ESSEX

including THURROCK and SOUTHEND

 
 
New Hall Vineyards                                    Purleigh, Chelmsford                              www.newhallwines.co.uk   
English Vineyard is one of the oldest and largest English Wine Producer in the Country and was first established in Essex by the Greenwood family in the village of Purleigh in 1969. The vines grown at New Hall have been planted between 12m to 24m above sea level on well-sheltered southern facing slopes of a shallow valley.  Which over the years has proven itself to be an almost ideal climatic site for the growing of vines.
Directions:
From A12 take A414 towards Danbury and Maldon go straight onto B1010 3 miles on Left.
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Redwings Ada Cole Rescue Centre                  Broadley Common, Harlow                  www.redwings.co.uk
Visit rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules at the Redwings Ada Cole Rescue Centre in Essex. The centre has pleasant paddock walks and more than 50 horsey residents, many of whom are looking for homes through the Redwings Guardianship Scheme. The centre is open daily and entry is free!

Directions:  Off the B181 in Broadley Common, near Nazeing in Essex.

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