Piers · East of England
Ha'penny Pier Visitors Centre
In or near Little Oakley.
Ha'penny Pier Visitors Centre — a pier in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Nearest railway station
- Harwich Town · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ha'penny Pier Visitors Centre is a pier located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Ha'penny Pier Visitors Centre is a historical site that showcases the maritime heritage of Harwich. Visitors can explore the 'Harwich and the New World' exhibition, which highlights early voyages of exploration, and enjoy free guided tours of historic Harwich during the summer.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ha'penny Pier Visitors Centre is a pier located in the East of England. It serves as a gateway for visitors to explore the local area and maritime heritage. The pier is noted for its historical significance and contribution to the region's coastal activities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.9482, 1.2862
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- Harwich
- Postcode
- CO12 3HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Phone
- +44 7487 605031
- Nearest railway station
- Harwich Town — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 10AM – 4PM from Easter until the 2nd week of October
- Official site
- www.harwich-society.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/598077020 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ha'penny Pier Visitors Centre?
- Ha'penny Pier Visitors Centre is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO12 3HH), in the parish of Harwich.
- What is Ha'penny Pier Visitors Centre?
- Ha'penny Pier Visitors Centre — a pier in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ha'penny Pier Visitors Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Harwich Town, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO12 3HH.
- Is Ha'penny Pier Visitors Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Ha'penny Pier Visitors Centre is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ha'penny Pier Visitors Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Ha'penny Pier Visitors Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ha'penny Pier Visitors Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Harwich Town, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO12 3HH.