As you look around Thaxted, you realise that the whole town was built by amazing craftsmen. The tour is a tribute to their great skill & art

This tour celebrates the exquisite skill of the Masters and their Apprentices from centuries ago.

It will transport guests to a different age and world, before the Industrial Revolution, when everything was made by hand, and very little was wasted.

Tour Details

As we walk around Thaxted we learn about several old crafts and see examples of rare pargetting.

Would you know how to milk a cow – before making a cup of coffee in the morning?

This tour reveals the secret fascinating life of the Master and his Apprentice.

Can the lessons of the past, teach us how to live better today?

This tour may inspire you to take up a craft yourself?

Highlights of the tour

Delicious coffee and cake, and toilet stop.

Discover fantastic medieval stone carvings of wild men, a Green Man, and even a medieval Dragon!

Such beauty in stonework and carvings, opens a dazzling window onto the medieval world and mind!

Timings

Sunday mornings

April to December

10.30am to 11am

Coffee and Toilet Stop

Guests please meet at local café, recommended by Jane, to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and cake, and toilet stop before the tour begins. You can relax!

11am

Meet your Tour Guide Jane, and receive a very warm welcome onto the tour .

Meet Jane and the group in front of the medieval Guildhall

11am to 12 noon

The Guided walking tour of Thaxted with Jane

Easy street walking – 1 hour

12 noon

The Tour ends

We have all enjoyed a wonderful time!

Restaurant Recommendation

Jane can recommend a local restaurant in Thaxted, where you can enjoy a delicious meal of fish and chips after the tour!

Please email Jane once you have booked your tickets for more details.

Walking Fitness

This is easy street walking but 1 hour walking

Must be walking fit

Not suitable for those in wheelchairs, using zimmer frames, or walking sticks.

Please email Jane your mobile no, once you have booked your ticket please.

This is important, so we may ontact each other on the tour day, if we need to. Thank you.

Gift Cards

We have Gift Cards that may make the perfect gift for your special friend, or loved one!

Special Occasions whilst on Tour

Please let your Tour Guide know in advance of the tour, if you are celebrating a special occasion, and you would like this to be announced whilst on tour!

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