Felixstowe's Beaches have been declared among the best in Britain and they will be recognised with Blue Flag and Seaside Awards this summer, for the fifth consecutive year.

Both Felixstowe (Felixstowe South and Pier) and Southwold (Southwold Pier) have received combined Seaside Awards and Blue Flags while the beaches at Lowestoft South of Claremont Pier (bathing / resort) and Kessingland (non-bathing) have received Seaside Awards.

 Cllr David Rowe, Mayor of Felixstowe said: "It is fantastic news that Felixstowe, for the fifth consecutive year, has again been presented with a Blue Flag and Seaside Award. These awards recognise Felixstowe has clean and safe beaches and the bathing water meets quality standards.

"This adds to all the great things Felixstowe has to offer to residents and visitors, from the new attractions along the South seafront, the historic Spa Gardens and Landguard Nature reserve, Fort and Felixstowe Museum, not to mention the many great places to eat.

"Felixstowe is open for business, so why not come and pay us a visit?"

Cllr David Rowe, Mayor of Felixstowe, accompanied by fellow Felixstowe Town Councillors with the 2024 Blue Flag and Seaside Award pictured in the Town Hall Gardens.

Cllr Sarah Whitelock, East Suffolk's cabinet member for Communities, Leisure and Tourism said: "We are delighted to once again receive these national awards which highlight the quality of East Suffolk's beaches and place them among the best in the country.

"We work hard to help maintain the beauty and cleanliness of our beaches, and the district as a whole, and we are also incredibly grateful to the network of volunteers who give up their time to keep our beaches litter-free all year round.

"East Suffolk's amazing, as these prestigious awards show and we look forward to seeing people enjoying our beaches this summer."