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Great Bardfield Tourist Information


Great Bardfield is a small village near Finchingfield. It has its own museum in the centre, a primary school and a tourist information centre for those wishing for more information.

It has a beautiful church and a fine collection of houses dating back to the 16th century. Great Bardfield is home the 19th century Bardfield cage, a village lock up, which was used for the punishment of unsavoury characters.

The Bardfield Players put on twice yearly shows which are very successful.

The High Barn is just up the road, this is one of the oldest and finest timber framed barns in Britain. It contains a theatre, conference facilities and a recording studio.

We have 2 public houses and a number of groups including the Tuesday club, historical society and Great Bardfield history project. It is a pleasant place to visit.

Description by Jenifer Brandrith

 

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What's near Great Bardfield

Attractions:
  Colne Valley Railway and Museum  6 Miles
  Hedingham Castle  6 Miles
  Paycockes House  9 Miles
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Towns:
  Shalford  1 Mile
  Wethersfield  1 Mile
  Great Saling  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Bairstow Eves East  5 Miles
  Boydens  5 Miles
  Boydens  5 Miles
Hotels:
  White Hart Hotel  5 Miles
  Blueberry Hotel Braintree  5 Miles
  Swan Hotel  6 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Lynton House  1 Mile
  Church Hill House  1 Mile
  Upper Barns  2 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Barnsdale Cottage  1 Mile
  Casita  4 Miles
  Panfield House  4 Miles
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Campsites:
  Steeple Bay Holiday Park  19 Miles
  Waterside at St Lawrence Bay  20 Miles
  Coopers Beach Holiday Park  22 Miles

Cinema: Odeon Chelmsford  13 Miles

TIC: Braintree Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01376 550066  5 Miles


Attractions near Great Bardfield
Colne Valley Railway and Museum (6 Miles)*
The Colne Valley Railway is a one mile long heritage railway located in North Essex, about 70 miles from London.
Hedingham Castle (6 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.
Paycockes House (9 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.
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Towns near Great Bardfield
Shalford Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Wethersfield Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Great Saling Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Great Bardfield
White Hart Hotel (5 Miles)*
This 16th-century coaching inn has traditional charm, modern comforts, a restaurant and 2 bars.It's well placed for Stansted Airport (20 minutes), Towerlands, Fennes, Leez Priory and Gosfield Hall.
Blueberry Hotel Braintree (5 Miles)*
Blueberry Hotel Braintree (formerly known as the Purple Hotel Braintree) is close to transport connections, just off the A120 and an easy 12 miles from Stansted Airport.
Swan Hotel (6 Miles)*
The Swan Hotel is a traditional English coaching inn set in the small village of Thaxted. The well preserved Tower Windmill and church are well worth a visit. All bedrooms are equipped with modern amenities and en-suite bathrooms.
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Self Catering near Great Bardfield
Barnsdale Cottage (1 Mile)*
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.
Casita (4 Miles)*
Casita is situated on the edge of the village of Gosfield in a great location for a quiet and peaceful holiday. A completely self contained self catering cottage for 2 people, adjoining the owners property.
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