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Roman River Music produces an annual festival over a long weekend in Autumnal countryside along the idyllic Roman River Valley in coastal Essex, and runs a series of music days for children aged 8-13 throughout the year.
'Many congratulations on a truly wonderful festival and thank you for bringing such superb entertainment to our doorstep. I thoroughly enjoyed every night and it was obvious that I was not the only one who felt that way.' (2008 festivalgoer)
The festival is programmed by Artistic Director Orlando Jopling and invites top classical, jazz and folk musicians to give concerts in the fantastic acoustics of atmospheric and ancient churches (including East Mersea Church, above).
Just to say thank you very much for a wonderful and beautifully organised festival weekend. (2008 festivalgoer)
Our festival passes give you a generous discount, and in between concerts, you can eat oysters on Mersea Island, visit Beth Chatto’s famous gardens, and explore our idyllic villages - click here for more ideas and where to stay.
You have set up a remarkable festival. It was the first time I have been to the Abberton church or to its delightful site, or inside the one at East Mersea - a lovely, light-filled place.
Our venues are intimate. Popular performances regularly sell out, so we would encourage you to email us to join our mailing list.
A real treat - we both hope there will be many more. (2008 festivalgoer)
The Roman River valley is close to Colchester in Essex and within two hours drive from London, UK. 
Our 2008 Festival image
Sunflowers, by local artist Olwen Jones
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