A Guide of some of our favourite things to do and places to visit
Sightseeing
Beautiful Walks and Tea Rooms.
Lavenham is one of the best preserved Medieval villages in the UK, boasting some 320 listed timber framed buildings, many of them protected by English Heritage. This unique village was created some 750 years ago by Henry III when he granted Lavenham ‘market status’ which stimulated the most prosperous period in the village’s history.
We recommend: Lavenham Blue Vintage Tearooms
30mins drive
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Lavenham
Beautiful Walks and Tea Rooms.
Lavenham is one of the best preserved Medieval villages in the UK, boasting some 320 listed timber framed buildings, many of them protected by English Heritage. This unique village was created some 750 years ago by Henry III when he granted Lavenham ‘market status’ which stimulated the most prosperous period in the village’s history.
We recommend: Lavenham Blue Vintage Tearooms
30mins drive
Lovely grounds and often host different events throughout the year including the famous Escape Room!!
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Hedingham Castle
Lovely grounds and often host different events throughout the year including the famous Escape Room!!
Wonderful walks around the park and into Clare Village for boutique shops and pubs/ restraurants.
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Clare Castle Country Park
Malting LaneWonderful walks around the park and into Clare Village for boutique shops and pubs/ restraurants.
Dedham Vale AONB
Absolutely Stunning. Great for walking!
Finchingfield
As pretty as a postcard with lovely cafes/tea rooms
As its name implies, the village has a long, long High Street, populated by charming independent shops, vibrant art galleries, antique centres, cafes, restaurants, and, of course, typical Suffolk Inns. So, given all of this combined with beautiful architecture and amazing countryside, it is no wonder that this is such a desirable place.
We recommend: Tanswells Bakery and Dilly Dally Lifestyle and Coffee House.
20min drive
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Long Melford
As its name implies, the village has a long, long High Street, populated by charming independent shops, vibrant art galleries, antique centres, cafes, restaurants, and, of course, typical Suffolk Inns. So, given all of this combined with beautiful architecture and amazing countryside, it is no wonder that this is such a desirable place.
We recommend: Tanswells Bakery and Dilly Dally Lifestyle and Coffee House.
20min drive
is one of the finest moated Tudor Houses in England, set in over 25 acres of its own gardens and parkland. Special events throughout the year. Please see website for details.
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Kentwell Hall
is one of the finest moated Tudor Houses in England, set in over 25 acres of its own gardens and parkland. Special events throughout the year. Please see website for details.
Wine, beer and more
In the village of Sible Hedingham you can enjoy a vineyard tour and tastings or enjoy our excellent wine with delicious food and live music at events such as Jazz in the Vines (please feel free to ask us to check dates available for tours and any events during your stay with us).
5mins drive.
Tuffon Hall Vineyard
In the village of Sible Hedingham you can enjoy a vineyard tour and tastings or enjoy our excellent wine with delicious food and live music at events such as Jazz in the Vines (please feel free to ask us to check dates available for tours and any events during your stay with us).
5mins drive.
At Baythorne Village there is also a lovely cafe, home interiors, antiques, butchers and bakers. Lots to keep you busy.
Baythorne Wines
At Baythorne Village there is also a lovely cafe, home interiors, antiques, butchers and bakers. Lots to keep you busy.
Local pub when visiting Castle Hedingham- Great Beer Festival too!
5 mins in car
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The Bell Inn
10 St James's StLocal pub when visiting Castle Hedingham- Great Beer Festival too!
5 mins in car
Family Fun
The best and biggest zoo ever!!!
The best zoo you can visit in England! You definitely won’t be disappointed. Release your wild side! Discover 260 animal species in 60 acres of parkland & lakes at Colchester Zoo.
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Colchester Zoo station
The best zoo you can visit in England! You definitely won’t be disappointed. Release your wild side! Discover 260 animal species in 60 acres of parkland & lakes at Colchester Zoo.
Bring your family to come and sample the vintage atmosphere and take a charming hour long ride on an award winning period country Colne Valley Railway. Special events throughout the year.
5mins drive.
Colne Valley Railway
Bring your family to come and sample the vintage atmosphere and take a charming hour long ride on an award winning period country Colne Valley Railway. Special events throughout the year.
5mins drive.
is the UK’s newest racecourse and the home of horseracing in Essex, but it's so much more than that. Chelmsford City Racecourse opened its doors in 2015 and since then has gone on to become one of the busiest racecourses in the UK, thanks to its highly acclaimed All Weather Polytrack surface By providing some of the highest prize-money in British racing, the racecourse routinely attracts some of the most successful and prominent trainers and jockeys in the world with horses running at Chelmsford City going on to win at Royal Ascot, Glorious Goodwood and many other major international racing festivals.
Not only do events include racing but there are many concerts and other events and festivals held regularly. Please refer to their website to see what is happening during your visit with us…
30mins drive
20 moradores locais recomendam
Hipódromo de Chelmsford City
is the UK’s newest racecourse and the home of horseracing in Essex, but it's so much more than that. Chelmsford City Racecourse opened its doors in 2015 and since then has gone on to become one of the busiest racecourses in the UK, thanks to its highly acclaimed All Weather Polytrack surface By providing some of the highest prize-money in British racing, the racecourse routinely attracts some of the most successful and prominent trainers and jockeys in the world with horses running at Chelmsford City going on to win at Royal Ascot, Glorious Goodwood and many other major international racing festivals.
