Treadwheel Crane Harwich

Built in 1667 on the site of the Naval Yard, now Navyard. It was moved to its present site on Harwich Green in about 1932. It stands on a slight eminence where once stood Queen’s Mount Battery for the defence of Harwich. The crane was worked by men walking in the interior of the wheels (as opposed to jail treadmills Read more…

Built in 1818 to replace the earlier wooden structures dating from the late 17th century. It is now the towns’ Maritime Museum. The Harwich High and Low Lighthouses are 150 yards apart and were leading lights, i.e. they worked as a pair; with one light positioned over the other (as seen from the sea). The vessel was then on the Read more…

Beach toy libraries can currently be found in various locations along the seafront at Clacton, Holland, Walton-on-the-Naze, Manningtree, Brightlingsea and Dovercourt. Families looking to enjoy the Essex Sunshine Coast this season can benefit from a series of free Beach Toy libraries. Run by a number of different community groups around the district, the sites contain fun items such as buckets Read more…

The Enchanted Lost Kingdom of Wyvernwood, is a magical adventure park for families with children aged 2 to 12. Step through the Magic Portal into another world for an entire day of adventure and magical memories with your family, in a beautiful outdoor setting near Colchester, Essex. Families can disconnect from screens and reconnect with nature while meeting Zephyr the Read more…

The Naze Tower has been welcoming visits from schools and colleges since opening in 2004 and has lots of experience of working with students of all ages. Their emphasis for your visit is on an educational, enjoyable and affordable experience and offer a service that can be adapted to your school’s requirements and your study focus. The visit can be Read more…

Old Bank Studios specialise in one day workshops in: Art, Textiles and Crafts.  Providing expert and professional tuition within this ambient setting. The glorious Edwardian banking hall accommodates an art studio, and a smaller textile studio. Each workshop is complemented with home a cooked lunch and refreshments. Visit www.oldbankstudios.co.uk for more information. Read more…

Live Arts, Culture , Community Events & space hire run by the Harwich Festival.   www.harwichfestival.com/activities Read more…

An escape room is real-life game in which you solve puzzles and challenges. Situated in Clacton, Walton, and Harwich. Test your skill and try and escape an atmospheric room which is sure to immerse you in the gameplay. Great fun for Everyone Escape rooms are great to play with family members or with a group of friends. They are a Read more…

Work began on this pier in 1852 and it was opened on the 2nd of July 1853. It was so called because of the ½d toll charged (like a platform ticket). Originally the pier was twice as long as the present one but one half burnt down in 1927. It was a popular departure point for paddle steamers until after Read more…

Take a voyage of discovery around the old port of Harwich and discover a wealth of maritime history. Visit www.harwich-society.co.uk for more information. Trail locations include: 1. The Low Lighthouse 2. Treadwheel Crane 3. Lifeboat Museum 4. The Angelgate (Timberfields) 5. The Harwich Mural 6. Electric Palace Cinema 7. The Navyard Wharf 8. Harwich Lifeboat Station 9. Ha’penny Pier & Read more…