Dovercourt is one of villages in
United Kingdom situated some 10 km south-west of
Harwich and 150 km from
the capital. The population of Dovercourt is 1,100 people (as of 2014). Dovercourt is a popular tourist destination thanks to its forts.
Southend (IATA: SEN) is the nearest airport to it, situated just 80 km to the south-west.
Places to see in it
Built just outside Felixstowe, Suffolk at the mouth of the River Orwell, Landguard Fort was designed to guard the entrance to Harwich. The first fortifications from 1540 were a few earthworks and blockhouse, but it was James I of England who ordered the construction of a square fort with bulwarks at each corner.
If you have already seen Dovercourt, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. If you are around, try one of the following places:
For pictures of Dovercourt, take a look at our gallery.