Alderford Mill 2026
Essex
Ha’penny Pier Visitor Centre 2026
The Pier's Ticket Office is picturesque and a typical example of late 19th century architecture, which now houses the Visitor Centre. It also has the ‘Harwich and the New World’ exhibition, with links to early voyages of exploration including 'Jamestown' and 'Christopher Newport' 1607, and the 'Mayflower' and 'Christopher Jones' 1620.
Contacts
Operator: Harwich Society
Address: The Quay View Point Road Harwich Essex CO12 3HH
- Telephone: 01255 502 872
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Daily Easter-early Oct 1000-1700. Check website or facebook for more details.
Travel
- By Rail: Harwich Town / 0.5 miles
Facilities
- Part disabled access
Work began on this pier in 1852 and it was opened on the 2nd July 1853. It was so called because of the ½d toll charged (like a platform ticket). Originally the pier was twice as long as the present one, but one half burnt down in 1927. It was a popular departure point for paddle steamers until after the First World War.
The area of water enclosed by the arm of the pier is known as the Pound. Berthed here is the remnant of the once great 19th century fishing fleet.
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