Braintree, England Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels Worldwide

Located in a rural setting of Essex County, Braintree is waiting for you to come and visit. The gently rolling hills are a great place to really take a relaxing vacation. There are plenty of things for you to see and do, as well as wonderful accommodations, pubs and restaurants. Shop at the Freeport Braintree Outlet Shopping Village where there are more than 80 different stores offering brand name items at prices that you can't resist. In addition, there are specialty boutiques that have designer labels to match the prices.

Visit Great Notley Park, with its 100 acres of wide-open spaces. Rent a bicycle and cycle your way around the 15 miles of safe bicycle paths. Fish in the stream and have a snack at the coffee shop. Here you will also find the Discovery Centre where you can learn how the turbines work. There are also football fields and lighted tennis courts.

Learn the history of Braintree and the surrounding area when you visit the Braintree District Museum. Some of the exhibits detail the history of the textile industry. There are various venues planned for each month of the year, such as the production of Pinocchio at Easter or an exhibit of Jill Barklem's illustrations. Visit the Art Gallery adjacent to the museum, where you can see the work of local artists. There are also exhibits here at various times of the year. 

The Dorewards Hall Farm is a trip that every member of the family will love. There are events here all through the year, such as Scarecrow making in June, a dog show in August and all kinds of scary activities in October. Buy some of the local produce at the farm shop and take a tour of the farm to see the animals and the daily chores that are involved. There are many different kinds of activities for the outdoor enthusiast, such as horseback riding, karting, shooting and water sports. For your accommodations you can choose guest houses, self-catering cottages or hotels and inns. Everything is geared toward your individual taste and budget.