Guidebook for Essex
Food Scene
The Henny Swan
Henny RoadThe Mill Hotel
Walnut Tree LaneThe Victory Inn
Half Moon Inn Belchamp
Gage's RoadThe Bulmer Fox
A131A must-visit if you can get a table! They get very booked up but it's worth checking social media for any cancellations. Menu decided on the day - something for everyone. A very intimate and unique dining experience. Unbelievable value and all with a smile! Was meant to be a pop-up but hopefully here to stay.
Shillingfords
Pebmarsh RoadA must-visit if you can get a table! They get very booked up but it's worth checking social media for any cancellations. Menu decided on the day - something for everyone. A very intimate and unique dining experience. Unbelievable value and all with a smile! Was meant to be a pop-up but hopefully here to stay.
Parks & Nature
National Trust - Melford Hall
Clare Castle Country Park
Malting LaneKentwell Hall
Sightseeing
Gainsborough's House
46 Gainsborough StHedingham Castle
Shopping
Local produce, mostly grown on site, offering a wide selection. Easy to reach from the cottage, you could even walk to Wickham St Paul in under and hour but you'll need strong arms to carry all the bags!
Spencer's Farm Shop
Park RoadLocal produce, mostly grown on site, offering a wide selection. Easy to reach from the cottage, you could even walk to Wickham St Paul in under and hour but you'll need strong arms to carry all the bags!
Being a wool town as well as a region synonymous for silk weaving, Vanners is well worth a trip. Ties, scarves, dresses, you name it, they can weave it!
Vanners Silks
Weavers LaneBeing a wool town as well as a region synonymous for silk weaving, Vanners is well worth a trip. Ties, scarves, dresses, you name it, they can weave it!
Getting Around
Railway Station