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  1. Landscape of green grass, blue skies and a variety of trees.

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    Address

    Marks Hall Road, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TG

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1376 563796

    Coggeshall

    Explore trees from across the world in Markshall's world-class Arboretum. Discover the unique landscape that extends over 2,350 acres of Essex countryside. There is something for everyone at Markshall.

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  2. Flitch Bridge Essex

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    Address

    Great Notley, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7FS

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1376 347134

    Braintree

    Passing through 15 miles of countryside, along the former Bishop's Stortford to Braintree railway line in the heart of rural Essex. Perfect for walking, cycling and horse riding.

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  3. Great Notley Country Park

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    Address

    Great Notley, Essex, CM77 7FS

    Telephone

    +44 (0)3330 132900

    Great Notley Country Park covers some 100 acres of open space, which is managed for the benefit of wildlife and the community. Fishing allowed daily in the large lake in the south of the park.

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  4. Indulgent Afternoon Tea

    Address

    The Olympic Building, Crittall Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 3DR

    Telephone

    01376 509101

    Witham

    Tiptree Patisserie operate a home delivery service throughout central Essex

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  5. Witham - River

    Address

    Albert Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2BS

    Witham

    This nice waterside stroll follows the River Brain through the Essex town of Witham.  The route runs for just under 2 miles on flat footpaths from Chipping Hill to the Whetmead Nature Reserve. 

    It is a very long meandering walk, parts of which…

    Add Witham River Walk and Whetmead Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

  6. View of Finchingfield Mill

    Address

    Finchingfield, Essex, CM7 4NA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)345 603 7624

    Finchingfield

    A small 18th century Post Mill having one pair of stones and tailpole winding and has been extensively restored. Visitors may climb up to the first two floors.

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  7. Braintree District Museum

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    Address

    Manor Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3HW

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1376 328868

    Braintree

    This award winning museum is based in the converted Courtauld School and has displays from Crittall steel windows to Warners royal silks, Castle Hedingham pottery to Edward Bawden prints.

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  8. Bluebells in wood

    Address

    Off of Tiptree Road, Great Totham, Essex, CM8 3ED

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    Great Totham

    This 50 acre reserve is just below the crest of the Great Totham Ridge and includes 23 acres of ancient woodland forming part of the Chantry Wood complex. A wonderful carpet of Bluebells can be enjoyed in the spring.

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  9. Essex Way Stage 5 - Coggeshall to West Bergholt

    Address

    Abbey Lane, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1RD

    Coggeshall

    A moderately easy 13-mile walk along the Essex Way, starts at Coggeshall and finishes at West Bergholt, Colchester. This fifth section of path is most scenic around the River Colne. The highlights are the wild poppies around Teybrook Farm, the…

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  10. Alderford Mill

    Address

    Alderford Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3HZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)345 603 7624

    Sible Hedingham

    One of the most complete historic watermills in Essex with most of the original machinery. Restored working water wheel. Open weekends in spring and summer.

    Add Alderford Watermill to your Itinerary

  11. Braintree Village

    Address

    Braintree, Braintree, CM7 3YG

    Braintree

    With colourful, bustling market towns and picturesque villages set in the most beautiful rolling countryside showing North Essex at its best, look no further to get away from it all...

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  12. Finchingfield

    Address

    Castle Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3EJ

    Telephone

    0845 6007373

    Castle Hedingham

    A list of cycle routes travelling through Finchingfield, Coggeshall, Castle Hedingham, Halstead and Earls Colne. Routes from 7.2 miles to 21 miles or why not do all of them = 54 miles

    Add Cycle your way round picture perfect villages to your Itinerary

  13. Cressing Temple Barns

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    Address

    Witham Road, Cressing, Nr. Witham, CM77 8PD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)333 013 2738

    Cressing

    Historically the most important - and dimensionally the largest - of the Knights Templar's Essex landholdings, Cressing Temple is a fascinating medieval moated farmstead boasting the oldest recorded timber-framed barn in the world.

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  14. Inside the Warner Textile Archive

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    Address

    Warners Mill, Silks Way, Essex, CM7 3GB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1376 316780

    Silks Way

    A unique record of the history of textile design. The Archive celebrates fabrics and designs produced by Warner and Sons from the mid 19th century.

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  15. Great Notley bridge path

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    Address

    Great Notley, Essex, CM77 7FS

    Telephone

    +44 (0)3330 132900

    Great Notley Country Park covers some 100 acres of open space, which is managed for the benefit of wildlife and the community. It's home to the longest Kid's Play Trail in Essex.

    Add Great Notley Country Park to your Itinerary

  16. Rayne Heritage Board outside All Saints Church Rayne

    Address

    All Saints Church, All Saints Church, Church Lane, Rayne, Braintree, Essex, CM77 6BT

    Telephone

    01376321479

    Church Lane, Rayne, Braintree

    Rayne has a rich heritage, with All Saints Parish Church as a centre for its community for over 1,000 years. It has a current population of around 2,300. The Rayne Heritage Trail offers a circular walking route that highlights some of the 67 Grade I…

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  17. A village green, showing a Ridgewell village sign, a tree and a signpost to the School.

    Address

    Ridgewell, HALSTEAD, Essex, CO9 4RP

    HALSTEAD

    Family Friendly Routes (Aged 10+) - Ridgewell

    This route is largely flat and on quiet roads, suitable for families with children over 10 years old.  The route include lots for children to see and do and for extra fun there is a quiz on the map…

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  18. Chelmsford escape rooms

    Address

    Newlands House,, Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 2AP

    Witham

    The Witham Games Arena will consist of an escape room, laser tag centre and virtual reality space and will be set up directly above the entrance to the Newlands Shopping centre.

    The laser tag zone, called Laserscape, will be the first to open and…

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  19. Blackwells Farm Shop

    Address

    Herons Farm, Colne Road, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1TQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1376 562500

    Coggeshall, Colchester

    Blackwells Farm Shop
    Butchery | Deli | Homemade Meals | Fruit & Veg | Cakes & Bakes | Gifts & Hampers

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  20. Benton Hall

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    Address

    Wickham Hill, Witham, Essex, CM8 3LH.

    Telephone

    01376 502 454

    Witham

    Welcome to Benton Hall
    Health Club, Golf, Spa
    Beautifully contoured by two stunning golf courses in the Essex countryside, Benton Hall is host to a health & fitness centre, swimming pool, spa, restaurant, and a wonderful community of members…

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