt golf away day at Hintlesham. The sixteen seater with trailer was on time, very comfortable and had a first class driver who loaded and unloaded all our golf clubs and trolleys. I would thoroughly recommend this mode of transport as the wine can be fully enjoyed at the end of the day. Thank you. June 21, 2016

Liz Claydon – Felixstowe Embroidery Workshop Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the transport you provided for our trip today. It was very good of you to still send the 29 seater - unfortunately more of our group dropped out at the last minute (pulled muscles and sprained backs) so we were able to spread out nicely. Please pass on our thanks once again to our driver. Despite rain and a 30 minute delay on the A14 he did admirably and our members were more than grateful that they didn't have the hassle of driving. All in all a very enjoyable day was had by us all. May 10, 2016

Robert Joyce, Golf Professional – Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club Having just returned from my golf coaching week in the Algarve I just wanted to touch base on my experience with Felixstowe Travel. Our Meeting point was at Felixstowe Ferry GC and collected further passengers along the way from Trimley/Manningtree and then to Stansted. The Mercedes Bus was very comfortable and made the ideal start to our Golf holiday. Coming home couldn’t have been easier being met at the airport and being returned swiftly home again offering a door to door service. Will be in touch with dates for my next trip. April 27, 2016

Rachel Davey Would just like to say what a wonderful day we had at Ascot Races, Your driver was amazing, helpful and made our whole day stress free. I have passed on your number to people on the coach. Many thanks. April 5, 2016

Sarah Sanford – Unite The Union Thank you very much for a very satisfactory service. We had smooth journeys to London both there and back, and found Elwyn our driver, obliging and good humoured. I shall have no hesitation in recommending Felixstowe Travel to colleagues looking to put on coaches to other such events in the future. March 1, 2016

Carole, Jenny, Lynn – KIS Quilting Ltd We hired Mick and his minibus to take us to the Trade Fair at the NEC, Birmingham this Monday. We had excellent door to door service, vehicle was comfortable, driver was excellent! We will recommend to all our customers. February 25, 2016

Wilf & Penny Gant Just to thank you for your coach hire on Saturday to Romford Dogs which was first class. I have no doubt that we will call again in the future and would have no hesitation in recommending your company to our friends and colleagues. Please pass on thanks once more to Peter the driver. December 15, 2015

Pat South – Chairman of Colneis Flower Club I would just like to say what a good trip we had to Hever Castle on Sunday. We all thought what a courteous, helpful driver David was. The roads were narrow, the small towns full of parked traffic but his driving was superb. We all felt very safe. Here's to the next trip wherever that may be. Thank you. September 15, 2015

Emma Curtis Just to say thank you for your service to and from the airport, it was completely faultless. I would like, especially to thank our return driver Pete. I have to say he was fantastic. Our flight was delayed yet he remained happy, friendly and positive. In addition, he was extremely patient and good with us when the youngest child was ill. He took us to an open garage, got some water and extra bags in case of further sickness. I will be highly recommending your services to everyone and should we go on holiday next year - we shall use you again. Once again thank you. September 2, 2015

Sally and Ken Ford Just to say thank you very much for looking after us on Thursday for the wedding. Everything went according to plan and your minibus driver was helpful and polite. We will certainly be using you again. (We're planning a big family holiday next year so will need transport to the airport). Thanks again. July 30, 2015

Stuart Grand, West Suffolk Wheelers We cannot thank your driver Dave enough for how he looked after us on Friday and especially through Saturday night as he went out of his way to make sure everyone was OK and was so understanding when we arrived late due to several members practically flaking out during the cycle ride from Winchester to Eastbourne. Dave even brought us some water which was greatly received and was a lovely touch. We felt really bad for delaying his so badly but he said it was no problem. An absolute gentleman! Thank you. June 30, 2015

Belgium Garden lovers group I write to say how much we have been pleased and happy with your company and our coach driver Dave. He don't just drive safely, but also got us to the different places all right - which wasn't so easy sometimes! We had a wonderful time with plenty of sun int he last 2 days. Our members will remember this very nice trip to Suffolk (a lovely place to stay!), they loved all of it. Thank you for having understood our special wishes. Hoping to need a Suffolk coach another time, we send you our best regards. June 9, 2015

Heidi Dalby Just wanted to thank you and your drivers for the faultless service you provided us for our trips to Southampton. Both drivers were very good. Coaches very clean and comfortable. Thank you. June 1, 2015

