Things to Do
- Walk along the quay to the historic Ha’penny Pier.
- See the town’s old High Lighthouse and Low Lighthouse.
- Explore the Redoubt Fort, a circular fort built during the Napoleonic Wars.
- Enjoy the long beach and promenade at Dovercourt.
About Harwich
Harwich is a historic port town at the north-eastern tip of Essex, where the Stour and Orwell estuaries meet the sea. It suits travellers spending a night before or after the ferry to Holland, as well as anyone looking for a quiet seaside break. Places to stay are in the old town, along the quay and in Dovercourt just to the south.
Where to stay in Harwich
Alma Inn & Dining Rooms
25 Kings Head Street, Harwich, CO12 3EE, United Kingdom
Beach
24-hour front desk
24-hour security
The Pier Hotel
The Pier Hotel, The Quay, Harwich, Harwich, CO12 3HH, United Kingdom
Breakfast in the room
Beach
Beachfront
Sams Wine Bar Harwich ltd
31 Church Street, Harwich, CO12 3EA, United Kingdom
Breakfast takeaway containers
Parking
Beach
Sarah Hotel
65 Garland Road, Harwich, CO12 4PA, Harwich, CO12 4PA, United Kingdom
Breakfast takeaway containers
Parking
Family rooms
The Goodlife Guesthouse
162 High Street, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3AT, United Kingdom
Parking
Family rooms
Key card access
Shakers Inn
West Street, Harwich, CO12 3DB, United Kingdom
Parking
Beach
Beachfront
Sams Wine Bar Harwich ltd
31 Church Street, Harwich, CO12 3EA, United Kingdom
Breakfast takeaway containers
Parking
Beach
The Goodlife Guesthouse
162 High Street, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3AT, United Kingdom
Parking
Family rooms
Key card access
Sarah Hotel
65 Garland Road, Harwich, CO12 4PA, Harwich, CO12 4PA, United Kingdom
Breakfast takeaway containers
Parking
Family rooms
Alma Inn & Dining Rooms
25 Kings Head Street, Harwich, CO12 3EE, United Kingdom
Beach
24-hour front desk
24-hour security
The Pier Hotel
The Pier Hotel, The Quay, Harwich, Harwich, CO12 3HH, United Kingdom
Breakfast in the room
Beach
Beachfront
Harwich travel guide
Getting There and Practical Tips
Harwich International port has regular ferry sailings to Hook of Holland. Trains run from Harwich to London Liverpool Street via Manningtree. The nearest airports are Stansted and Southend. For more choice nearby, see our pages on Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea. If you have an early sailing, stay close to the port, and remember that the old town is compact enough to explore on foot in a morning, with old pubs for the evening.
Booking a Hotel in Harwich
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