Founded in the spring of 2000 after a concert in Fingringhoe Church the previous Autumn (in aid of Helena Hospice), Roman River Music was established to provide an annual festival that would combine classical music concerts in beautiful and atmospheric venues with opportunities and activities for local children.
The name comes from the river that flows through the village into the nearby Colne.
Initially just a weekend of activities based in and around Fingringhoe, it quickly expanded into Colchester and nearby villages, growing in size and reputation.
Now running for a week or more each year (the largest chamber music festival in East Anglia), the festival highlights a range of genres, styles, and spaces – giving musicians an opportunity to perform programmes that they are passionate about, while shining a light on stunning venues and locations around coastal Essex.