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The museum and art gallery at the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough. Gainsborough's House, the only birthplace of the great British artist open to the public in Britain, opened as a museum in 1961. It shows a large collection of his paintings, drawings and prints as well…
Distance: 11.6 miles away

A fine 16th century timber‐framed house, and one of the jewels among the many interesting buildings in Coggeshall and is a legacy from the town's prosperous Wool Age.Coggeshall was also famous for its lace, examples of which are displayed inside Paycocke's House. There is a very attractive…
Distance: 3.9 miles away

A visit to Colchester Castle Museum takes you through 2000 years of some of the most important events in British History. At the museum you can see real mosaics, go inside the foundations of the Roman temple that once stood here and take part in a story tour…
Distance: 5.7 miles away

The Beth Chatto Gardens began in 1960. From an overgrown wasteland with poor gravel soil and boggy hollows it has been transformed into an informal garden harmonising with the surrounding countryside. Adjoining the Gardens is the nursery providing visitors with the opportunity to purchase plants that they…
Distance: 9.8 miles away

1721 postmill ‐ complete, both externally and internally. Small collection of historic agricultural items.Admission: Free. Donations welcome.Open: May Bank Hols ‐ Aug. Please call for opening hours.…
Distance: 12.4 miles away

Danbury Country park has been created from the lakeside ornamental gardens of Danbury Palace, together with adjoining woodland and grassland to create over 41 acres for you to enjoy.Walk through woodlands, picnic, fly a kite or wander through the ornamental gardens with the spectacular rhododendron displays. Discover the…
Distance: 14.5 miles away

Lord Marney's Tudor palace, with beautiful gardens, buildings, and parkland dating from 1520. Built in the first half of Henry VIII's reign, Layer Marney Tower is in many ways the apotheosis of the Tudor Gatehouse. England's tallest Tudor gatehouse offers visitors magnificent views to the Blackwater…
Distance: 3.5 miles away

Romantic turreted brick Tudor mansion. Set in the unspoilt village of Long Melford, the house has changed little externally since 1578 when Queen Elizabeth I was entertained here, and retains its original panelled banqueting hall. It has been the home of the Hyde Parker family since…
Distance: 14.6 miles away