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Getting here
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About Cressing Temple
Cressing Temple is a medieval site situated between Witham and Braintree in Essex, close to the villages of Cressing and White Notley. It was amongst the very earliest and largest of the possessions of the Knights Templar in England, and is currently open to the public as a visitor attraction.
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Kestrel
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕The Barns Tea Room — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Kestrel
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕The Barns Tea Room — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Kestrel, Starling +73 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Kestrel, Starling +73 more · last seen 2025
Picnic day out
Strong match
café, toilets, car park
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small White, Meadow Brown, Red Admiral +34 more · last seen 2025
Family friendly
Strong match
café, toilets
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
John Ray WalkWalking route
Paycocke's Tudor Coggeshall Walk, Paycocke's House and GardenWalking route4 km
Paths across fields may be muddy after wet weather, so we advise wearing suitable footwear. Take care when crossing roads especially where there's no footpath along The Gravel. Expect a very gradual uphill approach along Grange Hill and East Street.
Essex Way (Epping to Stratford St Mary)Walking route
Grange Barn and Paycocke's House Circular Walk, Grange BarnWalking route4.8 km
Grange Barn is one of Europe's oldest timber-framed buildings. Paths are muddy and boggy after wet weather, so boots may be necessary. Please note that the river bridge is braced by metal bars which you'll need to climb over, so take care when crossing.
John Ray Walkpublic footpath · 63 m
🚴Cycling
76 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN Link PathCycling route
Regional Route 50Cycling route
Route 16Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route376 m
Main RouteCycling route14 m
Main RouteCycling route491 m
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