Natural landmarks · East of England
Dovercourt Bay
In or near Little Oakley.
Dovercourt Bay — a natural feature in england east.
Chris Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dovercourt · 0.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Dovercourt Bay is a named natural feature in england east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dovercourt Bay is a natural landmark located in the East of England. It features a sandy beach and scenic coastal views, making it a popular spot for leisure activities. The bay is known for its tranquil waters and is suitable for swimming and other water sports. Visitors can expect a pleasant environment for relaxation and outdoor pursuits.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9309, 1.2831
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- Harwich
- Postcode
- CO12 3RL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Dovercourt — 0.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11153453 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Dovercourt Low Light
Lighthouses · 0.4 km
Dovercourt Minesweepers Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Queen Victoria
National landscapes (AONB) · 0.5 km
Dovercourt High Light
Lighthouses · 0.5 km
The Bottle Kiln
Hotels · 0.6 km
Kingsway Hall
Theatres · 0.7 km
Cluetopia - Harwich Escape Rooms
Escape rooms · 0.7 km
Dovercourt
Villages · 0.7 km
Kingsway Plaza
Farmers’ markets · 0.8 km
Beacon Hill Fort
Forts · 0.9 km
Harwich and Dovercourt Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
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Harwich Redoubt
Forts · 1.3 km
Nearby
📷 3Lighthouses · East of England
Dovercourt Low Light
Dovercourt Low Light is a lighthouse in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Dovercourt Minesweepers Memorial
Dovercourt Minesweepers Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3National landscapes (AONB) · East of England
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria — Public artwork (sculpture).
📷 3Lighthouses · East of England
Dovercourt High Light
Dovercourt High Light is a lighthouse in the United Kingdom.
📷 7Hotels · East of England
The Bottle Kiln
The Bottle Kiln — a hotel in england east.
📷 4Theatres · East of England
Kingsway Hall
Kingsway Hall — Grade II listed building-listed theatre in england-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Dovercourt Bay
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · East of England
The Bottle Kiln
The Bottle Kiln — a hotel in england east.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Dovercourt Holiday Park
Dovercourt Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Suffolk Sands Holiday Park
Suffolk Sands Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Felixstowe Beach Caravan Park
Felixstowe Beach Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The British Flag Public House
The British Flag Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Thai Up at the Quay
Thai Up at the Quay — a restaurant in england east.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Trafalgar Public House
The Trafalgar Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 6Historic pubs · East of England
The Three Mariners, Trimley St Mary
The Three Mariners, Trimley St Mary in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dovercourt Bay?
- Dovercourt Bay is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO12 3RL), in the parish of Harwich.
- What is Dovercourt Bay?
- Dovercourt Bay — a natural feature in england east.
- How do I get to Dovercourt Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Dovercourt, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO12 3RL.
- Is Dovercourt Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Dovercourt Bay is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Dovercourt Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Dovercourt, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO12 3RL.