Browsing local attractions within 10 miles of Highfields Farm
West Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1NS, Tel: 01376 561 305, Email, (3 miles, 5kms)
Charming Tudor townhouse with beautiful garden in the picturesque market town of Coggeshall, near Colchester.
Exhibitions
Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ, Tel: 01206 282939, Email, www.cimuseums.org.uk, (10 miles, 16kms)
Colchester Castle is temporarily closed for 2013 for an exciting redevelopment. We will be creating new museum displays and improved visitor facilities. The Castle will re-open for Easter 2014. Visit our website for further details
Conference Centre
Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH, Tel: 01206 577067, Email, www.firstsite.uk.net, (10 miles, 16kms)
firstsite is Colchester's contemporary visual arts organisation.
Theatre
Shop - Arts & Craft
Group Visits
Educational Visits
The Estate Office, Marks Hall Estate, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TG, Tel: 01376 563116, Email, www.markshall.org.uk, (5 miles, 8kms)
Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum provides a great day out for the whole family. Wonderful woodland walks, a Visitor Centre, Coach House for weddings and events, a delightful children-friendly walled garden, lakes and trees.
High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PF, Tel: 01621 857373, www.themoothall.co.uk, (7 miles, 11kms)
15th Century brick building with spiral staircase includes a Georgian court room and Victorian Council Chamber.
Historic House
Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8HX, Tel: 01621 862330, Email, www.cpcolchester.co.uk, (5 miles, 8kms)
Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester - Fve Lakes is a 4 star hotel offering some of the finest and most extensive health, leisure and sports facilities in the area. Set in 320 acres the 194 en-suite bedrooms overlook the attractive countryside.
74 High Street, East Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UE, Tel: 01206 712437, Email, www.theminories.co.uk, (10 miles, 15kms)
The Minories Art Gallery is a professional contemporary art gallery managed by Colchester School of Art.
Historic Site
Chelmsford Road, Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6PN, Tel: 01621 828343, Email, www.newhallwines.co.uk, (10 miles, 15kms)
92 acre vineyard open daily. Includes farm trail, vineyard walk and wine tasting in the cellar shop. Annual wine festival first full weekend in September. Guided tours by appointment from May to September.
Vineyard
Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PT, Tel: 01206 573948, Email, www.mercurytheatre.co.uk, (9 miles, 15kms)
A highly respected regional theatre, home to the critically acclaimed Mercury Theatre Company, staging a broad mix of classic plays and new writing as well as working extensively within the local community.
Theatre
Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3QL, Tel: 01206 363470, Email, www.holidayinn.co.uk/colchester, (7 miles, 11kms)
Holiday Inn Colchester is on the outskirts of Colchester just off A12 with free parking and is DDA compliant. We have 7 meetings rooms all on the ground floor with natural daylight and air conditioning.
Earls Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2NS, Tel: 01787 224466, Email, www.theclubcompany.com, (6 miles, 9kms)
The Essex Golf & Country Club is set in the picturesque village of Earls Colne on the outskirts of Colchester.
Golf - 18 hole
Coggeshall Road, Feering, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9RB, Tel: 01376 561946, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)
A beautiful ten acre garden with something of interest at all times of year. Exuberant planting with masses of flowers and interesting plants. New 60 yard rose arbour by Ben Coode-Adams.
Garden
The National Trust, Grange Hill, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1RE, Tel: 01376 562226, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coggeshall-grange-barn, (3 miles, 5kms)
Grange Barn stands as a reminder of the once powerful Coggeshall Abbey; with ancient pillars soaring to a cathedral like roof.
Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL, Tel: 01206 331292, Email, www.colchester-zoo.com, (6 miles, 10kms)
One of Europe's finest zoos; with over 260 species and 50 daily displays including the chance to feed elephants and giraffes yourself!
Zoo
Fennes Road, Bocking, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5PL, Tel: 01376 324555, Email, www.fennes.co.uk, (9 miles, 14kms)
Fennes situated in Essex, hired on exclusive use basis, able to accommodate up to 400 guests seated.
London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1DU, Tel: 01206 210001, Email, www.marksteyhotel.co.uk, (5 miles, 8kms)
Located only 4 miles from Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town, Best Western Marks Tey Hotel is perfect place for you to retreat from stresses of 21st century living.
Marks Hall, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TG, Tel: 01376 563796, Email, www.markshall.org.uk, (5 miles, 8kms)
A tree collection from all the temperate areas of the world set in more than 200 acres of historic landscape provides interest and enjoyment throughout the year at Marks Hall.
Tea/Coffee Shop
Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NF, Tel: 01206 500900, Email, www.colchesterartscentre.com, (9 miles, 15kms)
The home of live music, comedy, theatre, poetry, dance, children's shows, clubs, farmer's markets, gigs and more.
2 Maldon Road, Great Totham, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8NH, Tel: 01621 893385, Email, www.thebullatgreattotham.co.uk, (4 miles, 6kms)
Located in the village of Great Totham this stylish restaurant with rooms has been tastefully restored following a complete refurbishment. Formally a 16thC coaching Inn enjoy lunch or dinner in the Gastro Pub or the award dining restaurant.
Public House
Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9US, Tel: 01206 330784, Email, www.layermarneytower.co.uk, (4 miles, 6kms)
Magnificent Tudor building with the tallest Gatehouse in Britain and 16th century Italianate terracotta. Climb the tower, visit the gardens, outbuildings dolls house, church and farm animals. Cafe and shop.
High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PJ, Tel: 01206 506905, Email, www.colchester.gov.uk, (9 miles, 15kms)
The ideal civil ceremony and wedding venue located in the historic town of Colchester, Essex.
Cressing Temple Barns, Witham Road, Cressing, Nr. Witham, CM77 8PD, Tel: 01376 584903, Email, www.cressingtemple.org.uk, (4 miles, 7kms)
Two magnificent 13th century barns, once owned by the mysterious Knights Templar; Tudor walled garden; rural buildings from seventeenth century onwards. Well-stocked gift shop and tea-room. Audio tour guide available.
Compasses Road, Pattiswick, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8BG, Tel: 01376 561322, Email, www.thegreatpubcompany.co.uk, (5 miles, 8kms)
The Compasses at Pattiswick offers a highly distinctive, stylish and comfortable Private Room for meetings of every description. Seating 20 delegates comfortably around one table or 35 in conference style.
Wilkin's Jam Factory, Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0RF, Tel: 01621 814524, Email, www.tiptree.com, (2 miles, 4kms)
Tiptree is the home of the Wilkin family - where from 1885 the first Tiptree jam was made. Delightful museum, tea room and gift shop.
Museum
Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PT, Tel: 01206 577006, Email, www.mercurytheatre.co.uk, (9 miles, 15kms)
The Mercury Theatre has a 499 seat Main House, a flexible studio space, bar and gallery all of which are available for private hire.
Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9US, Tel: 01206 330784, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)
Layer Marney Tower is a Tudor Gatehouse set in beautiful rural Essex. It has unique meeting rooms with good modern facilities. We can cater for anything from small meetings to large promotions. All the food is made especially for you.
