Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Mountfitchet Castle Experience 

2 Market Square, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3UU, Tel: 01279 655831, (3 miles, 5kms)

Widdington, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3ZB, Tel: 01223 582700, Email, (4 miles, 7kms)

One of the finest surviving medieval barns in south east England and representative of the aisled barns found in north west Essex.

Elder Street, Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3JY, Tel: 01799 543007, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

A beautiful 17th century barn filled with antiques & for the home and garden. The Courtyard Caffe is a popular meeting place serving snacks & light lunches.

Mill Lane, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1BG, Tel: 01371 878053, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

A unique surviving C16th Grade 2* listed timber framed building, fully restored retaining the original floor maltings infrastructure used between c1565 & 1948. Incorporates the Town Museum & modern conference facilities for 70 people.

Parsonage Lane, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 0NG, Tel: 01279 600907, (6 miles, 9kms)

A £200,000 high-quality barn conversion into an indoor children's play centre incorporating a toddler area for the under 3's, soft play, slides and much more.

Dane Tree House, Perry Green, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, SG10 6EE, Tel: 01279 843333, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

A sculpture garden and studios, with a permanent exhibition of monumental sculptures by Henry Moore. Open to the public from Apr to the end of Aug by appointment. Moore's home - Hoglands has recently been restored and refurbished.

High Street, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, SG10 6BS, Tel: 01279 843301, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

Set in a Grade II* Listed building. Houses Elizabethan wall paintings and the displays on blacksmithing, beekeeping. The Hadham's and the Page family who were blacksmiths for over 150 years.

Hockerill, Stanstead Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2DY, (3 miles, 4kms)

Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8SP, Tel: 01279 813237, Email, (0.0 miles, 0.0kms)

Mountfitchet Castle Experience is a multi attraction incorporating Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village of 1066, House on the Hill Toy Museum and Dinosaur Encounters.

Town Street, Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2LD, Tel: 01371 831281, (7 miles, 11kms)

14th century timber framed town hall and trading post built by the cutlery industry. Small art display by Thaxted artists.

Monk Street, Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2NR, Tel: 01371 830466, (6 miles, 10kms)

Glendale Forge produce a comprehensive range of hand-wrought Blacksmith-made ornamental ironwork with items for sale in the showroom.

Unit 3 Birchanger Industrial Estate, Stansted Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2TH, Tel: 01279 656646, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)

Children's indoor soft play centre with cafeteria and private party rooms. Open 7 days a week.

Aythorpe Roding, Essex, CM6 1PP, Tel: 01245 437663, (8 miles, 12kms)

A large post mill on 4 floors, restored to working order. Fascinating wooden and iron machinery and fantail. Subject to wind, guided groups may be able to see sails turning. Cream teas available at the village hall next door.

Fishmarket Street, Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2PG, Tel: 01371 830285, (7 miles, 11kms)

Brick tower mill built 1804 with small museum. In full working order with the original mill machinery intact.

South Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3JG, Tel: 01279 651746, (3 miles, 5kms)

The Rhodes Museum was established in 1938 in two listed Victorian Buildings, one of which is the birthplace of Cecil Rhodes, Victorian Empire Builder.

c/o 59 Blythwood Gardens, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8HH, Tel: 01279 813124, Email, (0.5 miles, 0.8kms)

Brick tower mill built in 1787. Most of original machinery remains as left when mill ceased working in 1910, including three pairs of stones and bolter (not working). Recent major restoration.

The Castle Gardens, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2EL, Tel: 01279 655831, Email, (3 miles, 4kms)

Remaining mound of a castle built by William I, set in the gardens just minutes from the town. Key to gate available from Bishop's Stortford Tourist Information Centre.

Warwick House, Easton Lodge, Little Easton, Essex, CM6 2BB, Tel: 01371 876979, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

Has closed down for the moment.

Ford Farm, Braintree Road, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1HU, Tel: 01371 874111, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

Children's indoor adventure play and party centre. Three level adventure frame (includes ball pools/slides), summer garden and coco's cafe.

Little Easton Manor, Park Road, Little Easton, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2JV, Tel: 01371 872857, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

Extensive gardens, topiary, lakes and fountains. The Barn Theatre and Turkey Barn are available to hire for conferences, civil ceremonies, wedding receptions, dinners, etc. Day ticket angling. Church adjacent.

High Street, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, SG10 6BU, Tel: 01279 842509, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

Plantsman's garden of four acres, featuring choice shrubs & perennials in a parkland setting. Plants available in adjacent nursery.

Old Crown House, Lindsell, Essex, CM6 3QN, Tel: 01371 870777, Email, (8 miles, 13kms)

An art gallery specialising in paintings, prints, sculptures and greetings cards by local artists. Picture framing. Life drawing sessions.