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Come and join the challenge! 26 hours of non stop shanties and sea songs commencing 12.00 28th April until 14.00 29th April. Singers and audience equally welcome, particularly insomniacs!! At the home of the UKs Premier Shanty Festival. A fun event with awards, forfeits, spot prizes and raffles, we aim to sing continuously throughout the whole 26 hour period. A Real Ale Festival over the same period ensures a good supply of fine Ales and Ciders with the bar open for the duration. For more information visit: https://harwichshantyfestival.co.uk/shanty-marathon/

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A120 to Harwich Quay. Kings Head Street adjoins the Quayside

Public Transport Directions

By rail to Harwich Town Station. By bus X15/102/103/104 to Harwich Town Station

HISF Shanty Marathon

Type:Beer Festival

25, Kings Head Street, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3EE

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