Historic BuildingsGreat Saling

The museum and art gallery at the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough. Gainsborough's House, the only birthplace of the great British artist open to the public in Britain, opened as a museum in 1961. It shows a large collection of his paintings, drawings and prints as well…
Distance: 14.7 miles away

A fine 16th century timber‐framed house, and one of the jewels among the many interesting buildings in Coggeshall and is a legacy from the town's prosperous Wool Age.Coggeshall was also famous for its lace, examples of which are displayed inside Paycocke's House. There is a very attractive…
Distance: 9.2 miles away

One of the most significant Jacobean houses in England with 31 opulent rooms on view. Set in 'Capability' Brown landscaped park, with walled Victorian kitchen garden.Audley End House was commissioned by Thomas, first Earl of Suffolk, on the scale of a royal palace, to entertain his monarch,…
Distance: 13.6 miles away

Mountfitchet Castle is a unique history time capsule, enabling the visitor to travel back to Norman England, as it was in 1066, and explore a motte & bailey castle and village on its original ancient site, steeped in history. After the attack on the Castle around 1215…
Distance: 11.4 miles away

1721 postmill ‐ complete, both externally and internally. Small collection of historic agricultural items.Admission: Free. Donations welcome.Open: May Bank Hols ‐ Aug. Please call for opening hours.…
Distance: 3.3 miles away

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…
Distance: 13.4 miles away

Twelve acre garden, including walled garden dated 1698. Ponds, water garden, many rare treas, temple. Open in aid of the National Gardens Scheme.Admission: £2.50Open: May‐Jul Wed 14.00‐1700 and for groups on weekdays by appointment in writing.…
Distance: 0.4 miles away