This Friday 22 March join us for our penultimate Spring Talk from David Simmonds who will be talking about the Essex Coastline. Entry £2, doors open at 10.30 for 11am start. Free refreshments provided. pic.x.com/uvjj2fau5l

Join us for the last spring talk of the season on Friday 29 March where we will be joined by Phil Lyons with the story of Colchester's Cannibals - the sinking of the Mignonette and how it changed maritime law. Talk £2 entry, doors open at 10.30am for 11am start. Free refreshments pic.x.com/uqbxggfe6n

*VISITOR NOTICE* Good news! From next week our opening hours will be changing for our Summer season which means there's even more time to visit Jaywick Martello Tower! Starting on Thursday 4 April we will be open Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm, until the end of September. pic.x.com/tiw9lm7kdr

One month left to see "Growing Up, Digging Deep: the story of Scouts, food, and farming" at JMT. This fascinating exhibition by the Scouts looks at the role growing, cooking, and eating food has had in their activity programme since 1908. Exhibition runs until 28/04/2024. pic.x.com/1gh2ifi2jp

🌸 Wishing you a joyful Easter from all of us at Jaywick Martello Tower! 🥚🐰 pic.x.com/9e6jtmwyhr

We are open! JMT is now open from Thurs to Sun, 10am-4pm, until the end of September. Pop in and see the fantastic "Growing Up, Digging Deep" exhibition by the Scouts, learn the history of the Martello Tower on our ground floor, and see the amazing views from the roof. pic.x.com/xlevhewb50

Calling All Artists: Coastal Open 2024 Applications Now Open! Email [email protected] for more information, and for the application and guidance form. pic.x.com/fxoygpy1xv

Just 2 weeks left to see the 'Growing Up, Digging Deep' exhibition by the Scouts Heritage Service exploring food and farming in the history of Scouting. Exhibition ends at JMT on Sunday 28 April, so catch it before it goes! We are open Thurs to Sun, 10am to 4pm.

Here’s a sneak peak of some art from the exhibition we’ve been installing over the last few days… Duffy Tomei’s ‘Natural Surroundings’ exhibition opens at Jaywick Martello Tower TOMRROW! We’re open Thursday to Sunday, 10am-4pm. You can see the exhibition until Sunday 2 June.

Tues 21 May @ 10.30am Sweet Beef Creative Writing workshop at JMT! Make theatre in this workshop with drama and writing exercises. No experience required, come along and get a FREE ticket to their show at Colchester Arts Centre on Wed 22 May! Book here: colchesterartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/sh…

*Visitor Notice - Roof Room Closure* Unfortunately, due to the seagulls nesting on the top of the Tower, we've had to close our roof until further notice. This is for the safety of both visitors and the seagulls. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

We are open TODAY and EVERY DAY from 10am to 4pm until Sunday 16 June with our new exhibition ‘How We Live in Essex Through the Seasons” from Lelia Ferro. Immerse yourself in poetry and art with this walk-in storybook exhibition. Find out more at explore-essex.com

Excited to be cast in “How We Live in Essex Through the Seasons” a set of theatrical performances of poetry by Lelia Ferro in Jaywick to “challenge elitism in art” Director: Sofia Bagge Wise Ram Theatre At JaywickMartelloTower 8/6 at 3pm 15/6 at 6.30pm FREE Part of @EssexBookFest

We have a brand new exhibition showing at JMT by Holland Art Society! The exhibition will be on display at the Tower for the whole of this month so don’t miss out on seeing this fantastic display of art! All artworks are for sale.

World-class dance on your doorstep from Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures. Join us at Jaywick Martello Tower for a FREE dance performance celebrating the small acts of kindness that have the power to bring people together. Tuesday 3 September, 11.00am

Great day at #CockettWick yesterday with EnvAgencyAnglia Graham Verrier Better protecting over 3000 properties! 💕 Thanks to Environment Agency Caroline Douglass (Exec. Director of FCERM) for opening the scheme, JaywickMartelloTower for the perfect venue, & ITV News Anglia for covering 📺

This year’s Coastal Open exhibition is open! Thank you to all the wonderful artists who have taken part this year to make it a truly incredible exhibition, please make sure you come and support them and see their amazing work. The Coastal Open will be showing until Sun 27 Oct.