Castle Hedingham
Things to do in Castle Hedingham, Essex
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Castle Hedingham is a village in Essex, in the east of England. It takes its name from the Norman castle that dominates the settlement, built in the 12th century and standing on a substantial mound above the River Blackwater valley.
Where to stay in Castle Hedingham(3)
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The Suites at Pannells Ash is a bed and breakfast in the village. Castle View Rooms and Hedingham Old Pottery are also available as overnight accommodation.
Castle View Rooms
5 Priory Wood, Castle Hedingham
Hedingham Old Pottery
37 St James Street, Castle Hedingham
The Suites at Pannells Ash
Sudbury Road, Castle Hedingham
The Waggon & Horses
High Street, Halstead
The Coach House at The Pheasant
Audley End, Gestingthorpe
Ollivers Farm Bed & Breakfast
Toppesfield, Halstead
The Dog Inn
37 Hedingham Road, Halstead
The Dorrington
2 Trinity Street, Halstead
Things to Do in Castle Hedingham(2)
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Hedingham Castle is the focal point of the village. The castle keep, built around 1140, survives largely intact and can be explored with views across the valley from the top. The Colne Valley Railway, a heritage railway operating preserved steam and diesel trains, runs nearby and offers trips along the valley.
Where to Eat in Castle Hedingham
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No restaurants are listed for Castle Hedingham.
Attractions Near Castle Hedingham
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4 mi
Gosfield Lake Resort
Halstead · ⭐ 4.4
5 mi
Boydells Dairy Farm
Braintree · ⭐ 4.8
6 mi
Essex Pottery Studio
Halstead · ⭐ 4.8
6 mi
Clare Castle Country Park
Sudbury · ⭐ 4.6
7 mi
Kingfisher Leisure Centre Sudbury
Sudbury · ⭐ 4.0
7 mi
Long Melford Country Park
Long Melford · ⭐ 4.6
8 mi
White Dragon Activity Centre
Mount Bures · ⭐ 4.8
8 mi
Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens
Braintree · ⭐ 4.5
Camping in Castle Hedingham
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Hedingham Huts
⭐ 5.0
Gosfield Lake Resort
⭐ 4.4 · from £32/night
Woodchests Glamping
⭐ 5.0 · from £260/night
Clarks Farm Camping
⭐ 4.5 · from £25/night
Finchingfield Camping
⭐ 5.0 · from £80/night
Rum Bridge Glamping and Fishery
⭐ 4.8 · from £85/night
Rum Bridge Glamping
⭐ 4.8 · from £85/night
Borleymere Shepherd's Hut
⭐ 4.7
Self-Catering Cottages in Castle Hedingham
All cottages in Castle Hedingham →The Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £363
Chestnut Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,413
English Oak
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,286
Silver Birch
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,286
Toppesfield Hall
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £1,437
Woodland Cottages - Copper Beech
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,373
Liston Hall Barn
5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £2,406
Belchamp Hall Coach House
2 bed · sleeps 4
Common questions about Castle Hedingham
Where can I stay in Castle Hedingham?
We list 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Castle Hedingham.
What is there to do in Castle Hedingham?
We list 2 attractions and things to do in and around Castle Hedingham.
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