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Harwich International Shanty Festival

7th - 9th October

Now in its 16th Year, Harwich International Shanty Festival comes to the streets of Harwich during the weekend of the 7th October

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Attractions

  • Old Knobbley - Mistley
    Visit Old Knobbley - one of the oldest Oak trees in England in Mistley,
  • Ickworth House
    With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand new all-weather path to enjoy, Ickworth is the perfect place to get back to nature.
  • Colchester Town and Castle
    Colchester is Britain’s oldest recorded Town with plenty of unique history and lots to do.
  • Colchester Zoo
    A wild family day out and home to over 200 species of animals from across the world
  • Hedingham Castle
    Over 900 years old, this historic fortress has lots to offer and a great day out.
  • Colne Valley & East Anglian Railway Museum
    Sample the atmosphere and take a ride on an award winning period country railway.
  • Bury St Edmunds
    Visit an old Market Town, with a bustling market every Wednesday and Saturday, with over 80 stalls.
  • Sudbury
    Sudbury is set in the heart of the Stour Valley, an ancient Market Town dating back to Saxon times.
  • Clacton on Sea
    Clacton on Sea is a great day out for all ages. Packed full of family fun seaside attractions and miles of sandy beaches.
  • Tiptree Jam Museum and Tea Room
    A visit to the Tiptree Jam Museum, Farm and tearoom is a real experience for young and old.
  • Harwich and Felixstowe
    An abundance of maritime history awaits in Harwich and Felixstowe with many museums, attractions and heritage sites.
  • West Mersea
    Discover its world famous Oysters cultivated in the creeks since roman times
  • Clacton Breeze Open Top Bus
    The Clacton Breeze is back on the road again!
  • Long Melford
    Long Melford is famous for its many Antique Shops and Kentwell Hall, a moated Tudor mansion.
  • Lavenham
    A beautiful medieval village in the heart of Suffolk, surrounded by timber houses an quaint shops.
  • Walton-on-the-Naze
    Walton is a traditional seaside town on the east coast, unique in that it is surrounded on three sides by the sea.
  • Earls Colne
    Nestled in the Colne Vally Earls Colne is a picturesque village with something for everyone.