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Harwich ferry port is a highly efficient, modern, multipurpose
port, and has become one of the UK's most important North Sea
ferry ports. Harwich passenger ferry terminal is run by Stena
Line who sail to the Hook of Holland and DFDS Seaways who sail
from Harwich to Esbjerg ferry port.
The Naze is a two kilometre
stretch of land situated north of the town of Walton on the Naze
in Essex, just south of the Harwich estuary. Walton on the Naze
yields many fossils. See the Naze tower built in 1721 to guide
shipping to the busy port of Harwich. NAZE TOWER CAR PARK, CO14
8LJ. Charges apply. About 8 miles south of Harwich.
Walton on the Naze is a traditional seaside town with many of
its original features still in evidence. Walton Pier is one of
the longest in the country and it has a history stretching back
to 1830. It serves as an amusement centre. Take the train ¾
mile to the pier end. About 8 miles south of Harwich.
Harwich Redoubt Fort,
Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LT. Tel: +44 (0) 1255 503429. Circular
fort commanding the harbour. Eleven guns on battlements. Location:
In the centre of Harwich.
The Electric Palace Trust and Electric Palace (Harwich) Ltd,
King's Quay Street, Harwich, Tel: 01255 553 333. The Electric
Palace cinema, Harwich, is one of the oldest purpose-built cinemas
to survive complete with its silent screen, original projection
room and ornamental frontage still intact. Other interesting
features include an open plan entrance lobby complete with paybox,
and a small stage plus dressing rooms although the latter are
now unusable. There is also a former gas powered generator engine
with a 7 foot fly wheel situated in the basement. Location: In
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H - WIVENHOE HOUSE, WIVENHOE PARK, COLCHESTER, ESSEX CO4 3SQ - Tel: 01206 863666 H - Prested Hall, Prested Chase, Feering, Colchester, Essex CO5 9EE - Tel: 01376 573300 BB - New Farm House, Spinnels Lane, Wix, Manningtree , Essex CO11 2UJ - Tel: 01255 870365 BB - Pescara House Bed & Breakfast, 88 Manor Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 3LY - Tel: 01206 520055 H - The Rock Hotel, The Esplanade, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex CO13 9EQ - Tel: 01255 677 194 BB - Adelaide Guest House, 24 Wellesley Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 3PP - Tel: 01255 435628 |
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