Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum
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Overview
Set in more than 200 acres, the pride of Marks Hall Gardens is its collection of trees from all the temperate areas of the world, providing a fascinating spectacle throughout the year. A network of paths runs through this stunning arboretum, taking visitors past exotic specimens representing Europe, Asia, North America and the Southern Hemisphere. Wildlife abounds beneath the tree cover and around the two lakes, with their brickwork dams and cascades. There’s a walled garden, a wildflower area and a children’s play area and the Visitor Centre, in a restored Essex barn, houses a shop and tearoom serving morning coffee, light lunches and teas, with homemade cakes available all day.
About the area
Essex is full of pleasant surprises. It has the largest coastline of any county in England, with its fair share of castles, royal connections and scenic valleys.
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The Nook
In a quiet residential area, Just 15 minutes walk from the centre of Colchester, The Nook is a charming one bedroom house attached to the owner’s home. The living room is nice and brigh...
The Nook
In a quiet residential area, Just 15 minutes walk from the centre of Colchester, The Nook is a charming one bedroom house attached to the owner’s home. The living room is nice and brigh...
The White Hart
The White Hart is a large timber-framed character building that includes the main restaurant and bar areas while the bedrooms are located in the converted coach house. All bedrooms are ...
