Pictures of Halstead
in the county of Essex
About Halstead
This busy little town lies surrounded by delightful Essex countryside. It is perhaps best known for the beautiful old white weatherboarded three-story mill built on the banks of the River Colne in the 18th century. It was used by Samuel Courtauld the silk weaver. With it's double row of uninterrupted windows divided by sparkling white painted weatherboarding, the mill remains the most attractive building in Halstead.
A short distance away from Halstead lies the village of Castle Hedingham. This lovely village is dominated a fine Medieval castle with an impressive 110ft Norman keep. An interesting feature of Hedingham Castle is the fact that it has remained in the same family since it was built by Aubrey de Vere in the 12th century. The castle offers thrilling Jousting Tournaments, thus, there is something of interest here for all the family.
The lovely Colne Valley is full of delightful places to see and explore. A trip on the Colne Valley Railway is recommended.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Halstead
| Hedingham Castle | (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| East Anglian Railway Museum | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Paycocke's | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Dedham Vale | (7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Gainsborough's House | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Clare Castle Country Park | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Melford Hall | (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Colchester Zoo | (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| High Woods Country Park | (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| St. Botolph's Priory | (11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Colchester Castle | (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Lavenham Guildhall | (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Dedham Art and Craft Centre | (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Beth Chatto Gardens | (15.6 miles, 25.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Mole Hall | (16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
All attractions in HalsteadAll attractions in EssexComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Halstead
Earls Colne, in the county of Essex (2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction SE)
This attractive village spreads out from the banks of the River Colne in the beautiful Colne valley.
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Castle Hedingham, a Picturesque Village in the county of Essex (3.6 miles, 5.9 km, direction NW)
Set in enchanting border countryside where the fine old counties of Suffolk and Essex meet, lies the delightful village of Castle Hedingham which has pleasant buildings and an historic castle to explore.
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Coggeshall, in the county of Essex (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction SE)
Standing in a town full of elaborate historic properties, the simple charm of Coggeshall water mill, reflected in the waters of the Blackwell River, captivates perfectly the image of an Essex of long ago, immortalised forever in paintings by Constable and Gainsborough.
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Sudbury, a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction NE)
Sudbury is an ancient market town full of evocative memories. It was the birthplace of Gainsborough one of England's greatest painters.
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Marks Tey, in the county of Essex (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction SE)
Its location is ideally suited to anyone wishing to explore fine Essex countryside, coast and the beautiful town of Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town.
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Finchingfield, a Picturesque Village in the county of Essex (8.2 miles, 13.3 km, direction W)
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Long Melford, in the county of Suffolk (9.5 miles, 15.2 km, direction N)
The picturesque village of Long Melford lies in the heart of the beautiful valley of the Stour River.
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Nayland, in the county of Suffolk (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction E)
The heady beauty of Suffolk has been the inspiration of artist's for centuries and the village of Nayland, in the hear of Constable country is no exception.
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Colchester, a Historic Market Town in the county of Essex (11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction E)
Interestingly, this is England's oldest-recorded town. It has stood on the banks of the River Colne amid fine Essex countryside throughout some of history's most tempestuous times.
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Kedington, in the county of Suffolk (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction NW)
The Stour Valley footpath leads into Kedington which has several eye catching focal points, including a pretty arched bridge spanning the river and a lovely 18th-century watermill.
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Polstead, in the county of Suffolk (12.0 miles, 19.2 km, direction NE)
This delightful village has all the charm of a picture postcard. Almost overlooking the main village street and the village pond is the beautiful church dedicated to St. Mary which has the only medieval stone spire in Suffolk.
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Hempstead, in the county of Essex (12.3 miles, 19.7 km, direction W)
The village of Hempstead lies a short distance from the delightful town of Saffron Walden. It is the place where the highwayman, Dick Turpin is said to have been born the son of parents who kept the Bell Inn.
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Thaxted, in the county of Essex (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction W)
The village of Thaxted is stunningly beautiful with many reminders that it was once and perhaps always has been an extremely prosperous place.
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Greenstead, in the county of Essex (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction E)
Greenstead Church is said to be the oldest wooden building in the world. Well worth a visit..
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Lavenham, a Picturesque Village in the county of Suffolk (13.3 miles, 21.3 km, direction NE)
Wonderful clusters of fine Tudor houses, all gracious in age, offer the visitor a glimpse of just how a prosperous wool town must...
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All towns in EssexComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Chappel & Wakes Colne Station | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction E) |
| Bures Station | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction E) |
| London Stansted Airport | (17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction W) |
| M11 Junction 8 | (19.5 miles, 31.4 km, direction W) |
| M11 Junction 9 | (21.2 miles, 34.1 km, direction W) |
| Cambridge Airport | (26.8 miles, 43.2 km, direction NW) |
| Halstead to London | (44.7 miles, 71.9 km, direction SW) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Halstead
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Halstead center |
| Bull Hotel | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| The Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel | (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction SE) |
| The White Hart Hotel | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction S) |
| White Hart Hotel | (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction SW) |
| Queens House Guest House | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction E) |
| The Boathouse Hotel **** | (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction NE) |
| The Olde Bull Hotel | (7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction NE) |
| Hotel Elizabeth The Mill | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction NE) |
| The Black Boy | (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction NE) |
| The Marks Tey Hotel | (7.9 miles, 12.6 km, direction SE) |
| All hotels in Halstead |
