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Described as picture-postcard pretty, Finchfield is an idyllic Essex village complete with village pond, redbrick cottages and a white 18th century windmill. The area is mainly rural and has been inhabited since records began. The Domesday Book, which was written in Latin, records the village as Phincingfelda but there is much older evidence of a Roman villa just south of the churchyard. The village was once an important changing place for horse-drawn coaches on the main route from London to Norwich. Spains Hall would have been the main hub of the community when it was built in the early 15th century. This beautiful Elizabethan country house owned many of the village cottages and employed most of the villagers. In more recent times nearby Wethersfield was the site of a US air base and is now a National Police Training Centre. Many visitors to Finchingfield are former members of the USAF. Present Day Finchingfield The guildhall is the oldest building in Finchingfield and houses a library and a small museum. The village also has an excellent antiques centre and several tea rooms and cafés. The Mediaeval and Georgian cottages are arranged along the winding country lanes. The village centre has a sizeable duck pond and a village green. There are three charming pubs, a post office, general store, a health centre and a primary school. Visitors can even buy a copy of the newsy parish magazine, the Villager, from the local post office. The main village pub is the Fox on the Green. The Red Lion is known for its food and real ales and the Three Tuns is a local venue opposite the doctor's surgery. St John the Baptist Church is at the highest point, looking down the main street of the village. Surrounded by an old cemetery, the church has a square clock tower and a crenellated roofline. It has a ring of eight bells including a 15cwt tenor bell. Things to do in Finchingfield This quintessential English village offers photographic opportunities galore, tea rooms and local buildings to enjoy. Further afield the area is ideal for country walks along the narrow country lanes and public footpaths. The nearby villages of Hempstead (birthplace of highwayman Dick Turpin) and Thaxted are equally lovely to visit. One of Finchingfield's most famous residents was Dodie Smith, who wrote the well-loved story of 101 Dalmatians.
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Attractions near Finchingfield
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Colne Valley Railway and Museum
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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. |
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Hedingham Castle
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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. |
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Mole Hall Wildlife Park
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Mole Hall Wildlife Park is temporarily closed to the public while the park is being updated. |
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Towns near Finchingfield
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Wethersfield Tourist Information
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Great Sampford Tourist Information
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Great Bardfield Tourist Information
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Great Bardfield is a small village near finchingfield.It has its own museum in the centre and Bardfield cage, which was used for the punishment of unsavoury characters. It has a beautiful church and a fine collection of houses. |
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Self Catering near Finchingfield
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Barnsdale cottage provides a haven for relaxation and is very suited for those who enjoy rambling, bird watching, the English countryside and its traditional pubs and eateries. |
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Mill View is one of a pair of semi-detached cottages. Totmans Farm (no longer a working farm) stands on the brow of the hill at the southern end of Thaxted and enjoys wonderful views over beautiful Essex countryside. |
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