Why go
- Town in Essex, England.
- Served by Clacton Airfield.
History
Harwich is a port town and civil parish in the Tendring district of Essex, England. It is one of the Haven ports on the North Sea coast. Nearby places include Felixstowe to the north-east, Ipswich to the north-west, Colchester to the south-west and Clacton-on-Sea to the south. It is the northernmost coastal town in Essex.
Restaurants & places to go
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 10:00-17:00 · Old Hall Lane, Walton On The Naze, CO14 8LE · nazetower.co.uk
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 1 Eastgate Street, Harwich, CO12 3EZ
Indian, Restaurant · Cash payment only in the restaurant Opening hours: Tu-Su,PH 17:00-21:30; Mo closed Features: delivery · 85 Faulkeners Way, Felixstowe,… · sylhetroyal.co.uk
Ice Cream, Tea, Coffee, Cold Drinks, Hot Snacks, Cafe · Refreshment kiosk selling Kelly's ice cream, whippy ice cream, tea & coffee, hot and cold snacks.…
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · Haven Exchange, Felixstowe, IP11 2QX · mcdonalds.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-17:30; Su 09:00-17:00 Features: takeaway · 59 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7BE · caffenero.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-23:00; Sa-Su 08:00-23:00 · 1 Edith Cook Way, Ipswich, IP3 9GX · harvester.co.uk
Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 12:00-23:00 · millerandcarter.co.uk
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 40 Hening Avenue, Ipswich, IP3 9QJ · restaurants.subway.com
British, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 · 3 Edith Cook Way, Ipswich, IP3 9GX · tobycarvery.co.uk
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 102A Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7AD · papajohns.co.uk
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-14:00, 16:30-21:30 · 115 High Road West, Felixstowe, IP11 9AJ · bountytakeaway.co.uk
Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00 · 14 Beach Station Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2DR · tubandconefelixstowe.co.uk
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 119,121 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7BL · kfc.co.uk
Salad, Smoothies, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:15-15:00; Sa-Su closed Features: takeaway, delivery · 20 Beach Station Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2DR
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 129-133 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7BL · prezzo.co.uk
Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 1 Bent Hill, Felixstowe, IP11 7DG · rubys-kitchen-cafe.business.site
Kebab, Pizza, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-00:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 111A High Road West, Felixstowe, IP11 9AJ · waltonkebabandpizza.co.uk
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 5 Edith Cook Way, Ipswich, IP3 9GX
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food · 1 High Street, Thorpe-le-Soken, CO16 0DY · watermarginthorpe.co.uk
Bangladeshi, Indian, Restaurant · Bangladeshi/Indian restaurant · High Street, Thorpe-le-Soken, CO16 0DY · sunuskitchen.co.uk
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 31 Church Street, Harwich, CO12 3EA
Local, Cafe · Local cafe · 7 Beach Station Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2DR
Chips, Fast Food · Chips fast food
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant · 178 High Street, Dovercourt, CO12 3AP
Seafood, Pasta, Restaurant · Seafood/Pasta restaurant
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · 11 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7AX
Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant · 8 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7AU
Sushi, Fast Food · Sushi fast food · Crane Boulevard, Ipswich, IP3 9SQ
Waffle, Cafe · Waffle cafe · 15 Beach Street, Felixstowe, IP11 2GN
Pie And Mash, Cafe · Pie And Mash cafe · 95 High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze, CO14 8AA
Restaurant · restaurant · 128 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7AB · yeogroup.co.uk
Ice Cream · ice cream · 59-61 Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, IP11 2AD · littleicecreamcompany.co.uk
Fast Food · fast food · 65 Garland Road, Parkeston, CO12 4PA · burgerswingsandribs.co.uk
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-16:00 Features: step-free access · Viewpoint Road · viewpointcafe.co.uk
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 11 Old Pier Street, Walton-on-the-Naze, CO14 8AW
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 7-9 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7AX · bluenaan.co.uk
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 08:30-19:30; We-Sa 08:30-20:00; Su 08:30-19:00 Features: takeaway · 77 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7BE · location.wimpy.uk.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 74-76 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7AF · costa.co.uk
Sandwich, Breakfast, Wraps, Roasted Chicken, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:30; Sa closed; Su 09:00-14:30 · 12 Beach Station Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2DR · beachbites.co.uk
Pizza, Barbecue, Dessert, Kebab, Burger, Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-23:00 Features: delivery · 2-2A Bent Hill, Felixstowe, IP11 7DG · felixstowegrill.co.uk
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Sea Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2DH · theregalrestaurant.com
Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Chicken/Portuguese restaurant · 3 The Sandlings, Ipswich, IP3 9SN · nandos.co.uk
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 91 Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, IP11 2AF · albachiara.co.uk
Breakfast, Salad, Burger, Soup, Wraps, Potato, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-17:30; Su 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 79 Hamilton Road,…
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Airports
Clacton Airfield 12 mi to the centre
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, ENG, GB
Great Oakley Airfield 4.1 mi to the centre
Harwich, Essex, ENG, GB
Horsey Island Airfield 4.4 mi to the centre
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, ENG, GB
Getting there by ferry
Harwich Cruise Terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.1 mi from the centre
Harwich International Port
Ferry terminal · 1.1 mi from the centre
Felixstowe Ferry jetty
Ferry terminal · 6.3 mi from the centre
Bawdsey Quay
Ferry terminal · 6.5 mi from the centre
Harwich - Rotterdam (Freight only)
Ferry route
Harwich Harbour Ferry
Ferry route
Felixstowe - Bawdsey Ferry
Ferry route
Hook of Holland - Harwich
Ferry route · Stena Line B.V.
Hoek van Holland - Harwich
Ferry route · Stena Line B.V.
Harwich - Hoek van Holland
Ferry route · Stena Line B.V.
Where to stay
Shotley Marina, Shotley Gate IP9 1QJ, United Kingdom · shipwreckloft.co.uk
25 King's Head St, Harwich CO12 3EE, United Kingdom · almaharwich.co.uk
Unit 5, Portside Retail Park, Mariners Wy, Harwich CO12 4YA, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
Cow Ln, Harwich CO12 3ER, United Kingdom · harwichconnexions.co.uk
Indoor
56 Church St, Harwich CO12 3DS, United Kingdom · thestingray.co.uk
65 Garland Rd, Harwich CO12 4PA, United Kingdom · sarah-hotel.co.uk
60 Kingsway, Harwich CO12 3JR, United Kingdom · jdwetherspoon.com
Parkstone Road, Dovercourt, Harwich CO12 4NX, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Grange Farm House, 48 Grange Rd, Felixstowe IP11 2JR, United Kingdom · felixstowebandb.com
31 Church St, Harwich CO12 3EA, United Kingdom · samuelpepysharwich.co.uk
10 Lee Rd, Harwich CO12 3SJ, United Kingdom
Ramsey Hall Cottages, 1 Tinker St, Ramsey, Harwich CO12 5LS, United Kingdom
Indoor
Deanos Bar 158, Harwich CO12 3AT, United Kingdom
8 Hawkes Dr, Shotley Gate, Ipswich IP9 1FJ, United Kingdom
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Clacton Airfield; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Harwich Cruise Terminal, 1.1 mi); routes include Harwich - Rotterdam (Freight only), Harwich Harbour Ferry, Felixstowe - Bawdsey Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Harwich-Dovercourt, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach