Day Trip

Seal Watching Boat trip with free time in Dovercourt

Seal Watching Boat trip with free time in Dovercourt poster
DateSunday 23 May 2027
Time8.00am
VenueHarwich & Dovercourt
20+ yearsTaking theatre lovers to the West End
400+ tripsCoaches run, shows seen, everybody home again
Every tripEscorted by a representative, from pick-up to drop-off
£67.50 with coach transportper person

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About this trip

🦭🌊 SEAL WATCHING IN HARWICH & FREE TIME IN DOVERCOURT! 🌊🦭

SUNDAY 23rd MAY 2027 – £67.50 PER PERSON

 

Fancy a fabulous day by the coast with seals, beautiful scenery, a boat trip and time to explore Dovercourt? ❤️

Come with Theatre Trips With Fiona for a fantastic day out to Harwich and Dovercourt, where we’ll head out on a two-hour seal-watching boat trip through the beautiful Hamford Water Nature Reserve. 🦭⛵️

🦭 THE SEAL WATCHING EXPERIENCE

Climb aboard at Ha’penny Pier in Harwich and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Our boat will cruise out past one of the busiest ports in the UK, where you’ll see huge container ships and the fascinating activity of the working harbour, before heading into the peaceful waterways of Hamford Water Nature Reserve.

And then it’s time to meet the stars of the show… THE SEALS! 🦭❤️

With seal sightings guaranteed, you’ll have the chance to see both Common and Grey Seals relaxing on the mud banks and enjoying their natural surroundings.

The knowledgeable crew will share fascinating facts about the seals and point out other wildlife along the way, making this a brilliant experience for adults and children alike.

🌿 And keep your eyes peeled for the incredible birdlife too! Hamford Water is an internationally important wetland and a haven for birds, with species including Brent Geese, Redshanks and Avocets often spotted in the area.

It’s a wonderful combination of wildlife, adventure, beautiful scenery and a little bit of something different! 🦭🌊❤️

🌊 FREE TIME IN DOVERCOURT

To make the most of our day, we’ll be splitting into two groups.

One group will enjoy some free time in Dovercourt before their seal-watching trip, while the other group will enjoy the boat trip first and then have free time in Dovercourt afterwards.

So everyone gets to enjoy both the seal-watching experience AND some time by the coast. ☀️🌊

There’ll be time to wander along the seafront, enjoy the beach and promenade, grab something to eat or drink, or simply relax and enjoy being beside the sea.

🚌 TRAVEL TIMES

📍 Thorley: 8:00am
📍 Cheshunt Pond: 8:30am
📍 Rosedale Way, West Cheshunt: 8:45am

We’ll then travel by luxury double-decker coach to Harwich and Dovercourt.

We expect to leave for home at approximately 4:15–4:45pm, giving us a lovely full day out.

♿ IMPORTANT MOBILITY INFORMATION

This trip will be travelling on a double-decker coach.

If you need to sit downstairs due to mobility reasons, please make sure you tell me in the box when making your booking. Otherwise, you may be allocated a seat upstairs.

If you request a downstairs seat and the downstairs section is already full, I will contact you before confirming your booking.

🦭🌊 A DAY OF SEA AIR, SEALS & COASTAL FUN! 🌊🦭

Whether you’re a wildlife lover, enjoy being beside the sea, or simply fancy doing something a little different, this promises to be a brilliant day out.

 

What’s included

With coach transport £67.50

  • Return coach travel from your chosen pick-up point
  • Your show ticket, in the same block of seats as the group
  • A representative will be with you from pick-up to curtain and home again

Where we pick you up

  1. 1Thorley, Bishops Stortford8am
  2. 2Rosedale Way, West Cheshunt830am
  3. 3Cheshunt Pond845am

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