1912 CENTRE Cow Lane, Kings Quay Street, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3ES Welcome to our hostel in the old fire station. Situated in the heart of the Harwich Conservation Area close to local tourist attractions and the sea. We offer self catering accomodation bunk house style for visiting groups of up to twenty six people. Free parking. Good public transport links. Visiting groups enjoy sole use of the Centre. The main recreational area of the Centre is available for day hire. ihg-160x60 The 1912 Centre is just 50 metres from the beach and promenade. Ideally placed for the coast and Harwich amenities. with cafes, pubs, restaurants and boat launching close by. Convenient for Harwich Town train station, bus terminus and the Essex Way long distance footpath. Public transport link to Harwich International Port for ferry passengers. Click here to view a Google Location Map ACCOMODATION:The Centre offers six cabin style rooms with bunk beds, a central living and recreational area with views across the harbour from the lounge. Upper floor accomodation includes two rooms with two beds and two rooms with six beds. On the ground floor there is one six bed room and one four bed room with ensuite facilities. The centrally heated building has a self catering kitchen, showers, a drying room and ground floor disabled facilities. Visiting groups are welcome to bring their own sleeping bags, or for a small charge can hire duvets from the Centre. Groups will be expected to undertake certain domestic duties during their stay, and be responsible for leaving the Centre in a clean and tidy condition.