Things to see and do in and around Felsted
Locality
Places to visit and explore in surrounding areas
Felsted is a very pretty historic village that traces its origins back to the 7th century.
It is located in North West Essex close to the market town of Great Dunmow, just 20 minutes from Stansted airport and with easy access to Braintree Freeport outlet village to the west and the country town of Chelmsford to the south.
Felsted has two pubs, an Indian restaurant, a bookshop serving delicious coffee, a tearoom open during the day, a beauty salon, ladies clothes store and an excellent village shop, all within walking distance.
It also provides easy access to the ancient Flitch Way walking track and Chelmsford City racecourse.
Felsted
Felsted is a very pretty historic village that traces its origins back to the 7th century.
It is located in North West Essex close to the market town of Great Dunmow, just 20 minutes from Stansted airport and with easy access to Braintree Freeport outlet village to the west and the country town of Chelmsford to the south.
Felsted has two pubs, an Indian restaurant, a bookshop serving delicious coffee, a tearoom open during the day, a beauty salon, ladies clothes store and an excellent village shop, all within walking distance.
It also provides easy access to the ancient Flitch Way walking track and Chelmsford City racecourse.
Chelmsford is the county town of Essex and dates back to the Bronze Age. It is located on the River Chelmer has a bustling city centre with bars and restaurants and a variety of shops in the Bond Street shopping area
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Chelmsford
Chelmsford is the county town of Essex and dates back to the Bronze Age. It is located on the River Chelmer has a bustling city centre with bars and restaurants and a variety of shops in the Bond Street shopping area
The Flitch Way runs for fifteen miles along a disused railway line from Braintree station to Start Hill near Bishops Stortford. It is an important greenway and wildlife corridor and is very popular with walkers and cyclists. From Felsted you can either follow the trail westbound towards Bishops Stortford or eastbound towards Rayne / Braintree.
Flitch Way Trail
Flitch Way TrailThe Flitch Way runs for fifteen miles along a disused railway line from Braintree station to Start Hill near Bishops Stortford. It is an important greenway and wildlife corridor and is very popular with walkers and cyclists. From Felsted you can either follow the trail westbound towards Bishops Stortford or eastbound towards Rayne / Braintree.
Chelmsford City Racecourse is the UK’s newest racecourse and the home of horseracing in Essex, but it’s so much more than that.
The venue is also one of the South East’s biggest concert venues hosting a variety of exciting events outside of the racing programme such as concerts and festivals.
Chelmsford City Racecourse opened its doors in 2015 and since then has gone on to become one of the busiest racecourses in the UK, thanks to its highly acclaimed All Weather Polytrack surface that will play host to a massive 53 fixtures in 2021 including two Listed Races, as well as the Chelmsford City Cup Handicap. By providing some of the highest prize-money in British racing, the racecourse routinely attracts some of the most successful and prominent trainers and jockeys in the world with horses running at Chelmsford City going on to win at Royal Ascot, Glorious Goodwood and many other major international racing festivals.
Built on the site of the previous Essex County Showground, Chelmsford City Racecourse is the newest racecourse in the UK and just one of only five fully floodlit All-Weather tracks in the UK capable of offering horseracing all year round.
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Chelmsford City Racecourse
Chelmsford City Racecourse is the UK’s newest racecourse and the home of horseracing in Essex, but it’s so much more than that.
The venue is also one of the South East’s biggest concert venues hosting a variety of exciting events outside of the racing programme such as concerts and festivals.
Chelmsford City Racecourse opened its doors in 2015 and since then has gone on to become one of the busiest racecourses in the UK, thanks to its highly acclaimed All Weather Polytrack surface that will play host to a massive 53 fixtures in 2021 including two Listed Races, as well as the Chelmsford City Cup Handicap. By providing some of the highest prize-money in British racing, the racecourse routinely attracts some of the most successful and prominent trainers and jockeys in the world with horses running at Chelmsford City going on to win at Royal Ascot, Glorious Goodwood and many other major international racing festivals.
Built on the site of the previous Essex County Showground, Chelmsford City Racecourse is the newest racecourse in the UK and just one of only five fully floodlit All-Weather tracks in the UK capable of offering horseracing all year round.
