Dunmow

What was once an ordinary house on an ordinary street, Talliston House has since been transformed into an exciting labyrinth. Each room in the house and garden outside has its own story, smells and sounds to create something truly magical. If you’ve fallen in love with a Grimm’s fairy tale, delighted over Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland or dreamed of flying with Peter Pan to Neverland, you’ve arrived at the right doorway!

• Immerse Yourself in Nature at Hatfield Forest

Beautiful Hatfield Forest is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest and National Nature Reserve covering 403 hectares in Essex. Managed by the National Trust, the forest features ancient woodland, pastures, lakes, sites of archaeological remains and is considered one of the only forests in England to contain all the elements of a medieval forest.

• Learn Something New at the Great Dunmow Maltings & Museum

Great Dunmow Maltings is a rare example of a market town timber-framed malthouse, with much of the structure dating back to the 16th century. The malthouse was last functional in 1948 as part of the Old Dunmow Brewery Company. It is recognised as a building of special architectural and historic importance by English Heritage, and is one of only 4% of listed buildings in the country with Grade 2 status.

• Go for Romantic Wanderings in the Forgotten Gardens of Easton Lodge

Restored and maintained by dedicated volunteers, the Gardens of Easton Lodge are steeped in 400 years of history and are an idyllic haven to wander through with a loved one. Featuring a wide variety of landscaping and styles, the gardens are a beautiful attraction year-round where you can buy delicious seasonal produce.

Dunmow is about 44 miles from London and less than an hour’s drive from Cambridge. While you are here, take advantage of the town’s rural setting to explore the English countryside!