Even if you have lived in Harwich for all of your life why not treat yourself to a day out over the Easter weekend visiting the Harwich Society visitor attractions as they open for the first time in 2025.
The dedicated band of Harwich Society volunteers has been working throughout the winter months to decorate, repair and improve the nine visitor attractions managed by the Harwich Society and everyone is very much looking forward to greeting the first visitors of 2025.
Harwich Society chairman, Andy Schooler, says, “There is always a buzz of excitement among our volunteers as we get ready to open for a new season and there is a lot to see and experience at our visitor attractions. A day out in Harwich is a great idea for Easter even when you live here!”
The last monthly talk of the Society’s winter programme has now taken place and everyone is looking forward to showing off the sights of Historic Harwich throughout the summer.
“A great way to enjoy the Harwich Society’s visitor attractions is through Harwich Society membership,” continued Andy Schooler. “It’s only £10 per adult, £15 per family, £7 per senior citizen and £6 per student. This gives you unlimited free access to all visitor attractions, free entrance to the monthly talks throughout the winter and four quarterly magazines packed with information. It’s remarkable value.”
The Harwich Society visitor attractions that will be open over Easter are:
Bobbit’s Hole – Sun 20th Apr 10 – 12:00 admission free of charge
Christopher Jones House – Thu 17th, Fri 18th, Sat 19th, Sun 20th, Mon 21 Apr, – 11:00 – 15:00 admission free of charge
High Lighthouse – Fri 18th, Sat 19th, Apr 11:00 – 16:00 Sun 20th Apr CLOSED. Monday 21st Apr. 11:00 – 16:00 admission £2,accompanied under 16s free of charge
Lifeboat Museum – Fri 18th Apr – 11:00-15:00 admission £1 accompanied under 16s free of charge
Maritime Museum – Fri 18th, Sat 19th, Sun 20th, Mon 21st – 10.00 – 16:00 admission £2 accompanied under 16s free of charge
Radar Tower – Sun 20th Apr & Mon 21st Apr 11:00 to 15:00 admission free of charge
Redoubt Fort – Sun 20th & Mon 21st April 10:00 – 16:00 admission £5 accompanied under 16s free of charge
Treadwheel Crane – Sun 20th Apr – 10-30 – 15:30 & Mon 21st Apr – 10:30 to 15:30 admission free of charge
Harwich Visitor Information Centre – From Thu 17th Apr 10:00 – 16:00 daily, through to 12th October 2025. Admission free of charge
Unaccompanied children are not permitted due to insurance restrictions.
All subject to volunteer availability.
For further information please contact
Press officer, Garry Calver on 01255 551940
