The Museum aims to promote the unique story of Brightlingsea, inspiring the community to value our heritage and encourage opportunities for learning, creativity and enjoyment in surroundings accessible to all.

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A unique history:
  • ​Pre-history and Roman settlements.
  • ​A limb of the Cinque Ports
  • ​Oyster trade and stowboating
  • ​Boat and ship building
  • Wartime Naval Base and more.........

More than just a collection of display cases...............​

* Themed weekend events
* Visits to schools
* Talks for local groups
​* Guided walks
* Guided heritage boat trips
* Coffee mornings
​* Children's workshops
* Coach parties catered for
​* Oral History Group

Supported by local organisations and businesses including:-

Brightlingsea Town Council
Dong Energy Power UK Ltd
Brightlingsea Rotary Club
Museums Essex
Town and Country Residential
​Share East
​The Friends of Brightlingsea Museum