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There are many things to see and
do in this beautiful village. Some are very simple pleasures that cost
nothing - feeding the ducks at the picnic area by the river; walking the
public footpaths; picnics in one of the three public gardens or on the
huge Recreation Ground with its children's playground for the younger
ones and the multipurpose basketball court and football goal posts for
the older ones. A walk around the village with the aid of a Guided Walk
leaflet is an ideal and inexpensive way to enjoy Coggeshall - leaflets
are obtainable at the Parish Office, the museum on Sundays and at
various shops and cafes in the village. As well as a version in English,
they are available in French, Dutch, German and Spanish at the museum
and Parish Office and have been prepared by native-language volunteers. |
| There is no charge for
the Car Park which is right in the centre. Drive up past the blue
Victorian clock tower and take the first on the left (by the library).
At the end turn left into the car park - 4 disabled parking bays, two at
the top and two at the bottom. |
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parish church of St Peter-ad-Vincula is open during daylight hours so
why not spend a while in quiet contemplation of its beauty. Don't forget
to sign the visitors book and of course, a donation is always welcomed.
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| The
museum is open on Sunday afternoons and Bank Holidays and there is no
admission charge, but, like St Peter's, donations are welcome. This
seemingly small building contains a real snapshot of Coggeshall's long and
historic past - a real 'grass-roots' museum. |
| There are two National
Trust properties - Paycocke House and Grange Barn - and details are
given on a separate page which can be reached from the 'hotspot' on the
map. |
| The remains of
Coggeshall's Cistercian abbey are in private ownership but can be seen
by following the Essex Way footpath. Please
remain on the footpath as there are working stables nearby.
Arrangements can be made by Groups to visit, just follow the link on the
map. |
| St Nicholas' chapel is
kept locked. Please contact the Vicar for details - his contact address
can be found on the 'Churches and Services'
page. |
| Just a mile or so
north of Coggeshall is Marks Hall gardens and arboretum where there are
footpaths to walk and beautiful countryside. Just
follow this link to find out
more. |
| There is the Dutch
Nursery garden centre complex in West Street with a coffee shop and 'Ponyland'
which has other animals besides ponies. Please click on the banner below
to see pictures of the animals and the Dutch Nursery. |
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| As well as the Dutch
Nursery with plants, gifts and everything for the garden, there is a
'World of Water' aquatic centre, a picture gallery selling prints (also
picture framing) and the Quality Furniture Store, a shop selling oak and
pine furniture. |
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Across the road, a little to the
west is Todd's Botanics, specializing
in hardy exotics, olive trees and unusual herbaceous plants.The
owners have worked on exhibits at the Chelsea Flower Show. |
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| Open Thursday to Sunday only |
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| Hopefully this has
made you want to see more - go the the 'hot-spot'
map to get a taste of the delights in store, then come and sample
them. We'd love to see you and you will be made very welcome. |
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