A nostalgic look back at how Suffolk seaside towns have changed over the years

A trip to the beach always guarantees a good time <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
A trip to the beach always guarantees a good time (Image: Newsquest)

A trip to the seaside is arguably one of the best things to do in Suffolk.

Whether it is playing on the arcades, enjoying an ice cream or simply relaxing while enjoying the sea views, our coastal towns are among the most popular in the UK.

Take a look back at how a trip to the Suffolk coast has changed over the years.

East Anglian Daily Times: Felixstowe beach in 1993
East Anglian Daily Times: Felixstowe beach in 1993

Felixstowe beach in 1993 (Image: Newsquest)

East Anglian Daily Times: The iconic Felixstowe Pier
East Anglian Daily Times: The iconic Felixstowe Pier

The iconic Felixstowe Pier (Image: Newsquest)

Felixstowe's famous pier is the biggest noticeable change along the coastal town.

The new look centre was unveiled in 2017 following a multi-million pound refurbishment.

East Anglian Daily Times: A packed Felixstowe beach in 1980
East Anglian Daily Times: A packed Felixstowe beach in 1980

A packed Felixstowe beach in 1980 (Image: Newsquest)

East Anglian Daily Times: People enjoying the beach in early 2000s
East Anglian Daily Times: People enjoying the beach in early 2000s

People enjoying the beach in early 2000s (Image: Newsquest)

East Anglian Daily Times: Suffolk seaside town's have attracted royal visits over the years
East Anglian Daily Times: Suffolk seaside town's have attracted royal visits over the years

Suffolk seaside town's have attracted royal visits over the years (Image: Newsquest)

East Anglian Daily Times: People enjoying the sun at Southwold beach
East Anglian Daily Times: People enjoying the sun at Southwold beach

People enjoying the sun at Southwold beach (Image: Newsquest)

East Anglian Daily Times: A trip to the seaside doesn't always promise warm weather
East Anglian Daily Times: A trip to the seaside doesn't always promise warm weather

A trip to the seaside doesn't always promise warm weather (Image: Newsquest)