Harwich Harbour / Shotley Marina

Marina information

Visit Harwich

Harwich is a busy coastal town and international port, located on the estuary of the rivers Stour and Orwell.

The harbour of Harwich is the gateway to continental Europe. Harwich town is an ideal place to savour the area´s maritime history. Harwich is famous for its sea-faring history and heritage. It was once the headquarters of the King´s Navy and home of Christopher Jones, ´Master of the Mayflower´. Harwich has narrow streets, historic buildings and museums, including the Redoubt Fort. Adjacent is the Edwardian-style resort of Dovercourt, with its sandy beaches, boating lake and park.

Not to be missed in Harwich are the unique Treadwheel Crane built in 1667 and the Electric Palace Cinema where you can see the latest Hollywood blockbuster in the oldest, purpose built cinema in the Country. There is a foot ferry to Shotley and Felixstowe. Old Harwich contains a wealth of historic buildings, including the ancient Guildhall (Church Street), which was rebuilt in 1769 and contains medieval wall paintings.

Info on the region

Information about the city
http://www.harwich.net

Information about the region
http://www.visiteastofengland.com
http://www.essex-sunshine-coast.org.uk/

For information about events
http://www.harwich.net

Radar Tower (Beacon Hill Fort) One of the earliest radar installations in World War II (1941). Now fully restored by The Harwich Society.
http://www.harwich-society.com

Ha'penny Pier Visitor's Centre This visitor's information centre for Harwich includes a small 'Harwich and the New World' exhibition.
http://www.harwich-society.com

Harwich Maritime Museum A museum with special displays related to the Royal Navy and commercial shipping, with fine views over the continuous shipping movements in the harbour.
http://www.harwich-society.com

Harwich Redoubt Fort An anti-Napoleonic circular fort close to the harbour.
http://www.harwich-society.com

RSPB Stour Estuary Nature Reserve The Stour Estuary is one of the most important estuaries in Britain for wintering birds.
http://www.rspb.co.uk

Address

Harwich Harbour / Shotley Marina
Shotley Gate
IP9 1QJ Ipswich Suffolk, Harwich
T • 044 (0)1473 788982
http://www.shotley-marina.co.uk