The Essex Skipper
butterfly can be found
in woodlands, acid
grasslands and coastal
marshes in Essex from May to August.
Essex Rural Attractions is an independent group providing a wide variety of rural attractions throughout Essex. Visit our farm shops, museums, rare breed farms, and beautiful historic buildings.
Barleylands Craft Village
& Farm Centre

Unique family attraction. Feed our friendly farm animals and ride the mini tractors down on the farm.
Boydells Dairy Farm
One of a small number of farms where you can observe sheep milking. Includes a wide selection
of other animals.
Layer Marney Tower
Britain's tallest Tudor gatehouse, built in the reign of Henry VIII. Visit the ram in our wonderful rare breeds farm.
Lee Valley Park Farms
Two contrasting farms
for the price of one; a
childrens' farm and a
modern working farm.
Marsh Farm Country Park
Self-guided farm trail
with sheep, cattle, pigs,
chickens, ponies and
pets. Indoor & outdoor
play areas, picnic areas,
tearoom & gift shop.
Old MacDonalds
Educational Farm Park

Largest collection of
rare breeds in the whole
of Essex.
Walton Hall
Museum of Memorabilia

Come and make your own
bread in our Victorian
coal fired oven at Walton
Hall.
Writtle College
220 hectare estate with
animals, plants and
landscaped grounds.
Public Rights of Way
Discover a wilder side
of Essex with over 3,000
miles of public footpaths
waiting to be explored.
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