Harwich Caravan Holidays and Holiday Parks
Nearby Clacton-on-Sea
The town is the northernmost town in the county and sits on the River Stour, which is home to not only the port of Harwich but also the port of Felixstowe which alongside Ipswich, make up the Haven Ports which where the only deepwater ports between the Humber and the Thames and that have been the starting point for many famous sea adventures.
The towns position on the estuaries of both the river Stour and the Orwell river has proved useful to mariners for 100’s of years so it is no surprise that the town was a heavily fortified naval base and much of that history can be seen throughout Harwich.
Whilst the port of Harwich is still a key part of the town, there is lots more awaiting holidaymakers including a small number of caravan holiday parks.
Harwich Holiday Parks
Here are our top 10 caravan holiday parks in Harwich.
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Here at CaraHols.co.uk we make booking a holiday on caravan holiday parks in Harwich as simply as possible. Simply follow the links on this page for more information on Harwich caravan holiday parks or visit the park’s operator direct for up to the minute availability and for the very latest special offers on caravan holidays in Harwich on the Essex coast.
Harwich Caravan Holidays
Whilst the town doesn’t have the same choice of caravan holiday parks as major seaside holiday resorts in the region, it does offers small selection of good quality caravan parks that are ideal for relaxing at and for using as a base for exploring Essex and the surrounding area.
Harwich Attractions
When it comes to attractions in and around Harwich, they can be mainly split into 2 types. One type make the most of it’s location at the coast whilst the other type take advantage of its long history as a naval port.
As mentioned above, the town has been heavily fortified in the past with Harwich first becoming a naval base way back in 1657.
Remains from that long history can be seen as sites including the towns Harwich Redoubt, the Beacon Hill Battery and the Bath Side Battery.
The port remined a naval base until 1829 and was re-opened and re-used by the navy during World War 2 and from then, the port has become a thriving container port. There is also a ferry that operates from Harwich to Hoek van Holland (Hoek of Holland) in the Netherlands, which can make for a great day out with a difference whilst on holiday in the town so don’t forget your passport!
The town and area is home to a number of lighthouses including a beautiful low lighthouse, a high lighthouse made of stone and the Dovercourt lighthouse made of cast iron and almost on stilt’s.
The town is known for offering a great mix of architecture which can be easily explored on foot including the King’s Head Street, the Halfpenny Pier, the Pier Hotel and the modern day Trinity House.
There is a small sandy beach in the town that offers a great location to relax, read a book or to just watch the container ships and ferries go in and out of port.
Location
The town of Harwich is located both on the coast in the North of Essex as well as at the confluence of the rivers Stour and Orwell.
That makes for a unique and relaxing holiday base in the South East of England but you are also close to the historic city of Colchester.
Transport
One advantage to holidaying in a town with a major ports is that it is relatively straight forward to reach via road and it is well signposted from major motorway and A roads in the area.
If you are coming form the south or west, the town can be easily reached via the A12/A120 which links to the M25.
For those visiting from the Midlands, North of England and Scotland the A120 links the town to the M11/A1 and for those coming from East Anglia, the A12 links to the town via the A120.
If you are heading to Harwich and relying on public transport it is also relatively straight forward to the reach as there are a small number of long distance coach services that call into the town and it has its own train station.
The station is on the aptly named Mayflower line, which is a branch of the Great Eastern Mainline and offers direct services to local villages as well as long distance services to Ipswich, Colchester and London Liverpool Street- from where you can connect to other London stations for trains to the vast majority of towns and cities in England, Scotland and Wales.
Out and About
To the south of Harwich are the popular seaside villages of Walton-on-the-Naze and Frinton-on-Sea whilst the all action holiday resort of Clacton-on-Sea is just a short drive away from the town.
The historic city of Colchester is to the west of the town and offers a great day out of exploring the long history of the former capital city as well as more modern attractions including a top quality zoo.
Nature lovers will enjoy exploring the walking trials of the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding natural Beauty whilst those wanting a day out with a difference can head to continent via the regular ferry services from the towns port to the Netherlands.
Holidays in Harwich
Here at CaraHols.co.uk we make booking a holiday on caravan holiday parks in Harwich as simply as possible. Simply follow the links on this page for more information on Harwich caravan holiday parks or visit the park’s operator direct for up to the minute availability and for the very latest special offers on caravan holidays in Harwich on the Essex coast.
Harwich is home to lots of caravan holiday parks including those owned and operated by the biggest caravan holiday park companies.