Attractions in Great Leighs & Things to Do in Great Leighs
(and nearby)

Coggeshall Grange Barn (8 Miles)*
One of the oldest timber-framed Barns in Europe, dating from the 13th century. It was the barn of the Cistercian monastery of Coggeshall.
Paycockes House (8 Miles)*
This fine half-timbered house is evidence of the wealth generated by the East Anglian wool trade in the 15th and 16th centuries. It contains unusually rich panelling and wood carving.
Maeldune Heritage Centre (9 Miles)*
Maeldune Heritage Centre is the home of the 42 foot Maldon embroidery which celebrates the 1000th anniversary of the Battle of Maldon.
RHS Garden Hyde Hall (10 Miles)*
Nestled in the heart of rural Essex, Hyde Hall is an oasis of peace and tranquillity providing somewhere to watch the changing seasons and get closer to nature.
Layer Marney Tower (12 Miles)*
Layer Marney Tower was built between 1515 and 1525 and is the tallest Tudor Gatehouse in the country. Henry 1st Lord Marney was Henry VIII's Lord Privy Seal and he built himself a house which was, he thought, magnificent enough for a person of his po
Ingatestone Hall (12 Miles)*
Ingatestone Hall is a sixteenth century manor house built by Sir William Petre, Secretary of State to four Tudor Monarchs.
Colne Valley Railway and Museum (12 Miles)*
A large and varied collection of operational vintage steam and diesel engines, carriages and wagons that represent much of our Railway Heritage are available to see.
Hatfield Forest National Nature Reserve (12 Miles)*
Hatfield Forest is a rare surviving example of a medieval hunting forest. It has over 1,000 acres of woodland and pasture, some wonderful 400 year old pollarded trees, two ornamental lakes and an eighteenth century Shell House.
Hedingham Castle (12 Miles)*
Come and see England's finest and best preserved Norman Keep. Children love to explore the interior of the castle which is 110 feet high with walls 12 feet thick.
Marsh Farm Country Park (13 Miles)*
Marsh Farm Country Park is a demonstration of a commercial working farm and is firm favourite with children who love getting up close to farm animals from chickens, pigs, sheep and cows.
Colchester Zoo (14 Miles)*
Colchester Zoo is now one of the finest Zoos in Europe due to a constant programme of development.
Mountfitchet Castle Experience (14 Miles)*
Travel back in time to medieval England of 1066 as you wander through Mountfitchet Castle and Norman village at this world famous unique living heritage site.
Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker (14 Miles)*
Inside a rural bungalow nestling in the Essex countryside lies the twilight world of the Government Cold War. Behind the blast screens that protect this bungalow is the entrance to an amazing labyrinth of rooms built into a hillside.
Mole Hall Wildlife Park (14 Miles)*
Mole Hall Wildlife Park is temporarily closed to the public while the park is being updated.
Mangapps Railway Museum (17 Miles)*
Mangapps has one of the largest collections of historic railway items on public display in Britain.
Bourne Mill (17 Miles)*
The mill was originally built as a fishing lodge in 1591 and features stepped Dutch gables. It was converted in the 19th century to a mill for fulling (a process in cloth manufacture) and later flour milling.
Gainsborough's House (17 Miles)*
Gainsborough's House is the birthplace museum of Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788), one of England's most celebrated artists. More of his paintings, drawings and prints are on display here than anywhere else in the world.
Audley End (18 Miles)*
Audley End, in Essex, is one of English Heritage's grandest stately homes. With its working Victorian stables, Jacobean architecture and Capability Brown landscaping.
Forge Museum (19 Miles)*
The Forge Museum is closed for redevelopment throughout 2007 and is scheduled to re-open in June 2008.
Melford Hall (20 Miles)*
Melford Hall is a romantic turreted brick Tudor mansion near the green in the unspoilt village of Long Melford.
Melford Hall (20 Miles)*
Melford Hall contains a wonderful family history and a treasury of fascinating memorabilia which makes this one of the finest stately homes in the East of England.
Kentwell Hall and Gardens (21 Miles)*
Kentwell Hall is a romantic, moated, mellow brick Tudor mansion in a tranquil parkland setting.
Rye Meads Nature Reserve (21 Miles)*
This urban nature reserve has something to offer everyone and will appeal to families, walkers, birdwatchers and photographers.
Linton Zoo (21 Miles)*
Lots to See, Learn and Enjoy!Linton Zoo is proud to be part of the inter-zoo breeding programme for endangered species. Your visit is important to support this important work.
Beth Chatto Gardens (21 Miles)*
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.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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