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Suffolk: Felixstowe attractions report bumper Easter

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7:30 AM April 19, 2022



The sun was shining on tourist attractions over the Easter weekend as bumper crowds came out to enjoy traditional seafront amusements and rides, providing much-needed revenue for traders.

Businesses in Felixstowe reported a good four days of trading, with numbers beating pre-pandemic levels, spurred on by warm sunshine, with unseasonal temperatures of nearly 20C. 

The annual Easter funfair has also been in town, occupying a site in Sea Road close to the leisure centre and offering a variety of entertainments, including a bouncy castle and dodgems. 


The Felixstowe Fun Fair provided enjoyment for all age groups


The Felixstowe Fun Fair provided enjoyment for all age groups

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Paul Hedges, the fair’s organiser, said: “It has been fairly busy overall. It is good to be back and open again because we lost the last two years because of lockdown.” 


Lauren and Emma. People flock to Felixstowe to enjoy a day at the beach on Easter bank holiday Monday


Lauren and Emma. People flock to Felixstowe to enjoy a day at the beach on Easter bank holiday Monday

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Stan Harris owns Ocean Boulevard family fun park further along Sea Road, which offers Go Karting and the Railroad Express mini train ride, along with a variety of kiosks selling ice creams, drinks and other treats. 


Eva and Ralph. People flock to Felixstowe to enjoy a day at the beach on Easter bank holiday Monday


Eva and Ralph enjoy a snack on the shore Felixstowe

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He believed the town was continuing to benefit from the ‘staycation’ trend that developed during the Covid pandemic, with more people choosing to holiday at home than abroad because of travel restrictions. 


Chloe enjoys the carousel at Felixstowe fun fair 


Chloe enjoys the carousel at Felixstowe fun fair

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He added: “It has been a good year because the weather has been on our side. People still aren’t going abroad and I think the last couple of years with Covid, people have done the staycation thing for Easter.” 

A lot of tourist destinations were doing well, Mr Harris said, with Felixstowe being well placed because it was especially popular with day-trippers who travelled from across the country. 


Coco, Harry and Henry go paddling at Felixstowe on bank holiday Easter Monday


Coco, Harry and Henry go paddling at Felixstowe on bank holiday Easter Monday

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“It is a nice little family-friendly resort, Felixstowe – and word is getting about. We have had a lot of different people coming from all parts of England,” he added. 


Youngsters make sand castles on Felixstowe seafront


Youngsters make sand castles on Felixstowe seafront

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Charles Manning, owner of Manning’s Amusement Park in Sea Road, said his seafront attraction had had a busier Easter period than prior to the pandemic, saying trade had been “non-stop” during the park’s 9am to 7pm or 8pm opening hours. 


Margo and Audrey. Felixstowe fun fair on Easter Bank Holiday Monday PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND


Margo and Audrey enjoy the Felixstowe fun fair on Easter Bank Holiday Monday

– Credit: Charlotte Bond

He said: “It has been really busy all day long. It has been really positive to see so many people and we have had really good weather as well, so it has been a really good start to the season.” 


People flock to Felixstowe to enjoy a day at the beach on Easter Monday 


People flock to Felixstowe to enjoy a day at the beach on Easter Monday

– Credit: CHARLOTTE BOND


Aime and Mia. People flock to Felixstowe to enjoy a day at the beach on Easter bank holiday Monday


Aime and Mia enjoy a day on the beach at Felixstowe on Easter bank holiday Monday

– Credit: Charlotte Bond

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