Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum

Feed elephants and giraffes, watch a falconry display and meet the fearsome Komodo dragons at one of the U.K.’s best zoos.

Spend an afternoon at the tallest Tudor gatehouse in England to find a knot garden, a farm, a Wildlife Walk and five centuries’ worth of history.

Learn about the local history of Coggeshall with a stop at Paycockes. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Catch an event at Milbank Stadium during your trip to Halstead. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at East Anglian Railway Museum during your trip to Colchester. Discover the area's spas, or seek out its golf courses.

Catch an event at Cressing Road Stadium during your trip to Braintree. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.