The Queen In The Crown of Essex Thaxted History Tour

Thaxted is very beautiful!

This exciting tour celebrates the words of Sir John Betjemen

“There is no town in Essex to equal in beauty the town of Thaxted.”

Thaxted is a gorgeous paint box of rainbow colour, and a joy to explore.

This is a 1 hour guided walking tour in Thaxted. You will discover with your Tour Guide Jane, why Thaxted is ‘The Jewel in the Crown of Essex’.

Tour Details

Highlights of the Tour

• The former Old Butcher’s shop where Dick Turpin Essex infamous Highwayman may have worked
• The very rare and beautiful medieval Guildhall
• The home of the famous composer Gustav Holst, who wrote The Planets

Tour Timings

Saturday and Sunday mornings

April to November

Coffee and Cake and Toilet Stop

10.30am to 11 am

Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and cake, and toilet stop, and relax, before the tour begins.

Jane will give her recomendation of coffee house at time of booking.

11am

Meet Jane your Tour guide and group,

outside The beautiful medieval Guildhall in Thaxted.

And receive a warm welcome onto the Tour!

11am to 12 noon

Guided Walking History Tour with Jane and group

12noon

The tour ends

Restaurant Recommendation

Jane can recommend a restaurant in Thaxted, where you can enjoy a delicious meal of fish and chips after the tour.

Please email Jane for her personal recommendation, once you have booked your ticket/s. thank you.

Helpful Info

This is one hour of easy walking but everyone must be walking fit!

Sorry but this tour is not suitable for the very elderly, for those in wheelchairs, using walking sticks, or zimmer frames.

Dogs

Well behaved friendly dogs are welcome on tour, but please to be kept on leads at all times during the tour.

Gift Cards

We have Gift Cards that may make the perfect gift for your special friend, or loved one!

Special Occasions whilst on Tour

Please let your Tour Guide know in advance of the tour, if you are celebrating a special occasion, and you would like this to be announced whilst on tour!