Heathrow Airport 1 hr 8
Stansted Mountfitchet Windmill (10 min) Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve (SSSI) (14 min)
Nature and park Bridge End Gardens (27 min) Mountfichet Castle (12 min)
Castle & Norman village replicas on a historical site with rescued animals, a tea room & gift shop. Henry Moore Foundation (Henry Moore Studios & Gardens) (20 min)
Former home & workspace of a famed 20th-century sculptor, plus sprawling grounds with outdoor art. Harlow Town Park (23 min)
Sprawling 164-acre park featuring a bandstand, paddling pool, skate park & several gardens. House on the Hill Museum (12 min)
Venue showcasing a personal collection of 70,000+ toys ranging from Victorian items to modern games. National Trust - Hatfield Forest (5 min)
Tranquil, ancient royal hunting grounds with grass paths, a forest walk and 1200-year-old trees. The Gibberd Garden (19 min)
Charming garden featuring 14 acres of manicured lawns, flower beds, sculpture & ceramic pots. Audley End House and Gardens (25 min)
English Heritage Jacobean mansion, a third its original size, in Capability Brown-designed gardens. Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village (12 min)
Reconstructed medieval castle and Norman settlement, plus a toy museum, closed during winter. Great Notley Country Park (21 min)
Public parkland with horse riding, cycling paths and a large wooden climbing area, plus a bistro. The Gardens Of Easton Lodge (15 min)
Lush ornamental gardens dating from the Tudor era with guided tours, kids' crafts and tea pavilion. Audley End Miniature Railway and Enchanted Fairy and Elf Walk (25 min)
Family-fun miniature train ride through lush woodland, plus a fairy walk and cafe. Epping Ongar Railway (24 min) | 
