Yvonne’s guidebook
Family Days
Colchester Zoo
Maldon RoadA lovely place to visit and only half an hour drive away
A lovely place to visit as seen on TV. Great for families. Only 40 minutes away.
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Jimmy's Farm
Pannington Hall LaneA lovely place to visit as seen on TV. Great for families. Only 40 minutes away.
A traditional seaside town with amusements, arcades and of course fish and chips.
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Clacton Pier
A traditional seaside town with amusements, arcades and of course fish and chips.
Another lovey seaside resort, usually quieter than Clacton only 15 minutes away, beautiful beaches here with the usual shops for your bucket and spaces.
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Walton-on-the-Naze Beach
43 The ParadeAnother lovey seaside resort, usually quieter than Clacton only 15 minutes away, beautiful beaches here with the usual shops for your bucket and spaces.
Another beach only 15 minute drive, not as well known as Clacton or Walton but a hidden gem with a boating lake, skating ring, beach, swimming pool, shops bars.
Dovercourt Beach
Another beach only 15 minute drive, not as well known as Clacton or Walton but a hidden gem with a boating lake, skating ring, beach, swimming pool, shops bars.
Suffolk Ski Centre
Bourne HillFancy learning to ski, try this dry slope ski centre.
Hastys Adventure Farm
West RoadLovely place for youngerchildren
Gardens
If you love plants and beautiful gardens this is the place to go.
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Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens
Clacton RoadIf you love plants and beautiful gardens this is the place to go.
City/town information
So many things to see in Cochester a great place to shop but there is also museums, the castle and lovely grounds, many bars restaurants and nightlife.
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Colchester
So many things to see in Cochester a great place to shop but there is also museums, the castle and lovely grounds, many bars restaurants and nightlife.
Neighbourhoods
A quiet village with its own community pub, The Maybush very friendly that serves guest beers throughout the year. There is a local shop here too which is only a mile from the property.
Great Oakley Hall
Harwich RoadA quiet village with its own community pub, The Maybush very friendly that serves guest beers throughout the year. There is a local shop here too which is only a mile from the property.
Sightseeing
Some beautiful architecture with lots of lanes to walk round, join a walking tour of Harwich to discover the history or visit the oldest cinema The Electric Palace.
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Harwich
Some beautiful architecture with lots of lanes to walk round, join a walking tour of Harwich to discover the history or visit the oldest cinema The Electric Palace.
This is where you can get a boat trip to see the seals, go fishing, or take the foot ferry to Felixstowe. Or just enjoy a drink and a bite to eat on the pier.
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The Pier Hotel
The QuayThis is where you can get a boat trip to see the seals, go fishing, or take the foot ferry to Felixstowe. Or just enjoy a drink and a bite to eat on the pier.
Where Constable got his inspiration. A beautiful place great for paddle boarding.
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Flatford and Constable Country
Where Constable got his inspiration. A beautiful place great for paddle boarding.
If you are into history then this is the place to visit. Has a toy museum next to it and some lovely grounds great for picnics.
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The Castle Museum
Castle ParkIf you are into history then this is the place to visit. Has a toy museum next to it and some lovely grounds great for picnics.
Dedham Vale AONB
a lovely village with bars and restaurants. Great walks.
A House For Essex
Black Boy LaneDesigned by Grayson Perry very unusual, as seen on TV
Food scene
Thai up at the Quay
1 Eastgate StGreat place for Thai Food, found in Old Harwich
A great place to eat especially if you like fish.
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Alma Inn & Dining Rooms Harwich
25 King's Head StA great place to eat especially if you like fish.
This is a lovely restaurant 15 mins away with oak beams and a warm welcome - great gin bar.
Bicycle station
This is a lovely restaurant 15 mins away with oak beams and a warm welcome - great gin bar.
The Mistley Thorn Hotel
High StreetGood place to eat, 15 minutes away.
Lovely indian restaurant where you can take your own drink as they only serve soft drinks but are happy for you to take your own alcohol.
Joi Tandoori Resturant
3 KingswayLovely indian restaurant where you can take your own drink as they only serve soft drinks but are happy for you to take your own alcohol.
Lucca Enoteca Manningtree
High StreetGreat Italian restaurant in Manningtree.
Stanley's Restaurant
83 Fourth AvenueLovely food.
Avenue Bistro Frinton
145 Connaught AveBistro food.
Milsoms
Stratford Road DedhamA great place to eat.
Le Talbooth
An upmarket place to eat if you want to enjoy fine dining.
The Hat & the Mouse
34 Connaught AveMust book in advance as it gets really busy.
Pier One
35 Connaught AveAnother good place to eat.
More than a cafe, great for sunday lunches, breakfasts food is great and very friendly staff.
The Rainbow Cafe,Wick Lane, Harwich.
12 Wick LaneMore than a cafe, great for sunday lunches, breakfasts food is great and very friendly staff.
The Beijing
6 Oakley RdThe only takeaway that delivers to New Moze Hall, lovely Chinese food.
Sports
A brilliant links course very friendly and superb catering facilities, green fees welcome.
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Frinton Golf Club
1 EsplanadeA brilliant links course very friendly and superb catering facilities, green fees welcome.
A lovely 9 hole course but still challenging. Has a par 3 blind green to finish.
Harwich & Dovercourt Golf Club
Parkeston RoundaboutA lovely 9 hole course but still challenging. Has a par 3 blind green to finish.
Another lovely golf course 20 minutes away. A game of two halves you have the links side of it and then parkland.
Clacton On Sea Golf Club
West RoadAnother lovely golf course 20 minutes away. A game of two halves you have the links side of it and then parkland.
Brett Vale Golf Club
Noaks RoadAbout 40 minutes away but well worth a visit if you are into golf.
If you love the water give this a try, lots of water sports for you to try.
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing station
If you love the water give this a try, lots of water sports for you to try.