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Shenfield - Where to Go, What to See...

Part 2

If you wish to identify the exact location of any of the following local sightseeing features, click on the location symbol next to the item. Doing so will display either the Sightseeing Location Guide map or the Brentwood Town Centre map, depending upon which best illustrates the location of the feature. You may then return to this page by using the 'BACK' button of your Internet Browser.

Additional information may be obtained from the Tourist Information Centre at 44 High Street, Brentwood - (01277) 201111/200300 - (Open 9.00-17.00)

In order to minimize download times, the 'Where to Go, What to See' list has been split into three pages. This is the second page, covering locations 14-25. You may jump to the third page, covering locations 26-38 by clicking here, or return to page 1, covering locations 1-13 by clicking here.

The Essex Regiment Chapel

Eagle Way, Warley. The Chapel was built in 1857 for the East India Company then occupied by the Essex Regiment for over 100 years. The attractive interior features extensive regimental history, memorials, heraldry etc. Open by appointment and on heritage Open Days.

Old Macdonalds Educational Farm

Weald Road, Brentwood. Home to many breeds of pigs, chickens and rabbits, living within an open farm environment. Also owls, ducks, geese, turkeys, fallow deer and shire horses. With quiz sheets, projects and games designed for young people of all ages and special activities organise in the school holidays.

Church of St Mary the Virgin

Great Warley. Consecrated in 1904, this Grade I listed building is unique in that it possesses the only art nouveau-style church interior in the world. The interior was designed by Sir William Reynolds-Stephens in the very latest style and purest form of art nouveau. Features include a mother-of-pearl frieze, carved screens and a copper pulpit. The church is kept locked, so contact the caretakers on (01277) 219816.

Hopefield Sanctuary

Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood. A home for horses, goats, pigs and sheep. Open 1-4pm except Bank Holidays.

Brentwood Museum

Lorne Road, Brentwood. It is housed in a picturesque 19th century building once a sexton's cottage, and although small, it offers a fascinating insight into Brentwood life in the early party of this century, with an exciting collection of social and domestic objects dating from around 1840-1950. Combine your visit with Lorne Road Nature Reserve adjacent to the museum, a peaceful and now disused cemetery where the graves are an interesting and varied collection, some maintained under the auspices of the War Graves Commission, bearing witness to the enormous number of troop movements that passed through the Brentwood area during the First World War.

Brentwood Centre International Hall

Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood. A multi-purpose facility which seats theatre audiences of up to 2,000 for a variety of entertainment including rock, comedy, classical music, choral music, international sports events and much more. Telephone for a free events programme or to book seats. Box Office (01277) 262616 or 200300.

Brentwood Theatre & The Hermit

Shenfield Road, Brentwood. These are the Brentwood town centre venues for drama, dance and music of all kinds. The theatre is also available for hire to societies, companies or individuals, seating up to 200 for concerts, plays, meeting or conferences. Theatre Box Office (01277) 200300. Hermit Box Office (01277) 225055.

ABC Cinema

Now Closed.

Brentwood Library

New Road, Brentwood. At the rear of Chapel High. A large and modern Essex county Council facility, which also has regular art, photographic and handicraft exhibitions. Supplements the smaller library in Shenfield.

Hermitage Gallery

The Hermitage, Shenfield Road, Brentwood. Shows works of young and budding artists.

Old House Arts & Community Centre

Shenfield Road, Brentwood. A meeting place for many local societies. It is the office of the local talking newspaper for the blind and various art and musical activities for all ages take place here. It has a comfortable coffee lounge and bar and is home to Brentwood Arts Council, a coordinating body between the many branches of the arts in the district - music, drama, visual arts, poetry etc. and which also promotes many artistic and cultural activities. Telephone (01277) 211827.

Sam's Nightclub

The Meads, Ongar Road, Brentwood. The newest brightest nightspot in the locality. Telephone (01277) 210320.

The above information has been copied from the 'Mini Guide to Brentwood' leaflet produced and issued by Brentwood Borough Council. Copies of this guide are available from the Information Centre. We recognise and acknowledge Brentwood Borough Council's copyright and thank them for allowing us to reproduce this and other material contained in this site.