Guidebook for Manningtree
Food Scene
Lucca is an authentic Italian which has a great buzz and whether a romantic meal for two, or a family meal meal out with children, you won't be disappointed! There is a great family table near the rear entrance which is on its own and great for a group or with children. Generally worth booking and even better, there is a slightly un-obvious 'back entrance' in Quay Street - just two doors away from Beaches!
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Lucca Enoteca Manningtree
High StreetLucca is an authentic Italian which has a great buzz and whether a romantic meal for two, or a family meal meal out with children, you won't be disappointed! There is a great family table near the rear entrance which is on its own and great for a group or with children. Generally worth booking and even better, there is a slightly un-obvious 'back entrance' in Quay Street - just two doors away from Beaches!
A traditional country pub tucked away in glorious Constable Country this 16th century building was once a clearing house for local wool merchants. The Marlborough Pub/Restaurant offers delicious food, wines and real ales. They have a variety of seating, with open fires, beautifully carved beams and cosy seating for the colder months. Outside there is seating for 200 on with a large patio and beer garden perfect for a sunny day in spring or summer.
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The Marlborough Dedham
Mill LaneA traditional country pub tucked away in glorious Constable Country this 16th century building was once a clearing house for local wool merchants. The Marlborough Pub/Restaurant offers delicious food, wines and real ales. They have a variety of seating, with open fires, beautifully carved beams and cosy seating for the colder months. Outside there is seating for 200 on with a large patio and beer garden perfect for a sunny day in spring or summer.
The Alma Inn and Dining Rooms has been at the centre of Harwich life since the 1850s serving ale to the citizens, sailors, soldiers and farmers of the wind that passed through.
Contemporary English food sometimes with an Iberian twist.
Ideally located within moments of the quay or a five minute walk from Harwich town station. Ideal for catching a train from Mistley Station and enjoy great food, ales & ciders, & if you're around live music every other friday night.
For bookings/more information: 01255 318 681
booking@almaharwich.co.uk
Arrive By Sea • Train • Road
The Alma Inn
25 King's Head StreetThe Alma Inn and Dining Rooms has been at the centre of Harwich life since the 1850s serving ale to the citizens, sailors, soldiers and farmers of the wind that passed through.
Contemporary English food sometimes with an Iberian twist.
Ideally located within moments of the quay or a five minute walk from Harwich town station. Ideal for catching a train from Mistley Station and enjoy great food, ales & ciders, & if you're around live music every other friday night.
For bookings/more information: 01255 318 681
booking@almaharwich.co.uk
Arrive By Sea • Train • Road
At 'The Thorn' seafood is a specialty, with Mersea oysters available year-round and Colchester natives, when in season. Fresh, as in with-a-glint-still-in-its-eye, seafood is locally landed or sourced from Ben’s Fish in Mersea Island. All-day Sunday Lunch features fantastic roast Red Poll beef and other offerings such as local Suffolk chicken, seafood and interesting vegetarian and vegan offerings.
'The Thorn' is a lovely 10 min walk along the river from Manningtree and is the sister restaurant to 'Lucca' italian in Manningtree.
Reserve a Table Online or Call 01206 392821.
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The Mistley Thorn Hotel
High StreetAt 'The Thorn' seafood is a specialty, with Mersea oysters available year-round and Colchester natives, when in season. Fresh, as in with-a-glint-still-in-its-eye, seafood is locally landed or sourced from Ben’s Fish in Mersea Island. All-day Sunday Lunch features fantastic roast Red Poll beef and other offerings such as local Suffolk chicken, seafood and interesting vegetarian and vegan offerings.
'The Thorn' is a lovely 10 min walk along the river from Manningtree and is the sister restaurant to 'Lucca' italian in Manningtree.
Reserve a Table Online or Call 01206 392821.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Red Lion is a great pub, with good traditional beers as well as everything else you would expect. Unusually, but brilliantly, you are encouraged to order food from local takeaways (and there are plenty!) and to eat at the pub! They will give you plates, condiments and cutlery to help you enjoy your meal, and clear up afterwards - how good is that!!
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Red Lion Manningtree
42 South StThe Red Lion is a great pub, with good traditional beers as well as everything else you would expect. Unusually, but brilliantly, you are encouraged to order food from local takeaways (and there are plenty!) and to eat at the pub! They will give you plates, condiments and cutlery to help you enjoy your meal, and clear up afterwards - how good is that!!
Great new wine bar to Manningtree. Delicious wines and beers on offer with cheese/meat platters available too. Very friendly, welcoming & a great buzzy atmosphere!
