Harwich (England)

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Harwich, pronounced 'Harich' or 'Harridge', is a port town in Essex (England) | Essex, East Anglia.

Harwich lies at the junction of two estuaries and the area forms one of the UK's major harbours (although most freight shipping actually operates from Felixstowe, a short distance over the water, rather than from Harwich itself). Ferries to northern Europe operate from adjacent Parkeston, while there are fast rail and road links to London.

Travel to Harwich (England)

Travel by train to Harwich (England)

The conurbation of Harwich, Dovercourt and Parkeston is served by 3 train stations. The town is on Mayflower Line (a branch of the Great Eastern mainline). Operated and services by Greater Anglia.

• Harwich International - Parkeston Quay, Harwich, CO12 4SR 51.947, 1.255 - Harwich International train station - Harwich International train station in 2008 Largest of Harwich stations. Serves port and Parkstone area

• Harwich Town - George St, Harwich, CO12 3NA 51.944, 1.287 5 minutes walk of the Ha'penny pier. - Harwich Town train station - Harwich Town train station platform
• Dovercourt - Kingsway Harwich Essex CO12 3AG 51.939, 1.281 just of Dovercourt High Street (the conurbation's main shopping area) - Dovercourt train station - Dovercourt train station platform

}} There's an hourly local service between Harwich Town and Manningtree, calling at all stations, which used to run frequent to London, however as of March 2022 a few services runs to London Liverpool Street. Heading north to Ipswich and Norwich, change at Manningtree, cross via the underpass to Platform 3 and there's usually a connecting service waiting on the other side. From Harwich International there's also the DutchFlyer train which takes arriving and departing Stena Line passengers between the ferry terminal and London Liverpool Street. This train is usually more spacious (12 cars instead of 4) and is much faster than the local train. There is also a twice-daily service to Cambridge (via Ipswich) which connects with the Stena Line ferry service.

By car

The main route into Harwich is the A120 trunk road, which connects with the A12 at Colchester and the M11 at Stansted Airport. If coming from the Midlands along the A14, change to the A12 at Ipswich and then to the A120 at Colchester, or alternatively exit the A14 at Ipswich at take the A137 local road towards Manningtree and then take the B-roads towards Harwich - this way is more direct but slower as it uses narrow countryside roads.

Travel on a Bus in Harwich (England)

Regional bus services terminate at Harwich Town Bus Station, opposite Harwich Town train station. There's 2 principal routes - services to Colchester run every 30 minutes and take approx. 1hr20minutes and services to Clacton run hourly and take just under 1 hour.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Harwich (England)

The main purpose for Muslim travellers to pass Harwich is because of the International Ferry Terminal at Parkeston Quay.

• There are several services per day to Hook of Holland in The Netherlands, taking around 8 hours. The ferry port is easily accessible from the A120 road if travelling by car, and Harwich International train station is directly connected to the terminal building. The DutchFlyer mixed-mode ticket at GBP50.00 one way allows travel from any National Express East Anglia railway station (including London Liverpool Street, Cambridge and Norwich) to any Dutch Railways (NS) station including the ferry from Harwich to the Hook of Holland.

• Harbour Ferry - The Quay, Harwich CO12 3HH 51.94826, 1.28605 ☎ +44 1728 666329 Opening Hours: April - October: 7 crossings per day between 9:30 and 16:30 £4.50 Ferry for foot passengers & bicycles from Felixstowe and Shotley

By bicycle

The town in on National Cycle Route 51 running through Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Essex, through the town from Felixstowe and then on to Colchester (England) | Colchester. The section between the town and Colchester (England) | Colchester forms part of the North Sea Cycle Route and EuroVelo 12].

How to get around in Harwich (England)

GPS 51.9380|1.2707|layer=W}} Harwich is fairly small and all sights can be walked between. First runs 2 urban bus routes and the most useful of which is the 20/20A which runs every 30 minutes between Old Harwich and Parkeston Quay Ferry Terminal and also serves Parkeston Retail Park. Local trains bound for Manningtree also link the 3 railway stations (see Get Around/Rail) every hour. Driving a vehicle around Harwich is easy - traffic is light and parking in the town centre is very cheap.

