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Blake House Craft Centre

Wander around the prettiest craft centre in Essex, with an eclectic range of shops and small businesses set around the old farm courtyard. Enjoy a light lunch in the Sconch Tea Rooms, visit the play area, or challenge friends to a game of Minigolf.

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Description

Situated near Braintree in Essex, Blake House Craft Centre is one of the region’s true hidden gems. Once a traditional farmyard, with buildings used as stables, cattle sheds and cart lodges, this wonderful site has been transformed into a vibrant and flourishing craft centre which houses a wide range of small local businesses.

A beautiful Essex barn forms the centrepiece of a cluster of sympathetically restored 18th and 19th century listed buildings. This delightful environment hosts a variety of individual shops where you can buy unusual and attractive wares.

Wander around the fine variety of art and craft shops in a friendly atmosphere, where there really is something for everyone! With an extensive collection of craft fabric supplies and yarn, antiques and hand painted furniture, Art Nouveau inspired designs in the gallery and a wide range of gifts and crafts from independant local artisans. Explore the miniatures at Bijou Dolls Houses, pop into the cycling and motorbike shops, visit the inspiring zero waste shop or stock up on fresh produce from the farm shop. Find dancewear supplies and gifts or chic clothing and jewellery in our boutique. Treat yourself or find the perfect gift as you browse alongside the peacocks.

Once you’ve looked around the shops, enjoy a relaxing drink and light lunch at the Sconch Tea Rooms, then let the kids loose in our play area and challenge friends to a round of crazy golf. Negotiate ramps, bridges, windmills and wells on our 9 hole minigolf course to complete your visit.

Pricing

Parking and entry to the Craft Centre is free.

Opening Times

We are open all year round from 10am. Closed Mondays, except bank holidays. (Individual shop hours may vary.)

Facilities
  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby changing
  • Dog friendly
Blake House Craft Centre
Blake End
Rayne
Essex
CM77 6SH