Heathrow Airport 1 hr 29
National Trust - Hatfield Forest (31 min.) tranquil ancient royal hunting grounds with grass paths a forest walk and 1200-year-old trees. The Fry Art Gallery (11 min.) art museum painting and museum Clare Castle Country Park Trust (29 min.) riverside park with various historical structures including castle remains plus ponds & paths. Mountfichet Castle (19 min.) castle & norman village replicas on a historical site with rescued animals a tea room & gift shop. Saffron Walden Museum (12 min.) museum Iwm Duxford (26 min.) wwi airfield displaying hundreds of military and civilian vehicles plus exhibits on warfare. Audley End Miniature Railway And Enchanted Fairy And Elf Walk (11 min.) family-fun miniature train ride through lush woodland plus a fairy walk and cafe. The Gardens Of Easton Lodge (21 min.) lush ornamental gardens dating from the tudor era with guided tours kids crafts and tea pavilion. Colne Valley Railway (31 min.) vintage steam/diesel train rides on restored victorian line plus working signal box and mini track. Bridge End Gardens (11 min.) garden Linton Zoo (19 min.) intimate family-run spot that allows visitors to get up close to hundreds of exotic creatures. Great Notley Country Park (35 min.) public parkland with horse riding cycling paths and a large wooden climbing area plus a bistro. Hedingham Castle (33 min.) vast country estate with a well-preserved norman fortress picnic areas a cafe and a gift shop. Mountfitchet Castle U0026 Norman Village (19 min.) reconstructed medieval castle and norman settlement plus a toy museum closed during winter. |