Touring

The attractions we have listed are either within walking distance or a short drive away. If you are happy to drive a little further, the de Vere Arms offers an excellent resting place for a few days touring this attractive part of the countryside. Chelmsford (25 mins), Cambridge (45 mins), and the Essex/Suffolk coast (30 mins to an hour) are all just a short hop away, as is Stansted airport.

For a picture of what lies in store, use the following links:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
information on the area and specific attractions within it

www.colchesterwhatson.co.uk
up to date information on events in and around the country's oldest recorded town

www.suffolkcc.gov.uk/tourism/
a guide to the countryside on the north of the Colne Valley

If you have particular interests, see the detailed information in our pages on:
Leisure
Heritage
Culture