Floriane Risselin, JVL Consulting, Belgium I was very satisfied with the different services of last week. I would like to thank you for your flexibility and for your cooperation. It enabled us to have a perfectly organised event. We will definitely collaborate with you for our next events as all the provided services (taxi, minibus and coach transfers) have been perfectly organised. Thanks a lot! May 26, 2015

Roberto Rcioccari A quick email to say a big thank you for the efficient transport service to collect and return our Italian friends from and to Stansted, then again from wilderness of Suffolk to Felixstowe! March 30, 2015

Beverley Walmsley, Assistant Director of Sixth Form – Ipswich Academy School Just wanted to say thanks for the excellent service we received today. Dave was a very helpful driver from his prompt arrival this morning and ensuring we had a safe pick up point for the journey home. We will have no hesitation in recommending your company. Many thanks. January 15, 2015

Dave Berry – John Lewis Choir Thanks to you and your drivers, a very efficient and economical experience throughout. Having your team look after us made our special day singing at the Royal Albert Hall even more memorable. We will definitely recommend and almost certainly be using you again. December 1, 2014

Glenice Wicks Just wanted to say how pleased we are with your service. Both your drivers were very good, helpful and polite, we couldn't fault them or your company in any way and will certainly recommend you whenever possible. November 23, 2014

Andy Crump, Education Delivery Manager – Inspire Suffolk Can I just say how great the service was from you guys and the two drivers were extremely helpful and accommodating on each of the days, Can you thank them both for me and thank you for supporting us with the service you provide. I won't hesitate in coming back to you for repeat business going forward with any of the projects we deliver. October 29, 2014

Mandy Stiff Just wanted to thank you for your professional and personal approach for our recent drop off and pick up to Gatwick airport. You were prompt, the drivers very courteous and professional and the transport comfortable. October 12, 2014

John Reynolds, Secretary Probus 84 Felixstowe A short note of thanks for the use of your lovely coach yesterday, The driver Dave was great on time and able to adjust his timetable to fit ours exactly, slow out and fast home, and, of course, a reasonable price. Our Thanks again. August 22, 2014

Frank Mullin, UK IU-ATC Project Manager – University of Ulster Thank you for all your assistance and providing an excellent Airport Coach Transfer System, between Ipswich London Heathrow and Stansted Airports. On behalf of our UK Delegates and the Indian Delegates to our conference, at BT Adastral Park Martlesham Ipswich, I would like to thank you for all your efforts. The other transfers for the mornings of the conference and conference dinner were also carried out efficiently. July 8, 2014

Ben Licence Just wanted to pop you a quick message to say thank you for the great service on Friday to Romford dogs, couldn’t have asked for anything better great value for money and if I have another trip in mind you’ll be the first person ill contact. Once again thank you. June 10, 2014

Stacey Pepper A.I.S.T.D – Stacey Pepper Dance Academy After Booking by email to use M&A Dabbs the service we received was great. Not only was the price really competitive compared to all the other companies that I received quotes from but communication throughout the booking process was always responded to quickly. The service on the day was first class as drivers were friendly and helpful but also knowledgably to where we were going and they got us into London with no trouble at all (even though it was London Marathon day). The Coach was clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend this company and my company will definitely be returning customers. April 16, 2014

Lisa Williams Lovely day in London, thanks to Dave our bus driver who got us there very comfortably, dropped us off right outside the shard, picked us up and then dropped us at the Oxo Tower before taking us home, he avoided a huge traffic jam. Great bus, great driver and great driving. April 15, 2014

Suffolk Golf Union – Junior Committee Thank you for the excellent service provided in taking our Under 18 and Under 16 boys golf teams to a match in Essex. The 33 seater bus was an ideal size for the boys and their equipment and your driver, Dave, was prompt and very helpful throughout. We would not hesitate in using your company again. April 14, 2014

Nigel Chenery Hi Mick, thank you for a great service in transferring Bev and I in superb comfort to and from Heathrow Airport for our 2 week vacation. The meet and greet service along with a pleasant and relaxing journey at the start and finish of our holiday made it even more special. We will definitely use you services again and recommend you to all our friends and family. February 25, 2014

Suffolk Branch of the National Association of Retired Police Officers Mick, Just wanted to let you know that we had excellent service from your two drivers on Saturday. Picked us up promptly, dropped us off and picked us up just a short walk from the theatre and helped to make our trip to the show in London a great day out for all 70 people who went. January 23, 2014

Cynthia Merry Hi Mick, Many thanks for the excellent service we received for our journey to Heathrow airport on 30th November and also our return journey from City airport home on 18th December. It was heaven being driven home after a really long journey home from Brazil. Your drivers are a credit to you. We wish you all a Very Happy New Year and hope to do more business with you in the near future. December 31, 2013

