Heathrow Airport 1 hr 39
Gainsborough's House (18 min)
Museum covering Gainsborough's early portraiture and landscapes, later works, furniture and effects. Cressing Temple Barns (23 min)
Timber-framed barns, orchards and a Tudor walled garden on a medieval Knights Templar estate. Kentwell Hall (26 min)
Red brick stately home hosting historical re-enactments and events with parkland, gardens and farm. East Town Park Centre (15 min) Alderford Water Mill (5 min) Ancient House, Clare (12 min) Hedingham Castle (5 min)
Vast country estate with a well-preserved Norman fortress, picnic areas, a cafe and a gift shop. Colne Valley Railway (2 min)
Vintage steam/diesel train rides on restored Victorian line, plus working signal box and mini track. Clare Priory (11 min)
Church, history, and architecture Clare Castle Country Park Trust (13 min)
Riverside park with various historical structures, including castle remains, plus ponds & paths. East Anglian Railway Museum (23 min)
Original Victorian buildings housing railway memorabilia, plus a functioning restoration workshop. Marks Hall Estate (26 min)
Geographically themed landscaped gardens with an arboretum and lakes, plus wood walks and play area. Great Notley Country Park (25 min)
Public parkland with horse riding, cycling paths and a large wooden climbing area, plus a bistro. National Trust - Melford Hall (23 min)
Tudor manor house once owned by the family of Beatrix Potter, with a tearoom and extensive gardens. | 
