Great Dunmow attractions

		Great Dunmow lies in the county of Essex, a large county northeast of London with water on 2 sides. It has areas of flat agricultural scenery, undulating and pretty that suited English watercolourists. Narrow lanes wind through meadows past weather-boarded mills and unfenced fields, while flinty church towers can be seen from tree-lined hilltops. There are impressive historic towns such as Colchester to visit and charming villages of old houses such as Thaxted and Dedham.

Visitor attractions and information - Great Dunmow

	Hatfield Forest, Takeley, Nr Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6NE. Tel: 01279 870 678. Designated site of special scientific interest and National Nature Reserve. Of great historical and ecological importance. Trees support a huge variety of wildlife. Miles of excellent walks and nature trails. Fishing available on the lake About 6 miles west of Great Dunmow.
	Glendale Forge, Monk Street, Thaxted, Essex. Tel: 01371 830466. GLENDALE FORGE, set in the heart of the Essex Countryside in England, make a comprehensive range of Blacksmiths' Tools and Equipment unsurpassed for quality and design, and maintain a skill our grandfathers would have been proud to call their own. www.glendaleforge.co.uk. About 4 miles north of Great Dunmow.
	Great Leighs Ltd, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1QP. Tel: 01245 362412. The UK's newest racecourse. Great Leighs will stage 51 fixtures in 2007, commencing February 22, with a frequent Thursday slot. Highlights include a three-day festival in August, a full weekend in September, and the launch of floodlit racing on Saturday September 1, 2007. www.greatleighs.com. About 7 miles east of Great Dunmow.
	Blake House Craft Centre, Blake End, Nr Braintree, Essex, CM77 6RA. Tel: 01376 344123. Wander around the fine variety of art and craft shops in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, where there really is something for everyone! Treat yourself or find the perfect gift. About 4 miles east of Great Dunmow.
	The Original Great Maze, Blake House Craft Centre, Blake End, Nr Braintree, Essex, CM77 6RA. Tel: 01376 533146. Experience the latest 'maize maze' challenge at The Original Great Maze. At Blake House Craft Centre, the challenge is on! 'Get lost’ for a fun family day out, whatever the weather. About 4 miles east of Great Dunmow.
	Great Dunmow town Lock-Up (Photo right). Inscription reads:- "This small single cell prison ceased its function in 1843 when the Dunmow police station opened. During the 1890's this disused Lock-up was adapted to be a Soup Kitchen to help feed the poor of the area during those hard years. Lady Warwick is reputed to have provided venison for the kitchen from her neighbouring lands"
	Doctor's Pond (Photo right). Legend has it that the name "Doctor's Pond" is derived from a local doctor's use of the pond for breeding and keeping leeches used in the medicine of the day.
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