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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.

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

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. 

Visit operating stables, explore formal gardens and discover some local history at one of the finest examples of Jacobean architecture in Britain.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Admire the exquisite Norman architecture of this medieval church, which dates back more than eight centuries.

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

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Take a pedalo for a spin on the lake, practicing your putting at the mini golf course or just put your feet up in Colchester’s favourite park.