Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club
Venue Hire
Your occasion. Our rather extraordinary location.
Some venues give you a room.
Felixstowe Ferry gives you the River Deben, boats passing the windows, views towards Bawdsey, the North Sea on the doorstep and an unmistakable sense of being somewhere different.
Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club offers a range of spaces for private, business and community events, supported by the food and hospitality of our Thyme & Tide restaurant and bar team.
From life’s biggest moments to a meeting that simply needs a better room, talk to us about what you’re planning.
Celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, retirement parties and family gatherings all need slightly different things.
Our approach is to start with the occasion rather than the package.
Tell us who you’re bringing together, what you’re celebrating and how you’d like it to feel, and we’ll help you explore what could work.
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Weddings
For couples looking for something relaxed, personal and a little different, Felixstowe Ferry provides an extraordinary backdrop.
Hold your celebration beside the water, feed everyone well and make the day your own.
Celebrations of Life
We can provide a peaceful and welcoming place for family and friends to gather after a funeral or to hold a celebration of someone’s life.
Our team will help with the practical arrangements so you can concentrate on the people around you.
Meetings & Corporate Events
Swap the conventional conference room for somewhere with space, character and a view.
Our clubhouse and Riverside building can provide options for meetings, workshops, training, away days, networking events and other business gatherings.
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Private Dining & Smaller Gatherings
Not every occasion requires a large event.
If you’re arranging a special lunch, afternoon tea, family gathering or smaller celebration, talk to us about private dining and group options.
Food & hospitality from Thyme & Tide
Whatever brings you to Felixstowe Ferry, food and hospitality can be an important part of the occasion.
Our Thyme & Tide team can discuss food, refreshments and bar arrangements with you as part of planning your event.
Rather than trying to make every event fit the same formula, we’ll start by understanding what you’re organising and what your guests need.
Find the right space
Different events need different spaces.
Alongside our main clubhouse, restaurant and bar facilities, the Riverside building provides an additional option for meetings, training and other gatherings.
We’ll help you understand which available space is best suited to your event, taking into account your guest numbers, layout, catering and what you’re actually planning to do.
Start with a conversation
You don’t need to have everything worked out before contacting us.
Give us the basics — what you’re planning, your preferred date and approximately how many people you’re expecting — and we’ll take it from there.
Sometimes the easiest way to discover whether a venue is right is simply to come and see it.
Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know about eating, celebrating or holding an event at Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club from opening times and bookings to dietary requirements, finding us and planning something special.
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Wednesday evening
18:00 to 22:00
Members and guests only.Saturday lunchtime
12:00 to 15:00
Members, guests and the public.Sunday lunchtime
12:00 to 16:00
Members, guests and the publicOpening times and menus can vary around special events and the sailing calendar, so please check our latest information before travelling.
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Booking is strongly recommended, particularly for Sunday lunch.
To enquire about booking the venue for your special occasion email bar@ffsc.co.uk or telephone: 07435 697318 or 01394 283785.
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Non-members are very welcome to dine with us at weekends. You don’t have to be a sailor to eat at Thyme & Tide either.
The restaurant welcomes everyone on Saturdays and Sundays, while Wednesday evening dining is available to Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club members and their guests.
Club members also receive a discount on food and drink.
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Our menus change regularly, allowing the kitchen team to make the most of the season and keep things interesting for our regular diners.
Our latest menus and special dining events are available here and shared through the Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club social channels.
Sunday is home to our popular Best Roast nearest to the Coast, with a choice of starters, mains and desserts.
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We want everyone to be able to enjoy eating with us.
We can accommodate a range of dietary requirements, including vegetarian options and other special dietary needs. Please tell us about any allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements when you book, so that the team can discuss what is available and prepare appropriately.
If you have a serious food allergy, please speak directly to the team before ordering.
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You’ll find us in a rather special spot at Felixstowe Ferry, overlooking the River Deben, Bawdsey and the North Sea.
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Allow yourself a little time to enjoy the view when you arrive, it’s very much part of the experience. You may park for free in our carpark.
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If you or one of your guests has particular accessibility requirements, please contact us before your visit.
We would much rather have a conversation beforehand and make sure we understand what you need.
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Families are very welcome.
Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club is a community club, and Thyme & Tide is part of that community. If you’re bringing younger children or have particular requirements, simply let the team know when booking.
Let’s talk about your plans
Planning something at Felixstowe Ferry? We’d love to hear from you.
Tell us a little about what you have in mind using the form below, and our team will be in touch to discuss the possibilities.