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CM1 5ED
Days out for all the family
Are there any fun places to visit? The following attractions are within 10 miles of CM1 5ED:
Gainsborough House
46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, CO102EU
The museum and art gallery at the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough. Gainsborough's House, the only birthplace of the great British artist open to the public in Britain, opened as a museum in 1961.
Waltham Abbey
Waltham Abbey, EN91XQ
Although the church is now a shadow of its former grandeur, it is still considered to be one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in the country. It also attracts lovers of Victorian art and architecture, having been heavily restored in the mid-1800s by William Burghes and Edward Poynter.
Chilford Hall Vineyard
Chilford Hall, Balsham Road, Linton, CB16LE
Chilford Hall is home to the largest vineyard in East Anglia and is one of the region's most respected wine producers, earning numerous awards. Chilford Hall in Cambridgeshire is the perfect place to get away from it all.
London Dungeon
28-34 Tooley Street Bridge, SE12SZ
Deep in the heart of London, buried beneath the paving stones of historic Southwark, lies the world's most chillingly famous horror attraction. The London Dungeon brings more than 2,000 years of gruesomely authentic history vividly back to life.
Tower of London
Tower Hill, EC3N4AB
The Tower of London has been an integral part of British Royal history for nearly one thousand years. Only at the Tower of London can you marvel at the breathtaking Crown Jewels, stand on the execution site of three English queens, and hear the myths and legentds that make a visit to the Tower 'a day out to die for'.
Danbury Country Park
Woodhill Rd, Danbury, CM34AN
Danbury Country park has been created from the lakeside ornamental gardens of Danbury Palace, together with adjoining woodland and grassland to create over 41 acres for you to enjoy.Walk through woodlands, picnic, fly a kite or wander through the ornamental gardens with the spectacular rhododendron displays.
Ingatestone Hall
Hall Lane, Ingatestone, CM49NR
Open to the public on certain days during the summer, this 16th-century building was built for Sir William Petre in 1558 and was visited by Elizabeth I in 1561. One of the finest Tudor mansions in the country and the seat of the present Lord Petre, it is built of red tudor brick with leaded lights.
Hyde Hall Gardens
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Rettendon, Chelmsford, CM38ET
RHS Garden Hyde Hall was donated to the Society in 1993. Nearly 40 years of work has brought it from a windswept hill with just six mature trees, to the present day Garden of 24 acres.
Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre
Hawkswood Road, Downham, Billericay, CM111WT
100 acre woodland reserve overlooking the reservoir, nature trails, 4 bird hides, wheelchair access, gift shop and visitor centre. Events for adults and children all year round.
Boydells Dairy Farm
Wethersfield, Braintree, CM73YG
Boydells Dairy Farm is a small working farm, run by the Threadgold family consisting of Roy and Cherry, with son Kiley in partnership. The farm is open to the public and specialises in sheep milking.
Saling Hall Garden
Saling Hall, Great Saling, Braintree, CM75DT
Twelve acre garden, including walled garden dated 1698. Ponds, water garden, many rare treas, temple.
Marsh Farm Country Park
Marsh Farm Rd, South Woodham Ferrers, CM35WP
A working farm and 350 acre country park adjoining the River Crouch. Farm trail with pigs, sheep, cattle, chickens, ponies and pets.
Paycockes House
West Street, Coggleshall, CO61NS
A fine 16th century timber-framed house, and one of the jewels among the many interesting buildings in Coggeshall and is a legacy from the town's prosperous 'Wool Age'.Coggeshall was also famous for its lace, examples of which are displayed inside Paycocke's House.
Whitmore Park
Whitmore Way, Basildon, SS143NT
Whitmore Park - Amusement Park in Basildon, Essex. Contact venue on telephone number 01268520198 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractions/rides available at this park.
Thorndon Country Park
Thorndon Country Park, Avenue, Brentwood, CM133RZ
Thorndon Country Park provides a large area of countryside for you to enjoy. Woods, historic parkland and commons.