What to see in Harwich (England)

Harwich Redoubt 01 - general view - Harwich Redoubt Harwich Maritime Museum - - 540656 - Harwich Maritime Museum Ha'penny Pier, Harwich - - 749044 - Ha'penny Pier Electric Palace cinema, Harwich - - 523486 - Electric Palace Cinema

Local attractions include two lighthouses; the Electric Palace cinema, one of the oldest in Britain and now restored to its original state; the Redoubt fort, dating from the Napoleonic era; a lighthouse museum; a small beach; and of course ship-watching. Many attractions are open during the summer only.

• Harwich Redoubt - 51.9419, 1.2889 Opening Hours: 1 May-31 Aug: daily 10:00-17:00 Harwich Redoubt - Harwich Redoubt 01 - general view A circular fort built in 1808 to defend the port, restored by volunteers from the Harwich Society.

• Beacon Hill Battery | Barrack Ln, Harwich CO12 3NS 51.9381, 1.2892 - Beacon Hill Battery Late 19th/early 20th century coastal artillery fortification

• Maritime Museum - @society.co.uk The Low Lighthouse, Harbour Crescent, Harwich, CO12 3NL 51.943028, 1.288778 Opening Hours: 1 May-31 Aug: F-Su 11:00-15:00 Adults £1; Children free Harwich Maritime Museum - - 540656
• Lifeboat Museum - 6 Wellington Road, Harwich, CO12 3EJ 51.946519, 1.289431 Opening Hours: 1 May-31 Aug: 10:00-17:00
• Ha'penny Pier - The Quay, Harwich, CO12 3HH 51.948213, 1.286288 - Ha'penny Pier, Harwich - - 749044 . Wooden, working pier

• LV18 Lightvessel - 51.948528, 1.286614 Right at the end of the A120. ☎ +44 7446 171320 (mobile) Opening Hours: March - end October daily 11:00-16:00 Adults £2; Children £1 The last surviving example of a manned light vessel in British waters

• High Lighthouse - Davidwhittle18@ West Street, Harwich, CO12 3DQ 51.94529, 1.28857 ☎ +44 1255 506183 - High Lighthouse, Harwich - - 539191 663783
• Mayflower Project | The Railyard, George St, Harwich, CO12 3ND 51.94553, 1.28639 ☎ +44 1255 318023 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 Harwich Mayflower Project A Project to reconstruct a full sized seaworthy replica of the Mayflower vessel. Visitors Centre.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Harwich (England)

• Harwich Maritime Trail - xl_xr_page_maps - Walking trail visiting many of the town's maritime sights

• Dovercourt Roller Skate Rink - Lower Marine Parade, Dovercourt, CO12 3ST 51.9291, 1.2718 ☎ +44 1255 551296 Adult £5.50; Children £4.50; plus skate hire Roller skate rink, cafe & Ice Cream Parlour

• Harbour Ferry River Cruises - The Quay, Harwich CO12 3HH 51.94826, 1.28605 ☎ +44 1728 666329

• Harwich Sports Centre - Hall Lane, Dovercourt, CO12 3TB 51.92849, 1.26284 ☎ +44 1255 504380 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 09:45-22:30. Friday 09:45-20:30. Saturday 10:00-13:00 & 16:00-19:00. Sunday 10:00-13:00 & 16:00-20:00. Squash, tennis,racketball, badminton, table Tennis, short tennis.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Harwich (England)

Shopping in Harwich itself is extremely limited, although there are a number of art, antique and book stores. Nearby Dovercourt has a number of small supermarkets, mainstream high-street shops, banks and so on, while Parkeston has recently been given the 'kiss of life' and has a number of newly built stores to shop at, including Peacocks, B&M, Home Bargains and Argos. Harwich has several supermarkets including The Co-op (Dovercourt High Street, and Fronks Road), and

• Morrissons - Supermarket | Iconfield Park, Garland Road, Harwich, CO12 4EN 51.94063, 1.25840 ☎ +44 1255 556383 Opening from Monday to Saturday 07:00-22:00. Sunday 10:00-16:00 Morrisons supermarket, Harwich - - 538574 . Also petrol station, cafe & Garden Centre (different hours from main store). ATMs.

• Adsa - Supermarket - Main Road, Harwich, CO12 3HJ 51.93663, 1.27300 ☎ +44 1255 202900 Opening from Monday to Saturday 07:00-23:00. Sunday 10:00-16:00 Petrol station (different hours). ATMs

• /lidl/ Lidl - Supermarket | Parkeston Road, Harwich, CO12 4NX 51.93911, 1.25907 Opening from Monday to Saturday 08:00-22:00. Sunday 10:00-16:00

Halal Food & Restaurants

The Pier Hotel has a well-regarded restaurant specialising in, although not limited to, seafood. The Pier Cafe, opposite the hotel on the pier itself, is especially popular during the summer. A number of pubs also serve food, notably the New Bell Inn (lunchtimes only).

