Harwich, Essex community website
The north Essex town of Harwich sits on the estuary of the rivers Stour and Orwell and has a rich maritime history dating back hundreds of years. It's had some famous inhabitants in it's time, including Christopher Jones, master of the Mayflower and the diarist Samuel Pepys.
In it's narrow streets you will find evidence of the wonderful history Harwich has to offer, including numerous historical buildings, many of which have been lovingly restored including The Foresters which is said to be the oldest house in Harwich, dating back to the 1400's. Other notable historical buildings include the High and Low Lighthouses, the Treadwheel Crane on Harwich Green and the unique Electric Palace Cinema which was built in 1911 and is once again showing films.
There are regular ferries services from Harwich International Port to the Hook of Holland and Esbjerg, river and fishing trips run from Harwich harbour and the blue flag beach at nearby at Dovercourt, Essex is always popular with visitors and holiday makers during the summer months.
Harwich & Dovercourt Online
The aim of this new website is to serve as a community information hub and local online resource for Harwich, Dovercourt, Parkeston, Ramsey and Oakley, where you can find lots of handy information all in one convenient place.
The What's On page is dedicated to advertising local events, films at our cinema (the oldest working cinema in the country by the way), club nights and charity fund raisers. And best of all it's totally free! Read more on this towards the bottom of the page. If you are planning an event locally you are welcome to send in the details to be added to the "What's On" page.
Visitors to the town of Harwich and those working here can find hotel or bed and breakfast accommodation, places to eat, details of local amenities and travel information such as details on road and rail links to and from Harwich..
With so much history, numerous wonderful old buildings and historical sights we have also included a history section giving visitors an interesting insight into Old Harwich, Essex through the ages. Well worth a read if you have an interest in all things historical. The history tours conducted by the Harwich Society during the summer are also highly recommended.
A special thank you to Maria Fowler for letting me use many of her images on this website.
