This year Brightlingsea Harbour has partnered with Brightlingsea Museum to offer visitors a unique and immersive way to explore the rich heritage of this charming coastal town.

The Historic Land & Sea Tour is guided by one of Brightlingsea Museum’s volunteers who have exceptional knowledge of the waterside and harbour. Taking you on a journey through both land and sea, revealing the fascinating history of Brightlingsea.

This tour combines insightful commentary with stunning views, allowing you to discover landmarks and stories that have shaped the area. Whether by foot or aboard a scenic boat ride, the Historic Land and Sea Tour provides a captivating experience not only for history enthusiasts. To ensure you don’t miss any detail headsets are provided allowing for clear and engaging story telling throughout the trip.

The trip has been enjoyed by many, and we have received some great reviews:-

“This is a brilliant tour and a sea shanty thrown in too.”

“Bob our guide was fantastic, he even sings.”

“Thoroughly recommend this interesting tour. “

The 2025 season is not quite over yet and there is still time to book.

Check out our September dates