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Harwich Beacon Hill Beach is a shingle beach located on the south side of the Orwell Haven, a combined estuary of the rivers Orwell and Stour, in Suffolk, England.
Beacon Hill Beach is situated just south of Beacon Hill fort, a derelict defence fort facing south-east. The estuary has been fortified since Roman times, and the fort last saw service as coastal artillery defence during World War II. The beach stretches down from Beacon Cliffs in a south-westerly direction, just to the south of the estuaries of the Stour and Orwell rivers, and offers views towards the cranes and industrial buildings of Felixstowe.
The beach has a number of beach huts lining the seafront, and The Waterfront is located further south along the beach, offering a place to eat. At the southern end of the beach, the promenade loops round Cornwallis Battery to join Dovercourt beach to the east. The solitary buildings of Beacon Hill Fort can be found at the north-eastern end of the beach, which has been a fortified site since the time of Henry VIII.
Today, most of the remains of the fort are inaccessible, but the former radar tower is generally open to the public in summer, for a small entrance fee, on one Sunday each month.
Shingle
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 54% |
| Min temp. | 16°C |
| (feels like | 15°C) |
| Wind 9mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 66% |
| Max temp. | 22°C |
| (feels like | 20°C) |
| Wind 11mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Harwich Beacon Hill Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 8:09 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 2:26 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
19.7°C
There are various parking options near the port and in the town, off Marine Parade.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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Harwich Redoubt Fort (0.1 miles)
Electric Palace (0.4 miles)
Halfpenny Pier (0.6 miles)
Lightvessel LV18 (0.6 miles)
Landguard Fort (1.3 miles)
Felixstowe Museum (1.5 miles)
Stena Line (1.8 miles)
Felixstowe Seafront Gardens (2.8 miles)
Port of Felixstowe (3.1 miles)
Treo Bar Cafe (430 yards)
Thai Up At The Quay (230 yards)
The Alma Inn and Dining Rooms (200 yards)
The Cafe on the Pier (150 yards)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile northwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
Location: Bath Side, Harwich
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: TM262320
County: Essex
Country: England
Local Authority: Tendring
Parish: Harwich
Nearest postcode: CO12 3NP
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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