Estuary
17 High StGreat new wine bar to Manningtree. Delicious wines and beers on offer with cheese/meat platters available too. Very friendly, welcoming & a great buzzy atmosphere!
Sightseeing
Constable Country is a truly beautiful place to visit and is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in England. From picturesque villages to rivers and woodlands, Constable Country is full of character. The area is rich in history and has inspired many great artists and writers.
Flatford Mill is where you will find John Constable's most famous painting "The Haywain", and also Willy Lott's Cottage. There is also a National Trust shop & Cafe which sells delicious cakes and savouries, as well as lunch! Flatford is a 10 min drive & a lovely 35min walk from Manningtree.
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Flatford and Constable Country
Constable Country is a truly beautiful place to visit and is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in England. From picturesque villages to rivers and woodlands, Constable Country is full of character. The area is rich in history and has inspired many great artists and writers.
Flatford Mill is where you will find John Constable's most famous painting "The Haywain", and also Willy Lott's Cottage. There is also a National Trust shop & Cafe which sells delicious cakes and savouries, as well as lunch! Flatford is a 10 min drive & a lovely 35min walk from Manningtree.
Dedham Vale is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Essex-Suffolk border. It is part of the area known as Constable Country, as it was made famous by the paintings of the English Romantic painter John Constable.
There are no shortage of things to do from hiring a boat along the River, Walking the Stour Valley Path, to simply relaxing and enjoying the scenery.
• Visit the Munnings Art Museum, home of equestrian artist Sir Alfred Munnings
• Hire a boat to explore the Stour River
• Walk down Dedham High Street with its colourful wooden-beamed houses lining the streets
• See Dedham Church, an impressive 15th century church
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Dedham
Dedham Vale is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Essex-Suffolk border. It is part of the area known as Constable Country, as it was made famous by the paintings of the English Romantic painter John Constable.
There are no shortage of things to do from hiring a boat along the River, Walking the Stour Valley Path, to simply relaxing and enjoying the scenery.
• Visit the Munnings Art Museum, home of equestrian artist Sir Alfred Munnings
• Hire a boat to explore the Stour River
• Walk down Dedham High Street with its colourful wooden-beamed houses lining the streets
• See Dedham Church, an impressive 15th century church
Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Constructed on the foundations of the Temple of Claudius, built when Colchester was the first Roman capital of Britain, the Castle Museum today reveals many fascinating layers of history to visitors.
Visitors can try out some exciting new experiences - try your hand at building a Norman archway, excavating a Roman doctor's grave or steering a chariot around Colchester's recently uncovered Roman Circus! Be wowed as a large scale 'son et lumière' projection transforms the east wall with light and sound.
Opening details
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 17:00
Castle Park, Colchester, CO1 1TJ
Tel: 01206 282939
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Park zamkowy w Colchesterze
High StreetColchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Constructed on the foundations of the Temple of Claudius, built when Colchester was the first Roman capital of Britain, the Castle Museum today reveals many fascinating layers of history to visitors.
Visitors can try out some exciting new experiences - try your hand at building a Norman archway, excavating a Roman doctor's grave or steering a chariot around Colchester's recently uncovered Roman Circus! Be wowed as a large scale 'son et lumière' projection transforms the east wall with light and sound.
Opening details
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 17:00
Castle Park, Colchester, CO1 1TJ
Tel: 01206 282939
Essentials
Tesco Express is 3 min walk from "Beaches" and supplies everything you will need for a great break!
Tesco Express
32-34 High StTesco Express is 3 min walk from "Beaches" and supplies everything you will need for a great break!
Manningtree Co-op offers a great choice of locally-sourced produce on your doorstep. Located on Riverside Avenue East, they are open seven days a week, stocking a fantastic range of everyday essentials, tasty local treats and great-value deals. There is also a post office situated within the building if required.
East of England Co-op Supermarket
Riverside Avenue EastManningtree Co-op offers a great choice of locally-sourced produce on your doorstep. Located on Riverside Avenue East, they are open seven days a week, stocking a fantastic range of everyday essentials, tasty local treats and great-value deals. There is also a post office situated within the building if required.
Dazzle Dry Cleaners offer a complete range of services including dry cleaning, ironing and laundry services.
Also available collection points throughout Essex and Suffolk, please call 01206 752 757 for details.
Unit 2 highwoods Square
Colchester
Essex CO4 9BB
Dazzle Dry Cleaners
Dazzle Dry Cleaners offer a complete range of services including dry cleaning, ironing and laundry services.
Also available collection points throughout Essex and Suffolk, please call 01206 752 757 for details.
