Browsing local attractions within 10 miles of Greenlands Farm

Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9US, Tel: 01206 330784, Email, www.layermarneytower.co.uk, (7 miles, 12kms)

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.

Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NF, Tel: 01206 500900, Email, www.colchesterartscentre.com, (7 miles, 12kms)

The home of live music, comedy, theatre, poetry, dance, children's shows, clubs, farmer's markets, gigs and more.

Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PT, Tel: 01206 573948, Email, www.mercurytheatre.co.uk, (7 miles, 12kms)

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.

Grange Hill, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1RE, Tel: 01376 562226, www.nationaltrust.org.uk, (4 miles, 6kms)

13th century monastic barn, displaying on of the finest examples of medieval carpentry in Europe.

Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH, Tel: 01206 577067, Email, www.firstsite.uk.net/page/venue-hire, (8 miles, 12kms)

firstsite, the new destination where art meets commerce. firstsite’s programme of world-class contemporary art gives it a cultural edge over all other corporate venues in the region.

Green Lane, Boxted, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5TS, Tel: 01206 271136, Email, www.cartersvineyards.co.uk, (7 miles, 12kms)

Forty acre site including seven acres of vines and a variety of trails through woodland, around lakes and wildflower meadows. Self guided tours and tastings of our wines. Winery powered by wind and sun generated energy.

Five Lakes Hotel,Golf,Country Club & Spa, Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8HX, Tel: 01621 862426, Email, www.fivelakes.co.uk/thegolfclub, (10 miles, 15kms)

The Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester - Five Lakes hosts two contrasting mature 18 hole parkland courses which have gained an enviable reputation in this part of the world.

Bayley Street, Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, C09 3DJ, Tel: 01787 460261, Email, www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk, (4 miles, 7kms)

A visit to the castle whether it is a family day out, a corporate event or you are attending one of our special event days (see website for details), you will be left with lasting memories of England's finest and best preserved Norman Keep.

74 High Street, East Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UE, Tel: 01206 712437, Email, www.theminories.co.uk, (8 miles, 12kms)

The Minories Art Gallery is a professional contemporary art gallery managed by Colchester School of Art.

Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ, Tel: 01206 282939, Email, www.cimuseums.org.uk, (8 miles, 12kms)

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

London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1DU, Tel: 01206 210001, Email, www.marksteyhotel.co.uk, (4 miles, 6kms)

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.

The National Trust, Grange Hill, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1RE, Tel: 01376 562226, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coggeshall-grange-barn, (4 miles, 6kms)

Grange Barn stands as a reminder of the once powerful Coggeshall Abbey; with ancient pillars soaring to a cathedral like roof.

Compasses Road, Pattiswick, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8BG, Tel: 01376 561322, Email, www.thegreatpubcompany.co.uk, (4 miles, 7kms)

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.

The Estate Office, Marks Hall Estate, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TG, Tel: 01376 563116, Email, www.markshall.org.uk, (3 miles, 5kms)

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.

Weston Homes Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5UP, Tel: 01206 752443, Email, www.cu-fc.com, (7 miles, 11kms)

Whether it's a small one to one meeting or a large scale national conference for 400 guests, we have the facilities to suit.The Weston Homes Community Stadium can play host to a wide range of conferences, exhibitions & seminars.

Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, Tel: 01206 872358, Email, www.essex.ac.uk/venue-essex, (10 miles, 15kms)

The Wivenhoe Park campus in Colchester has a wide range of venue options including Wivenhoe House, the iLab and Conference Colchester, and can host bookings from 2 to over 1000 delegates for both residential and non residential events.

High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PJ, Tel: 01206 506905, Email, www.colchester.gov.uk, (7 miles, 12kms)

The ideal civil ceremony and wedding venue located in the historic town of Colchester, Essex.

West Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1NS, Tel: 01376 561 305, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

Charming Tudor townhouse with beautiful garden in the picturesque market town of Coggeshall, near Colchester.

London Road, Rivenhall End, Witham, Essex, CM8 3HB, Tel: 01376 516969, Email, www.rivenhallhotel.com, (7 miles, 12kms)

The Rivenhall Hotel is located at the heart of Essex, just off the busy A12 trunk road midway between Chelmsford and Colchester where it bypasses the small town of Witham.

Braxted Park Estate, Great Braxted, Nr Witham, Essex, CM8 3EN, Tel: 01621 890300, Email, www.braxtedparkcorporate.co.uk, (8 miles, 13kms)

Whether for conferences, off-site meetings, product launches, team building or parties and entertainment, Braxted Park can provide a solution to your corporate event needs all in the glorious setting of the 500 acre estate.

Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NF, Tel: 01206 500900, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

Witham Road, Cressing, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8PD, Tel: 01376 584903, Email, www.cressingtemple.org.uk, (8 miles, 12kms)

Cressing Temple is home to the 2 finest Templar barns in Europe & is made up of a group of remarkable farm buildings, barns, a Templar well & a Tudor walled garden. The site offers attractive surroundings & an extensive events programme.

Wilkin's Jam Factory, Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0RF, Tel: 01621 814524, Email, www.tiptree.com, (8 miles, 12kms)

Tiptree is the home of the Wilkin family - where from 1885 the first Tiptree jam was made. Delightful museum, tea room and gift shop.

Birchwood Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6HX, Tel: 01206 321510, Email, www.hiexpress.com/hotels/gb/en/essex/stndc/hoteldetail, (10 miles, 16kms)

The Hotel offers 3 meeting rooms with natural daylight and air conditioning with a capacity up to 40 Theatre style.

Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9US, Tel: 01206 330784, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

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.

Cressing Temple Barns, Witham Road, Cressing, Nr. Witham, CM77 8PD, Tel: 01376 584903, Email, www.cressingtemple.org.uk, (8 miles, 12kms)

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.