About
Brightlingsea Harbour Classic Regatta Duck Race
Saturday 6th July
A great event for everyone to take part in. The Harbour’s annual duck race is part of Brightlingsea Town Regatta with all proceeds going to Brightlingsea Community First Responders.
There are various prizes too be won and to enter just call or visit the Harbour Office, each duck is £2.00.
The Regatta is an iconic event which promises to be a spectacular maritime celebration. Over 2 days July 6th – 7th there will be an array of sailing competitions, family activities, live entertainment, local food and drink with numerous stalls.
Saturday will end with a specular firework display lighting up the night sky. This dazzling show is a memorable highlight for all every single year.
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Guide Prices
Ticket Type | /Ticket Tariff |
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Ticket | £2.00 per ticket |
To enter the Harbour's annual duck race please visit or call the Harbour Office - 01026 302200. Each duck is £2.00 with various prizes to be won. All proceeds donated to Brightlingsea Community First Responders.
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Facilities
Parking
- Parking with charge - The nearest pay and display car park is behind the Harbour Office. Tower Street Car Park - 6 Copperas Road CO7 0AP. Other nearby pay and display car parks are Oyster Tank Road Car Park - CO7 0DW, Promenade Way & West Prom Grass - CO7 0HH
Property Facilities
- Public toilets - Public Toilets are found nearby at Waterside Marina
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From Thorrington Cross take the B1029 to the Harbour Office. Brightlingsea Harbour is 11 miles from Colchester and 12 miles from Clacton on Sea and 15 miles from the A12, Exit 28
Public Transport Directions
Accessible by Public Transport: Take the train from the City of Colchester or Clacton to Wivenhoe or Alresford and then catch the Fisrt Group Bus Service 87 to Brightlingsea. By bus from the City Colchetser use the First Group Bus Service 87 via Wivenhoe. There is a frequent service and the main drop off point is Victoria Place, Brighgtlingsea High Street. The Harbour office is then a 10 minute walk. From Clacton on Sea use Hedingham & Chambers route 6,6A or 6B to Point Clear then walk to the ferry pick up point on Point Clear beach and catch our foot ferry across to Brightlingsea or East Mersea. Alternatively from Clacton on Sea take bus route 74 to Thorington Cross to pick up the First Group Bus 87.