1 Week In Braintree
So you've got a week in
Braintree - that's great news. Let's see how you can best use your time while you're here. Last updated 5th February 2024
If you have 7 days to spend in Braintree, there are several suggestions to keep you busy:
- Visit Freeport Braintree - a large outlet shopping center with over 85 stores (2-3 hours)
- Explore the Braintree District Museum - learn about the local history and exhibitions (2-3 hours)
- Take a stroll around Great Notley Country Park - with beautiful scenery and a Discovery Centre (2-3 hours)
- Experience the thrill of Go Bananas - an indoor play area for children and adults (2-3 hours)
- Visit the Cressing Temple Barns - a historical site with Tudor barns and gardens (2-3 hours)
- Take a day trip to Colchester - explore the oldest recorded town in England (whole day)
- Relax in Braintree Swimming Centre - with swimming pools, a gym and a sauna (2-3 hours)
For places to stay, there are several options:
- Travelodge Braintree - a budget hotel located in the city center
- White Hart Hotel - a historic hotel with a restaurant and bar
- Premier Inn Braintree Hotel - a popular chain hotel near Braintree Freeport
- The Old House - a cozy bed and breakfast with a garden
