Dovercourt is a peaceful family resort with gentle shelving sand and shingle beaches including the land mark historic leading lights. A wide range of family activities are available along the promenade including an impressive range of sport and leisure facilities e.g. skate park and model yacht pond and boating lake. The resort enjoys panoramic views of Harwich and the port of Felixstowe and Hamford Water National Nature Reserve. Enjoy a stroll around the narrow streets in the historic old town of Harwich or walk along the seawall to the nature reserve with its resident seals.

Located adjacent to the town of Dovercourt. Access by road is via the A120. Follow the signs for Award Beach. Mainline rail from London and Ipswich, Dovercourt or Harwich Station. Bus service from Colchester, Clacton and Ipswich