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 intriguing tour gives you insights into the life of Matthew Hopkins, a 17th Century Essex Witch Hunter!
Our journey of adventure, takes us from Essex into the beautiful county of Suffolk, on this exciting, full day guided tour experience.
We travel in comfort in a mini bus with your Tour Guide Jane, and fellow guests, and our friendly helpful driver.
We go in the very footsteps of Matthew Hopkins, as we journey back in time to the 17th Century, to his life, and world!
This fascinating tour encompasses his whole life!
Delicious Coffee and Cake and toilet stop before the Tour begins!
Enjoy the comfort of travel in your own private mini bus with driver and Tour Guide
Tour of Manningtree, and see the major historical sites, associated with the Essex Witch Hunts.
Journey into the beautiful county of Suffolk to discover Hopkins’s childhood.
See old haunted ruins associated with Hopkins, and his final days.
Enjoy a delicious fish and chip lunch!
Beautiful laying of roses ceremony, as we remember the women and girls, who lost their lives in the Essex Witch Hunts of the 17th century.
This tour was created to remember them! As women, not as witches!
SATURDAYS
Please go to Sacke & Sugar Essex Tours Website to make a booking please, online using eventbrite booking system.
This special full day tour runs once a month!
Delicious Coffee & Cake and Toilet stop, in a 16th century Manningtree Pub, as we relax, before the tour begins!
10.30 – 11.00 am
Meet Jane your friendly Guide, and receive a warm welcome onto the tour at 11.00 am.
11.00 – 13.00 pm – Guided walking tour of Manningtree
13.00-13.45 pm – Lunch Fish and chip meal
13.45 – 16.00 pm – Essex and Suffolk Guided Tour
4pm
Tour Ends in Manningtree!
We have all been on an amazing journey and adventure back to the 17th century!
Detailed itinerary given once you have booked the tour.
You must be walking fit.
This tour is not suitable for those in wheelchairs, zimmer-frames or those in ill health.
This is not a dog friendly tour
15 years and upwards, accompanied by a parent.
Children are charged an adult priced ticket for this tour.
Email Jane for her recommendation of Restaurant for a delicious Fish & Chip Lunch.
Jane can reserve a table for you. Must have a weeks notice before the tour.
Transport
By mini bus with driver and Tour Guide
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.