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Flitch Way – only a few minutes walk from the hotel. This is a newly surfaced path, which starts at Tilekiln Green and runs for approximately 8 miles to Great Dunmow. It passes by the edge of Hatfield Forest (with foot access to the forest), through Takeley and Little Canfield. It is the old spur railway line from Bishop’s Stortford to Braintree, which was used mainly for transporting bananas to and from Geest Bananas, which is situated in Bacon End, near Great Dunmow. The path is suitable for pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders, pushchairs, and prams.
Hatfield Forrest is approximately 1000 acres of ancient woodland and was a royal hunting estate in Tudor times. It was later owned by the local Houblon family and then passed to the National Trust, who own it now.
Bishop’s Stortford Golf Club is approx 1 mile from the hotel. It is a traditional members’ club and is situated on the eastern edge of Bishop’s Stortford, town. Day visitors paying a green fee have access to the full range of playing and clubhouse facilities for the duration of their visit. Visitors must have an official handicap and are requested to observe the club dress code on the course and in the clubhouse. Visitors are welcome at all times when the tees are not reserved or the course not closed. In practice this means that access at weekends may be restricted, and Tuesday morning is Ladies Day.
A little further a field…
Cambridge – is straight up the M11 and is 30 minutes away by car from Great Hallingbury Manor.
Duxford – Air museum, 30 minutes straight up M11.
West End – Only an hour away from the hotel and you can have the pick of all the top shows.
Newmarket Racecourse – this world famous racecourse is only 40 minutes away in the beautiful county of Suffolk.
What’s on in the area
Historic town of Bishop’s Stortford
Historic market town of Bishop’s Stortford with boutique style shops, pubs and restaurants
Tourist office Phone: 01279 655831
Email tic@bishopsstortford.org
www.bishopsstortford.org
The Rhodes Arts Complex
The Rhodes Arts Complex is a contemporary venue for the arts and is the home of the excellent Bishop’s Stortford Museum and Thorleybourne Gallery. The Rhodes Arts Complex provides a varied programme of arts events and regularly plays host to professional touring productions, dance groups, musicians and comedians. Films are also show in our tiered 300 seater auditorium on the big screen.
For a full listing of events call 01279 651746 | www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk
Mountfitchet Castle and Toy Museum
Formerly an Iron Age hill fort, this historic site was also a Roman signals fort and later a Saxon and Viking settlement before being attacked in 1066 by William the Conqueror who built a wooden motte and bailey castle here. This world-famous historically accurate reconstructed castle enables the visitor to travel back in time to 1066 Norman England. Explore the Castle and roam through the Norman Village hidden behind the castle walls, wander in and out of the many houses and view the scenes, smell the log fires burning and experience the ambience of an ancient bygone lifestyle a living history, hands-on and interactive experience. Mingle with the animals that roam freely throughout the castle grounds and listen out for the echoes of long-forgotten voices.
www.mountfitchetcastle.com | Phone number 01279 813237
Freeport Shopping village
Outlet shopping centre for designer ware and leisure centre in Braintree. (15 minute drive from the hotel)
www.freeport-braintree.com
Hatfield Forrest
Approximately 1000 acres of ancient woodland and was a royal hunting estate in Tudor times. It was later owned by the local Houblon family and then passed to the National Trust, who own it now.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
The Henry Moore Foundation in Perry Green
Outdoor visual art centre displaying the work of Henry Moore
Dane Tree House, Perry Green, Herts SG10 6EE
Tel: + 44 (0)1279 843 333
www.henry-moore.org
Colchester zoo
Colchester zoo is at just a 45 minute drive from Great Hallingbury Manor
www.colchester-zoo.co.uk
Paradise Wildlife Park
Wildlife and attraction park at just a 40 minute drive from Great Hallingbury Manor.
www.pwpark.com
Duxford
Imperial war museum with frequent air shows and exhibitions at just 20 minute drive from Great Hallingbury Manor
www.duxford.iwm.org.uk
City of Cambridge
Famous City of Cambridge with its University, many beautiful museums and art galleries as well as great shopping and leisure facilities.
Cambridge Tourist Office: phone: 0871 226 8006.
Email info@visitcambridge.org
Newmarket Racecourses
The famous race courses at just a 35 minute drive from Great Hallingbury Manor
www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk
London Westend
Bishop’s Stortford Station (at just 10 minutes from Great Hallingbury Manor) offers a direct connection into Liverpool street station with easy access to the Westend for all the latest theatre productions, musicals and shows as well as great shopping.
For tickets visit www.westendlondon.com
