About

Harwich Beach is located adjacent to the historic town of Harwich on the estuary of the rivers Stour and Orwell in north-east Essex.  The town is an important port and the old town of Harwich is a conservation area, containing many beautiful historic buildings.

Harwich Beach is a rare example of an emerging dune system in Essex, where the coast is predominately saltmarsh.  It could be best described as a “working beach” that fishermen and sailors use throughout the year to launch, land and moor their boats on.  Although not a designated bathing beach, it offers excellent views of Felixstowe docks. For this reason it is ideal for those that wish to enjoy a walk along the seashore in both the summer and winter.

Beach Facilities

• Sandy and dunes
• Cafe/restaurant/pub
• Toilets
• Disabled toilet facilities
• Disabled and pushchair access to beach
• Slipway
• Promenade
• Pier
• Ecological / Environmental interpretation boards
• Access by public transport
• Bus stop at beach
• Walkable to train station
• On a cycle route
• Car parking – pay car park and street parking
• Other Information
• Rock shelves
• Powered watercraft
• Shipping lanes