Harwich Redoubt Fort
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A hidden gem and well worth a visit. Very reasonably priced at Β£4 an adult and children free as a family unit. Having visited many other small attractions up and down the country you really can't go wrong with a visit here as part of a look around the wider area. Interesting displays relevant to both the redoubts primary use as well as other military, historical and local paraphernalia. The volunteers were so very helpful and clearly enthusiastic about the fort and took their time on multiple occasions to talk through aspects of the fort and also a Bofors AA gun, even letting me and my daughter have a go. Plenty of potential left for additional displays in the future too, especially if they receive the support of plenty of visitors. Free parking is available on site but not unlimited. However, you could park in plenty of other streets locally and walk up if needs be. The turning is quite understated but google maps will take you to the right place, if not look out for the sign and flag. It's a shame that we are not more local and can make it to one of the many themed open days they have running but will definitely visit again if we are down this way in the future.
Martin BeechMartin Beech
40
Excellent. I'm so pleased we made the effort to visit while we were in the area. First of all, yes that tiny lane you drive past is the driveway up to the small gravel car park that straddles the entrance driveway. And YES your car will get up there. You can park on the main road and walk up if you prefer. It's in a very odd situation, having had a residential estate built around it but once you get up the driveway it is a different world! A bargain price for entry with lots of history, rooms to explore, steps to go up and down, my kids loved it! Free for little ones by the way... A fiver each for adults. What a beautiful restoration has been completed and please visit if you're in the area. The ticket office is cute with drink options that are made from the kettle while you wait but I liked that charm personally! And some souvenir options too. Just watch your head on all the small stairs and doorways if you're tall like me. There are toilets and picnic benches available and a second hand bookshop.
Michael BennettMichael Bennett
10
I was not expecting much from this visit , having been to other museums / Castles run by independent groups I was only expecting to be occupied for around 1/2 an hour, however 1 1/2 hours later there was still more to see. the volunteers are very welcoming , friendly and helpful . the fort its self is remarkably well presented , all the more amazing considering the state it was in before restoration. A few notes on what facilities they have on site as I could not see any details in the web site . there are Toilets as well as refreshments . Will be happy to visit again next year.
Darren WigingtonDarren Wigington
40
It's a bit tucked away, but well worth hunting out. All the staff are really friendly and have lots of information about the site and exhibits. The site has been well preserved and is filled with military and historical exhibits. Strategically placed on the high ground it offers some nice views of the surrounding area. If you drive here the parking at the site is limited, and some of the rooms the exhibits are a bit eclectic. Overall though a fun place to visit
Throw glassThrow glass
10
Went to visit the Fort Museum. Unfortunately, it was shut. Went on a Monday during school holidays. It's actually only open Thursday-Sunday. So we just had a wander round.. It's a nice little sea town. Not many 'new housing' everything looks 'untouched' with places like an old prison lock up converted into home a home. Very Victorian looking.. steeped in history.... if anything was open lol
Gary MyersGary Myers
20
We loved the atmosphere and the friendly and informative volunteers. It was a Napoleonic weekend with cannons and gunfire. We had been warned! It really gave a sense of what it would have been like in battle. The reenactment volunteers looked great and very enthusiastic. We will return to this beautifully restored Fort. The hard work to get it looking so wonderful is much appreciated.
Clare GriffithsClare Griffiths
10
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B1352, Harwich CO12 3LT, United Kingdom
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+44 1255 502872
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harwich-society.co.uk
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Harwich Redoubt is a circular fort built in 1808 to defend the port of Harwich, Essex from Napoleonic invasion. The Harwich Society opens it to the public.
attractions: Ha'penny Pier, Electric Palace, Harwich Museum, High Lighthouse, Cluetopia - Harwich Escape Rooms, Beacon Hill Fort, restaurants: The Bottle Kiln - JD Wetherspoon, Station Cafe Restaurant, Thai up at the Quay, The New Bell Inn, The White Coffee House Japanese Cuisine, Turkish Meze Bar, The Crown Post, The British Flag, The Pavilion, Lambard's Salt House
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