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Venues offering guided and educational tours
Number of results: 42
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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.
Ingatestone
A medium-sized brick tower mill, c.1816. It has four patent sails, a fantail and three pairs of millstones.
South Ockendon
Woodland, open grassland and lakes suitable for walking, picnics and fishing. Visitor Centre with refreshments on site. Guided tours by arrangement.
Chelmsford
Chelmsford Museum will take you through Chelmsford's history, from the Ice Age, right through to the present day. From the chance to see a mammoth, or watch a princely Anglo-Saxon burial, to finding out what used to be on your street, the museum has…
Colchester
Join the Castle Gaolers, Nick and Mary, on this entertaining tour of Colchester - but beware this is the story of Colchester with all the nice bits taken out! It is a tale of death and disease, murder and execution, war and riot, witchcraft and…
Enfield
Delve into the beautiful eight acres of Myddelton House Gardens and discover the compelling story of Edward Augustus Bowles, one of Britain’s most famous self-taught gardeners, artists and expert botanists.
Jaywick
Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub for the local community & visitors. There are regular arts & heritage exhibitions, talks & events.
Chelmsford
Hylands Estate includes the fascinating & beautifully restored country house, stables and 574 acres of parkland and castle-themed adventure playground to explore. The Stables house a café, second-hand bookshop, information point, and resident artist…
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 countryisde. There is something for everyone at Markshall.
Brentwood
A weatherboarded post mill, restored to working order in 1983. See the huge wood and iron gears, with one pair of stones opened up for viewing. Subject to wind, guided groups may be able to see the sails turning.
Chelmsford
Set in the heart of rural Essex, and enjoying stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, RHS Hyde Hall is one of the finest gardens in the East of England and is a haven of peace and tranquillity.
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.
Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester
Tiptree is the home of the Wilkin family - where from 1885 the first Tiptree jam was made. Delightful museum, tea room and gift shop.
Rayleigh
The Rayleigh Windmill is a Grade II listed building more than 200 years old and an award-winning tourist and educational attraction
Rochford
The Old House in Rochford was built in 1270. It's a real gem in the District's crown and a must see for everyone.
Brightlingsea, Colchester
From April 1st to 22nd September Brightlingsea Harbour runs a daily foot ferry service to Mersea Island and Point Clear. On certain dates a pub lunch river cruise along the River Colne to Wivenhoe plus harbour tours .
Great Dunmow
Once an ordinary house in an ordinary street, Talliston House & Gardens has been transformed into ‘Britain's Most Extraordinary Home’ (The Times). Each of the thirteen locations is set in a different moment in time and space, allowing guests to be…
Brentwood
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit organisation that cares for over 500 sick, unwanted and mistreated animals throughout Essex.
Purleigh
Located in the heart of Essex this 120 acre vineyard produces award winning wines.
The Cellar Shop is open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm During Autumn/Winter
Saturday Openings start from Saturday 30th March 10am-4pm
Heybridge Basin
This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of Chelmsford with the tidal estuary of the River Blackwater at Heybridge Basin. It is 13.8 miles (22.1 km) long and has 13 locks.