Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of RHS Garden Hyde Hall 
Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HQ, Tel: 01206 299056, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)
The former site of the Doomsday castle erected by Sweyn of Essex.
Castle
Castle Lane, Essex, SS7 2PP, Tel: 01223 582700, Email, (8 miles, 13kms)
The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the Essex Marshes, the barbican and two towers remain standing today.
Wickford Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5QZ, Tel: 01245 425394, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)
Tropical Wings Zoo is home to exotic animals, birds of prey and free flying butterflies in our Tropical House making it a great day out for everyone!
Wildlife Park
Danbury, Essex, CM3 4AT, Tel: 01245 227662, Email, (3 miles, 5kms)
These two commons are on the highest point in the gravel ridge running between Maldon and Chelmsford. There is evidence of Napoleonic defences. Danbury Common is a mixture of woodland, scrub, grassland and heath.
Nature Reserve
Wenlock Way, High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5AD, Tel: 01621 856503, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)
Information Centre
Westerns Approach, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8AT, Tel: 01245 400256, Email, (0.0 miles, 0.0kms)
A garden of inspiration beauty with an eclectic range of horticultural styles from traditional to modern providing year round interest.
Garden
Group Visits
Educational Visits
Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5WP, Tel: 01245 321552, Email, (3 miles, 4kms)
Farm trail with pigs, sheep, cattle, chickens, ponies and pets. Daily milking demonstrations, gift shop, tea room, play areas. Please book in advance for group bookings and birthday parties.
Historic Site
74 High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9BS, Tel: 01277 622023, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)
Housed in an 18th century home, the museum offers a view of Billericay's history. Included are three room settings, a mid Victorian bedroom and parlour and Edwardian kitchen. The museum offers the 'Billericay at War' Exhibition.
Museum
Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2PL, Tel: 01245 473 742, (7 miles, 12kms)
Admirals Park
Park
Pitsea, Essex, SS13 3JX, Tel: 01268 559158, (8 miles, 13kms)
Nature reserve in the Thames Gateway area.
Station Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LQ, Tel: 01621 841826, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)
An amazing collection of British military artefacts dating from the English Civil War to present day, including an espionage collection belonging to the British Secret Agents.
Off Riffhams Chase, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2, Tel: 01206 298260, (5 miles, 7kms)
This 99 acre ancient woodland consists of hornbeam and sweet chestnut. The trees are coppiced giving them a distinctive shape. The area is renowned for its bluebells and wood anemones.
Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, Tel: 01621 854850, (6 miles, 10kms)
The tower is all that remains of the original 13th Century church after it's collapse in 1665. The nave was rebuilt and presented to the town by Dr Thomas Plume after his death in 1704.
Chruch Road, Bowers Gifford, Essex, SS7 5BN, Tel: 01268 559158, (8 miles, 13kms)
Nature reserve in the Thames Gateway area.
High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PF, Tel: 01621 857373, (6 miles, 10kms)
15th Century brick building with spiral staircase includes a Georgian court room and Victorian Council Chamber.
Historic House
New Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1TY, Tel: 01245 265052, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)
This 15th century building, with perpendicular architecture, is light, spacious and colourful. Of special interest are "The Tree of Life" painting, a woven altar frontal and other contemporary works of art.
Cathedral
Crown Hill, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HQ, Tel: 01702 318144, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)
The tiny octagonal cottage based on the design of the 17th century Dutch settlers must be one of the smallest and certainly most unusual 'council houses' in Britain.
Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6SJ, Tel: 01621 862960, (3 miles, 5kms)
This 5.5 acre reserve consists of the former Stow Maries Halt on the disused Maldon to South Woodham Ferrers railway line, along with an adjoining four-acre meadow acquired later.
47 Mill Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HX, Tel: 01621 842688, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)
Social history museum of Maldon and District situated on the edge of the award winning Promenade Park.
Steam Pumping Station, Hatfield Road, Langford, Essex, CM9 6QA, Tel: 01621 843183, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)
A former steam pumping station, with power related exhibits, tea room, picnic area and miniature railway. Set in attractive riverside grounds.
Northey Cottage, Northey Island, Maldon, Essex, UK, Tel: 01206 298260, (8 miles, 12kms)
Small Island in the Blackwater Estuary with a large area of undisturbed salt marsh. Site of special scientific interest. Site of the Battle of the Maldon in AD991. Guided tours by prior arrangement.
Plume Building, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, Tel: 01621 851628 (c, (6 miles, 10kms)
Acclaimed 42 foot long Maldon embroidery celebrating 1000th anniversary of the famous Battle of Maldon depicting historic scenes and personalities in stunning colour and detail. Also fine art gallery and souvenir shop.
Heritage Centre
Windmill
Unit 6, Blackall Ind Estate, Hamberts Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5UW, Tel: 01245 322288, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)
Children's indoor soft play, refreshments, party room and exclusive hire. Play suitable for 0-8 years.
Children's Playground