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Beautiful medieval structures, a lively local market and a collection of Essex’s finest gardens make this village a perfect getaway in the English countryside. 

This quaint market town is famous for its namesake church, which is said to be the final resting place of King Harold II.

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. 

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.

Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.

Relax in a picturesque town just outside of London, set in gorgeous countryside and home to historical attractions.  

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

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.

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. 

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.

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

Ride a pedalo on the boating lake, enjoy a game of mini golf or simply spend an afternoon relaxing in Colchester’s most popular public park.

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.

Among the longest in the world, this iron pier protrudes far into the Thames Estuary and is a favorite among local fishermen. 

Travel back more than 900 years in time when you step into a replica of a medieval castle and its dwellings.