Harwich
Harwich
Welcome to our page of information, attractions and places of interest around Harwich. The Harwich hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given a rough guide as to how far they are from Harwich. We hope you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation from our list of hotels in Harwich. Harwich is a busy coastal town and international port located on the estuary of the rivers Stour and Orwell. Harwich has a long history as a port, it was here that the "Mayflower" was built and Drake set sail, providing sheltered anchorage for shipping through the ages. The old town of Harwich is a conservation area containing many historic buildings. These days Harwich is Britain's main North Sea ferry terminal. The Electric Palace cinema is one of the oldest purpose-built cinemas to survive. Harwich is 12 miles east of Colchester, 10 miles north of Clacton and 8 miles east of Manningtree. Also see 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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The Tower Hotel Main Road Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 3PJ	Harwich hotel. A taxi journey from the port of Harwich to the hotel is less than 5 minutes, the train station is a few minutes' walk. This large hotel has a country house feel and is set in large grassed grounds. Restaurant/ Lounge / Bar. 9 hole Golf Course ..

The Hotel Continental 28!29 Marine Parade Harwich Essex CO12 3RG	Harwich hotel. A small independent hotel overlooking the sea at Dovercourt Bay, minutes by car from Harwich International Port. The hotel serves food throughout the day and evening. On demand you can choose from bar snacks or a la carte. er the smoking ban comes into operation there will be a seafront terrace area where smokers can sit. .

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New Farm House Spinnels Lane Wix Manningtree Essex CO11 2UJ (approx 7 miles from Harwich)	Hotel near Harwich. Former farmhouse in 4 acres of grounds with landscaped gardens and paddock.	Contact: Mrs A Winch Tel: +44(0)1255 870365 Fax: +44(0)1255 870837

	Harwich - Local Information. Harwich Boots the Chemist 01255 503508 - Harwich HSBC bank 0845-740 4404 - Harwich Post Office 01255 502225 - Harwich Town Council 01255 507211 - Harwich Library 01255 503499 - Harwich Sports Centre 01255 504380 - Harwich Electric Palace Cinema 01255 553 333 - Please use links below for attractions in this area Telephoning from abroad - To dial a number in Harwich from outside the UK: dial the International Access Code of the country you are calling from - follow that by the Country Code for the country you are calling to (44 for the UK) - dial the local area code omitting the initial ‘0’ e.g. for London 020 becomes 20 - dial the phone number of the person you want to call in Harwich For hotels accommodation in other areas nearby see Colchester hotels & Clacton hotels.

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