The Old Parish Hall is just 5 minutes’ from the village of Stansted Mountfitchet, where you can catch a regular service for the train to London (40 minutes) or Cambridge (30 minutes), or visit Stansted Mountfitchet Castle, Toy Museum, or various lovely restaurants or drinking establishments.
The bustling market town of Saffron Walden is 15 minutes’, where you can visit Audley End House, to see the miniature railway or attend one of many summer concerts. The Duxford Imperial War Museum, or the riverside town of Bishop’s Stortford are likewise 15 minutes’ away. Half an hour’s drive away is the famous Newmarket Racecourse, or 40 minutes’ away the University City of Cambridge. There are golf clubs at nearby Elsenham, Bishop’s Stortford and Saffron Walden. For a day at the coast, an hour’s drive to Mersea will not disappoint.
Saffron Walden is a charming medieval town in north-west Essex, just 15 miles south of Cambridge, known for its historic buildings reflecting its market town heritage. At the center is St Mary’s Church, the largest parish church in Essex. Notable sites include the Old Sun Inn, the Eight Bells, and the medieval building at 1 Myddylton Place.
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Visit the Imperial War Museum Duxford for an exciting day out. Witness Spitfires soar through the skies from the airfield where they first took off. Get up close to massive aircraft and walk in the footsteps of the men and women who served here.
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Audley End House and Gardens is a fantastic place to explore the workings of a historic great house. Visitors can tour the great hall, state rooms, and private apartments filled with fine furniture and art. Kids will enjoy the 1830s nursery, trying on costumes and playing with replica toys.
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Mountfitchet Castle is a unique open-air museum that takes visitors back over 900 years to experience life in a medieval Motte and Bailey castle. Explore the castle and the surrounding Norman village, visiting various houses and enjoying the ambiance of a bygone era.
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Newmarket boasts two racecourses, the Rowley Mile and the July Course, hosting 39 fixtures, including nine Group 1 races.
The July Course also features the popular Newmarket Nights live music series and family-friendly events. With a royal history, Newmarket is where the "sport of kings" began over 350 years ago.
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A luxurious mansion with stunning elegance and deer roaming the grounds, Parklands, Quendon Hall is the perfect venue for fairytale weddings.
Offering options for both lavish and intimate celebrations, our versatile reception rooms overlook beautiful gardens, providing endless possibilities for your dream day.
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