Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum

Feed elephants and giraffes, watch a falconry display and meet the fearsome Komodo dragons at one of the U.K.’s best zoos.

Spend an afternoon at the tallest Tudor gatehouse in England to find a knot garden, a farm, a Wildlife Walk and five centuries’ worth of history.

Learn about the local history of Coggeshall with a stop at Paycockes. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Catch an event at Milbank Stadium during your trip to Halstead. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in East Anglian Railway Museum during your travels in Wakes Colne. Discover the area's spas or seek out its golf courses.

Catch an event at Cressing Road Stadium during your trip to Braintree. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.