Stroll and Sail Tour

90 minutes | Land + Boat | Local storyteller | Headsets included

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Brightlingsea may look peaceful today, but its streets and harbour are full of stories.

See this much-loved coastal town from a whole new perspective on a relaxed 90-minute guided experience combining a walking tour with a boat trip through Brightlingsea Harbour and Creek.

Your journey begins at the Harbour Office, where a knowledgeable Brightlingsea Museum volunteer will bring the town’s past to life. As you explore the streets and waterfront, hear the stories behind Brightlingsea’s development, maritime traditions and wartime escapades and discover the people and events that have helped put the town on the map.

Then step aboard the boat for a different view of Brightlingsea. As you travel through the Harbour and creek, enjoy lively commentary about the town’s shipbuilding and yachting heritage, famous vessels, notable visitors including royalty and more recent chapters making Brightlingsea as to what it is today.

With fascinating local stories, expert commentary and changing views from both land and sea, this is a memorable way to experience Brightlingsea- whether you’re visiting for the first time or have called the town home for years.

Headsets are provided, so you can sit back, enjoy the journey and make sure you don’t miss a word.

Places are limited, so book your Historic Land & Sea Tour today and discover the stories that make Brightlingsea special.

Don’t just take our word for it, hear what past customers have to say about this tour:

★★★★★ Done this last year, very good informative trip – Pixie

★★★★★ This is a brilliant tour, really enjoyed it, Bob our guide was brilliant and even sung us a sea shanty too.– Jean

★★★★★ Thoroughly recommend this very interesting tour. The added bonus was a touching shanty by a member of The Motley Crew – Frances