Hatfield Forest is great place to walk, explore or just stop for a picnic about 15 minutes drive away. It is also a National Nature Reserve and a Nature Conservation Review site which is owned and managed by the National Trust. It is a 403.2 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest. A medieval warren in the forest is a Scheduled Monument.
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Foresta di Hatfield del National Trust
Hatfield Forest is great place to walk, explore or just stop for a picnic about 15 minutes drive away. It is also a National Nature Reserve and a Nature Conservation Review site which is owned and managed by the National Trust. It is a 403.2 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest. A medieval warren in the forest is a Scheduled Monument.
Shopping
Freeport outlet village is just 15 minutes drive away. It has a wide great range of shopping and home to over 75 premium brands with up to 60% off the RRP everyday.
See website for full list of brands
https://braintree-village.com/
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Freeport Village
Charter WayFreeport outlet village is just 15 minutes drive away. It has a wide great range of shopping and home to over 75 premium brands with up to 60% off the RRP everyday.
See website for full list of brands
https://braintree-village.com/
Just a short drive away you'll find our local Tesco store offering a more extensive range than the local co-op
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Tesco Superstore
Stortford RoadJust a short drive away you'll find our local Tesco store offering a more extensive range than the local co-op
Our local store just 4 mins drive away for all your essentials
Co-op Food - Flitch Green - Hallett Road
24 Hallett RdOur local store just 4 mins drive away for all your essentials
Lindsell
Local general store and post office in the village centre just a short walk away
Nearby towns and places to visit
This section provides details of local towns and places of interest
Great Dunmow is a bustling historical market town 10 minutes away and offers a good selection of restaurants, bars and small independent shops. A lovely place to visit and stop for a coffee or glass of wine.
Great Dunmow
Great Dunmow is a bustling historical market town 10 minutes away and offers a good selection of restaurants, bars and small independent shops. A lovely place to visit and stop for a coffee or glass of wine.
Thaxted is a small country town 20 mins drive from Felsted with a recorded history which dates back to before the Domesday Book. The town is full of considerable architectural interest and is located in the valley of the River Chelmer.
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Thaxted
Thaxted is a small country town 20 mins drive from Felsted with a recorded history which dates back to before the Domesday Book. The town is full of considerable architectural interest and is located in the valley of the River Chelmer.
Steeped in history, Cambridge is a university city and the county town of Cambridgeshire, on the River Cam.
There is plenty to do, from strolling along the beautiful lanes, sightseeing or browsing the variety of shops.
If you have the time, perhaps join a guided walk go for a punt along the River Cam
There is a choice of routes either directly there via the motorway or take a beautiful minute drive through the villages of Great Dunmow, Thaxted and Saffron Walden
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Cambridge
Steeped in history, Cambridge is a university city and the county town of Cambridgeshire, on the River Cam.
There is plenty to do, from strolling along the beautiful lanes, sightseeing or browsing the variety of shops.
If you have the time, perhaps join a guided walk go for a punt along the River Cam
There is a choice of routes either directly there via the motorway or take a beautiful minute drive through the villages of Great Dunmow, Thaxted and Saffron Walden
Finchingfield is a very pretty village just 20 minutes drive through country lanes. It has a long history – having a 15th century Guildhall and a 14th century church – St John the Baptist – its massive tower dating from the Norman times. The Guildhall has recently undergone major renovation work
The village pond in Finchingfield is familiar to many visitors and said to be the most photographed village in England [Daily Telegraph 2008]. Apart from its history and significant conservation area, visitors can enjoy the many shops, pubs and restaurants.
Definitely worth a visit and lunch out.
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Finchingfield
Finchingfield is a very pretty village just 20 minutes drive through country lanes. It has a long history – having a 15th century Guildhall and a 14th century church – St John the Baptist – its massive tower dating from the Norman times. The Guildhall has recently undergone major renovation work
The village pond in Finchingfield is familiar to many visitors and said to be the most photographed village in England [Daily Telegraph 2008]. Apart from its history and significant conservation area, visitors can enjoy the many shops, pubs and restaurants.
Definitely worth a visit and lunch out.
