1. Napoleonic military history to come to life in Harwich

    A weekend of Napoleonic military re-enactments will be taking place at Harwich Redoubt Fort and Beacon Hill Fort on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th August. The two locations will see…

  2. Napoleonic Weekend

    A weekend of Napoleonic Military re-enactment of British and French troops, including Kings Own German Artillery, The Buffs and 95th Rifles, combining troop movement, skirmishes and living history displays at:…

  3. It’s a special weekend at Harwich Redoubt Fort

    The Redoubt Fort in Historic Harwich is always a great place to visit but this weekend (Saturday 28th May and Sunday 29th May) will be even more special than usual….

  4. Renowned local organist ‘pulls out all the stops’ to play Parkeston organ in Redoubt Fort

    Following the closure of Saint Paul’s parish church in Parkeston, many artefacts were moved to the Harwich Society’s Redoubt Fort where a room was converted to exhibit them. The artefacts…

  5. Heritage Open Days 2020 – Photos

  6. Troops walk 30 miles to Harwich to remember 1815 soldiers (H&MS)

    Troops walk 30 miles to Harwich to remember 1815 soldiers (Harwich & Manningtree Standard)

  7. Parkeston’s history preserved at Harwich Redoubt Fort

    A project to preserve important aspects of Parkeston’s history is nearing completion at Harwich’s Redoubt Fort. When Parkeston’s St Paul’s church closed in 2014 the fate of the historic organ…

  8. Family of Harwich’s World War I admiral visit Historic Harwich

    Throughout World War I the Harwich Force, a large fleet of Royal Navy light cruisers and destroyers, was commanded by Admiral Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt and, as a result of a…

  9. Redoubt Fort Stair lift back in action

    We are pleased to announce that the Redoubt Fort stair lift has been repaired and is now back in action. Apologies again for any inconvenience caused. If users would kindly…

  10. Harwich Redoubt Fort Open Day 2019

    Cross the moat to enjoy the Redoubt Fort open day! At 11AM on Bank Holiday Monday (26th August) the gates to Harwich Redoubt Fort will swing open and visitors will…