Things to do near us
Staying for the weekend? Here are some of our favourite places nearby.
Days out and attractions
15 minutes' drive
Colne Valley Railway
Heritage steam railway with vintage carriages and a café.
20 minutes' drive
Finchingfield
One of England's prettiest villages, with a duck pond, windmill and tea rooms.
Walks and outdoors
5 minutes' drive
Gosfield Lake
Lakeside walks, fishing and water sports.
Food and drink
10 minutes on foot
The Plough & Harrow
Our favourite local for Sunday lunch, with a big beer garden.
Shopping
15 minutes' drive
Braintree Village
Outlet shopping with over 80 stores and plenty of places to eat.
For families
10 minutes' drive
Animal farm and play barn
Feed the goats and let the little ones run wild in the play barn.