Interesting things to do to near M25 / M11 junction ?

[dcb]

I might be asking the impossible here,
but cultural things like museums, galleries, stately homes etc.

No shopping venues and nothing too chavtastic, please.
I am trying to impress her indoors.

I did look at the De Havilland museum near to South Mimms,
but that's shut until March and we've already done Duxford,
way up the M11. Bletchley Park, MK too far really.

[anonymous-user]

There's the 'secret' nuclear bunker at Kelvedon Hatch - http://www.secretnuclearbunker.com/

If you're feeling a touch energetic, you could try the Olympic White Water rafting course - have done this a couple of times and it's great fun - http://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/en/content/cms/lo...

The oldest log church in the world (I kid you not!) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greensted_Church

[eastlmark]

Epping forest mate, hiking boots on, waterproofs...thats how to impress a women.

cultraly there is Audley End house up the M11 a bit. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/propert...

Right near the junction but a bit kidsy/ educational is the Royal gunpowder mills. http://www.royalgunpowdermills.com/

And for Free, Forty hill has a great mansion museum: http://www.fortyhallestate.co.uk/about_forty_hall_...

Edited by eastlmark on Monday 6th January 18:01

Edited by eastlmark on Monday 6th January 18:02

[BarryP]

RAF Museum at Hendon is not too far away and well worth a visit.

[viper kev]

You could always do Cambridge, stacks of cultural stuff there, plus you could have a meal and do some shopping.

Just don't use the multi-storey car parks, the cost will ruin your day! Park and ride I'm afraid

[dcb]

BarryP said:

RAF Museum at Hendon is not too far away and well worth a visit.

I was thinking that myself.

Secret Nuclear Bunker at Kelvedon Hatch a cracking day out but
we've done that already. I've checked the subterranean Britain
website (http://www.subbrit.org.uk/) and there's not much
else near.

Cambridge too far. North Weald airfield museum shut for the winter.

Thanks for all your suggestions. The search goes on.

[roadman]

dcb said:

I might be asking the impossible here,
but cultural things like museums, galleries, stately homes etc.

No shopping venues and nothing too chavtastic, please.
I am trying to impress her indoors.

I did look at the De Havilland museum near to South Mimms,
but that's shut until March and we've already done Duxford,
way up the M11. Bletchley Park, MK too far really.

When it opens again de havilland museum is worth it

St. Albans roman museum ?

[dcb]

BarryP said:

RAF Museum at Hendon is not too far away and well worth a visit.

We have a winner ! It was a cracking day out.

Free entrance with overpriced drinks and food in the canteen to compensate.
Bring your own flask and sandwiches if you want to save some money.

Park in a nearby sidestreet to save even more on car parking charges, too.

[BarryP]

I went last year and arrived about 12 and only just managed to get round all the exhibits. We were the last visitors in the Blitz area, all alone in a very emotional and thought provoking exhibit. I'm going to head over again this year and allow a bit more time to get round.