Harwich holiday parks, Essex Holiday homes, luxury lodges & caravan parks in Harwich
Harwich is a popular holiday resort and attractive, historic town on the Essex coast steeped in maritime history. The idyllic seaside town at Dovercourt Bay has a Blue Flag beach with Marine Parade stretching for miles, connecting the town with the seafront providing great walking, cycling and watersports. Harwich is home to the Ha'penny Pier, one of the UK's only surviving wooden working piers. Built in 1853 the pier is an iconic landmark still attracting thousands of visitors today.
Families love Harwich because of the easy access and excellent Blue Flag beaches that are safe with gentle waters ideal for children and toddlers. Couples will love the history, connection with the Mayflower and American pilgrim settlers as well as geat seafood restaurants.
| At a glance... | |
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| Restaurants | 20+ |
| Coastal cycle paths | ✔ |
| Promenade walking trails | ✔ |
| Blue Flag beaches | ✔ |
| Boat trips | ✔ |
| Maritime forts and castles | ✔ |
| Nearest airport | Stanstead (44 miles) |
| Nearest train station | Dovercourt (Greater Anglia) |
Featured holiday parks in Harwich
The caravan and lodge parks around Harwich provide excellent self catering accommodation with static caravans and luxury lodges to rent and buy or offer a range of pitches for camping, touring and motorhomes. Renting a park holiday home is the perfect choice for a self-catering holiday as it provides total flexibility, allowing you explore this fascinating part of the Essex coast at your own pace. Buying your own caravan or holiday lodge gives you the freedom to take unlimited holidays at any time of year.
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Things to see and do in Harwich
Harwich is famous for it's association to The Mayflower and the American Founding Fathers.The surrounding area is full of interesting villages, historic coastline, beautiful beaches and countryside to explore.
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| Spend a day at Porthcothan Beach between Padstow and Newquay | ✔ |
| Explore the Camel Trail | ✔ |
| Enjoy BLue Flag Beaches at Dovercourt | ✔ |
| Seal watching boat trips | ✔ |
| Visit Jimmy's Farm | ✔ |
| Family days out at The Suffolk Punch Trust | ✔ |
Our view on Harwich
Harwich has a fascinating history which makes every visit to this traditional seaside town a trip to remember. The old town dates to the 13th century on the mouth of the Stour/Orwell estuary and can be explored on the Maritime Heritage Trail taking in the Redoubt Fort and Old Radar Tower on Beacon Hill before heading to one of the many pubs, cafes and restaurants Harwich is equally famous for.
