Top Things to do in Borough of Brentwood
The 7 Best Sights & Landmarks in Borough of Brentwood, England
Discover the best top things to do in Borough of Brentwood, United Kingdom including Ingatestone Hall, Brentwood Cathedral, Mountnessing Windmill, Calcott Hall, Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker, Old MacDonald's Farm, Fryerning Cemetery.
Restaurants in Borough of Brentwood
1. Ingatestone Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Ingatestone Hall is a 16th century manor house, still owned and occupied by the Petre family who built it. It is open to the public for visits during the summer (Wednesday and Sunday afternoons) and is availiable for private hire (eg weddings and dinners) at other times.
Reviewed By jobW3351KP - Hereford, United Kingdom
Visited in late Aug 2020, and had a lovely tour around the property. It is ticketed entry due to Covid, so only small numbers at a time. We felt very safe. The staff were very well informed and friendly. Small café serving snacks, sandwiches and cakes, but nice food, and drinks. Beautiful gardens and grounds to walk around at leisure.
2. Brentwood Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Sawyer359
Went to a Wedding here in August and it was magnificent. The service takes place in the middle of the cathedral so you sits on 3 sides so all have a magnificent view. Such a beautiful building. Very special
3. Mountnessing Windmill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By 149stuartc - Rayleigh, United Kingdom
There is a free car park right by the windmill which is open one Sunday a month during summer. The mill is effectively in three levels with the brick level at the bottom. You have to climb the steep steps at the back to get up to where they ground the corn. There is a hand rail to help. The final level is up a ladder. The volunteers were so friendly explaining how it all worked and how the mill turned round. Also from the outside it’s very pretty to look at.
4. Calcott Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By MeringueHume - Sydney, Australia
We had a lovely lunch in the restaurant, attended to by a very friendly staff. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. We then did shopping at the wonderful farm shop, wonderful produce in all departments. Nice little play area for children with seating outside which enables you to enjoy your meal whilst keeping an eye on the children at the playground.
5. Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 765 reviews
Reviewed By littlerussell
This is a fascinating place to spend a couple of hours. The owners have managed ir very well - the place has been left much as it was, and you can wander around with little interference. There is no desk at the entrance, you just go in and pay on exit via an honesty box in the canteen. Each room displays equipment as it was in the 1980s, and the audio guide and videos are informative (although investing in a few TV screens rather than the faint projectors would be worthwhile). It wasn't busy, and that added to the atmosphere of the place. There are some nice touches, like the fridge of canned drinks part way through (again, with an honesty box). This is a period of history which is under-represented in other museums, and it was both educational and interesting. I disagree with some of the other comments which want to change this into a glossy museum - this is truly authentic and low key and should stay like that!
6. Old MacDonald's Farm
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,490 reviews
There’s so much fun to be had at Old MacDonald’s Farm & Fun Park, whatever the weather. The farm is packed with family rides & amusements & we are always adding something new. So come and have some fun :) Rides include our Doggy Dog roller coaster, Tractor rides, Giant slides, sand pits, crazy barn, Pony adventures ride & more!!! We’ve two indoor soft play areas your kids can have fun in, while you grab yourself a cuppa and something to nibble on. We also have lots of outdoor play areas to keep them entertained. We’ve over 30 different species of animals here; including meerkats, pigs, wallabies, rabbits, ponies, cows, sheep, horses, reindeer, alpacas, donkey. You can also see our wonderful Annie the European Eagle Owl & many more!!! On the outskirts of Brentwood, we are conveniently located just off the Jct. 28 of the M25, within easy reach of all of Essex, East London, Hertfordshire & Kent. Old MacDonald's Farm is a Visitor assured accredited & an award winning attraction.
Reviewed By Baker180103
I went recently with my 3 year old son and really enjoyed it apart from the rain but that cant be helped And the park is great for kids the staff are all so friendly and helpful and the animals are cute The rides are fun for the little ones Soft play area was nice and clean and the magic show was great My little one really enjoyed it all