Mick Wilce Hi Mick, Just a quick line to thank you and Dave for a very professional service to Gatwick and back. We will certainly use you again and also recommend you to our friends and family. Dave was brilliant, a very safe and confident driver, suitcase and golf bag loader. Thanks again mate. November 2, 2013

Wendy, Will, Angela, Tom, Pam, Ted, Ann, John, Eleanor and Gerry On behalf of the 'ferry group', thank you for your excellent service conveying and bringing us safely home from Gatwick last Monday. A good trip both ways and such a relaxed way of starting and finishing our great holiday. September 30, 2013

Barry Davis, Pound Gates Ipswich We used Mick for a corporate trip to Romford Dogs and were not disappointed with the Coach or the service. The coach was luxurious and spotlessly clean, the driver arrived on time and was cheerful and very well presented. We made great time to our destination, even allowing for a stop on the way, which was graciously accommodated by the driver. Upon departure the driver’s instructions were very clear and precise and ensured we got away in good time. We certainly will be using Mick again in the future. Many thanks for the excellent service. September 30, 2013

Erica and family Hi Mick, Just wanted to say a big thank you to you and Dave for making our holiday travelling a lot easier. We were all very pleased with your service and would not hesitate to use you again or to recommend you to our friends and family. Thanks again. September 22, 2013

Margaret Parry Mick, I just wanted to say thank you for your excellent service - we all had a great holiday and it was lovely not to have to worry about driving to and from the airport or parking. I will certainly recommend you to friends. August 3, 2013

Becky Harris DeGroat – Nashville TN USA Thank you, Mick, for being a part of this special day for our family! Needless to say, our time at Parham was the most significant & memorable day of our entire trip. I will never forget the day; none of us will. You were very much a part of it in your quiet, serving way. We are indebted to you for your kind, sensitive & professional service. July 24, 2013

Bob Stewart Mick, Many thanks for an easy and painless way to start and finish our holiday.Efficient, excellent communications and above all, confidence that all would be done as contracted. Thanks again. June 24, 2013

Martyn Lloyd – Suffolk Coastwatch Hello, Mick.Just a note to say thanks for the trip to Chatham last Tuesday. All went very well and we were delighted by the service and your driver Dave, who did a really good job. We'll keep you in mind for future trips. May 7, 2013

Pedro Perez Hi Mick I would like to thank you for the great service provided on Sunday for my family. April 24, 2013

Anita Postle I cannot thank Mick enough for coming to our rescue in our hour of need. We were stranded in the middle lane of the Copdock Roundabout for nearly two hours trying to find alternative transport to get us to London to see my son's band play at the O2 Acadmey in Islington (an event you can imagine no mum would want to miss). We were given absolutely no help with this from either our original hire company or their driver. Mick was an absolute legend and within less than 45 minutes of contacting him he had rearranged his afternoon and evening and was with us at Copdock with a very smart coach and a much needed cheerful smile. We were finally on our way, we had a great journey there and back and Mick completely restored our faith in human nature. We were provided with a first class service, nothing was too much trouble for him and we will all certainly to recommending you to anyone with travel needs in the future - you are the best Mick thank you. April 8, 2013

Sarah Smith Just like to say thank you for the excellent service given for our girl's evening at the Ball in Holbrook last Saturday. Dave was bang on time and made sure we were all in our doors before driving off. March 24, 2013

Joyce Collins Thank you for your fantastic service with our daughters wedding. We were more than fashionably late, especially after having to turn back for the flowers:)! Also thank you for your excellent service for the London trips, our friends from Mexico arrived in London safely. Much appreciated! January 3, 2013

Sue Nunn Hi Mick, our trip was fantastic and everything went to plan. Thank you for a comfortable ride, the Mini Bus was great. I will have no hesitation recommending yourselves to colleagues and if I have need of a mini bus again I will certainly be in contact. The service from start to finish was brilliant - thank you. Wishing you a Happy Christmas. December 11, 2012

Arlene Bennett Hi Mick – just a quick email (now I’m sober) to say a massive thank you for getting us all home safe on Saturday night. It really was a fantastic service and the fact that you did all the drop offs on the way home was great – we all really appreciated it. November 12, 2012

Donald Hawkley Hi Mick, Thanks for your good work last night; it was such a treat to be picked up at that time of the morning and the journey was made that much more enjoyable by your warm welcome back to the UK, you will be certainly our first choice if we need transport again! October 27, 2012

