Darell\u2019s Day is the Regional Event for the RMA East Anglia Region.\u00a0 This year the event will be commemorated on Sunday 3rd July 2016 and will take place at Landguard Fort, Felixstowe.\u00a0 The Region has been working with the Landguard Fort Trust to organise what we hope will turn out to be an interesting and enjoyable day.\u00a0 Invitations have been extended to Corps Family guests and to local dignitaries.<\/p>\n
Captain Darell.<\/u> Darell\u2019s Day dates from the events that occurred on 2nd<\/sup> July 1667:\u00a0 The Dutch landed a force of 1500 men on the beach at Felixstowe and advanced on Landguard Fort, at the mouth of the River Orwell.\u00a0 The Dutch plan was to clear the way for an attack on the English Royal Navy anchorage at Harwich.\u00a0 After repeated attempts, the Dutch attack failed, repulsed by the garrison of just 400 musketeers and 100 artillerymen of the Admiral\u2019s Regiment led by Captain Nathaniel Darell.\u00a0 Only one English defender was killed and Darell, who was wounded, was hailed the hero of the day.\u00a0 The successful defence of the Fort meant that the Dutch fleet were denied access to the shipping channel into Harwich and so the Dutch were foiled in their attempt to enter and sack Harwich Harbour.<\/p>\n Since 1667, \u2018Darell\u2019s Day\u2019 has continued to be celebrated locally and is focused around Landguard Fort.\u00a0 The action is also notable as the last opposed seaborne invasion of England and the first land battle of the future Royal Marines.\n<\/p>\n Location<\/u>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Felixstowe<\/p>\n IP11 3TW \nThere will also be the static stands, a raffle, vendors of RM merchandise, refreshment services and of course the opportunity to explore Landguard Fort \u2013 a vast building of historic interest owned by English Heritage and managed by the Landguard Fort Trust.\u00a0 The Fort boasts an audio tour, plus maps, models and displays and please take the opportunity to view our own RM Display Room.<\/p>\n Timings.<\/u>\u00a0 Landguard Fort is open to the public from 10am, so stands and static displays will be ready to be viewed from that time.\u00a0 The day\u2019s activities will commence at 11.30am with a \u2018march-on\u2019 and opening ceremony. Those involved in the ceremony will include the RMR, the Sea Cadet Band, RM Cadets and the Royal Marines Association Standards and Members. The RMA National Standard will be on parade.<\/p>\n All RMA Branches, their Branch Standards and individual Members are welcome to participate; please join us for the day.\u00a0 The dress for the parade is blazer, beret and medals.\u00a0 The \u2018march-on\u2019 will be followed by a short Service of Remembrance and the RM Corps Prayer.\u00a0\u00a0 On completion of the service the parade will march off and the remainder of the day\u2019s activities will commence.<\/p>\n The day will start to wind down at approximately 4:00 \u2013 4:30pm.\u00a0 The winners of the Grand Raffle will be drawn and prizes presented to the winning RM Cadet Team, to be followed by the Closing Ceremony<\/p>\n Admission to the Fort.<\/u>\u00a0 Landguard Fort is owned by English Heritage and is therefore open to the paying public and EH Members.\u00a0 Darell\u2019s Day is classed as a special event and the following prices of admission agreed for the day. Adults:\u00a0 \u00a37.00 Parking<\/u>.\u00a0 There is ample parking for cars and coaches, although any group considering the use of a large coach (40 seats or more) should inform the Fort in advance (tel. 01394 675900) so that a suitable parking space may be arranged and reserved.\u00a0 On the day, marshals will be helping to direct the traffic and assist with the parking.<\/p>\n Directions – How to find Fort Landguard:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n For SatNav or GPS use postcode IP11 3TW<\/strong> to drive to the fort. For further directions or information, refer to: Darell\u2019s Day is the Regional Event for the RMA East Anglia Region.\u00a0 This year the event will be commemorated on Sunday 3rd July 2016 and will take place at Landguard Fort, Felixstowe.\u00a0 The Region has been working with the Landguard … Continue reading
\nNathaniel Darell received a commission in the Duke of York & Albany\u2019s Maritime Regiment as Captain, with command of a company.\u00a0 In 1666 during the Second Anglo-Dutch War he was stationed at Harwich, and with his company, was engaged on board the fleet in the great naval battle against the Dutch of 25\/26 July.\u00a0 On 8th<\/sup> September 1666, Darell\u2019s company arrived at Landguard Fort for duty.\u00a0 In April 1667 Nathaniel Darell was appointed Governor of the fort.<\/p>\nThis Year\u2019s Darell\u2019s Day: <\/u><\/strong><\/h6>\n
\nOpening times: 10am to 5pm.<\/p>\nViewpoint Road<\/h3>\n
Suffolk<\/h3>\n
\nTelephone: 01394 675900
\nWe have endeavoured to build this into a truly Corps Family event as well as being open to the paying public.\u00a0\u00a0 There will be demonstrations by the Royal Marines Reserve, displays by the Bury-St-Edmunds Sea Cadet Band and performances by re-enactors down through the ages.\u00a0 Throughout the day, we will be running a hotly contested, inter-unit competition for the RM Cadets.\u00a0 Also, there\u2019s the opportunity to try out the air rifle range.<\/h3>\n
\nRMA Members (in possession of their RMA Membership Card) \u2013 Free Entry<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nConcessions:\u00a0 \u00a36.00
\nChildren 5 – 15 years:\u00a0 \u00a33.00
\nChildren under 5: Free
\nEnglish Heritage Members:\u00a0 \u00a33.50
\nEH Member Children:\u00a0 \u00a31.00<\/p>\n
\nLatitude: 51.936826
\nLongitude: 1.320806<\/p>\n
\nwww.landguard.com<\/a>
\nwww.english-heritage.org.uk\/