Unit 2 highwoods Square
Colchester
Essex CO4 9BB
Parks & Nature
These famous gardens were created by Beth Chatto OBE VMH who was a British plantswoman, garden designer and author/lecturer. The gardens are based near Elmstead Market in the English county of Essex and are definitely worth a visit. They also have a wonderful tea room where you will be able to eat, drink & enjoy the view of the gardens while you relax.
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Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens
Clacton RoadThese famous gardens were created by Beth Chatto OBE VMH who was a British plantswoman, garden designer and author/lecturer. The gardens are based near Elmstead Market in the English county of Essex and are definitely worth a visit. They also have a wonderful tea room where you will be able to eat, drink & enjoy the view of the gardens while you relax.
Jimmy's Farm is situated on the outskirts of Ipswich & a working farm that offers a fun day out for the family. There’s plenty of activities to keep the children busy, including nature trails, an adventure playground, and the most exciting of all, the farm park where kids can get up close to many farmyard favourites. There's also a café, a family-friendly restaurant, and an extensive butchery where you can buy all the farm's meat products. You can also purchase cheese, deli products, gifts and souvenirs. If you visit on a rainy day make sure you wear your wellies and waterproofs!
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Jimmy's Farm
Pannington Hall LaneJimmy's Farm is situated on the outskirts of Ipswich & a working farm that offers a fun day out for the family. There’s plenty of activities to keep the children busy, including nature trails, an adventure playground, and the most exciting of all, the farm park where kids can get up close to many farmyard favourites. There's also a café, a family-friendly restaurant, and an extensive butchery where you can buy all the farm's meat products. You can also purchase cheese, deli products, gifts and souvenirs. If you visit on a rainy day make sure you wear your wellies and waterproofs!
Entertainment & Activities
Colchester Zoo is home to 240 species set in 60 acres of wonderful parkland and lakes! You can take part in some fantastic activities with the opportunity to hand feed our elephants and giraffes at daily public feeding sessions, and walk through our 24m tunnel as sealions swim overhead. They also have many fantastic undercover areas, so you can stay warm and dry on even the wettest of days
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Zoo w Colchesterze
Maldon RoadColchester Zoo is home to 240 species set in 60 acres of wonderful parkland and lakes! You can take part in some fantastic activities with the opportunity to hand feed our elephants and giraffes at daily public feeding sessions, and walk through our 24m tunnel as sealions swim overhead. They also have many fantastic undercover areas, so you can stay warm and dry on even the wettest of days
Alton Water is based at Stutton (20min drive from Beaches) in 400 acres of the beautiful Suffolk countryside and offers sailing, windsurfing, canoeing & paddle boarding for members & visitors. They have a highly acclaimed and long established RYA approved training centre which is the largest and most active RYA training centre in East Anglia. If you're not feeling active it is just a beautiful place to sit & watch everyone else being active or maybe take a picnic and wind away the day away while taking in the stunning views & wildlife.
There is also a cafe where you will be able get drinks & a light bite, check out their website for opening times.
Tel: 01473 328408 / www.altonwater.co.uk
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Alton Water
Alton Water is based at Stutton (20min drive from Beaches) in 400 acres of the beautiful Suffolk countryside and offers sailing, windsurfing, canoeing & paddle boarding for members & visitors. They have a highly acclaimed and long established RYA approved training centre which is the largest and most active RYA training centre in East Anglia. If you're not feeling active it is just a beautiful place to sit & watch everyone else being active or maybe take a picnic and wind away the day away while taking in the stunning views & wildlife.
There is also a cafe where you will be able get drinks & a light bite, check out their website for opening times.
Tel: 01473 328408 / www.altonwater.co.uk
Everything Else
The Mistley Kitchen is a well renowned cookery school located in a fine Georgian Town house in the ancient port village of Mistley and offers one-day recreational hands-on cookery workshops for up to 12 participants.
The Mistley Kitchen also offers great kitchen gadgets and cookware from all over the world at competitive prices.
They also feature interesting handmade tableware, food-related artwork, wines and gifts so is a great place for a mooch! And maybe followed with lunch at The Thorn just 150 yds away or a visit to The Tea House by the swan basin across the road.
Mistley Kitchen
6-8 High StThe Mistley Kitchen is a well renowned cookery school located in a fine Georgian Town house in the ancient port village of Mistley and offers one-day recreational hands-on cookery workshops for up to 12 participants.
The Mistley Kitchen also offers great kitchen gadgets and cookware from all over the world at competitive prices.
They also feature interesting handmade tableware, food-related artwork, wines and gifts so is a great place for a mooch! And maybe followed with lunch at The Thorn just 150 yds away or a visit to The Tea House by the swan basin across the road.