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Brentwood,
on the outskirts of London, and not far from the Thames and
the river crossing at Dartford. In fact its location led to
the town's formation as it was a resting point for pilgrims
heading for Canterbury in Kent.
Now a
busy town near the M25, with the Brentwood Centre, a sports
centre and entertainment venue, parks, cinemas and theatre,
plenty of shops in the High Street.
Old buildings
still remain such as Brentwood School, not open to the public,
with it's Tudor Chapel.
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What
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Brentwood Tourist Attractions
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 Brentwood
Cathedral, Ingrave Road, Brentwood, a new, Roman Catholic,
cathedral opened in 1991. The design, by Quinlan Terry incorporates
parts the older, Victorian, church. Tel: 01277 210107 |
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Museum, Cemetery Lodge, Lorne Road, Warley Hill, CM13
2HN, in a sexton's cottage, unusually set in a disused cemetery
which is now a nature reserve, this small museum shows life
here in the 19th-20th century. Open: Apr-Oct 1st Sun in month
14:30-16:30 Tel: 01277 224012 |
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Macdonalds Educational Farm, Weald Road, South Weald,
CM14 5AY, off the A1O23. Small animals, big animals, otters
and goats and more, great for children with activities and games,
adventure play areas. Cafe, picnic site, and gift shop. Open:
Daily except Xmas, Summer: 10:00-18:00 Winter: 10:00-dusk Tel:
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Windmill, Roman Road, Mountnessing. A traditional weatherboarded
post mill, 1807, restored to a working condition, complete with
gears. One storey can be viewed. Open: 3rd Sun of month May-Oct.14:00-17:00
Tel: 07887 662177
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Country Park, The Avenue, Brentwood, CM13 3RZ, two parts
to this country park, North, with a Countryside Centre, and
South. Ancient deer park dates from the 15th century. Car parks.
The Countryside Centre has an exhibition and shop. Countryside
Centre Tel: 01277 211250 |
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Country Park, South Weald, Brentwood, CM14 5QS, set in
500 acres with lakes, avenues and parkland the result of 18th
century landscaping. The Ranger Service arranges activities
for children and adults. Visitor Centre. Car parks. Tel: 01277
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Ingatestone
Hall, Ingatestone, CM4 9NR, 16th-century building once
visited by Elizabeth 1 in 1561. Tudor mansion built of red Tudor
brick with leaded lights. The Gatehouse has a unique clock turret.
Open: Mid Apr-Sept Sat,Sun, and Bank Holidays, 13:00-18:00,
also open Wed-Fri from late Jul-early Sept. Tel: 01277 353010
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Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker, Crown Building, Kelvedon
Hall Lane, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, CM14 5TZ, off A128. Hidden
away beneath a bungalow, a Cold War hideaway. In 10 feet of
reinforced concrete find 3 storeys hidden 100 feet underground
with command centre, sleeping quarters, kitchens, even a BBC
radio station. Open: Summer: Mar-Oct Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00, 10:00-16:00
Mon-Fri; Winter: Nov-Feb 10:00-16:00 Thur-Sun Tel: 01277 364883.
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Where
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Pantheon, London Road Brentwood CM14 4NR MAP
This is a fine example of early 16th century architecture and was initially the home of Henry Roper, gentleman servant to Catherine of Aragon. The building retains most of its original features, combined with every modern facility.
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Coxtie Green Road South Weald Brentwood CM14 5RJ MAP
Discover the Best Western Weald Park Hotel Golf & Country Club and let our beautiful setting and surroundings soothe and relax you. Set in 150 acres and located in the backdrop of the rolling hills of South Weald yet only minutes from Junction 28..
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Around
The Brentwood Area
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Epping Forest |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Billericay (4.85 miles) Chipping Ongar (6.56 miles) Basildon (8.54 miles) Chigwell (9.82 miles) Epping (9.92 miles) Grays (9.99 miles) Chelmsford (10.51 miles) East Tilbury (12.01 miles) Gravesend (12.70 miles) Dartford (12.71 miles) Harlow (13.37 miles) |
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Tourist
Information Centre
44 High Street
Brentwood
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01277 200300 |
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