1. HISTORIC HARWICH WILL BE AT THE HEART OF ‘HERITAGE OPEN DAYS’

    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…

  2. Lifeboat Museum Closed Bank Holiday Monday

    Due to a shortage of available volunteers,  the Lifeboat Museum will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 26th August 2024. Do you have some spare time? Email volunteers@harwich-society.co.uk

  3. BOBBIT’S STROLL ANOTHER GREAT SUCCESS

    The Harwich Society’s ‘Bobbit’s Stroll’ charity event has become a firm favourite on people’s summer calendar and the 2024 Bobbit’s Stroll was another great success.   Bobbit’s Hole is the…

  4. COME AND STROLL AT BOBBIT’S HOLE!

    Sunday 4th August will see Harwich’s slowest charity walk take place for the 16th year at the Harwich Society’s Bobbit’s Hole Nature Reserve in Dovercourt.   Bobbit’s Hole is an…

  5. Flags to fly at half-mast for ‘Fryatt Day’

    Saturday 27th July will be the 108th anniversary of the execution of Captain Fryatt in 1916 and the flags flown at Harwich Society visitor attractions will all fly at half…

  6. A celebration of Armed Forces Day at Harwich Redoubt Fort

    Saturday 29th June is Armed Forces Day and there will be no better place to celebrate our army, navy, air force and marines than Harwich’s Redoubt Fort. Simon Todd and…

  7. UPDATED! There will be plenty to see in Harwich on Easter weekend

    FURTHER UPDATE: The High Lighthouse will be open Easter Sunday 10AM – 3PM. Admission £2 UPDATE: The Treadwheel Crane  will be open on Good Friday, Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter…