Official Language:
English
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Currency:
British Pound
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Population:
Approximately 18,000 people call Harwich home.
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Weather:
Climate and current weather information for Harwich England: Temperatures during the summer months, June through August are in the 70s°F/21°C. Rain is very common, even in the summer, so plan on bringing your umbrella.
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PORT: Harwich International Port
The port is closest to Gatwick airport. Taxis are available for an approximate cost of $169 for two-to-three people. The drive time is two hours. Heathrow airport is a three hours drive from Harwich.
Harwich is a seaport in Essex, and located on the eastern coast of England, between the Stour and Orwell rivers. At one time a shipbuilding center, Harwich is one of England's principal North Sea ferry terminals. The city began to grow as many fishermen and laborers came to the town for work. Harwich has been a major port for trade with the rest of Europe since 1150. Here you can find regular passenger crossings to Sweden and Denmark. Harwich has been an active outport for London since the 14th century.
Over the decades Harwich has grown into a wonderful retreat for tourists from all over and is known for its friendly locals and casual atmosphere. Cruise passengers will find quaint shopping areas, enchanting cafes with the old world charm of its many historical sites. The residents of Harwich take great pride in their land. Harwich has preserved its past in the form of landmarks and historical as well as educational tours that provide visitors with a look at the history of Harwich.
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Dedham:
A quaint English village in the heart of "Constable Country". This renowned English artist resided in the area and many of his works are of Dedham.
Colchester Town:
Oldest recorded town in England's history. Here you will find history, dating back 2000 years. Over a mile of roman wall still stands along with the Norman Castle which is now a museum.
Harwich Old Town:
Home to much history. Master of the Mayflower, Christopher Jones lived here.
London:
The capital city of England, with years of history. Plenty of sights to see. For details on all that London has to offer see "Port Information" for London.
Other sights to see include the Redoubt, Electric Palace Cinema, the 17th century Dutch tiles, Maritime Museum, and the Lifeboat Museum.
Beaches:
There are plenty of beaches that are near to Harwich including Clacton-on-Sea, Frinton-on-Sea, and Walton-on-the-Naze. Each of these towns has its own seperate charm. Frinton-on-Sea offers elegant beaches, with Victorian style beach huts. Clacton-on-Sea is a full service resort with water sports and a pier
Walton-on-the-Naze is a great family beach that is home to a beachfront amusement park as well as the second longest pier in Britain.
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More Information |
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Web: http://www.harwich-intl-port.co.uk/hip/index.htm
Web: www.londontown.com
Phone: British Tourist Authority at 1-800-462-2748
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