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 very exciting tour, with a dark gothic feeling about it! Set in the two ancient counties of SUFFOLK AND ESSEX!
It traces Matthew Hopkins personal story right back to the very beginning! Travelling back in time even further, we find his CHILDHOOD HOME, and it is a thrill, so atmospheric!
What sort of childhood did he have, that may have lead him to becoming this monsterous shadowy figure of THE WITCH FINDER GENERAL?
We visit the ancient medieval old SUFFOLK CHURCH where Matthew Hopkins Father Preached the strict values of Puritanism as Rector!
We journey in our own cars, lead by Jane, from Suffolk into Essex, and discover the Great Reign of Terror, Hopkins unleashed with fury and zeal in Manningtree.
Hear the intriguing tales of Myth and Legend and errie hauntings, associated with Matthew Hopkins.
Imagine Witches flying on broomsticks on a silver star spangled night,over the ink black waters of The Stour Estuary, spreading Witchcraft and going to wild Sabats with the Devil!
On foot in Manningtree, in its surrounding countryside, our exciting adventure continues, entering a MAGICAL AND MYSTERIOUS WOOD, we see a POND haunted by the Ghost of Matthew Hopkins on the night of a full Moon! Dare you join me?
Visit the LEGENDARY 800 YEAR OLD magnificient KNOBBELEY OAK TREE, that almost spans our whole course of English History!
We hear the intriguing tales of Witches and Druids, and understand why they have such a special connection with magical Oak Trees!
PINOCCHIO BY CARLO COLLODI AND THE WITCHES OAK TREE!
Discover the amazing story of why the Italian writer Carlo Collodi who went onto write the famous Children’s Story, ‘Pinocchio’, was inspired whilst sitting under a great Witches Oak Tree in Italy! The experience found its way into his great novel!
What a very special tour experience we have been on, It has contained great variety, magic, and mystery, and has been a true historical adventure!
Dare you join me on this dark Gothic Tour?
Adventure Awaits…
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS TOUR
This is a fantastic tour encompassing Matthew Hopkin’s whole life!
This exciting tour visits SUFFOLK AND ESSEX, we take the very journey Matthew Hopkins took, as his whole life flashes in amazing colours, and exciting complexity, before our very eyes!
VISIT TO HIS CHILDHOOD HOME IN SUFFOLK
VISIT TO THE ANCIENT CHURCH WHERE MATTHEW’S FATHER PREACHED AS A PURITAN RECTOR
FANTASTIC WALKING TOUR OF MANNINGTREE AND ITS SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE
A visit to Two HAUNTED PONDS Ponds in where Matthew Hopkins is said to have swum Witches
See the fantastic ANCIENT OAK TREE KNOBBELEY THAT IS OVER 800 YEARS OLD!
WALK THROUGH THE FIELDS AND WOODS surrounding Manningtree, and imagine what it would have been like in the 17th Century!
OPTIONAL LONGER TOUR
A EXCITING VISIT TO THE ANCIENT MEDIEVAL CHURCH SITE, WHERE MATTHEW HOPKINS IS THOUGHT TO BE BURIED!
We can journey onto together and enjoy delicious coffee and cake, for a short 15 minute rest, AT THE FORMER HOME OF MATTHEW HOPKINS!
Then we journey to the exciting ancient medieval site, where Matthew Hopkins is thought to be buried
This longer tour option is NOT charged at an additional price, it is all included!
Which I think is fantastic value for my Tour Guests to enjoy!
This tour should conclude at around 3pm in Manningtree
The Standard Tour ends at around 2pm in Manningtree
We journey back to Manningtree together, where the tour ends!
This is a fantastic Tour Experience, and a true historical Adventure!
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 £400
Groups of 6 guests £240
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.