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THINGS TO DO

Finchingfield is a picture perfect chocolate box village in a corner of Essex bordering Cambridge and Suffolk. 

We have put together a list of a few activities, attractions and walks, all within easy reach of the campsite for you to enjoy and explore. 

Boydells Dairy Farm

A small working farm with lots to see and do and a variety of animals to see and feed, from Lamas, Alpacas, goats, sheep, cows, pigs, turkeys and a donkey.

 

Bottle feed the lambs in spring, sheep and cow milking and a tractor ride.

We recommend joining the comedic farmer Kiley and his farm tour. Combine your visit with a picnic and make use of the lovely outdoor seating and picnic area as well. 

8 mins by car with free parking

Admission fee 2020 £6 AD £4 CH

Boydells Dairy farm, Shalford, Braintree Rd, Braintree CM7 4AQ

Blake House Craft center and Maze

Enjoy a day out exploring the spacious grounds of the Audley End Estate. Explore the beautiful gardens and woodlands and discover what life was like at a Victorian country house.

 

In the summer take a picnic and watch a concerts or an outdoor film on the beautiful lawns of the main house. This year Van Morrison and James Blunt will be holding concerts at the grounds.

 

Other events not to be missed such as Victorian reenactments and tours as well as a working stable yard where you can meet and groom the horses.

www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/audley-end-house-and-gardens

24 mins by car with free parking

paid admission - cost varies depending on ticket type (member / non member / house ticket or just the grounds)

Audley End Rd, Audley End, Saffron Walden CB11 4JF

Audley End -

House and gardens, English heritage

Enjoy a day out exploring the spacious grounds of the Audley End Estate. Explore the beautiful gardens and woodlands and discover what life was like at a Victorian country house.

 

In the summer take a picnic and watch a concerts or an outdoor film on the beautiful lawns of the main house. This year Van Morrison and James Blunt will be holding concerts at the grounds.

 

Other events not to be missed such as Victorian reenactments and tours as well as a working stable yard where you can meet and groom the horses.

www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/audley-end-house-and-gardens

24 mins by car with free parking

paid admission - cost varies depending on ticket type (member / non member / house ticket or just the grounds)

Audley End Rd, Audley End, Saffron Walden CB11 4JF

Audley  End -

miniature railway and Enchanted Fairy and Elf Walk

Try and find the tiny Fairies and Elves that live in their handmade wooden Tree Houses dotted throughout the walk. Start by making your very own Fairy or Elf Wand to enable your magical spotting powers. Then use it to tick off your exclusive I Spy Booklet as you find the Fairies and Elves!

Take one of our Steam or Diesel Engines through the beautiful Audley End Estate Woodland boasting hundreds of majestic trees. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled as you travel around the private 1.5mile track.

Try and spot all of the animals and features on our Woodland I Spy Sheet too, you might even see a Pill Box from the Second World War, cross the River Cam and travel through hidden tunnels!

2020 welcomed the launch of the new adventure Play Area, BBQ station and Ice cream hut! Open now and ready for action!

24 mins by car with free parking

paid admission - cost varies depending on ticket type (member / non member / house ticket or just the grounds)

Audley End Rd, Audley End, Saffron Walden CB11 4JF