RHS Garden Hyde Hall was donated to the Society in 1993. Nearly 40 years of work has brought it from a windswept hill with just six mature trees, to the present day Garden of 24 acres. The Garden contains the National Collection of Viburnum and an attractive plantsman's…
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11.9 miles
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Open to the public on certain days during the summer, this 16th‐century building was built for Sir William Petre in 1558 and was visited by Elizabeth I in 1561. One of the finest Tudor mansions in the country and the seat of the present Lord Petre, it is…
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3.7 miles
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Weald Country Park was once a deer park and used for hunting by the Abbots of Waltham in around 1063.There is a deer enclosure, 500 acres of parkland, lakes and a Visitor Centre.Facilities: ‐ Toilets ‐ Picnic area ‐ Visitor centre with shop & exhibition ‐ Horse riders…
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2.9 miles
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The artillery fort at Tilbury protected London until the dawn of the 20th century. Henry VIII built the first fort and, nearby, Elizabeth I rallied her army waiting for the Armada.The present fort, the most complete example of its type in England, was begun in 1672 under Charles…
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14.6 miles
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Danbury Country park has been created from the lakeside ornamental gardens of Danbury Palace, together with adjoining woodland and grassland to create over 41 acres for you to enjoy.Walk through woodlands, picnic, fly a kite or wander through the ornamental gardens with the spectacular rhododendron displays. Discover the…
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11.7 miles
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Havering Country Park ‐ Amusement Park in Romford, . Contact venue on telephone number 01708720858 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractionsrides available at this park.…
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6 miles
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Hornchurch Country Park ‐ Amusement Park in Rainham, Essex. Contact venue on telephone number 01708554451 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractionsrides available at this park.…
Distance:
9.5 miles
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Thorndon Country Park provides a large area of countryside for you to enjoy. Woods, historic parkland and commons. Whether on foot, bicycle or horseback you can enjoy the peace and wildlife of the Brentwood countryside.Facilities:‐ Countryside centre‐ Gift shop‐ Refreshments & exhibitionAccess:Four wheel battery powered scooter…
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4.1 miles
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Whitmore Park ‐ Amusement Park in Basildon, Essex. Contact venue on telephone number 01268520198 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractionsrides available at this park.…
Distance:
9.9 miles
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