East of England Antiques Day 4

Day 4: Halstead - Coggeshall - Battlesbridge

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Halstead - Coggeshall: 8 miles (12.8 km)
Coggeshall - Battlesbridge: 25½ miles (40.9 km)
Totals for the day: 33½ miles (53.7 km)

Halstead

The last day of your antique tour starts in Halstead at the Townsford Mill. A converted silk weaving factory, which once produced Queen Victoria's morning crape, the Mill now features over 75 antique and reproduction dealers spread over several levels.

Must see and do:

Colne Valley Railway (www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk)

Coggeshall

Once an important place in the trade of wool and lace making, Coggeshall is now an antiques centre. The bustling town is full of antiques stores, eating places, historic buildings and if you believe it - witches and stories of the past.

Must see and do:

Marks Hall Garden and Arboretum (www.markshall.org.uk)

Battlesbridge

The largest antiques centre in Essex is the Battlesbridge Antiques Centre, which lies on the banks of the River Crouch. The last stop in the East of England antique tour provides a cluster of 5 buildings with over 80 dealers selling antiques, collectables and an array of other items.

Must see and do:

Battlebridge Antiques Centre (www.battlesbridge.com/main.php)

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