Beach Type

Shingle/Harbour

Facilities

There are toilets
Shops
Cxafes and restaurants in the area as well as boat moorings for visiting yachtsmen

Activities

Plenty to do in Harwich with seasonal events
A promenade
Museums and an old fortification

Nature and Wildlife

Stroll along the promenade even round to the MCS recommended Dovercourt bay.

Parking

there are various parking options near the port and in the town.

Water Quality

Not Tested

Lifeguard

No

Awards and Recommendations

Quality Coast Award

Location

Nearest town: Harwich
County: Essex
Latitude/Longitude: 51.9454, 1.29315
Postcode: CO12 3DT
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

The Harbour is at the furthest reach of Harwich. near the ferry port. when approached alon the A20.

Public Transport

Harwich train station is close-by

Nearest Railway Stations

Harwich Town (Less than half a mile away)
Dovercourt (Less than a mile away)
Harwich International (About a mile and a half away)
Trimley (Approx. 3 miles away)
Felixstowe (Approx. 3 miles away)

Tourist Information

Harwich Tourist Information Iconfield Park Parkeston Harwich CO12 4EN telephone +44 (0)1255 506139 harwich@eetb.info

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Harwich