The Top 20 Attractions around Braintree
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Braintree. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Braintree is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 6, 2025
Finchingfield Village Green
Highlight • Rest Area
Lovely little village always full of cyclists and motorcycles, you have a lovely pub and next door a bistro as well as a couple of cafes which all serve amazing food from bacon sarnies to full blown roast dinners.
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St Mary's Church, Bocking
Highlight • Historical Site
This place is amazingly beautiful. It's a great starting point, if you wanna walk in the woods and fields around Braintree. Incidentally, it's where Keith Flint's funeral was held in March 2019. Here's to you, Flinters!
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Rayne Station and Flitch Way Visitor Centre
Highlight • Cycleway
Once a working train station on the Bishop's Stortford to Braintree line, Rayne is now a lovely stop on the Flitch Way cycle and hiking trail. The station building houses …
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Quiet Lane Between Sturmer and Steeple Bumpstead
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Watch out for the potholes, but enjoy the views. Amazing quiet lane, perfect in either direction.
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Coggeshall Historic Town Centre
Highlight • Historical Site
Coggeshall is a pretty town that boasts almost 200 listed buildings, including many beautiful timber-framed Tudor buildings. There are lots of attractions in and around the town including the magnificent …
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Paycocke's House and Garden
Highlight • Cafe
Paycockes House is a Tudor merchant house that boasts stunning woodcarving, elaborate panelling, and beautiful gardens. The house was built around 1500 for Thomas Paycocke and serves as an example …
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Castle Hedingham
Highlight • Viewpoint
A 900-year-old Norman keep, beautifully maintained. It costs to visit the castle (£8.50 for adults), but a quick glance from the comfort of your saddle won't go amiss!
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The Blue Egg Café
Highlight • Cafe
Such a great mid-ride stop, where almost everything is made fresh on site or sourced locally, the cafe at the Blue Egg is a real institution for cyclists and a …
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The Valley Trail (Sudbury)
Highlight • Trail
This beautiful footpath occupies what was once the railway between Sudbury and Cambridge. Both the Stour Valley Path and St Edmund Way long-distance trails make use of this section, which …
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St Mary's Church
Highlight • Historical Site
St Mary’s is a beautiful Grade I-listed church that dates to the 11th century. Built from flint and pebble rubble, the church was extended in the 13th century and was …
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