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The ferry port to Netherlands and Denmark, the Electric Palace Cinema (Britain's oldest surviving purpose-built cinema), the Mayflower connections (the Pilgrim Fathers' ship was built here), and a preserved Georgian port town of remarkable character
A little history
Harwich's Electric Palace Cinema (1911) is the oldest surviving purpose-built cinema in Britain. The Mayflower, which carried the Pilgrim Fathers to America, was built and partially crewed from Harwich. The Georgian town plan of the old port is preserved.
The Electric Palace Cinema is extraordinary — still showing films in a perfectly preserved 1911 building. The Ha'penny Pier for harbour views. The Treadwheel Crane in the yard.
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Food & drink in Harwich
The old town has excellent independent cafes and seafood restaurants. The harbour for fresh fish. Local Essex seafood is exceptional.
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The ferry port to Netherlands and Denmark, the Electric Palace Cinema (Britain's oldest surviving purpose-built cinema), the Mayflower connections (the Pilgrim Fathers' ship was built here), and a preserved Georgian port town of remarkable character Roam surfaces the local businesses and hidden gems that make Harwich worth exploring.
The old town has excellent independent cafes and seafood restaurants. The harbour for fresh fish. Local Essex seafood is exceptional. Download Roam free to discover Harwich's independent food scene.
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The ferry port drives Harwich's economy. The heritage tourism is growing. Independent businesses serve both the port community and visitors. List your Harwich business on Roam to reach local customers in Essex.
Roam covers all of Harwich including Dovercourt, Parkeston, Ramsey, Wrabness, Bradfield. The Electric Palace Cinema is extraordinary — still showing films in a perfectly preserved 1911 building. The Ha'penny Pier for harbour views. The Treadwheel Crane in the yard.
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