Marks Tey is the junction for the branch line to Sudbury.
The historic town of Coggeshall has many picturesque timber-framed buildings including Paycocke's House (see below).
www.lovecoggeshall.co.uk
Bus X20 from near station to Coggeshall, Market Hill (or the next stop, near Paycocke's House).
14 minutes journey, M-S hourly, Sun every 2 hours. Operated by First.
The carved half-timbered house of a wealthy Tudor cloth merchant, Thomas Paycocke.
The house suffered a riches to rags decline but was restored in Edwardian times. Cottage garden. Coffee shop.
Open Apr-Oct, MFSSu (Daily in Aug) 1100-1600, House by booked guided tour, see website.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/paycockes
Bus to Coggeshall, see above.
A 13th century monastic barn with a cathedral-like interior, it is one of Europe's oldest timber-framed buildings.
The barn contains an exhibition of local woodcarving, tools and a collection of agricultural carts. The website has a town walk to download.
Open Aug, Sun 1100-1530. See website for other dates.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/grange-barn
Bus to Coggeshall, see above, then ½ mile walk.
The history of the town and Coggeshall Abbey. Displays and exhibits cover local crafts and industries
including weaving, lace making, wood carving and brick making.
Open Apr-Oct, Sun 1415-1645.
www.coggeshallmuseum.org
Bus to Coggeshall, see above.