Food scene
There is a great choice of places to eat nearby from country pubs, tea rooms or wine bars to Michelin Star restaurants. The choice is yours. Here I've highlighted just a few of my favourites but there are many many more to try.
Great local pub within walking distance of my house. Lovely food and a warm and welcoming atmosphere
The Swan Inn Felstead
Station RoadGreat local pub within walking distance of my house. Lovely food and a warm and welcoming atmosphere
Razza
Our local Indian - a great favourite and just a short walk away
A traditional old pub serving great food and beer with a very large beer garden. The hot or cold Huffers ( a triangle shaped bap like bread) are a well known local favourite. The Compasses is a 5 minute drive away or a 30 minute cross country walk.
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The Compasses
A traditional old pub serving great food and beer with a very large beer garden. The hot or cold Huffers ( a triangle shaped bap like bread) are a well known local favourite. The Compasses is a 5 minute drive away or a 30 minute cross country walk.
Until recently a Michelin starred venue. Expensive but worth a visit for a special occassion
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The Flitch Of Bacon
The StreetUntil recently a Michelin starred venue. Expensive but worth a visit for a special occassion
A lovely award winning, Bib Gourmand British pub and modern restaurant with great views and a lovely garden. A local favourite with great reviews. The building dates back to 1341.
A real treat for a special night out and only 7 minutes drive away. Bookings recommended
See website for menus and booking details
https://galvinrestaurants.com/restaurant/galvin-green-man-chelmsford/
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Galvin Green Man
Main RoadA lovely award winning, Bib Gourmand British pub and modern restaurant with great views and a lovely garden. A local favourite with great reviews. The building dates back to 1341.
A real treat for a special night out and only 7 minutes drive away. Bookings recommended
See website for menus and booking details
https://galvinrestaurants.com/restaurant/galvin-green-man-chelmsford/
Everything you could want from a tearoom: vintage charm, beautiful village setting, and a changing selection of delicious homemade food.
Wood Cottage Tearoom Patisserie
Everything you could want from a tearoom: vintage charm, beautiful village setting, and a changing selection of delicious homemade food.
Coffee, takeaway and wine
These are my personal favourites for a casual coffee, a good takeaway or a relaxing glass of wine
A local bookshop cafe with a twist. Rumblebees books music & coffee is an independent bookshop and music cafe in the centre of beautiful Felsted village just 10 minutes stroll away.
Enjoy a morning coffee and cake or enjoy the Sunday live sessions showcasing the best local performance artists. Poets, singers, musicians or performance artists.
Opening hours
Mon-Sun: 8am - 6pm (term time)
Mon-Sun: 10am - 4pm (summer)
For further details see below:
http://www.rumblebees.co.uk/
Rumblebees
Braintree RoadA local bookshop cafe with a twist. Rumblebees books music & coffee is an independent bookshop and music cafe in the centre of beautiful Felsted village just 10 minutes stroll away.
Enjoy a morning coffee and cake or enjoy the Sunday live sessions showcasing the best local performance artists. Poets, singers, musicians or performance artists.
Opening hours
Mon-Sun: 8am - 6pm (term time)
Mon-Sun: 10am - 4pm (summer)
For further details see below:
http://www.rumblebees.co.uk/
A great new edition to Dunmow High Street. Part of the Galvin group, De La Terre is the first Natural Wine Bar in Essex serving organic, natural wine and locally sourced produce.
For info and opening hours see https://delaterrebygalvin.com/
De La Terre
16 High StreetA great new edition to Dunmow High Street. Part of the Galvin group, De La Terre is the first Natural Wine Bar in Essex serving organic, natural wine and locally sourced produce.
For info and opening hours see https://delaterrebygalvin.com/
Consigli per viaggiatori
Muoversi in zona
Felsted is a rural area so a car is the best way to explore
Stansted Airport is easy to access by car or bus.
Travel by car takes around 20 minutes.
There is also a regular hourly bus service from the village to the airport terminal. Bus 133 runs between 03.20 and 23.30 and the journey takes about 30 minutes.
The 16 bus runs a regular daytime service to Chelmsford and stops directly outside my front door.