Bocking Windmill
Church Street, Bocking, Braintree, CM74AQ
1721 postmill - complete, both externally and internally. Small collection of historic agricultural items.
Weald Country Park
South Weald, Brentwood, CM145QS
Weald Country Park was once a deer park and used for hunting by the Abbots of Waltham in around 1063.There is a deer enclosure, 500 acres of parkland, lakes and a Visitor Centre.
Great Bardfield Museum
Dunmow Road, Great Bardfield, Braintree, CM74SS
19th Century lock up and 16th century charity cottage housing agricultural and domestic artefacts from 19th & 29th Centuries, plus rural crafts such as straw-plaiting and corn-dollies. Cage situated in Bridge Street.
Langdon Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve
Third Avenue, Lower Dunton Road, Basildon, SS166EB
460 acre nature reserve including former plotlands, managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. A remaining plotland home, The Haven has been restored in 1930's style.
North Weald Airfield Museum
Ad Astra House, 6 Hurricane Way, North Weald, Esse, CM166AA
North Weald Airfield Museum is situated at what was the main entrance of the famous Battle of Britain Fighter base - RAF North Weald, near to the Essex town of Epping and easily accessible from London. Adjacent to the still very active airfield, from which on most summer week-ends visitors may see some of the veteran and classic aircraft based on the airfield, such as; the Spitfire, Mustang, Invader, Vampire, Hunter, Dakotas, Yaks and Jet Provosts, land and take- off.
Hadleigh Castle Country Park
Off Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, Benfleet, SS72PP
The park gets its name from the nearby Hadleigh Castle; an impressive ruin of a fortress built over 700 years ago. Views of Kent, Canvey Island, Southend Pier, Canary Wharf and Dartford Bridge.
Hadleigh Castle
Hadleigh Castle, Hadleigh, Leigh on Sea, SS72AP
The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the Essex marshes, the barbican and two towers remain standing today. Where else in Essex can you see Kent, Canvey, Southend Pier, Canary Wharf and the Dartford Bridge all from the same place? It's a great place to walk, picnic, fly a kite or discover wildlife.
House on the Hill Museum Adventure
Stansted, CM248SP
This is the largest private toy museum in the world, offering visitors a nostalgic trip back to childhood. The 80,000 exhibits include dolls and dolls' houses, puppet theatre, trains, action men display, and moving meccano.
Havering Country Park
Pinewood Road, Havering-Atte-Bower, Romford, RM41PH
Havering Country Park - Amusement Park in Romford, . Contact venue on telephone number 01708720858 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractions/rides available at this park.
Southend Central Museum
Victoria Avenue, Southend on Sea, SS26EW
The Central Museum is situated in Victoria Avenue, and houses the main offices of the Museums Service, together with the Planetarium and principal artefact store. The Central Museum was opened in April 1981, in a magnificent Edwardian library building, Southend's first free public library, designed by H.
Water Maze
Widdington, Near Newport, CB113SS
Have showers of fun in Mole Hall Wildlife Park's new water maze. Negotiate innocent looking paths with hidden sprinklers when you least expect it.
Prittlewell Priory
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend on Sea, SS26NB
This museum is housed in the remains of the Cluniac Priory of St. Mary's, founded in the early 12th century by Robert fitzSuen.
Colchester Zoo
Stanway, Maldon Road, Colchester, CO30SL
Colchester Zoo has some of the best cat and primate collections in Europe. See a White Tiger eye to eye in White Tiger Valley, or get closer to the Zoo's Chimpanzees at Chimp World.
Colne Valley Railway
4m North West of Halstead on the A1017, CO93DZ
Sample the atmosphere and take a ride on an award winning period country railway. A pretty line, relocated station buildings, signal boxes and bridges all lovingly restored and rebuilt.
Kids Kingdom
Garon Park, Eastern Avenue, Southend, SS24FA
Kids Kingdom has approximately 8,000 square feet of play including a 14 foot vertical drop slide and our own 14 foot JELLY MOUNTAIN as well as obstacle course climbs and run.And a dedicated pre-school area which has soft play and small twist slides.
