Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Harwich March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Harwich Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Harwich.dx602460)[Hotels in Harwich](https://expedia.co.uk/Harwich-Hotels.d602460.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Harwich](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Harwich.d602460.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Harwich Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Harwich.d602460.Car-Hire-Guide)[Harwich Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Harwich.d602460.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Harwich ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Harwich Types of activities Where to stay [Harwich travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Harwich.dx602460) ![Colorful beachhouses](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602460/5fd6fb43-2b01-4bc6-89c5-c0a4f9088382.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Colorful beachhouses](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602460/077d5b33-3a4b-4b84-8454-1fd31aaff543.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![An aerial view of the ports of Harwich and Felixstowe at night in the UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602460/ff3f3812-45d0-447c-8f4f-f07cf21aa88d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St Helen¬â€°√å√ù√•¬ªs Green, Harwich, in Essex, eastern England. The High Lighthouse and the tower of St Nicholas¬â€°√å√ù√•¬ª Church are prominent landmarks.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602460/39cffa60-397f-4f24-b95f-7cc6d43cf34c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602460/4e888204-e350-4a79-90b6-2203dc186499.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Harwich Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Harwich has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Harwich, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Harwich with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Harwich Harwich is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Harwich, and make it a breeze to explore Harwich and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Harwich to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Harwich, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Harwich. #### Harwich attractions Harwich has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Harwich to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Harwich. Looking for things to do in Harwich can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Harwich or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Harwich attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Harwich | Number of things to do | 6 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [A Walk through Tudor Ipswich Tour and Exploration Game](/things-to-do/a-walk-through-tudor-ipswich-city-exploration-game.a48899629.activity-details): £7 | | Top 5 things to do | [Unlimited Play at the Ultimate Games Zone](/things-to-do/unlimited-play-at-the-ultimate-games-zone.a50701231.activity-details)[Colchester: Guided Walking Tours](/things-to-do/colchester-guided-walking-tours.a51885621.activity-details)[A Walk through Tudor Ipswich Tour and Exploration Game](/things-to-do/a-walk-through-tudor-ipswich-city-exploration-game.a48899629.activity-details)[Tours of Colchester](/things-to-do/tours-of-colchester.a46315174.activity-details)[Lost Centurion Quest Experience in Colchester](/things-to-do/lost-centurion-quest-experience-in-colchester.a46560340.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Unlimited Play at the Ultimate Games Zone](/things-to-do/unlimited-play-at-the-ultimate-games-zone.a50701231.activity-details)[Colchester: Guided Walking Tours](/things-to-do/colchester-guided-walking-tours.a51885621.activity-details)[A Walk through Tudor Ipswich Tour and Exploration Game](/things-to-do/a-walk-through-tudor-ipswich-city-exploration-game.a48899629.activity-details)[Tours of Colchester](/things-to-do/tours-of-colchester.a46315174.activity-details)[Lost Centurion Quest Experience in Colchester](/things-to-do/lost-centurion-quest-experience-in-colchester.a46560340.activity-details) | | With kids | [Unlimited Play at the Ultimate Games Zone](/things-to-do/unlimited-play-at-the-ultimate-games-zone.a50701231.activity-details) | ## What to do in Harwich --- ### Popular places to visit #### The Royal Oak Catch an event at The Royal Oak during your trip to Harwich. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Royal-Oak-Harwich.d701313898735054848.Attraction) #### Old Harwich Lighthouse You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Old Harwich Lighthouse in Harwich. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Harwich-Lighthouse-Harwich.d6081409.Attraction) #### Harwich Maritime Museum You can spend time studying the exhibits at Harwich Maritime Museum in Harwich. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Harwich-Maritime-Museum-Harwich.d553248635592734907.Attraction) #### Beacon Hill Fort You can learn about the history of Harwich with a visit to Beacon Hill Fort. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Beacon-Hill-Fort-Harwich.d6081349.Attraction) #### Lifeboat Museum You can spend time studying the exhibits at Lifeboat Museum during your trip to Harwich. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lifeboat-Museum-Harwich.d553248635592734723.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Harwich ![St Paul, Parkeston The neglected parish church in Parkeston, Essex.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149740248/ea6ce375-63be-4ac7-bcba-fd4312424459.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Parkeston Get to know Parkeston by checking out its bars, spas and seaside views. Consider a visit to nearby sights like The Royal Oak or Old Harwich Lighthouse during your time in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Harwich-Parkeston.dx553248635149740248) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Harwich ![Felixstowe, Suffolk is a well loved, traditional seaside resort known for its Blue Flag quality sand and shingle beach, long promenade, perfectly kept seafront gardens and variety of seaside attractions. Further North of the town are the Six Martello towers, built to prevent Napoleonic invasion, which stand on Felixstowe’s coast going up towards Aldeburgh. Five of these towers are private and unused (one pictured above), and one has been converted into a private residence house. #uk #england #britain #europe #coast #sea #coastaltown #seagroynes #sunrise](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4639/c8f09630-e711-477c-ac83-1aff91933539.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Felixstowe ![Ipswich Waterfront featuring a sunset and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140287/191c3bda-5086-4d15-be89-8f6ed76c4ef0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ipswich ![Landscape view of the sea shore in Clacton on Sea with wild flower, blue water and sunny sky in the summertime, in Essex, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182491/26b300a1-74f0-4f5d-bae9-c7bbe4e22b01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Clacton-on-Sea ![Beach huts on the North Sea coast at Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182522/57474228-19d6-48d1-8d41-385b97d4b4c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Frinton-on-Sea ![Beach hut and houses and Walton-on-Naze](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084833/ada8e857-8f44-42e4-abae-e205d407c1d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Walton on the Naze ![Manningtree Town in Essex on river Stour UK drone aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144971/cc4fea1d-b4ad-4378-b002-8ed767596357.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Manningtree ![Frinton and Walton From the Air](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6147279/e7550704-d45d-481b-a220-13a9ec2de22e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Thorpe-le-Soken ![St. Edmund King & Martyr church, Tendring, Essex. Apart from the tower, which was built in 1876, the church dates from the 13th century. The most interesting feature of this church is the hammerbeam roof.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182491/814e9f1e-f313-4491-aee0-94cdb6cd1d5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Robert Edwards](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3763) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Tendring ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Harwich worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Harwich? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Harwich? ### Is three days enough to stay in Harwich? ### Is Harwich a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Harwich with kids? > - [Unlimited Play at the Ultimate Games Zone](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/unlimited-play-at-the-ultimate-games-zone.a50701231.activity-details) ### What to do in Harwich for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Harwich? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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