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Harwich

Harwich is a town in Kent, United Kingdom of about 20,723 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit: 3 churches, 18 parks and 12 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Beacon Hill Battery, Landguard Fort and Newbourne Springs.

51.9419° N, 1.2844° EPop. 20,723

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Within 30 km15 places
Within 50 km39
Must-see238
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Beacon Hill Battery

Hill · 1 km · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Landguard Fort, fort near Harwich
Must-see

Landguard Fort

Fort · 3 km · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Must-see

Newbourne Springs

Nature spot · 14 km · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Places near Harwich by type

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One day from Harwich

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:14 pm

59 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Harwich
  2. Newbourne Springsnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Sutton Hooheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Sandlingspark · 45 min
  5. Landseer Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Bobbits Lanepark · 45 min
  7. Back in Harwich
Today’s loopHarwichStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Harwich?

Beacon Hill Battery (hill, about 1 km), Landguard Fort (fort, about 3 km), Newbourne Springs (nature spot, about 14 km), Landseer Park (park, about 17 km), Sandlings (park, about 17 km), Bobbits Lane (park, about 18 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Harwich?

39 places on Spotwander: 3 churches, 18 parks, 12 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest church to Harwich?

St Andrew, about 44 km by road; St Mary, Chilton (48 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Harwich?

Landseer Park, about 17 km by road; Sandlings (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Harwich?

Start in Harwich, visit Newbourne Springs, then Sutton Hoo, then Sandlings, then Landseer Park, then Bobbits Lane, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.