English Countryside Tours

11/07/2024

Coming this Sunday to our YouTube channel is the first episode of a new series called Cotswold Walks 🚶🏼

In this series, we'll be exploring the many adventurous footpaths and circular walks that criss-cross the AONB. We'll observe the beautiful views, the wildlife and the horticulture, and as usual, there'll be a little helping of history about nearby places 📖

What better place to start than in the world famous Blenheim Palace?

10/07/2024

Today the Woodbridge Town Council and the Woodbridge Riverside Trust are due to discuss a new 'side letter' to their lease agreement that will continue to restrict the Sutton Hoo Ship's Company's use of the Longshed. The Ship's Company is not a signatory to this side letter and maintains that it should have use of the whole building, as originally planned.

We deeply regret the ongoing dispute and are seeking tirelessly to resolve the situation so that we can direct all of our energy towards the real work of reconstructing the Sutton Hoo burial ship.

For those wishing to understand the background of it all and how it got to this point, as well as what our next steps might be, please read more at the following link: https://saxonship.org/longshed-dispute/

10/07/2024

De Vere House

“Lavenham is reputedly Britain’s finest medieval village (with over 300 grade listed heritage properties and appearing as Godric’s Hollow in the Harry Potter films). De Vere House is located in the centre of this pretty village and itself offers a wealth of history and interest as well as comfortable accommodation.”

I am sure you will agree it is a very beautiful building

For more information visit:

https://www.deverehouse.co.uk/

10/07/2024

Don't Step on a Bee Day raises awareness about the importance of bees in our ecosystem and promoting their protection.

Here are five things that you can do to help the bees:

🐝 Plant through the seasons to provide a year-round bee habitat for them.

🐝 Add a mix of bee-friendly seeds and grow plants, fruit and veg to your outdoor space.

🐝 Support your local beekeeper and farm shop. 85% of honey in the UK is imported. Enjoy the honey produced by local bees from local flowers!

🐝 Use peat-free compost to save wildlife habitats

🐝 Rest the lawnmower. Give bees shelter by letting the grass grow, which also gives food for bees and butterflies, or perhaps leave a little wildflower area for insects and pollinators.

Here in the UK, we have one species of Honeybee, 24 species of Bumblebees and around 240 species of Solitary bees who come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and lifestyles.

Look out for them in your garden or outdoor space!

13/06/2024

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/917664076957?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for a stroll through the charming streets of Colchester as we uncover its fascinating history on our guided tour!

20/05/2024

Constable Country Guided Tours.
Discover East Bergholt, Dedham, Flatford Mill and Lavenham.
Private day tours for up to six people.
Enquiries: [email protected]
07967884540

20/05/2024

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/colchester-heritage-tours-32698890123

Colchester Heritage Tours are a locally based co-operative, offering public and private walking tours and events.The subsidiary English Countryside Tours offer driver / guided private tours for up to six people throughout East Anglia.

13/04/2024

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/882469970437?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join archaeologist Nick, for a guided tour, exploring Colchester’s Roman past.

25/02/2024

Blue sky and daffodils! Inspired to join us for a guided walk of Lavenham ?

Our tours are every Wednesday at 2pm. They start from the front entrance of The Swan Hotel and are just £5 per person. No need to book but do contact us if you would like us to reserve places.

Group tours can also be arranged on request.

21/02/2024

Di, was delighted to catch up with a good friend, when she delivered a history talk at Woodlands View today.
Colchester Heritage Tours is working in conjunction with FaNs ( Friends and Neighbours ), going into some local residential homes to share 2000 years worth of history, and to be asked some challenging questions too!

16/02/2024

Now taking bookings for private guided tours. 07967884540

16/02/2024

This tour is also available from the Essex area !

13/02/2024

13/02/2024

Unlock the secrets of the beautiful village of Coggeshall, North Essex, on one of our fantastic private guided tours, starting in May.
Now taking bookings 07967884540
[email protected]

12/02/2024

Do you want to see the very best that London has to offer? 😎

With so many wonderful things to do, it can be difficult to know where to start! But don't worry, we've got you covered...

Whether you are looking to discover London’s hidden gems, see the city's iconic landmarks, or even follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter, you can do so with our black cab taxi tours! 🙌

Plus if you book before the end of February you can receive 10% off! Use promo code EB10

Find out all about us on our website: https://bit.ly/49oBfEX

31/01/2024

Weekly walking tours of beautiful Coggeshall village.
Starting in the spring.
www.colchesterheritagetours.com
07967884540 for details.

30/01/2024

Join Green Badge Guide Andrew, this Wednesday, for a guided tour of beautiful Lavenham.
Meet at 2pm outside the Swan Hotel.
Only £5 per person.

29/12/2023

Wings Place was given to Anne of Cleves in 1538 after she consented to end her marriage to Henry VIII.

It is considered one of the finest Tudor houses in Britain, the interior is incredible, take a look 👇

https://www.exploringgb.co.uk/blog/wings-place-sussex-one-of-the-finest-tudor-houses-in-britain?rq=wings%20place