Stansted Airport is somewhat removed from the nearest town and the
nearest place outside the airport terminal for any amenities is the Birchanger
Services which is at junction 8 of the M11 motorway which is the turn off for
the airport. This is the location for the
Days Inn Stansted Airport
and at the services you'll find a few fast food outlets and a coffee shop.
However using the local transports services (taxi, bus and train) you could
venture further out to spend a few spare hours.
Nearest towns with high street amenities, shops
etc.
Bishops Stortford: 4 miles, population 35,000
Harlow: 10 miles, population 80,000
Braintree: 12 miles, population 45,00
Chelmsford: 14 miles, population 100,000
Cambridge: 20 miles, population 130,000
Nearest
places of interest/attractions
Gardens of Easton Lodge: 2.5 miles
23-acre historical restoration garden designed in 1902 by Harold Peto for the Countess of Warwick.
Features include an Italian Garden, 'Peto' pavilion, exhibition, formal
lawns, glade, living sundial.
House on the Hill Toy Museum: 3 miles
This is the largest privately-owned toy museum in Europe with over 80,000
individual items of mixed antiquity on display, housed within an area of
7,000 sq ft. The artefacts range from the late Victorian era right through
to the 1990's.
Mountfitchet Castle and Norman Village: 3 miles
A unique all-weather, all-in-one heritage entertainment complex where
pre-history, history and nosalga combine to make one great day out for all
the family. Castle and village from 1066.
Hatfield Forest National Nature Reserve: 3 miles
An ancient royal hunting forest, perfect for walks, spotting wildlife, and enjoying nature. It's Britain's best-preserved Royal Hunting Forest.
Waytemore Castle and Gardens: 4.5 miles
Waytemore Castle is an impressive Norman stone motte and bailey fortress, founded by Maurice, Bishop of London.
Great Dunmow Museum: 4.5 miles
Records the social history and economic development of Dunmow and the
surrounding area.
Anchor Street Entertainment Complex: 4.5 miles
A multiplex which hosts an Empire cinema, a bowling alley with a bar, arcade and a Health Club.
Mole Hall Wildlife Park: 4.7 miles
The Park Tropical House cover around 25 acres situated in the gardens and grounds of Mole Hall, a fully moated manor house dating back to 1287 and featuring in the Domesday Book.
The Gardens of Easton Lodge: 9 milesRestored Edwardian gardens offering ornate flower beds, peaceful ponds, and historic ruins.
Audley End House: 9 miles
An early 17th-century country house open to visitors and has a miniature railway.
Freeport Shopping Centre: 13.2 miles
over 85 famous name stores.
Duxford War Museum: 15 miles
Europe's premier aviation museum - as well as having one of the finest collections of tanks, military vehicles and naval exhibits in the country