Dovercourt
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| Dovercourt | |
  Dovercourt shown within Essex |
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| OS grid reference | |
|---|---|
| District | Tendring |
| Shire county | Essex |
| Region | East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HARWICH |
| Postcode district | CO12 |
| Dialling code | 01255 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| European Parliament | East of England |
| UK Parliament | Harwich |
| List of places: UK • England • Essex | |
Dovercourt is a small seaside town located in Essex, England.
The town is served by Dovercourt railway station.
Dovercourt is somewhat older than its smaller but better-known neighbour, the port of Harwich, and appears in the Domesday Book of 1087. Today the two towns are contiguous.
Dovercourt is rich with civil war history and as a seaside resort offers a wide range of shops and cafes for the enjoyment of holiday makers, casual visitors and residents.
The main shopping area of Dovercourt is High Street, a shopping street with a variety of different shops, from independents to the larger national chains.
The popular 1980s BBC sitcom Hi-de-Hi! was filmed in Dovercourt, at Warner’s Holiday Camp, which transformed into the famous Maplin’s. The camp was later re-developed as a housing estate.
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