Ann & Dave Spencer Hi Mick, I just wanted to say how pleased we were with the service on Saturday. The driver was spot on with the timing and found his way to our 'out in the sticks' destination with no problems at all. The bus was comfy and very clean, we couldn't have asked for better so thank you very much. We will definitely recommend you. October 6, 2012

Joanna Ingram Hi Mick, Just to say a belated "Thank you" for your impeccable service in transporting our family to Gatwick. We have used Mickeys Magic Bus twice and were impressed on both occasions. Your knowledge and advice on timings were spot on and the bus was luxurious. The kids loved being able to watch their DVD. This certainly made the normally stressful trip to the airport a lot more peaceful and hassle free! We felt like VIP's. Thank you once again and we look forward to seeing you on our next family trip. September 21, 2012

Garry Russell Just wanted to thank you for providing us (Lynne, Garry, Hannah & Liam) with a first class delivery/collection service to and from Gatwick airport. We enjoyed our holiday and your service only enhanced the experience, we most certainly will be utilising your services in future as would we recommend you. September 11, 2012

Gail Murton I just wanted to thank you and the lady who collected us and say that we were very impressed with the service that we received from you both and should we require airport transfers again we would certainly use you. August 11, 2012

Cynthia Merry Just a note to thank you and your drivers for the excellent service given to us both leaving and returning from our holiday in Spain. We will definitely use your service again. August 5, 2012

Derek Christie Just thought I would let you know that the service provided by your company and especially the very helpful driver "Mel" was excellent. The bus was on time, very clean, and as I say the driver went out of her way to be of additional assistance. June 23, 2012

Sally McBean – Secretary to the Gallantry Medalists’ League Thank you for Saturday night, Gwyn was excellent. He was punctual, polite and very considerate of all those embarking and disembarking from the mini bus. We all enjoyed his gentle sense of humour. June 16, 2012

Rob Ansell Massive thanks from me and the lads for taking us to and collecting us from Stansted - will definitely recommend... CHEERS March 18, 2012

Christine Anthony – European Customer Solutions Ltd Please accept a huge thank you from everyone who was on the minibus on Saturday night. You did a great job getting us all back in one piece! The journey home in all that snow was certainly an experience and hopefully you were not too tired yesterday to enjoy your day off. February 6, 2012

Sharon Tooke Just to say thank you for a great service last week. Mel was lovely and very accommodating, will definitely recommend your services to other people. Keep up the good work. January 26, 2012

Keith Nash – Norman Global Logistics Thanks for taking us to London for our Xmas Party. Excellent service and all home safely, hope the bus wasn't trashed! December 12, 2011

A group from The Kuwait Port Authority headed by Mr Sulaiman AlJilaijil Dear Mick, thank you very much for your cooperation with the group during our presence in Ipswich and your timeliness of our visits. Each of us in the group thank you for your assistance. November 8, 2011

Mike Soper – Cory Logistics Many thanks for the great service to Watford yesterday. October 12, 2011

Ryan Dodd Brilliant bloke and a brilliant bus, would recommend it to anyone. September 10, 2011

Valerie We have booked a few different companies in the past and I can honestly say your communications and everything else about the journey to and from Norwich airport was simply the best. We would definitely recommend you to other people. August 16, 2011

Graham Lawrence Its nice when you find some one who you feel safe with and to travel on such a lovely coach. We really felt comfortable and the coach raised comments from the family, they were really impressed by the service. August 1, 2011

Wendy Porter We had a lovely time and the service we received was brilliant. Will definitely use you again! July 12, 2011

Anna Cordon Many thanks for a successful concert trip to London for members of our choir. Your service was reliable, easy to deal with, and astonishingly good value for money. June 25, 2011

Debbie Clarke A brilliant day thank you, everything went perfectly! Thanks for a great service, I'm sure we will use you again in the future. May 31, 2011

Phil Davis Thanks for picking me up from Heathrow yesterday, punctual, efficient and a quality journey as usual with top refreshments!! Attached is another date for your diary. May 10, 2011

Stephen Watt Thanks for such a great experience Mick. You couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating. Great Service at a great price was certainly much better than taking three cars. April 29, 2011

Beveley Jones Thanks again for a most excellent service, it made the beginning and end to our holiday run very smoothly and enjoyably. March 14, 2011

Jamie Read Mick thanks again for the lifts at the weekend. Your timing was perfect and complimented a great weekend. January 21, 2011

Debbie, Jan, Angie, Jo, Cynthia and Viv Thank you for the excellent service and comfortable journey to the airport, we were all very impressed with the efficient friendly service. We will definitely be asking you to take us next time! January 3, 2011

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