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The tallest Tudor gatehouse in England is a great place to spend an afternoon outdoors, exploring the knot garden, farm and the historic grounds.

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.

This quaint market town is famous for its namesake church, which is said to be the final resting place of King Harold II.

Beautiful medieval structures, a lively local market and a collection of Essex’s finest gardens make this village a perfect getaway in the English countryside. 

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.

When master gardener Beth Chatto designed these spectacular arrangements she included plants from a variety of habitats around the world. 

When master gardener Beth Chatto designed these spectacular arrangements she included plants from a variety of habitats around the world. 

When master gardener Beth Chatto designed these spectacular arrangements she included plants from a variety of habitats around the world. 

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.

When master gardener Beth Chatto designed these spectacular arrangements she included plants from a variety of habitats around the world. 

When master gardener Beth Chatto designed these spectacular arrangements she included plants from a variety of habitats around the world. 

When master gardener Beth Chatto designed these spectacular arrangements she included plants from a variety of habitats around the world. 

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.

Swim in the mouth of the River Thames, fish from one of the world’s longest piers or eat fresh fish and chips on the beach at this seaside resort town.

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.

When master gardener Beth Chatto designed these spectacular arrangements she included plants from a variety of habitats around the world. 

When master gardener Beth Chatto designed these spectacular arrangements she included plants from a variety of habitats around the world. 

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.

When master gardener Beth Chatto designed these spectacular arrangements she included plants from a variety of habitats around the world. 

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.