Harwich Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Colorful beachhouses
Colorful beachhouses
Colorful beachhouses
An aerial view of the ports of Harwich and Felixstowe at night in the UK
St Helen‰ۡÌÝå»s Green, Harwich, in Essex, eastern England. The High Lighthouse and the tower of St Nicholas‰ۡÌÝå» Church are prominent landmarks.

Where to stay in Harwich

St Paul, Parkeston The neglected parish church in Parkeston, Essex.

Parkeston

Get to know Parkeston by checking out its bars, spas and seaside views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like The Royal Oak or Old Harwich Lighthouse during your time in the area.

Parkeston
Sarah Hotel

Sarah Hotel

2 out of 5
65 Garland Rd Harwich England
Stay at this hotel in Harwich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions The Royal Oak and Old Harwich Lighthouse are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (47 reviews)
Nice place, big rooms

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

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Sarah Hotel
Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa

Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa

4 out of 5
Yarmouth Road Woodbridge England
Stay at this spa hotel in Woodbridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
Room was ok but dated for 2026. Cracked walls, dripping shower and old fashioned facilities. Carpet was dirty.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

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Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa
Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

4 out of 5
London Road, Marks Tey Colchester England
The price is ₹6,200 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹6,200
₹7,440 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
This is now my go to for Colchester area, great place to stay

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

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Ryegate House Colchester

Ryegate House Colchester

3 out of 5
23 St Peter's St Colchester England
Stay at this apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions firstsite and Colchester Castle Park are located ...
Ryegate House Colchester
Apartment - Sleeps 2 - Parking - Wifi

Apartment - Sleeps 2 - Parking - Wifi

3 out of 5
1 East Bay Colchester England
Stay at this apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Hollytrees Museum and The Minories Galleries ...
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The Brambles

The Brambles

3 out of 5
Sprotts Farm Holt Road Polstead Colchester England
Stay at this cottage in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Birch Grove Golf Club and Colchester Golf Club are located ...
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Popular places to visit

The Royal Oak

Catch an event at The Royal Oak during your trip to Harwich. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.

The Royal Oak

Old Harwich Lighthouse

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Old Harwich Lighthouse in Harwich. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Old Harwich Lighthouse

Harwich Maritime Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Harwich Maritime Museum in Harwich. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Harwich Maritime Museum

Reviews of Harwich

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Didnt have time to have a good look around but seemed pleasant enough,spoke to some local people who were very nice.

4/5 - Good

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Historic town with a lot of navy history but not huge amount to do other than wander & fairly nice beach ideal for small kids ,town shops all a bit tired . Old sea fort & redoubt are interesting to look around

Cities near Harwich

Felixstowe, Suffolk is a well loved, traditional seaside resort known for its Blue Flag quality sand and shingle beach, long promenade, perfectly kept seafront gardens and variety of seaside attractions. Further North of the town are the Six Martello towers, built to prevent Napoleonic invasion, which stand on Felixstowe’s coast going up towards Aldeburgh. Five of these towers are private and unused (one pictured above), and one has been converted into a private residence house. #uk #england #britain #europe #coast #sea #coastaltown #seagroynes #sunrise

Felixstowe

Ipswich Waterfront featuring a sunset and a bay or harbour

Ipswich

Landscape view of the sea shore in Clacton on Sea with wild flower, blue water and sunny sky in the summertime, in Essex, England

Clacton-on-Sea

Beach huts on the North Sea coast at Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England

Frinton-on-Sea

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