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Venues offering guided and educational tours
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Manor Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3HWTelephone
+44 (0)1376 328868Braintree
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.
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…
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The Rayleigh Windmill, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7EDTelephone
+44 (0)1702 318120Rayleigh
The Rayleigh Windmill is a Grade II listed building more than 200 years old and an award-winning tourist and educational attraction
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The Promenade, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick, Essex, CO15 2LFTelephone
+44 (0)1255 822783Jaywick
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.
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Bulls Cross, Enfield, Hertfordshire, EN2 9HGTelephone
+44 (0)3000 030 610Enfield
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.
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Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ETTelephone
+44 (0)1245 402019Chelmsford
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.
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Marks Hall Road, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TGTelephone
+44 (0)1376 563796Coggeshall
Discover North Essex's best kept secret. Markshall Estate is a beautiful heritage landscape that extends to over 2,350 acres of Essex countryside. Enjoy a year-round events programme, stunning walks, adventures in The Wild Wood play area, seasonal…
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London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8WQTelephone
+44 (4) 01245 605500Chelmsford
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…
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Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQTelephone
+44 (0)1245 605700Chelmsford
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…
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Mill Lane, Stock, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9NETelephone
+44 (0)345 603 7624Ingatestone
A medium-sized brick tower mill, c.1816. It has four patent sails, a fantail and three pairs of millstones.
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17 South Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BWTelephone
+44 (0)1702 318120Rochford
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.
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Tiptree Tea Room,Shop & Museum, Wilkin & Sons Ltd, Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0RFTelephone
+44 (0)1621 814524Factory 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.
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Roman Road, Mountnessing, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0UGTelephone
+44 (0)345 603 7624Brentwood
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.
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Romford Road, Aveley, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4XJTelephone
+44 (0)1708 865628South Ockendon
Woodland, open grassland and lakes suitable for walking, picnics and fishing. Visitor Centre with refreshments on site. Guided tours by arrangement.
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Warners Mill, Silks Way, Essex, CM7 3GBTelephone
+44 (0)1376 316780Silks 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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Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BZTelephone
+44 (0)1277 201110Brentwood
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit organisation that cares for over 500 sick, unwanted and mistreated animals throughout Essex.
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The Lock House, Heybridge Basin, CM9 4RYHeybridge 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.
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Ongar Station, Station Approach, Epping, Essex, CM5 9BNTelephone
+44 (0)1277 365200Station Approach, Epping
Epping Ongar Railway is Essex's LONGEST heritage railway and the CLOSEST TO LONDON, running from Ongar to North Weald and into Epping Forest.
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Castle Hedingham, HALSTEAD, Essex, CO9 3DJTelephone
+44 (0)1787 460261HALSTEAD
Visit Hedingham Castle for a great family day out and a memorable experience. Bring a picnic and explore the beautiful gardens and lakes then take time to explore the 110ft tall Norman Keep.
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Rowley Hill Farm, Little Walden, Essex, CB10 1UZTelephone
01799 516597Little Walden
Saffron Grange is one of Essex’s best kept secrets. A family-run vineyard nestled on the gently sloping hills just outside of Saffron Walden, it produces delicious, premium quality English Sparkling Wines. Available for informative, friendly tours…
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