Bradwell-on-sea and the Dengie Peninsula
Sightseeing
St Peters Chapel
East End RoadThis railway museum is absolutely huge and has many trains, carriages and related paraphernalia all well looked after by local volunteers.
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Mangapps Railway
Southminster RoadThis railway museum is absolutely huge and has many trains, carriages and related paraphernalia all well looked after by local volunteers.
RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Creephedge LaneTea with alpacas, within walking distance of the cottage. By appointment only! See https://www.facebook.com/thehappyhoguk/
Hockley Lane
Hockley LaneTea with alpacas, within walking distance of the cottage. By appointment only! See https://www.facebook.com/thehappyhoguk/
Local pubs
The Kings Head, Bradwell-on-Sea
High StreetThe Green Man
Waterside RoadFood scene
Mouth watering Bangladeshi food in a small restaurant attached to a local pub, on the banks of The Blackwater River.
Menu, phone number etc here: https://wwwrajsindianocean.webstarts.com/
Raj Indian Ocean
101 Main RoadMouth watering Bangladeshi food in a small restaurant attached to a local pub, on the banks of The Blackwater River.
Menu, phone number etc here: https://wwwrajsindianocean.webstarts.com/
Authentic home-cooked Thai food, served in the local village pub. We usually go and pick up (10-15 min drive) - give them a call to order or book on 01621 779416.
The Fox & Hounds
12 The SquareAuthentic home-cooked Thai food, served in the local village pub. We usually go and pick up (10-15 min drive) - give them a call to order or book on 01621 779416.
Crouch Ridge Vineyard
Fambridge RoadVery good sparkling wines and some nice food options too!
The Maldon Smokehouse
Cromwell Lane
Anchor at Danbury
Runsell GreenGreat spot to stop for a meal on the way to/from Bradwell-on-sea
Since the closure of the West Mersey Oyster bar, this is your best bet for the traditional fresh seafood experience. Outdoor seating only.
The Dukes Seafood
Coast RoadSince the closure of the West Mersey Oyster bar, this is your best bet for the traditional fresh seafood experience. Outdoor seating only.
Groceries etc
Right Price Nisa Southminster
5-7 North StNearest small supermarket
Morrisons
Limebrook WayBig supermarket, 30min drive away
Sainsbury's
1 Cambridge Heath RdBig supermarket, 30min drive
Wine
New Hall Vineyards
Chelmsford RoadLovely brut