Top Things to do in Harwich
What to do and see in Harwich, England: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Harwich, United Kingdom including Seal Watching Harwich, Electric Palace, Tricky Escape Harwich, Harwich Redoubt, Halfpenny Pier, Lightvessel LV18, Harwich Harbour Ferry, Harwich Mayflower Heritage Centre, Dovercourt Bay Beach, ye olde cherry tree.
Restaurants in Harwich
1. Seal Watching Harwich
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 102 reviews
Seal watching trips from Harwich to Hamford water. Pre-booked due to tide. A thrilling 90- 120 minute, 14 mile boat ride and seal watching trip.
2. Electric Palace
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 65 reviews
The Electric Palace cinema, Harwich, is one of the oldest purpose-built cinemas to survive complete with its silent screen, original projection room and ornamental frontage still intact. Other interesting features include an open plan entrance lobby complete with paybox, and a small stage. There is also a former gas powered generator engine with a 7 foot fly wheel situated in the basement. It is currently closed for major restoration. Please check the website for further updates.
3. Tricky Escape Harwich
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5.0 based on 176 reviews
Tricky Escape Harwich is the first escape room to open in Tendring. An escape room is a fun and exciting experience for you and your friends/family. You must complete puzzles to try to escape the room in under an hour.
Reviewed By Damnright11 - Braintree, United Kingdom
Played Prisoner X after thoroughly enjoying The Dammed and was impressed yet again! Gamesmaster Sam was welcoming, enthusiastic and extremely helpful in our room when we needed clues. This room was extremely challenging in my view, which I was glad about because it set a real challenge and made me and my partner work together more. Escaped with about 2 mins 30 secs left and a huge smile on our faces. Thank you Sam! :)
4. Harwich Redoubt
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4.5 based on 282 reviews
From 16 July 2020 the fort will be open only Thurs-Sun from 10.00 - 16.00. The fort is normally open to the public 10.00-16.00 daily during the summer season 1st May - 30 September. WINTER OPENING SUNDAYS ONLY 10:00-16:00 An extremely impressive 180ft (60m) diameter circular fort built in 1808 to defend the port of Harwich against a Napoleonic invasion. Ten guns sit on the battlements. Eighteen casements below would house 300 troops in siege conditions. Part of the fort is now used as a military museum. Battle re-enactments and other events are held during the summer months. The fort was restored by the Harwich Society as a voluntary project. Up a track off the Main Road, the moated circular Redoubt Fort was built in 1808 to defend the harbour against the threatened invasion of Napoleonic forces. It mounted ten 24-pounders and housed a regiment of soldiers with sufficient food and stores to withstay a lengthy siege. Fortunately it was never called upon to demonstrate its powers.
Reviewed By axcball
Took a detour on our usual Dovercourt to Harwich seafront stroll and found this fantastic and extremely interesting place to visit. The Harwich Heritage staff were very friendly and informative and we spent a couple of hours exploring the fort rounding it off with a first class cup of tea! Well worth a visit. Looking forward to next year when hopefully the August Bank Holiday open day with re-enactments will be able to take place again.
5. Halfpenny Pier
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4.5 based on 179 reviews
Ha'penny Pier is a Victorian wooden Pier. It's one of only a few remaining examples of working wooden piers in the UK and is owned and managed by Harwich Haven Authority.
Reviewed By Av1dtraveller1947 - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
When you stand on the pier you can see the huge container ships that frequent the port of Harwich along with all the yachts and fishing boats that frequent the estuary. There is also a nice eatery there and a small museum
6. Lightvessel LV18
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Open by appointment only due to Covid 19 restrictions. Fully compliant with current regulations for public access. Please contact for appointment for visit.
Reviewed By alweekes - Sevenoaks District, United Kingdom
I really enjoyed my wander around this vessel, it gives you a flavour for life aboard the vessel and the pirate radio exhibition takes me back to listening to AM radio in my youth. There's a great collection of equipment and vintage radios of all sizes and as an electronics engineer I enjoyed perusing the large collection of practical electronics, a magazine I used to read back in the day.
7. Harwich Harbour Ferry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Foot and Bicycle Ferry connecting Harwich, Shotley and Felixstowe since 1912
Reviewed By GillyT - Harlow, United Kingdom
Fabulous trip on this little yellow boat over to Felixstowe and back. It's a great way to see the large container ships and get a different view of the docks. We had to pre book on line but not sure if you can normally book on the day during more "normal" times. Friendly captain and very clean boat.
8. Harwich Mayflower Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
The Harwich Mayflower Heritage Centre is being established as a legacy for Essex. It will be part of a national and international commemoration of the Mayflower story. Working with local, national and international partners we will highlight the significance of the Mayflower’s part in creating the special relationship between our nations; a relationship that transforms communities, provide cultural, business and visitor links; explores the different sides of the story; and celebrate the people and places of this epic pioneering tale.
9. Dovercourt Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By U9175VMamandac - Wellingborough, United Kingdom
Quiet lovely beach....very clean and friendly vibe...spent a lovely afternoon here. There is a cafe near to the beach which is ideal for a quick refreshment.
10. ye olde cherry tree
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By AlisonH255 - Harwich, United Kingdom
Very tasty Sunday lunch with family. Nicely cooked, great menu, friendly staff. My elderly mum was offered a smaller portion of the meal as she doesn't have a huge appetite and was more than satisfied with what she received. The pub itself is attractive and welcoming
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