Felixstowe’s Beaches Among Britain’s Best Once Again with 2025 Blue Flag and Seaside Award – Now Six Years Running
Felixstowe’s beaches have once again been recognised as among the best in the country, proudly earning the prestigious 2025 Blue Flag and Seaside Award for the sixth consecutive year. The awards, which highlight excellence in water quality, safety, environmental management and visitor facilities, have been presented to Felixstowe South and Pier, alongside Southwold Pier, both achieving the coveted dual recognition of Blue Flag and Seaside Awards.
Elsewhere on the Suffolk coast, Lowestoft South of Claremont Pier (bathing/resort) and Kessingland (non-bathing) beaches have once again received Seaside Awards, maintaining their consistent record of quality.
Cllr David Rowe, Mayor of Felixstowe, commented:
“It’s fantastic news that Felixstowe has once again been honoured with both the Blue Flag and Seaside Award. For six years in a row, our beaches have met the highest standards for cleanliness, safety, and water quality—something the entire community can take pride in.
These accolades reflect the hard work of many and add to everything Felixstowe has to offer—from new seafront attractions and the beautifully restored Spa Gardens, to the Landguard Nature Reserve, historic Fort, and Felixstowe Museum—not to mention our many fantastic eateries.”
The Blue Flag and Seaside Awards aim to improve the quality of England’s coastline and spotlight the nation’s top beach destinations.
The Blue Flag, managed in the UK by Keep Britain Tidy on behalf of the Foundation for Environmental Education, is internationally recognised as the gold standard for beaches and marinas. The award is only given to beaches that meet the highest level of bathing water quality as set by the EU Bathing Water Directive. To qualify, beaches must also satisfy strict environmental, educational, safety, and accessibility criteria.