The Queen in the Crown of Essex Tour
Thaxted is a joy to explore!
A perfect blend of medieval and Georgian architecture. Its beauty is matched by it’s history, it has everything!
This is a beautiful autumnal walk along part of The Essex Way, to The Oldest Wooden Church in the World!
Including field walking with superb views over Essex Countryside. The tour involves a wonderful tour of Greensted Church, and Sloe berry picking, with a demonstration of how to make home made Sloe Gin! All set in the heart of beautiful Essex countryside!
A super day out for all to enjoy!
This tour brings back many happy memories of picking sloes with my Granny from the wild Essex hedgerow.
Using Granny’s old recipe, we learn about the country tradition of sloe berry picking.
Highlights of this Tour
Enjoying a delicious cup of coffee and cake, and toilet stop, before the Tour begins, in a beautiful 17th century former Stage Coach Inn. You can relax!
Visit to The Oldest Wooden Church in the World!
Walk along part of’ The Essex Way!’
Picking wild sloes from the English countryside, a unique autumn country tradition.
Jane can recommend restaurants in Ongar where you can enjoy a delicious meal, after the tour. Ask Jane.
Picnic at The Oldest Wooden Church in the World! Enjoying a beautiful country walk.
You can bring your own picnic, or Jane can bring a delicious home made Picnic for you to enjoy!
Email Jane at time of booking for more details on Jane’s home made picnic with menu and price.
2-3 miles moderate walking
Wear old walking boots that may get muddy!
10am to 10.30am
Delicious Coffee and Cake, and toilet stop at the beautiful 17th century former Stage Coach Inn, You can relax!
The Kings Head Restaurant in Ongar.
Meet your guide Jane at the Kings Head, and receive a very warm welcome onto the tour!
10.30 to 11.15am
Walk to Greensted Church, The Oldest Wooden Church in the World! Across the fields, along’ The Essex Way!’
With panoramic views over fields of beautiful Essex countryside.
11.15am to 11.45am
History tour at Greensted church – The Oldest Wooden Church in the World!
People come from all the the world to see this simple but very ancient church.
The history will amaze you!
Coffee/Picnic Stop
At church, please bring your own flask of tea or coffee and a small snack, or a summer picnic!
Or enjoy Jane’s homemade picnic!
11.45 to 12.15
Sloe Berry Picking & Demonstration
Walk down to Ongar
1 pm onwards – tour ends on arrival in Ongar
We have Gift Cards that may make the perfect gift for your special friend, or loved one!
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!
I will do my best to make any special occasion whilst on tour, extra special! Please email me at the time once you have booked your tickets.
Once you have booked your ticket, please email Jane your mobile No, and bring your phone to the tour day, this is important. Thank you.
NOTE: Once guests have purchased a voucher they should email me on jane@essex-tours.com and I will make the booking
NOTE: Once guests have purchased a voucher they should email me on jane@essex-tours.com and I will make the booking
Perfect for: Private Parties/ Corporate Events/Hen Nights/Parties/ Birthdays/Anniversaries
If you wish my tour to be solely for your group you can make a private group booking by contacting the Tour Guide, Jane, using the contact form here
Groups of 10 guests £500
Thaxted is a joy to explore!
A perfect blend of medieval and Georgian architecture. Its beauty is matched by it’s history, it has everything!
Dare you join me you few brave souls
as we explore one of the darkest chapters in English history!
This tour will transport you to the fascinating ancient world of the Saxons and the Vikings.
As you look around Thaxted, you realise that the whole town was built by amazing craftsmen. This tour is a tribute to their great skill and art.