Parkeston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Old Harwich Lighthouse
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Old Harwich Lighthouse in Harwich. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
The Royal Oak
Catch an event at The Royal Oak during your trip to Harwich. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.
Harwich Maritime Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Harwich Maritime Museum in Harwich. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Lifeboat Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Lifeboat Museum during your trip to Harwich. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.
Beacon Hill Fort
You can learn about the history of Harwich with a visit to Beacon Hill Fort. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
beach near Flood Memorial Garden
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Flood Memorial Garden during your trip to Harwich? Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
Our pick of the best Parkeston Hotel Deals
Sarah Hotel
"If all you are looking for is a place to get your head down prior to getting the Ferry then it’s first class comfort very close to the ferry terminal"
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
St Nicholas Hotel
"Clean large room, parking in nearby sister hotel, would benefit from a vending machine. But will def use again when next in Colchester"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
B&B HOTEL Ipswich
"Took my partner away here we stayed here for 2 nights. On arrival staff was very welcoming and helpful. Parking here is expensive but if you park on Compair crescent which is near (5 min walk) by it’s a lot cheaper saved myself £15.00. Convience stores are very near for your essentials. 1 Lifts was ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa
"In need of a face lift! Dated and tired, but clean and presentable. It just felt it had seen better times and desperately needed some love and some cash. Car park is scruffy, and unmaintained. Food is acceptable and the coffee is ok. WiFi not the best, but the bed was comfy."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
"There was significant corrosion/limescal on the tap which was also leaking. A towel had dried blood stain (red) Staff great. Breakfast was low on supplies and restocking on quite a few items but food tasted great."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Best Western Ipswich Hotel
"Food was poor both evening meal and breakfast."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