Not only do events include racing but there are many concerts and other events and festivals held regularly. Please refer to their website to see what is happening during your visit with us…
30mins drive
Restaurant, farm shop and outdoor animals/play equipment. Great for Strawberry Picking.
15mins in car
Spencer's Farm Shop
Park RoadRestaurant, farm shop and outdoor animals/play equipment. Great for Strawberry Picking.
15mins in car
Gosfield Lake Resort
Church RoadLovely lake to enjoy a picnic and watersports.
15min drive
Enjoy our leisurely boat ride along the three mile stretch between Sudbury, Great Cornard and Great Henny. Stop off at the Henney Swan for a fab lunch!
https://www.riverstourtrust.org/river-trips/sudbury-river-trips/
Car: 20mins
River Stour
Enjoy our leisurely boat ride along the three mile stretch between Sudbury, Great Cornard and Great Henny. Stop off at the Henney Swan for a fab lunch!
https://www.riverstourtrust.org/river-trips/sudbury-river-trips/
Car: 20mins
Retail Therapy
Great to shop designer clothes and more at outlet prices!
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Freeport Village
Charter WayGreat to shop designer clothes and more at outlet prices!
Food scene
Pheasant Restaurant & Bar Halstead
Church StreetCosy, friendly and great food
Just 2 mins in the car or 20mins on foot. Great Food!
The White Hart. Hotel, Restaurant, Bar & Wedding Venue
Just 2 mins in the car or 20mins on foot. Great Food!
Willow Tree Farm Shop
Lower RoadCafe/Coffee Shop
15mins drive
The Old Moot House Tea Rooms & Bistro
1 Saint James's StreetQuaint restaurant in Castle Hedingham
5 min drive
Beach
Beautiful Beach location. Visit Easy & West Mersea within 50min drive.
The West Mersea Oyster Bar- is all about offering quality fresh fish & seafood dishes & of course some of the best oysters that can be found in the world. The Colchester Rock Oysters & the Mersea Native Oysters are bred right here in the creeks of West Mersea & then processed in the shed that is on the side of the restaurant. CO5 8LT
The Company Shed (West Mersea)- is a family run seafood restaurant located in West Mersea, Colchester, they have gained a reputation among locals and tourists alike as being the best restaurant to visit for dishes such as crab, lobster, fish, mussels, tiger prawns and more. Their extensive eat-in or take-away seafood menu, combined with their fantastic friendly service, will ensure that you come back time and time again. All seafood and alcohol at The Company Shed is sourced locally, whenever possible, so visit The Company Shed for a real taste of the island.
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West Mersea Beach
401 Victoria EsplanadeBeautiful Beach location. Visit Easy & West Mersea within 50min drive.
The West Mersea Oyster Bar- is all about offering quality fresh fish & seafood dishes & of course some of the best oysters that can be found in the world. The Colchester Rock Oysters & the Mersea Native Oysters are bred right here in the creeks of West Mersea & then processed in the shed that is on the side of the restaurant. CO5 8LT
The Company Shed (West Mersea)- is a family run seafood restaurant located in West Mersea, Colchester, they have gained a reputation among locals and tourists alike as being the best restaurant to visit for dishes such as crab, lobster, fish, mussels, tiger prawns and more. Their extensive eat-in or take-away seafood menu, combined with their fantastic friendly service, will ensure that you come back time and time again. All seafood and alcohol at The Company Shed is sourced locally, whenever possible, so visit The Company Shed for a real taste of the island.
is the largest town on the Essex Sunshine Coast! It boasts an array of entertainment facilities including a pleasure pier, arcades, the Princes and the West Cliff Theatres, a golf course, seafront walks, water sports and an airfield offering pleasure flights.
Car: 1hr/38mi
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Clacton-on-Sea
is the largest town on the Essex Sunshine Coast! It boasts an array of entertainment facilities including a pleasure pier, arcades, the Princes and the West Cliff Theatres, a golf course, seafront walks, water sports and an airfield offering pleasure flights.
Car: 1hr/38mi
Golf
On 230 acres of rolling North Essex parkland, visitors enjoy peace and tranquillity away from the bustle of modern life. The Club sits adjacent to Gosfield Hall, the magnificent Georgian Manor House and one time Royal Residence. In this idyllic setting, there are two golf courses, the Championship Lakes and the less demanding Meadows.
15mins drive
Gosfield Lake Golf Club
Hall DriveOn 230 acres of rolling North Essex parkland, visitors enjoy peace and tranquillity away from the bustle of modern life. The Club sits adjacent to Gosfield Hall, the magnificent Georgian Manor House and one time Royal Residence. In this idyllic setting, there are two golf courses, the Championship Lakes and the less demanding Meadows.
15mins drive
This idyllic par 3, 9-hole, parkland course meanders around a tranquil, tree shaded lake beside the river Stour. It provides plenty of challenges and interest for all levels of play and any age.
13mins drive
Clare Park Lake Golf Course
Stoke RoadThis idyllic par 3, 9-hole, parkland course meanders around a tranquil, tree shaded lake beside the river Stour. It provides plenty of challenges and interest for all levels of play and any age.
13mins drive
Newton Green Golf Club
Newton Road18 hole course
25mins drive