Attractions and Days out in Castle Point
Hadleigh Castle
The
romantic ruins of a once royal castle
overlooking the Essex marshes. Hadleigh was
begun in about 1230 by Hubert de Burgh, but
extensively refortified as a strong royal
residence in 1360-70 by Edward III. The barbican
and the two striking eastern drum towers – one
seemingly used by Georgian revenue men looking
out for smugglers – are his work. Recent
archaeological research has also discovered
evidence of Roman activity here.
More Details:
Castle Lane, Hadleigh, Essex
Tel: 01760 755161
Entrance fee: Free
Opening hours: Dawn till Dusk
Email:
customers@english-heritage.org.uk
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Castle Point Transport Museum
Housed
in the historic former Canvey & District bus
Depot built in 1934 and vacated by Eastern
National in 1978, the Castle Point Transport
Museum is home to over thirty old and rare
buses and coaches alongside vintage commercials,
military and emergency vehicles. The display
boasts a heritage ranging from the 1940s to the
1990s and in addition to the classic vehicles
has a wide range of transport memorabilia and
costumes on display.
More Details:
105 Point Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7TD
Tel: 01268 684272
Entrance fee: Free
Opening hours: see website for details
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