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The Queen In The Crown of Essex Thaxted History Tour
The Queen In The Crown of Essex Thaxted History Tour took place on Sun, 20 Sept 2026 at 11:00 (GMT+1) at Thaxted Guildhall in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
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A guided walking tour explores Thaxted's historic sites, including the medieval Guildhall and Gustav Holst's former home. Visitors meet guide Jane for an hour of history before enjoying coffee and cake.
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"There is no town in Essex to equal in beauty the town of Thaxted" 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!
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Details
- When
- Sun, 20 Sept 2026 · 11:00 (GMT+1)
- Where
- Thaxted Guildhall
- Address
- Town Street, Thaxted, CM6 2LA
- Price
- £54.88 +
- Genre
- Social Gatherings
Questions
- When was The Queen In The Crown of Essex Thaxted History Tour?
- Sun, 20 Sept 2026 at 11:00 GMT+1.
- Where was The Queen In The Crown of Essex Thaxted History Tour?
- Thaxted Guildhall, Town Street, Thaxted, CM6 2LA, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
