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Northey Island |
Essex
Northey Island
Many visitors to Northey want nothing more than
to enjoy its peace and quiet. For those who need
to expend some energy:
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Swimming in the sea (at high
tide)
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Walking around the sea wall
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Birdwatching
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Cycling (over the causeway
at low tide and along the sea wall on the
mainland)
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Table tennis can be played
under cover ( a wet weather activity) or
outside. A table and all the necessary
equipment is provided.
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Essex
Here is a selection of things to do in
Maldon, Essex and beyond.
For more detailed information, we suggest that
you contact:
www.welcometoessex.org.uk
Maldon Tourist Information Centre (01621-856503) |
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Things To Do In
Maldon
Promenade Park
100-year old Edwardian Park with
magnificent river views and walks,
marine lake, amusement centre,
mini-golf, boat hire. (Admission Free.
01621-856503)
Maeldune Heritage
Centre
Museum housing the 42-foot long "Maldon
Tapestry" celebrating the 1000th
anniversary of the Battle of Maldon.
(Admission Free. 01621-851628)
15th Century Moot
Hall
An early brick building with newel
staircase, Georgian dado panelled
council chamber and remnants of old
borough goal with prisoners' exercise
yard. (Open by tour. 01621-857373)
Links:
http://www.basinsites.co.uk/maldon00.htm |
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Things To Do Within 10 Miles
of Northey
New Hall Vineyards
92-acre vineyards open daily to visitors. Farm
Trail, Vineyard Walk, Wine Tasting in the Cellar
Shop. (Admission Free. 01621-828343)
Mangapps Farm Railway
Museum
Relics of steam and diesel railway engines and
carriages. Large collection of signalling
equipment and historic buildings. (Near
Burnham-on-Crouch. 01621 784898)
Layer Marney Tower
Tudor Tower incorporating the tallest Tudor
gatehouse in Britain. 16th century Italianate
decoration. Climb to the top of the tower,
explore the gardens and church, meet the deer
and farm animals. (Near Colchester.
01206-330784) |
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Things To Do Within
25 Miles of Northey
Visit Colchester
Britain's oldest recorded town with over
2000 years of history, spanning the
Romans, Saxons and Normans. Now a
flourishing, modern town boasting a
distinctive variety of galleries and
museums. Colchester offers a unique
choice of places to visit, things to see
and an excellent range of shops.
Attractions include:
Colchester Castle Museum (01296 282939)
Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum (01296
322127)
Colchester Zoo (01286 331292)
Leisure World - pool with flumes, 'Aqua
Springs' sauna/spa, sports and fitness
centre (01206 282000)
Rollerworld - the finest roller-skating
rink in Europe - and Quasar laser game
(01206 868868)
High Woods Country Park - 330 acres of
woodland, grassland and wetland (01206
853588)
For further information, contact the
Visitor Tourist Information Centre
(01206 282828)
Constable Country
Around Dedham on the Essex / Suffolk
border
Walton Hall Museum
Where a Gypsy Reading Caravan of 1891 is
on loan from Northey Island
Walton Hall Road
Linford
Stanford-le-Hope
Essex
Tel: 01375 671874 (telephone for opening
times)
Visit Chelmsford
The County Town of Essex, founded in
1199 by King John. Open air music and
cultural festival every August Bank
Holiday weekend. Superb shopping in two
undercover areas. Eight-screen cinema
and two theatres. Attractions include:
Chelmsford Cathedral - 15th Century,
memorial windows to USAAF (01245 294480)
Danbury Country Park - woodland, lake
and ornamental gardens (01245 222350)
Hylands House and Park - neo classical
villa in over 500 acres of Repton
landscaped parkland
(Writtle, near Chelmsford. 01245 606812)
For further information, contact the
Tourist Information Centre (01245
283400) |
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