Braxted Park: where ancient meets modern
Formerly known as Braxted Lodge, Braxted Park is a Queen Anne-style country house located between the town of Witham and the village of Great Braxted in Essex. It appears in the Domesday Book, but has undergone many changes since then. It's now a popular wedding and corporate venue, which also boasts its own cookery school and nine-hole golf course. The estate's picturesque walled garden is particularly popular with prospective brides and grooms.
Madison Heights - the tops for entertainment
Madison Heights is the ideal place for all the family, and is just 5 miles from Braxted Park. While adults can relax in the Arteasan Cafe Tearoom, sampling its teas and ground coffee selection, children can go 10-pin bowling, try out the award-winning Monkey Puzzle soft play area, go roller skating or tackle the Laser Maze Adventure. Its staff also organise tailor-made parties for anyone aged between four and 104.
A trip back in time at Coggeshall Grange Barn
Situated 5 miles from Braxted Park is Coggeshall Grange Barn, built in the 13th century by Cistercians, it is now a popular wedding venue. It's also open to the public; they can learn more about the way in which craftsmen lived and worked in centuries gone by. There's also a pleasant 3-mile circular walk that takes in another Trust property, Paycock's House. Looking for a cheap hotel Near Braxted Lodge? Try Travelodge Colchester Feering Hotel, Travelodge Chelmsford Hotel or Travelodge Stansted Great Dunmow Hotel.