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Great Leighs Ltd, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1QP. Tel: 01245 362412.
The UK's newest racecourse. Great Leighs will stage 51 fixtures
in 2007, commencing February 22, with a frequent Thursday slot.
Highlights include a three-day festival in August, a full weekend
in September, and the launch of floodlit racing on Saturday September
1, 2007. www.greatleighs.com. About 2 miles south of Braintree.
East Anglian Railway Museum
Chappel Station, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DS. Tel: 01206 242524.
The Museum is a registered charity. The Museum has a wide collection
of locomotives and rolling stock, some of which are fully restored
and others are undergoing repair and restoration.Visitors are
welcome to look around the shed and see our volunteers at work.
Steam Train Rides. www.earm.co.uk. About 8 miles east of Braintree.
Hedingham Castle, Castle Hedingham, Essex. CO9 3DJ. Tel: 01787
460261. A visit to the castle and its beautiful grounds is ideal
for a family outing, and during the summer there are a variety
of special events which bring its colourful history alive. Come
and enjoy one of our exciting Jousting Tournaments or other entertainments.
www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk. About 8 miles north of Braintree.
Glendale Forge, Monk Street, Thaxted, Essex. Tel: 01371 830466.
GLENDALE FORGE, set in the heart of the Essex Countryside in
England, make a comprehensive range of Blacksmiths' Tools and
Equipment unsurpassed for quality and design. www.glendaleforge.co.uk.
About 10 mile west of Braintree.
Colchester Zoo, Maldon
Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL. Tel: 01206 331292.
Colchester Zoo is constantly evolving to ensure our world class
level of commitment to our animals. Colchester Zoo has over 200
species of animals; many of these are classified as endangered
or vulnerable species. 41 species at Colchester are part of EEP
or ESB breeding programmes (European Endangered species breeding
programmes). www.colchester-zoo.co.uk. About 12 miles east of
Braintree.
Blake House Craft Centre, Blake End, Nr Braintree, Essex, CM77
6RA. Tel: 01376 344123. Wander around the fine variety of art
and craft shops in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, where there
really is something for everyone! Treat yourself or find the
perfect gift. About 2 miles west of Braintree.
The Original Great Maze,
Blake House Craft Centre, Blake End, Nr Braintree, Essex, CM77
6RA. Tel: 01376 533146. Experience the latest 'maize maze' challenge
at The Original Great Maze. At Blake House Craft Centre, the
challenge is on! 'Get lost’ for a fun family day out, whatever
the weather. About 2 miles west of Braintree.
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