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Spend an afternoon at the tallest Tudor gatehouse in England to find a knot garden, a farm, a Wildlife Walk and five centuries’ worth of history.

Feed elephants and giraffes, watch a falconry display and meet the fearsome Komodo dragons at one of the U.K.’s best zoos.

Explore the lovely green spaces of Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum and enjoy the golf courses in Colchester. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

You can do some window-shopping at Braintree Village during your trip to Braintree. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in East Anglian Railway Museum during your travels in Colchester. Discover the area's spas or seek out its golf courses.

Explore the great outdoors at Braintree Public Gardens, a lovely green space in Braintree. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.