• (Thai) up at the Quay - Restaurant - 1 Eastgate St, Harwich, CO12 3EZ 51.94726, 1.28725 ☎ +44 1255 554532 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 18:00-22:00
• The Crown Post | 57 Church St, Harwich, CO12 3DS 51.94617, 1.28765 ☎ +44 1255 553131

• Joi Tandori - Restaurant & Take-away - 3 Kingsway, Harwich, CO12 3AB 51.93763, 1.28018 Opening Hours: Daily 18:00-22:30 Min spend for delivery £15.

• The Waterfront - Lower Marine Parade, Dovercourt, CO12 3ST 51.93005, 1.27433 ☎ +44 1255 507905 Opening Hours: Monday 10:00-16:00 (food to 15:00). Tuesday to Friday 10:00-23:00 (food 11:00-15:00 & 16:00-21:00). Saturday 10:00-23:00 (food 11:00-21:00). Sunday 11:00-19:00 (food 12;00-18:00)

}} Popular pubs include the traditional New Bell Inn and Hanover and the Stingray with large-screen TV.

• The Alma Inn - Pub, Food & Accomodation - 25 King’s Head St, Harwich, CO12 3EE 51.94729, 1.28641 ☎ +44 1255 318681 Opening Hours: Food: daily 12:00-22:00
• Samuel Pepys - Wine Cafe & Restaurant - 31 Church St, Harwich, CO12 3EA 51.94689, 1.28653 ☎ +44 1255 503857 Opening from Monday to Saturday 11:00-14:30 & 18:00-21:00. Sunday all day
• The New Bell Inn - Outpart Eastward, Harwich, CO12 3EN 51.94712, 1.28910 ☎ +44 1255 503545 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:00-15:30 & 19:00-00:00. Friday Saturday 11:00-00:00. Sunday 12:00-00:00
• The Hanover Inn - 65 Church St, Harwich, CO12 3DR 51.94550, 1.28870 ☎ +44 1255 502927 Opening Hours: Daily 12:00-late
• The Captain Fryatt - Pub, Food & Guesthouse - 65 Garland Road, Parkeston, CO12 4PA 51.9428, 1.2551 ☎ +44 1255 240770 - Free Wi-Fi.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Harwich (England)

Harwich (England) - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Harwich (England), is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Harwich (England). This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Harwich (England) and its surrounding regions.

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The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Harwich (England). Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Harwich (England): A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Harwich (England).

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Harwich (England): A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Harwich (England), allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Harwich (England).

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Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Harwich (England), enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Harwich (England) and beyond.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

There are a number of B&Bs and pubs with lodging.

• Pier Hotel | The Quay, Harwich, CO12 3HH 51.94822, 1.28713 ☎ +44 1255 241212 the only full-service hotel in Harwich

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Dovercourt offers a wider range of lodging.

Do not stay at the campsite in Harwich, better to drive to one of the camping grounds in the surrounding countryside.

• The Good Life - Hotel, Cafe & Restaurant - 162 High St, Harwich, CO12 3AT 51.93785, 1.28260 ☎ +44 1255 556565 AA 3*. Free parking. Biker friendly. Pets allowed (£6)

• Premier Inn - Parkeston Road, Dovercourt, CO12 4NX 51.93889, 1.25768 For SatNavs use postcode CO12 4FE. Entrance at rear of /lidl/ Lidl vehicle park ☎ +44 871 527 8494 (premium) from £53.30 Free parking. Free Wi-Fi.

• The Tower Hotel - Hotel, Restaurant & Cafe - @otel-harwich.co.uk Main Road, Dovercourt, CO12 3PJ 51.9363, 1.2760 ☎ +44 1255 504952 AA 3*.

• The Bottle Kiln - Hotel, Cafe & Restaurant | 60 Kingsway, Dovercourt, CO12 3JR 51.9367, 1.2809 ☎ +44 1255 245400

Connect

• Post Office 477 Main Road, Dovercourt, CO12 4HT - 51.93351, 1.25703 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30-17:30. Saturday 09:00-12:30

Travel Next

• North to Felixstowe via harbour foot ferry
• South to Frinton-on-Sea and Clacton
• Ipswich (England) | Ipswich
• West to Colchester (England) | Colchester

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