daysoff Guide to 
, Essex, England
History and Geography
History - Why Braintree is here and how it has developed.
Geography - Position, elevation, roads, rivers, population etc.
Old Pictures of
Braintree and New pictures of Braintree
Connections
abroad
Books
about Braintree
Local Heroes
John
Ray (Botanist) born here.
Prodigy come from Braintree and surrounding areas.
Entertainment, Sports and Leisure
in and around Braintree
| Things to do |
Art
galleries Museums
Places to go (general) |
| Childrens activities |
Party
venues & adventure Play groups
& pre-school Toy
libraries Toy shops
Zoos & farms |
| Pastimes |
Antiques
Collecting Crafts Dance schools
Gardening Knitting
Languages Libraries Model shops Music
schools |
| Pets |
Aquaria & ponds
Pet boarding Pet grooming
Pet shops & pet supplies
Pet training Stables Vets |
| Pubs |
Listing as many local pubs and Wine bars as we can find. |
| Eating |
Cafes Health food shops
Restaurants Sandwiches
Takeaways Eating links |
| Entertainment |
Amusement arcades etc Cinemas
Discos & night clubs
Karaoke venues Live music Theatres Video
libraries |
| Organizing a function or wedding |
Balloons (decorative)
Bouncy
castle hire Bridal &
formal wear & hire Catering &
cakes Entertainers &
agencies Fancy dress
Karaoke
companies Kiss-o-grams
Limousine hire Marquee
& tent hire Mobile
discos Organizers & planners Photographers
Venues |
| Sports |
Bowls
& Bowling Fishing
Golf Skating Snooker Sports clubs
& associations Sports grounds
& stadia Sports
& leisure centres Sporting
links |
| Outdoor pursuits |
Assorted pursuits Ballooning Boating Corporate
entertainment Flying
Horse riding
Karting Shooting Water sports |
| Sporting shops |
Assorted sport shops Camping supplies Cycle shops
Chandlers Fishing shops Gunsmiths Golf shops Saddlery shops
Sail makers Trophies etc |
| Fitness &
beauty |
Beauty salons
Dieting
& weight control Health clubs,
gyms & fitness Saunas,
solariums and tanning salons |
| Where to stay |
Camp sites Caravan
parks Guest houses Holiday accommodation Hostels
Hotels |
| Getting there |
Airports Buses Car rental (chauffeur driven)
Car rental (self drive)
Coach & minibus hire Coach
tours Taxis &
minicabs Trains |
| Shopping |
Factory
outlet shops & centres Shopping centres Gift shops Gifts (delivered) |
| Community |
Clubs &
associations Places of
worship Religious organizations Youth & community groups |
| Events |
What events are planned in Essex. |
| Emergencies |
Electricity, Environmental agency, Floodline, Gas, Hospitals, Local police
station, RSPCA, Water, etc. |
Maps
Map of Braintree town
Map of Braintree and surrounding area
Links - Other local sites
Braintree Chamber of
Commerce
Braintree College - Guide
Braintree District
Council site
Essex County Council site
Finchingfield
- Pretty village 8 miles from
Braintree
Matts site - More pictures and more detailed local history
Links - Other sites abroad
Braintree Vermont - USA - Official Local Government Site
Braintree Mass
- USA - South Shore Network site
Braintree Mass - USA - Cities Unlimited site
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Last updated 7
January 2004