1912 Centre, Cow Lane, Off Kings Quay Street, Harwich CO12 3ES

Call Debbie Hill on 01255 552010

  • Outside of building with tree in the foreground
  • 3 teenage boys playing cards around a table
  • two ladies cgattinf with cups of tea either side of the kitchen's serving hatch
  • Large lounge with high wooden ceilings with metal beams
  • Small beige sofa with cushions
  • Two teenage boys on the bottom of a set of red metal bunks
  • Rerd metal bunks with teddy bead on the top and blanket covered in badges on the bottom and
  • Yatch with red sails sailing in front of the centre
  • Boats on the waterfront

Group accommodation by the sea

The 1912 Centre is the former town Fire Station situated within the heart of the historic town of Harwich and just 50m from the sandy beach and promenade. There's lots of maritime history with over 200 listed buildings within half a square mile. The centrally heated hostel has a large central dining and recreational area. The upper floor offers four cabin style sleeping areas and a lounge with views across the harbour. The two cabins on the ground floor offer disabled access. All cabins have bunk beds. Fully equipped kitchen, showers & drying room. Please bring your own sleeping bags. The Centre is compact and easily managed, groups are expected to undertake certain domestic duties during their stay, and are responsible for leaving the Centre in a clean and tidy condition. Each group has sole use of the Centre..
The 1912 Centre is the former Harwich fire station with views to the harbour.

The centrally heated hostel offers a large dining / recreational area and cabin style rooms, with two ground floor rooms suitable for disabled. Facilities include a fully equipped kitchen, showers & drying room. BYO sleeping bag. The Centre is close to town amenities, Harwich Town railway station and just 50m from the promenade and sandy beach.
The 1912 Centre is the former town Fire Station situated within the heart of the historic town of Harwich and just 50m from the sandy beach and promenade. There's lots of maritime history with over 200 listed buildings within half a square mile. The centrally heated hostel has a large central dining and recreational area. The upper floor offers four cabin style sleeping areas and a lounge with views across the harbour. The two cabins on the ground floor offer disabled access. All cabins have bunk beds. Fully equipped kitchen, showers & drying room. Please bring your own sleeping bags. The Centre is compact and easily managed, groups are expected to undertake certain domestic duties during their stay, and are responsible for leaving the Centre in a clean and tidy condition. Each group has sole use of the Centre..

This accommodation is featured on our map of South of England and South East England and here is its own website.

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Details

  • Beds & Rooms:

    26: 3x6, 2x2, 1x4.

  • Open:

    All year.

  • Price per night:

    1 night £295, 2 nts £590, 3 nts £860, 4 nts £1150 then £150 per extra night. Discounts for scout, guide, brownie & youth groups. Ask for a quote.

  • Booking:

    Pre booking essential. Sole use groups only. No stag or hen groups.

  • Directions:

    Follow A120 to Harwich Quay, follow the road round past the Navy Yard Wharf. The Centre is adjacent to the Electric Palace Cinema.

  • Public Transport :

    Harwich Town Railway Station is a short walk from the Centre, trains to London Liverpool Street. The bus station is also within walking distance.

  • Walks :

    Long Distance Walkers AssociationLong Distance Walks North Sea Cycle Route
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This accommodation is available at the following peak times

Available May Day Bank Holiday 2025 Available Spring Bank Holiday or Half Term 2025 Available for Christmas 2025 Available New Year 2025 / 2026 Available February Half Term 2026 Available Easter 2026

Facilities

cPrivate rooms
fSleeping bags required
gFully heated
oMeals available locally
kSelf catering facilities
iDrying room
jShowers
pClothes washing facilities
tWithin 1 mile of NCN
wGroups Only

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40% off for School Residentials, Youth Groups and Charities

January 27th 2025

The 1912 Centre is the former Harwich fire station, close to the railway station and just 50m from the promenade and sandy beach. The centrally heated hostel offers a large dining / recreational area and cabin style rooms, with two ground floor rooms suitable for disabled. Facilities include a fully equipped kitchen, showers & drying room. Youth Groups and Schools particularly welcome. BYO sleeping bag.

Two teenage boys on the bottom of a set of red metal bunks
Special Offer

Open for over night stays in Harwich throughout the year as well as for day hire.

November 30th 2021

Stay in a centrally heated former town fire station, just 50m from the beach in the Harwich Conservation area. The old engine garage is now the dining area and above the fireman’s pole you can sleep in cabin style sleeping areas. The centre can also be hired for small group daytime activities without an overnight stay.

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