Introduction
Set in the heart of the historic old sea port, Harwich’s Guildhall is a Grade One Listed building dating from the seventeenth century. The wealth of history and heritage that it contains, along with its remarkable architecture, make the Guildhall in Harwich a fascinating place to visit.

The Council Chamber
The Chamber is a beautiful, oak paneled room, its walls adorned with large portraits and its windows including a stained glass depiction of the town crest. The chamber also houses the regalia show case containing the seventeenth century mace and the mayors chain of office.