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It lies 80 kilometres to the northeast of the capital of England, London.
Take a trip out to Colchester, 20 kilometres to the southeast. Once you arrive, you'll want to head straight for the Colchester Zoo.
Search for seashells to add to your collection or try to spot small animals like starfish and sea urchins at St. Osyth Beach and Whitstable Beach. You'll find these enticing pieces of coastline 40 kilometres and 80 kilometres away, respectively.
It's well known that spending time outside makes you feel happier and healthier. Keeping that in mind, why wouldn't you make your way 35 kilometres out of Gestingthorpe to Hatfield Forest? Abberton Reservoir, 25 kilometres away, is another popular choice.
Settle in for some gripping soccer action at Melbourne Stadium in United Kingdom, 30 kilometres away. Show your love for home team the Chelmsford City FC by putting on a few pieces of maroon and white!
Spend your day alternating between the glorious snow and a cosy fire at Chatham Ski and Snowboard Centre and Norfolk Snowsports Club. From novices to the experienced, there's something for everyone to enjoy at these winter paradises.
If you're considering venturing further afield, journey 7 kilometres northeast to Sudbury. It's here you'll discover Gainsborough's House and Corpus Christi Guildhall. We also suggest stopping by Mount Bures, 11 kilometres to the southeast, for the East Anglian Railway Museum and Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum.
Bury St Edmunds, 25 kilometres to the north, is a great little excursion Use it as a base when swinging by the Athenaeum, theatre Royal and Bury St Edmunds Abbey. If you need more convincing, other close by sights include St Edmundsbury Cathedral and the Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery.
Clothing? Check. Wallet? Check. But have you brought your appetite? With some fine food and drink to sample around this region, it's the one thing you shouldn't forget.
If you're perusing a menu, there's a good chance you'll come across meals with fish or lamb. They're two ingredients commonly used in the kitchens here.
Ask one of the locals for some food suggestions and bangers and mash (sausages with mashed potatoes) will probably be among the first things they mention. Ploughman’s lunch (cheese, bread, pickles and cold cuts) is another typical regional food you ought to sink your teeth into.
You're on holiday, so why not lay into a little spotted dick (sponge pudding of dried fruits with custard)? It's worth every delicious calorie!
If you really want to see the big pitcher, take the hopportunity to sip on a beer. Schooner rather than later! Dorky beer puns aside, make sure you sample Yorkshire Bitter, one of the leading local brews.
Bombay Saphire Gin is certainly worth trying. Neat or on the rocks? The bar person is sure to have a few taste bud-tickling suggestions.
A flavoursome bottle of vino can complete any tasty meal, and the best regional drops mustn't be missed. Denbies Pinot Gris and Chapel Down Chardonnay are the top picks.
It's not easy to part with a region as fantastic as Essex, but it will always be there awaiting your return.
Gestingthorpe's nearest terminal is Stansted Airport (STN). When you're ready to pack your bag and hit the skies, go 30 kilometres to the southwest.
Whether you're seeking the basics or the whole kit and caboodle, Gestingthorpe has your back! For a place that won't break the bank, you can't go past The Waggon & Horses, located at High Street, or the Bulmer Tye House, at Bulmer Tye. Though, if you'd rather live in luxury on holiday, The White Hart Hotel or the George Inn might be a better fit.
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Learn about the local history of Castle Hedingham with a stop at Hedingham Castle. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Ridgewell Airfield Museum in Ridgewell.
Catch an event at Milbank Stadium during your trip to Halstead. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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