Heathrow Airport 1 hr 7
Henry Moore Foundation (Henry Moore Studios & Gardens) (18 min) Former home & workspace of a famed 20th-century sculptor, plus sprawling grounds with outdoor art. National Trust - Hatfield Forest (12 min) Tranquil, ancient royal hunting grounds with grass paths, a forest walk and 1200-year-old trees. Stansted Mountfitchet Windmill (6 min) Audley End Miniature Railway and Enchanted Fairy and Elf Walk (18 min) Family-fun miniature train ride through lush woodland, plus a fairy walk and cafe. The Gardens Of Easton Lodge (16 min) Lush ornamental gardens dating from the Tudor era with guided tours, kids' crafts and tea pavilion. Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village (4 min) Reconstructed medieval castle and Norman settlement, plus a toy museum, closed during winter. House on the Hill Museum (4 min) Venue showcasing a personal collection of 70,000+ toys ranging from Victorian items to modern games. Epping Ongar Railway (23 min) Mountfichet Castle (4 min) Castle & Norman village replicas on a historical site with rescued animals, a tea room & gift shop. Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve (SSSI) (8 min) Nature and park Scott's Grotto (32 min) Harlow Town Park (21 min) Sprawling 164-acre park featuring a bandstand, paddling pool, skate park & several gardens. Bridge End Gardens (21 min) The Gibberd Garden (23 min) Charming garden featuring 14 acres of manicured lawns, flower beds, sculpture & ceramic pots. Audley End House and Gardens (19 min) English Heritage Jacobean mansion, a third its original size, in Capability Brown-designed gardens. |