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!
As you look around Thaxted, you realise that the whole town was built by masterly craftsmen. This tour is a tribute to their great skill and art.
We learn about several old crafts, and the secret world of the Master Craftsman and his Apprentice.
This tour celebrates the exquisite skill of the Masters and their Apprentices from centuries ago.
This tour will transport guests to a different age and world, before the Industrial Revolution, when everything was made by hand, and very little was wasted.
As we walk around Thaxted, we learn about several old crafts, and see examples of rare pargetting.
Would you know how to milk a cow before making a cup of coffee in the morning?
This tour reveals the secret fascinating life of the Master and his Apprentice.
Yet can the lessons of the past, teach us how to live better today?
This tour may inspire you to take up a craft yourself?
It may even change your view on life and the world!
Delicious Coffee and Cake, and Toilet Stop included in the Tour experience
Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and Cake , and toilet stop before the Tour starts. You can relax!
Discover fantastic rare medieval stone carvings ,see a rare Green Man, and even a beautiful small medieval Dragon!
Such beauty in stonework and carvings, opens a dazzling window onto the medieval world and mind!
Do you know how to make a broom? Or look after and keep happy bees?
Jane can recommend a local restaurant where you can enjoy a delicious meal of fish and chips after the Tour! Ask Jane.
Delicious Coffee and Cake, and Toilet Stop
10.30am to 11am
Recommended by Jane
11am
Meet Jane your Tour Guide outside the beautiful medieval Guildhall in the centre of Thaxted, and receive a warm welcome onto the tour!
11am to 12 noon
Guided Walking Tour of Thaxted with Jane
Easy street walking – 1 hour
Jane can recommend a local restaurant in Thaxted!
Where you can book and enjoy a delicious fish and chip meal after the tour. The perfect way to round off the Tour!
Please email Jane for details, once you have booked your tour ticket/s. Thank you.
Walking Fitness
This is easy street walking but 1 hour walking
Must be walking fit
Not suitable for those in wheelchairs, using zimmer frames, or walking sticks.
Friendly family dogs on leads are welcome onto the tour, but must be kept on leads at all times please.
Your Mobile No
Once you have booked your tour ticket, please email Jane your mobile No, and bring your mobile to the tour day. This is important please, thank you!
A Gift card is a perfect way to celebrate with a special friend or loved one!
Please let your tour guide Jane know if you are celebrating a special occasion like a Birthday, anniversary, etc.
Jane will try her best to accommodate your wishes, to make any special celebration whilst on tour, extra special!
The tour guide can announce the Happy Occasion whilst on tour if you wish. Please email her at the time of booking a ticket.
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.
This tour will take guests on a real journey of adventure and discovery. Contrasting the life of a famous sinner and a saint.