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Join in the fun at Essex Book Festival's launch day in Harwich. This year, to celebrate the finale of our collaborative story-gathering project Collecting Dreams & Shifting Futures with Beach of Dreams, we will be honouring Harwich's heritage and coastline through a series of events, including a silk flag procession through town, various creative workshops, mini films screenings and author talk from esteemed novelist Ben Okri. Head to the Essex Book festival website for more event information.

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	/Ticket Tariff
Free	Free
Ticket	£12.00 per ticket

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Nearest Train station is Harwich Town.

Essex Book Festival Launch Day: Celebrating Collecting Dreams, Shifting Futures with Beach of Dreams

Type:Film

Harwich Beach, High Lighthouse, Electric Palace Cinema, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LT

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Tel01206 573948

Opening Times

Season (28 May 2025)
Day	Times
Wednesday	09:00	- 20:00

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