1. Harwich Society Quiz team reach two milestones

    Run by the Harwich Society Quiz Team, the Harwich Society runs a monthly quiz in the hall of the Royal Oak Public House on the first Monday of each month….

  2. NOISE ALERT! Harwich Redoubt

    Cannon and gunfire will be heard at the Harwich Redoubt during the Harwich Shanty Festival, 09–11 October 2026. 💥 Please be prepared for loud, sudden bangs, particularly if you are…

  3. Harwich Society attractions welcome visitors for Shanty Festival weekend

    The Harwich Society’s visitor attractions will open their doors during the Harwich Shanty Festival, from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October 2026, offering festivalgoers the chance to explore the town’s…

  4. Harwich Redoubt transformed as part of Fort Flicks outdoor cinema event

    Dinosaurs took over the Harwich Redoubt on Sunday 27 September as the fort was transformed into an outdoor cinema for a special screening of Jurassic Park. More than 30 years…

  5. Good News!

    Good news! ☀️ The weather is looking nice and dry for our open air screening of Jurassic Park at the Redoubt this Sunday. Don’t forget to pack snacks, soft drinks…

  6. CRETACEOUS CREATURES!

    We’re excited to announce that CRETACEOUS CREATURES will be roaming the Harwich Redoubt at our Fort Flicks event this Sunday! 🦖 To meet some dino puppets and enjoy other family-friendly…

  7. IMPORTANT REDOUBT ACCESS NOTICE FOR SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER

    The Harwich Redoubt will be closed to the general public while we host our Fort Flicks outdoor screening of Jurassic Park, in collaboration with the Electric Palace Cinema. 🦖 Access…

  8. Special Award for The Harwich Society

    The Harwich Society is delighted and honoured to have received a special award presented by Brenda Ellis BEM, Chair of Community Voluntary Services Together (CVST). The award recognises the Society’s…

  9. Who’s excited?

    It’s just over a week to go until dinosaurs take over the Harwich Redoubt! If you snapped up a Fort Flicks ticket, here are a few handy reminders for next…

  10. Redoubt Repair Project Update

    We’re back at the Redoubt with Punch Construction UK, and this week we’re looking at two very specific skills the team have been focusing on! 🧱 Brick cutting: Every brick…