Colne Valley Railway and Museum
(5 Miles)*
The Colne Valley Railway is a one mile long heritage railway located in North Essex, about 70 miles from London.
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Hedingham Castle
(5 Miles)*
Come and see England's finest and best preserved Norman Keep. Children love to explore the interior of the castle which is 110 feet high with walls 12 feet thick.
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Paycockes House
(9 Miles)*
This fine half-timbered house is evidence of the wealth generated by the East Anglian wool trade in the 15th and 16th centuries. It contains unusually rich panelling and wood carving.
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Coggeshall Grange Barn
(9 Miles)*
One of the oldest timber-framed Barns in Europe, dating from the 13th century. It was the barn of the Cistercian monastery of Coggeshall.
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Mole Hall Wildlife Park
(11 Miles)*
Mole Hall Wildlife Park covers some 20 acres and has been lovingly developed by the Johnstone family, for over 40 years.
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Gainsborough's House
(11 Miles)*
Gainsborough's House is the birthplace museum of Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788), one of England's most celebrated artists. More of his paintings, drawings and prints are on display here than anywhere else in the world.
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Hatfield Forest National Nature Reserve
(12 Miles)*
Hatfield Forest is a rare surviving example of a medieval hunting forest. It has over 1,000 acres of woodland and pasture, some wonderful 400 year old pollarded trees, two ornamental lakes and an eighteenth century Shell House.
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Melford Hall
(13 Miles)*
A romantic turreted brick Tudor mansion near the green in the unspoilt village of Long Melford.
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Mountfitchet Castle Experience
(13 Miles)*
Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village of 1066 is the only motte & bailey castle in the world that has been faithfully reconstructed on its original site.
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Kentwell Hall and Gardens
(13 Miles)*
Kentwell Hall is a romantic, moated, mellow brick Tudor mansion in a tranquil parkland setting.
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Linton Zoo
(14 Miles)*
Lots to See, Learn and Enjoy!Linton Zoo is proud to be part of the inter-zoo breeding programme for endangered species. Your visit is important to support this important work.
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Layer Marney Tower
(14 Miles)*
Layer Marney Tower was built between 1515 and 1525 and is the tallest Tudor Gatehouse in the country.
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Colchester Zoo
(15 Miles)*
Colchester Zoo is one of the finest Zoos in Europe due to a constant programme of development and recently won the coveted "Large Visitor Attraction of the Year" Award from the East of England Tourist Board.
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Maeldune Heritage Centre
(16 Miles)*
Maeldune Heritage Centre is the home of the 42 foot Maldon embroidery which celebrates the 1000th anniversary of the Battle of Maldon.
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Little Hall
(16 Miles)*
Little Hall is a late 14th Century Hall House on the main square, it mirrors the history of Lavenham over the centuries. It was built in the 1390s as a family house and workplace.
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