Beach Type

sand

Facilities

Toilets with disabled facilities

Activities

Windsurfing
Sailing
Jet skiing
Zoned area for water sports
Swimming pool; sports centre; boating pond; model yacht pond; skateboard park; recreation ground

Nature and Wildlife

The beach is located within easy reach of Hemford Water National Nature Reserve.

Parking

Free and Pay and Display car parking is available.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

Yes

Cleaning and Litter

This beach is cleaned daily in high season. From 1st May until 30th September.

Dogs

Dogs are banned on the beach during the summer.

Awards and Recommendations

Blue Flag Beach
Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Harwich
County: Essex
Latitude/Longitude: 51.9282, 1.27546
Postcode: CO12 3SS
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

From Colchester take the A12 / A120 onto the A120 to Harwich and then follow the signs for Dovercourt Award Beach.

Public Transport

Bus and rail services are available. Nearest train station is Dovercourt Bay or Harwich Town.

Nearest Railway Stations

Dovercourt (About a mile away)
Harwich Town (About a mile away)
Harwich International (About a mile and a half away)
Trimley (Approx. 4 miles away)
Felixstowe (Approx. 4 miles away)

Tourist Information

Harwich Tourist Information Centre. Iconfield Park. Parkeston. Harwich. Essex. CO12 4EN. Tel: 01255 506139

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Harwich