Monica's Guidebook to Frinton and the Area

Monica
Monica's Guidebook to Frinton and the Area

Sightseeing

The Naze Tower is a historical 86 foot landmark situated on the cliffs at the Naze. Built by Trnity House i 1720 the octagonal narvigation tower has played an important role in maritime history and is Grade II listed, as the only building of its type and era in the Country. Over eight floors reached by a spiral staircase of 111 stairs, there is an art gallery, museum and tea shop. Many children go the the Naze for fossil collecting.
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The Naze
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The Naze Tower is a historical 86 foot landmark situated on the cliffs at the Naze. Built by Trnity House i 1720 the octagonal narvigation tower has played an important role in maritime history and is Grade II listed, as the only building of its type and era in the Country. Over eight floors reached by a spiral staircase of 111 stairs, there is an art gallery, museum and tea shop. Many children go the the Naze for fossil collecting.
Beth Chatto OBE (1923-2018) was an award winning plantswoman, author and lecturer. One of her achivements was to create adrought resistant planting design. You need to book before visiting but it is worth a visit particularly if you are a keen gardener. Plants to buy in spring and summer.
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Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens
Clacton Road
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Beth Chatto OBE (1923-2018) was an award winning plantswoman, author and lecturer. One of her achivements was to create adrought resistant planting design. You need to book before visiting but it is worth a visit particularly if you are a keen gardener. Plants to buy in spring and summer.
Lovely sandy beach for sun, sand and a swim. Cafe on the lower promenade.
Holland Haven Country Park
Lovely sandy beach for sun, sand and a swim. Cafe on the lower promenade.
English Heritage Site - Historical Landmark. They are the twin towers of the now demolished Church of St Mary the Virgin at Mistley. Designed by Robert Adam. The Thorn Restaurant in Mistley is worth a visit particularly if you like seafood. Manningtree with its collection of swans and pubs along the water-front is also pleasant to visit.
Mistley Kitchen
6-8 High St
English Heritage Site - Historical Landmark. They are the twin towers of the now demolished Church of St Mary the Virgin at Mistley. Designed by Robert Adam. The Thorn Restaurant in Mistley is worth a visit particularly if you like seafood. Manningtree with its collection of swans and pubs along the water-front is also pleasant to visit.
If you like looking at boats and yachts, the marina is worth a visit. There is a walk through the nature reserve and a pub/restaurant which cant be recommended for food, but a drinlk on the terrace, is excellent for taking in the marina view.
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Titchmarsh Marina Ltd
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If you like looking at boats and yachts, the marina is worth a visit. There is a walk through the nature reserve and a pub/restaurant which cant be recommended for food, but a drinlk on the terrace, is excellent for taking in the marina view.
Dedham is a village within the borough of Colchester on the River Stour. It is very pretty and brings you into John Constable country and the Dedham Vale is an area of natural beauty. There are so many things to do like visiting the Munnings Art Museum, and Dedham Parish Church,.
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Dedham
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Dedham is a village within the borough of Colchester on the River Stour. It is very pretty and brings you into John Constable country and the Dedham Vale is an area of natural beauty. There are so many things to do like visiting the Munnings Art Museum, and Dedham Parish Church,.
Well know for being an excellent place to pick up vintage items, clothing and ornaments etc.
St Helena Vintage Shop - Sir Isaac's Walk
Sir Isaac's Walk
Well know for being an excellent place to pick up vintage items, clothing and ornaments etc.
A great place for a day out. 200 species set in 60 acres of parkland and lake.
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Zoo w Colchesterze
Maldon Road
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A great place for a day out. 200 species set in 60 acres of parkland and lake.

Food scene

You an buy a day at the spa or just a treament without staying. The gardens are beautiful and well worth visiting - it costs nothing - with secret ponds. A good place for afternoon tea.
Lifehouse Spa & Hotel
Frinton Road
You an buy a day at the spa or just a treament without staying. The gardens are beautiful and well worth visiting - it costs nothing - with secret ponds. A good place for afternoon tea.

City/town information

In the Castle Park, Colchester Castle, is a hugh Norman keep built on the foundations of a Roman Temple. The museum is very inter-active for children and nearby you can see the English Heritage site of St Botolph's Priory. In the Castle park is Holytrees Museum, a Georgian Townhouse displaying 3 centuries of clothing, clocks and decorative art. Nearby in the Dutch quarter are the remains of the Roman Theatre.
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Colchester
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In the Castle Park, Colchester Castle, is a hugh Norman keep built on the foundations of a Roman Temple. The museum is very inter-active for children and nearby you can see the English Heritage site of St Botolph's Priory. In the Castle park is Holytrees Museum, a Georgian Townhouse displaying 3 centuries of clothing, clocks and decorative art. Nearby in the Dutch quarter are the remains of the Roman Theatre.