Roman River Festival 2012

The 13th Roman River Festival is a festival of music, food, film and culture. The event takes place from Saturday 29th September until Sunday 7th October 2012 at various locations in the coastal region of north-east Essex.

The festival takes place in ancient and atmospheric churches in the picturesque villages of Stoke by Nayland, Dedham, Fordham, Fingringhoe, East Mersea, Abberton and Lawford, and a Georgian townhouse in Colchester. The venues are intimate and most concerts sell out so be sure to book early to make sure of your seat.

Line-up

Recitals by Katharine Gowers, Tom Poster and James Boyd, Schubert's String Quintet, a piano trio recital, songs by Messiaen, family concerts, the Philharmonia Voices, and more. The festival will include the first orchestral concert at the festival. The Festival Choir will rehearse during the week of the festival and perform Mozart's Requiem on the final night.

Tickets

Ticket prices will vary depending on events from £2.50 for the family concerts to £22.50 for the large-scale events. A festival pass is priced at £150, or £50 for under 25s. To download a booking form, click here.

Accommodation

Roman River Festival takes place in various villages in a beautiful coastal region of north-east Essex, with local wine and beer, smoked fish and wild scenery. There are a choice of B&Bs and places to eat in the area. The area is a few minutes drive from Colchester, within two hours drive of London and Cambridge and within an hours drive of Ipswich.

More information will be here when available.

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