Stansted Mountfitchet
Things to do in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex
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Stansted Mountfitchet is a small town in Essex, located near the border with Hertfordshire. The area is known for its Norman castle, which crowns the landscape at the town's centre. The town developed around this historic fortification and remains focused on its medieval heritage.
Where to stay in Stansted Mountfitchet(4)
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Several hotels and bed and breakfasts serve the town. The Kings Arms Hotel is a traditional coaching inn. The Cricketers Arms offers accommodation alongside its pub function. Hampton By Hilton London Stansted Airport provides modern hotel facilities and is situated near the airport, useful for those needing transport connections. The Linden Stansted is another option with hotel-standard rooms.
Things to Do in Stansted Mountfitchet(2)
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Mountfitchet Castle is the main draw, a Norman motte-and-bailey castle with a reconstructed village that illustrates how the settlement would have appeared in the eleventh century. The House on the Hill Toy Museum holds a collection of vintage and contemporary toys and is located within the castle grounds, making both attractions conveniently visited together.
Where to Eat in Stansted Mountfitchet
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The Cricketers Arms and The Kings Arms Hotel both serve food alongside accommodation, offering the town's established dining options.
Attractions Near Stansted Mountfitchet
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2 mi
Daisy May’s Farm
Elsenham · ⭐ 4.3
3 mi
The Craft Cabin CM23
Bishops Stortford · ⭐ 5.0
3 mi
Empire Cinema Bishop's Stortford
Bishops Stortford · ⭐ 4.1
3 mi
Bishops stortford escape room
Bishops Stortford · ⭐ 4.7
3 mi
The Little Arts Workshop
Bishops Stortford · ⭐ 4.9
3 mi
Hatfield Forest
Bishops Stortford · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Hatters Farm Pumpkin Patch
Takeley · ⭐ 4.8
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The Gardens of Easton Lodge
Great Dunmow · ⭐ 4.5
Camping in Stansted Mountfitchet
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Self-Catering Cottages in Stansted Mountfitchet
All cottages in Stansted Mountfitchet →Evie Rose Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £697
The Old Parish Hall
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £747
Saffron Hall
7 bed · sleeps 14 · from £2,133
Gladwyns Farm Lodge
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,076
Wiggles and Piggles
2 cottages · from £767
Lowal House - Lowal House
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £477
Leys Barn
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £483
Common questions about Stansted Mountfitchet
Where can I stay in Stansted Mountfitchet?
We list 4 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Stansted Mountfitchet.
What is there to do in Stansted Mountfitchet?
We list 2 attractions and things to do in and around Stansted Mountfitchet.
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