Itinerary
Discover the stately homes, gardens and smugglers tales of the Essex Coast on this excellent weekend break staying on the outskirts of Colchester
Essex Coast & Green Island Gardens
Hear tales of smugglers navigating the inlets and shifting sands of the Essex Coast with our local guide, who joins us for half a day touring the local area, before we head to Green Island Gardens, a 20 acre award-winning private garden designed by owner Fiona Edmond, with a huge range of unusual trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs
Saffron Walden & Audley End House
After a visit to picturesque Saffron Walden, we visit one of the most opulent houses in Jacobean England, with glorious gardens by Capability Brown
River Deben Cruise
Enjoy a river cruise along the beautiful Deben Estuary, with commentary and tea & biscuits
Your Hotel
The Holiday Inn Colchester is located in its own grounds on the outskirts of Colcester. There are leisure facilities onsite and some ground floor rooms are available (no lift)
