Historic BuildingsNewton

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: 2.5 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: 11.5 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: 10.6 miles away

The remains of a church Mistley built which was never finished, designed by Robert Adam and built in 1776, unusual in having towers at both the east and west ends. Owned by English Heritage, they are managed by the Mistley Thorn Residents Association and if you want…
Distance: 12.9 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: 13.8 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: 13.3 miles away

Unusual Georgian house and landscape park. In 1795 the eccentric 4th Earl of Bristol created this equally eccentric house, with its central rotunda and curved corridors, to display his collections. Paintings by Titian, Gainsborough and Velzquez and a magnificent Georgian silver collection are on display. …
Distance: 14.6 miles away

We welcome you to visit our fascinating house. Take a glimpse into both the past and present of this unique family home. You can do this whenever you come but especially if you visit when we step back in time during one of our award‐winning Re‐Creations…
Distance: 5.6 miles away

Tudor building in the heart of a remarkably preserved small medieval town. This early 16th‐century timber‐framed building overlooks and dominates the town's market place. Inside are exhibitions on timber‐framed buildings, local history, farming and industry, as well as the story of the medieval woollen cloth trade.…
Distance: 5.8 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: 13.9 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: 4.7 miles away