The Harwich Society is a great supporter of the National Trust’s ‘Heritage Open Days’ initiative and, as a result, all of its visitor attractions will be open free of charge over the weekend of Saturday 14th September and Sunday 15th September.
Strolling around the narrow streets of this historic old seaport which contains a wonderful array of centuries old buildings is always a great experience but on this particular weekend visitors can explore those owned and managed by the Harwich Society free of charge.
Harwich Society chairman, Colin Farnell, says, “The weekend of Heritage Open Days is a big favourite with our Harwich Society volunteers who are proud of Harwich’s history and heritage and who enjoy showing it off to visitors. I am sure that this year’s event will be another great success.”
The Harwich Society visitor attractions open free of charge as part of the Heritage Open Days initiative are:
Christopher Jones’ house open Saturday and Sunday 11AM-3PM
Foresters open Saturday and Sunday 11AM-3PM
Maritime Museum open Saturday and Sunday 10AM-4PM
Lifeboat Museum open Saturday only 11AM-3PM
High Lighthouse open Saturday and Sunday 11AM-3.30PM
Radar Tower open Saturday and Sunday 11AM-3PM
Redoubt Fort open Saturday and Sunday 10AM-4PM
Treadwheel Crane open Saturday and Sunday 11AM-3PM
Ha’penny Pier Visitor Centre open Saturday and Sunday 10AM-5PM
Bobbit’s Hole nature reserve open Sunday only 10AM-12 noon
A free walking tour of Historic Harwich will leave the Ha’penny Pier visitor centre on the Saturday afternoon at 2PM lasting approximately 90 minutes.
For further information please contact:
The Harwich Society secretary, Maria Fowler, on 07761 343771