Mayflower Line Events

Event Date Details
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
Dovercourt Swimming Pool
Low Road, Dovercourt. A 15 Minute walk from Dovercourt Railway Station. You might like to consider 'letting the train take the strain' and arrive and depart by train. Dovercourt station is on the Harwich to London Liverpool Street line (The Mayflower Line). It has hourly services to London, with connections at, Manningtree for Ipswich and Norwich, Colchester for Clacton/Walton, Marks Tey (for the Sudbury Line) and Witham (for the Braintree Line).
Tel: 01255 508266
Website: www.tendringleisure.org/
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
Mistley Quay Workshops
Mistley High Street, Mistley. A short walk from Mistley Railway Station. You might like to consider 'letting the train take the strain' and arrive and depart by train. Mistley station is on the Harwich to London Liverpool Street line (The Mayflower Line). It has hourly services to London, with connections at, Manningtree for Ipswich and Norwich, Colchester for Clacton/Walton, Marks Tey (for the Sudbury Line) and Witham (for the Braintree Line).
Tel: 01206 393884
Website: www.manningtreeaz.co.uk/company/161.asp
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
Electric Palace Cinema Harwich
Special Films. Approximately a 10 Minute walk from Harwich Railway Station. You might like to consider 'letting the train take the strain' and arrive and depart by train. Harwich station is on the Harwich to London Liverpool Street line (The Mayflower Line). It has hourly services to London, with connections at, Manningtree for Ipswich and Norwich, Colchester for Clacton/Walton, Marks Tey (for the Sudbury Line) and Witham (for the Braintree Line).
Tel: 01255 553333
Website: www.electricpalace.com/
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
Harwich Events
Most events are within easy walking distance of Harwich Railway Station. You might like to consider 'letting the train take the strain' and arrive and depart by train. Harwich station is on the Harwich to London Liverpool Street line (The Mayflower Line). It has hourly services to London, with connections at, Manningtree for Ipswich and Norwich, Colchester for Clacton/Walton, Marks Tey (for the Sudbury Line) and Witham (for the Braintree Line).
Tel: 01255 506139
Website: www.harwichconnexions.co.uk/
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
A Circular walk based on Manningtree station
This walk is in the Stour Valley and is ideal for anyone who likes to travel to the countryside by train, the route is easily accessible from Manningtree Station, just 10 minutes away from Ipswich. The route explores the lower reaches of the River Stour on both the Essex and Suffolk sides of the river and includes a visit to Flatford, where John Constable's father was the miller and the area where the painter portrayed the surrounding countryside in his paintings.
Tel: N/a
Website: www.anderton.btinternet.co.uk/railway/manningtree.htm
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
Walks from Manningtree station
Walks in Constable Country from Manningtree station. You might like to consider 'letting the train take the strain' and arrive and depart by train. Manningtree station is on the London Liverpool Street to Norwich line. With connections to Harwich (The Mayflower Line). It has regular services to London, with connections at Colchester for Clacton/Walton and Marks Tey (for the Sudbury Line) and Witham (for the Braintree Line).
Tel: 01473 264263
Website: www.dedhamvalestourvalley.org/downloads.asp?PageId=128
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
Walking in Constable Country
Walks in Constable Country from Manningtree station. You might like to consider 'letting the train take the strain' and arrive and depart by train. Manningtree station is on the London Liverpool Street to Norwich line. With connections to Harwich (The Mayflower Line). It has hourly services to London, with connections at, Colchester for Colchester Town and Marks Tey (for the Sudbury Line) and Witham (for the Braintree Line).
Tel: 01473 264263
Website: www.dedhamvalestourvalley.org/downloads.asp?PageId=106
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
Tendring Events
Tourist Information Centre
Tel: 01255 423400
Website: www.tendringleisure.org/
   
Oct 17 -
Dec 31
PLATFORM - art space, workshops, shopping
Mistley Station House, High Street, Mistley, Essex. CO11 1HH. New Enamels by Dale Devereux Barker untill 31st December 2007. Art * Textiles * Jewellery & Gifts. Wild Rasberry Ceramics & Print * Crumpet Cashmere. Opening Times Wednesday - Saturday 10.30am - 6pm. Sunday 11am - 4pm. email: platform-mistley@hotmail.co.uk. Refreshments are available for visitors to the Wild Rasberry Studio. You might like to consider 'letting the train take the strain' and arrive and depart by train. Mistley station is on the Harwich to London Liverpool Street line (The Mayflower Line). It has hourly services to London, with connections at, Manningtree for Ipswich and Norwich, Colchester for Clacton/Walton. Marks Tey (for the Sudbury Line) and Witham (for the Braintree Line).
Tel: 01206 397115
Website: N/a
   
Dec 06 -
Dec 08
Harwich & Dovercourt Winter Ale Festival
Kingsway Hall, Dovercourt.December 6,7 & 8th. 11am to 11pm. This year�s festival will revolve around the theme of the 40th anniversary of the Marine Broadcasting Offences Act which outlawed pirate radio, Harwich being at the very heart of the pirate radio movement, which flourished off the east coast during the 1960s and 1970s. Branch Chairman, Richard Oxborrow, says �This year�s festival will not only be a great occasion for lovers of real ale but will also be a focal point for pirate radio enthusiasts who will appreciate the opportunity to swap stories and memories over a decent pint. I am sure that our commemorative festival glass will become a collectors item.� Rail passengers should disembark at Dovercourt station. The venue is in the centre of town a short walk up Kingsway. The last train will depart Dovercourt station at 23.07 each night.
Tel: 01255 240601
Website: www.harwichconnexions.co.uk/
   
Dec 16 -
Dec 16
Harwich Santa Train
Harwich Town Station to Manningtree. Santa Train and Christmas Fair. Harwich Town Railway Station. Santa Train. You might like to consider 'letting the train take the strain' and arrive and depart by train. Harwich station is on the Harwich to London Liverpool Street line (The Mayflower Line). It has hourly services to London, with connections at, Manningtree for Ipswich and Norwich, Colchester for Clacton/Walton, Marks Tey (for the Sudbury Line) and Witham (for the Braintree Line).
Tel: 01255 506139
Website: www.harwichconnexions.co.uk/
 

Tendring Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01255 423400
Harwich Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01255 506139
Why not go to these events by train.

Hourly services operate weekdays, Saturdays & Sundays (More frequent during the peak)

Train times and fares information can be obtained from national rail enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 or www.nationalrail.co.uk

If you are travelling on Sundays please check train times as essential maintenance work is often carried out and revised services are provided.

Full details of events can be found on www.essex.sunshine-coast.org.uk or www.harwich-charter-400.co.uk or alternatively call 01255 506139 or email harwich@eetb.info of fax 01206 240570.