Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Harwich February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Harwich](https://expedia.ca/Harwich-Hotels.d602460.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Harwich](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Harwich.d602460.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Harwich Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Harwich.d602460.Car-Rental-Guide)[Harwich Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Harwich.d602460.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Harwich ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Harwich Types of activities Where to stay [Harwich travel guide](https://expedia.ca/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/602460/5fd6fb43-2b01-4bc6-89c5-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) ## Harwich Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Harwich has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, 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 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. #### Activities and Tours Harwich is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore 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 experience 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, 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. #### Harwich Attractions Expedia 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 to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Harwich. Looking for things to do 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 or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Harwich attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Harwich | Number of things to do | 5 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 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): CA $12 | | 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)[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)[Roman Visitor Quest Experience in Colchester](/things-to-do/colchester-historic-city-exploration-game-the-roman-visitor.a46474681.activity-details)[Lost Centurion Quest Experience in Colchester](/things-to-do/colchester-city-exploration-game-lost-centurion.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)[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)[Roman Visitor Quest Experience in Colchester](/things-to-do/colchester-historic-city-exploration-game-the-roman-visitor.a46474681.activity-details)[Lost Centurion Quest Experience in Colchester](/things-to-do/colchester-city-exploration-game-lost-centurion.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 --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Harwich #### Old Harwich Lighthouse You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Old Harwich Lighthouse during your travels in Harwich. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Old-Harwich-Lighthouse-Harwich.d6081409.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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.ca/The-Royal-Oak-Harwich.d701313898735054848.Vacation-Attraction) #### Harwich Maritime Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Harwich Maritime Museum in Harwich. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Harwich-Maritime-Museum-Harwich.d553248635592734907.Vacation-Attraction) #### Beacon Hill Fort You can learn about the history of Harwich with a trip to Beacon Hill Fort. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Beacon-Hill-Fort-Harwich.d6081349.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lifeboat Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Lifeboat Museum during your trip to Harwich. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Lifeboat-Museum-Harwich.d553248635592734723.Vacation-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.ca/Harwich-Parkeston.dx553248635149740248) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/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 which includes a bay or harbour and a sunset](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 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 ![Lake, Dovercourt](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634859592148/390bf2f1-ba85-40a7-98c2-244cf5c030f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Oxyman](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Oxyman) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Dovercourt ## 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.ca/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 and earn double points when you book on 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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