Harwich attractions

		Harwich lies in the county of Essex, a large county northeast of London with water on 2 sides. It has areas of flat agricultural scenery, undulating and pretty that suited English watercolourists. Narrow lanes wind through meadows past weather-boarded mills and unfenced fields, while flinty church towers can be seen from tree-lined hilltops. There are impressive historic towns such as Colchester to visit and charming villages of old houses such as Thaxted and Dedham. Photo right: The Electric Palace cinema.Photo left: Harwich

Visitor attractions and information - Harwich

	The Naze is a two kilometre stretch of land situated north of the town of Walton on the Naze in Essex, just south of the Harwich estuary. Walton on the Naze yields many fossils. See the Naze tower built in 1721 to guide shipping to the busy port of Harwich. NAZE TOWER CAR PARK, CO14 8LJ. Charges apply. About 8 miles south of Harwich.
	Walton on the Naze is a traditional seaside town with many of its original features still in evidence. Walton Pier is one of the longest in the country and it has a history stretching back to 1830. It serves as an amusement centre. Take the train ¾ mile to the pier end. About 8 miles south of Harwich.
	Harwich Redoubt Fort, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LT. Tel: +44 (0) 1255 503429. Circular fort commanding the harbour. Eleven guns on battlements. Location: In the centre of Harwich.
	The Electric Palace Trust and Electric Palace (Harwich) Ltd, King's Quay Street, Harwich, Tel: 01255 553 333. The Electric Palace cinema, Harwich, is one of the oldest purpose-built cinemas to survive complete with its silent screen, original projection room and ornamental frontage still intact. Other interesting features include an open plan entrance lobby complete with paybox, and a small stage plus dressing rooms although the latter are now unusable. There is also a former gas powered generator engine with a 7 foot fly wheel situated in the basement. Location: In the centre of Harwich.
	‘MS Brightlingsea’, Harwich. Vintage passenger boat trips on the MS Brightlingsea, harbour tours and dinner cruises up the rivers Orwell and Stour. This traditional passenger boat is the last remaining funnelled ferry of its type with lots of character and history. Running daily all Summer and all year by arrangement. Trips run from Halfpenny Pier, Harwich. 07788 594085 for reservations and information. msbrightlingsea.com. Location: In Harwich.
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