Situated two miles from the town of Braintree, this former working postmill was built around 1721 and was moved in the 1830s as buildings were constructed near by and shielded it from the wind. It was restored in 1994 and...

Visitors to this museum will be treated to an excellent collection that brings together a great deal of artefacts, documents and antiques from Braintree’s history. Some of the highlights in the collection include a Stone Age hand axe that...

Probably Braintree’s most noted landmark, and certainly one of the most photographed, is a bronze fountain of a young boy holding a shell with sea lions around the base. George Bartram purchased the plot of land where this fountain now...

This large designer outlet offers discounts on designer brand names including Versace, Burberry, FCUK, Proibito, Amanda Wakeley, Karen Millen, Lacoste, Jaeger, Nike, Bose and Le Creuset to name but a few. It is situated just outside Braintree town centre,...

Launched in 2003, and based just outside Braintree town centre, Braintree skatepark is suitable for both Skate boarders and BMX bikers alike and can be used free of charge. It houses the following facilities: a driveway with rail and a...

Sir W.J.Coultauld presented this Grade 2 listed, neo- Georgian building with unique wood paneling and beautiful murals hanging throughout, to the town of Braintree in 1928. It was at the heart of local administration for around 40 years and is...

Sidney Courtauld donated the Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens to the people of Braintree in 1888. The gardens, which once belonged to his house, have many features including a war memorial, a bandstand, two tennis courts, a large wildlife area...

Based near Braintree Freeport, this is one of the biggest play areas in Essex and boasts a climbing wall, lazer quest, surf board simulator as well as two large play areas (one for under 4s, the other for age 12...

Dorewards Hall has a few animals to visit, including lambs, geese and horses. They have event days throughout the year which can be seen on their website, including scarecrow making, horse and dog shows and Halloween week when they have...

This is a splendid example of an early post mill; historians believe that it probably dates back to the mid to late 1700s. There are thought to have once been as many as eight windmills in the parish of Finchingfield,...

The picture postcard Finchingfield Green has many features and activities that are perfect for a summer’s day; these include a large duck pond home to various wildlife, timber-framed Georgian and Medieval shops, houses and cottages scattered around the edge of...

Just 3 miles east of Braintree is the launch site for the Virgin hot air balloon flights taking a small group of passengers up up and away over the Essex countryside. This unique experience gives you a full birds eye...

Based near Braintree Freeport and just fifteen minutes drive from Braintree town centre, Kozmic Karts has around 290 metres of track, which currently makes it the longest indoor karting centre in the whole of North Essex. It offers numerous packages...

The Original Great Maze returns with an aMAZing new adventure. Weave your way through miles of winding maize pathways, keeping a sharp eye out for lost animals on your way, to finally conquer this year’s amazing maze. The challenge is...

Saint Michaels is a beautiful, small church located in the heart of Braintree town. It is believed to date back to around 1199 and is noted by historians for its original central chancel window. The spire is around 120 ft...

The Threads of Time museum demonstrates how people in the Braintree District developed ideas which shaped the fabric production of the 20th Century. The gallery exhibits fabrics created for State occasions from the past 200 years and include a local...

The Warner Textile Archive is located at Warner’s Mill and is of national importance in this field of study. The archive holds a unique record of the history of textile manufacture in this area since the 18th Century....