Breathe in the history at Great Dunmow
Just a stone's throw from Stansted Airport, the town of Great Dunmow in Essex was originally a Roman settlement and still boasts many fine historic buildings.
The beauty of Thaxted
Thaxted is renowned as one of Essex's beauty spots and is only a short drive away. See the striking Guildhall, John Webb's windmill, almshouses - all picture postcard perfect.
Go for gold at Lee Valley
Stretching for 26 miles, Lee Valley is an incredible sports facility around 40 minutes away by car. Ice skating, white water rafting, horse riding - do it all and more here.
