Historic BuildingsSouthminster

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…
Distance: 10.5 miles away

This museum is housed in the remains of the Cluniac Priory of St. Mary's, founded in the early 12th century by Robert fitzSuen. The museum now houses a major communications display, centred around the products of the EKCO E.K. Cole factory which used to stand in Priory…
Distance: 8.7 miles away

The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the Essex marshes, the barbican and two towers remain standing today. Where else in Essex can you see Kent, Canvey, Southend Pier, Canary Wharf and the Dartford Bridge all from the same place It's…
Distance: 11.8 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: 11.8 miles away

The park gets its name from the nearby Hadleigh Castle; an impressive ruin of a fortress built over 700 years ago. Views of Kent, Canvey Island, Southend Pier, Canary Wharf and Dartford Bridge.Facilities:‐ Toilets‐ Bird hide on Two Tree IslandOnce considered a strategically important fortress for protecting…
Distance: 11.8 miles away

Lord Marney's Tudor palace, with beautiful gardens, buildings, and parkland dating from 1520. Built in the first half of Henry VIII's reign, Layer Marney Tower is in many ways the apotheosis of the Tudor Gatehouse. England's tallest Tudor gatehouse offers visitors magnificent views to the Blackwater…
Distance: 11.7 miles away

A working farm and 350 acre country park adjoining the River Crouch. Farm trail with pigs, sheep, cattle, chickens, ponies and pets.Open daily from 14th Feb to 29th Oct. Open weekends only from 30th Oct to 19th Dec. Weekdays 10am ‐ 4.30pm. Weekends and…
Distance: 8.9 miles away