HYLANDS HOUSE
Hylands Estate and Pleasure Gardens
Writtle
BATTLESBRIDGE
Antiques Centre
Five period buildings housing
over 80 dealers
01268 575000
Local Farm Attractions
Barleylands Farm
01268 532253
Marsh Farm Country Park
01245 321552
Old MacDonalds Farm Park
01277 375177
Writtle College Farms & Gardens
01245 424200
CRESSING TEMPLE
A Medieval Masterpiece
Cressing Temple Barns, built by the Warrior Monks of the Knights Templar, are two of the most spectacular medieval timbered barns in Europe.
Relive the world of the Knights Templar and wonder at the barns with their soaring timbers. The Granary, the Moats, the Wagon Lodge and the newly created Paradise Garden all bring the past back to life.
Cressing Temple,
Witham Road,
Cressing, Nr. Braintree,
Essex
01376 584903
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MOLE HALL
Wildlife Park
&
Butterfly Pavilion
Widdington, Near Newport,
Safron Walden
Essex
01799 540400
LITTLE EASTON MANOR
Gardens, Lakes and Fountains
Great Dunmow
Essex
01371 872857
SECRET NUCLEAR
BUNKER
The secret Nuclear War HQ that was concealed 75 feet below the Essex countryside
Kelvedon Hatch
Essex
01277 364883
Blake Hall
25 Acres of beautiful gardens are open from Spring until Autumn. They include:- A sunken garden, herbaceous border, wild areas, Tropical house, rose garden, ice house, duck pond, Essex barn built in 1642 and Arboretum, Visitors are welcome to picnic within the peaceful surroundings.
01277 362502
Chelmer & Blackwater Canal
The Chelmer and Blackwater Canal links Chelmsford with the Blackwater estuary, allowing suitably dimensioned boats to reach the centre of Chelmsford from the open sea via the sea lock at Heybridge Basin.
Paper Mill Lock
Paper Mill Lock, Little Baddow, is at the mid point on the Chelmer & Blackwater Canal. You can take a leisurely walk along the banks of the canal and purchase refreshments in the Tea Room.
