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Visit operating stables, explore formal gardens and discover some local history at one of the finest examples of Jacobean architecture in Britain.

Enjoy a picnic, see traditional Victorian gardening techniques in action or get lost in a hedge maze at these quiet 19th-century gardens.

Home to some of Britain’s most exciting amusement rides, including the infamous Rage rollercoaster, this theme park has attractions for all ages and budgets.

Feed elephants and giraffes, watch a falconry display and meet the fearsome Komodo dragons at one of the U.K.’s best zoos.

Feed elephants and giraffes, watch a falconry display and meet the fearsome Komodo dragons at one of the U.K.’s best zoos.

Feed elephants and giraffes, watch a falconry display and meet the fearsome Komodo dragons at one of the U.K.’s best zoos.

Spend an afternoon at the tallest Tudor gatehouse in England to find a knot garden, a farm, a Wildlife Walk and five centuries’ worth of history. 

Feed elephants and giraffes, watch a falconry display and meet the fearsome Komodo dragons at one of the U.K.’s best zoos.

This quaint market town is famous for its namesake church, which is said to be the final resting place of King Harold II.

Enjoy a picnic, see traditional Victorian gardening techniques in action or get lost in a hedge maze at these quiet 19th-century gardens.

Feed elephants and giraffes, watch a falconry display and meet the fearsome Komodo dragons at one of the U.K.’s best zoos.

Ride a pedalo on the boating lake, enjoy a game of mini golf or simply spend an afternoon relaxing in Colchester’s most popular public park.

Enjoy a picnic, see traditional Victorian gardening techniques in action or get lost in a hedge maze at these quiet 19th-century gardens.

Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.

Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.

Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.

Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.

Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.

Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.

Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.

Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.

Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.

Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.

Learn which plants can thrive in a range of habitats in these stunning gardens designed by master gardener Beth Chatto.