
The Crouch Valley Wine Region
Only a 45 minute train journey from London Liverpool Street Station, simply hop on a train to North Fambridge, our closest village train station and get a taxi to us. Pre-booking a taxi with Happicabs is advisable.
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Enjoy a day exploring the Crouch Valley Vineyards, arrive at North Fambridge station and start the day at Clayhill Vineyard with delicious coffee and cake, then take a short drive or stroll to Crouch Ridge Vineyard to enjoy a light lunch, and finish by taking a short taxi journey of 10 minutes to us at New Hall Wine Estate for samples and sales in our Cellar Door shop and a self guided walk among 50 year old our Heritage vines.
Local Attractions
Tiptree Jam Museum and Tearoom 25 minutes by car from New Hall Wine Estate
​The first Tiptree tea rooms were set up in 2000 at the Essex Rose 16th century tea house in Dedham in the heart of Constable Country and at Tiptree beside the farm and next to the jam factory where all Tiptree preserves are made. The strawberries used in jam making are picked on the farm that stretches out across the countryside. A perfect circle of fruit farming, jam making and eating the delicious preserves so minimal food miles!​​​​​
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Maldon Oysters 5 minutes by car from New Hall Wine Estate, visit for fresh fish Fridays!
​Maldon has long been oyster country. King Henry II granted Maldon the rights to gather oysters from the Blackwater estuary in the twelfth century, and oyster cultivation in this area dates back to the Roman presence here. The oysters from this area, nicknamed Essex Gold, have long been regarded as some the finest in the world, with oystermen telling stories of Romans dragging stores of Essex oysters home behind their ships.​​​​​
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Adnams Brewery 1 hour 40 minutes by car from New Hall Wine Estate.
Adnams craft well-loved premium beers and spirits, and work with New Hall Wine Estate to bring you some the best English Wines. Adnams stores, hotels, pubs, and inns reflect their individuality and the personality of their incredible teams. Creating memorable moments that delight on their Tours and Experiences. Beer has been brewed on the same site in Southwold for at least 670 years!​​​​​​​​
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Colchester City Centre 40 minutes by car from New Hall Wine Estate.
Having once been Britain's First Recorded City and the former capital of Roman Britain, Colchester's incredible history dates back over 2000 years. On a visit to the city you'll discover that the historic centre is ripe for exploring, with important heritage sites to be found around every corner. 21st Century Colchester is also a thriving, modern destination with first class visitor attractions, and cultural sites, as well as fantastic places to eat, drink and shop.
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National Trust Northey Island Walk 10 minutes by car from New Hall Wine Estate.
Northey Island is a remote island in the Blackwater Estuary that's cut off by the tides. It's the closest you'll get to true wilderness in Essex. This trail is suitable for those of an active nature. Don't forget your wellies! Due to the nature of the tides in the Blackwater, extra attention is needed when planning your visit, we advise checking local tide times for Maldon.
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​Topsail Charters 15 minutes by car to the Maldon location from New Hall Wine Estate.
Now carrying passengers rather than coal, grain or straw, Topsail charters has ushered in a new era for barges and has helped ensure their survival. When they were built, few would have thought they would still be sailing into the 21st century! Available to book for Public trips, Private hire and Weddings.
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Southend Pier & Railway 45 minutes by car from New Hall Wine Estate.
Southend Pier is Southend City’s most treasured, historical icon as well as being the longest pleasure pier in the world. It stretches for 1.33 miles out into the Thames Estuary, putting Southend on the map as well as into the record books. Southend Pier has featured in a whole load of great television, films and music videos, to include; Susan Calman's Summer by the Sea, Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night Feast, Eastenders, Great British Railway Journeys and Alison Moyet 'When I was Your Girl' Music Video.
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Hadleigh Olympic Cycle Trails 35 minutes by car from New Hall Wine Estate.
Home of the 2012 London Olympic Games mountain biking competitions, the course was subsequently adapted and extended so that it could be used by the general public. The course is still used for events such as the British National Mountain Bike championships and at 387 acres in size, Hadleigh Country Park is a sizeable area to go mountain biking in.
The Park is open to walkers as well as cyclists, so care must be taken when riding, as people (or their dogs) may be on the bike trails. There is also a herd of Red Poll cattle which are used for conservation grazing around the park. It’s not unheard of for them to be on one of the trails and it’s probably quicker to go around them rather than wait for them to move! It’s not unusual to see a variety of wildlife as you travel around the trails, this could include rabbits and hares, stoats, grass snakes and adders. ​
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Essex has something for everyone, from the coast and countryside in towns such as Maldon and Mersea Island to the urban city centres of Colchester, Chelmsford and Brentwood. Here in Essex, you can explore 350 miles of Essex coastline, lose yourself in our deep history and heritage, inspire yourself through our cultural attractions, and make some amazing memories with family and friends.
For more ideas and local attractions head over to Visit Essex.