Harwich Port of Call, located in Essex, England is one of the Haven Ports on North Sea coast in the east. The port is famous for the advertising phrase "Harwich for the Continent" and you have cruises departing in summer time. This busy coastal town and international port is located on the estuary of Stour and Orwell Rivers.  

Harwich International Port is a little over two hours from London airports. This historically important port has provided sheltered anchorage to ships through the ages. The old town is a conservation area comprising of several historic buildings. Ha’penny Pier Visitor Centre offers complete information on attractions, restaurants and more.

You can find shopping centers in Old Harwich and Dovercourt. With its rich history there are several sites of interest most of which are centered on Old Harwich. Take the guided tour of Harwich that suits your interest. Dovercourt sea-front features a sandy beach spanning two miles from Earlams Beach to Beacon Hill, having facilities at the swimming pool and boating lake.

The bay provides excellent wind-surfing and dinghy sailing. Harwich is an old town with many traditions and it would be great to check the Calendar for Seasonal Events. This busy port town has historic attractions including Maritime Museum and National Wireless and Television Museum located in disused lighthouses. The Harwich Redoubt Fort is an impressive circular fort built in 1808 to protect the city from invasion. The charming Ha'penny Pier Visitor Center offers walking tours of Harwich and houses seasonal exhibitions.