Brentwood Guidebook
Sightseeing
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary sits on 53 acres of beautiful countryside in the heart of Brentwood, Essex. The sanctuary currently cares for over 500 sick, unwanted and mistreated animals.
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Sawyers Hall LaneHopefield Animal Sanctuary sits on 53 acres of beautiful countryside in the heart of Brentwood, Essex. The sanctuary currently cares for over 500 sick, unwanted and mistreated animals.
Small, homespun farm with the usual zoo suspects, plus alpacas, wallabies and owls, and kids' rides.
8 locals recommend
Old MacDonalds Farm
Weald RoadSmall, homespun farm with the usual zoo suspects, plus alpacas, wallabies and owls, and kids' rides.
The Cathedral of St Mary and St Helen is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Brentwood, Essex, England. It is the seat of the Diocese of Brentwood.
Brentwood Cathedral of St Mary & St Helen
Ingrave RoadThe Cathedral of St Mary and St Helen is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Brentwood, Essex, England. It is the seat of the Diocese of Brentwood.
Colourful woodlands, birdlife, open parkland, fishing and the Gruffalo Trail make Thorndon Country Park the perfect destination for nature lovers, dog walkers and families alike.
11 locals recommend
Thorndon Country Park
The AvenueColourful woodlands, birdlife, open parkland, fishing and the Gruffalo Trail make Thorndon Country Park the perfect destination for nature lovers, dog walkers and families alike.
For Adults
Brentwood Brewery is an award-winning micro-brewery in Essex. Every second Saturday in the month they have a brewery open day and run brewery tours, please visit their website for more information. Their shop is open Tuesday – Friday 10am – 4pm and Saturday 11am – 4pm.
Brentwood Brewery
Ongar RoadBrentwood Brewery is an award-winning micro-brewery in Essex. Every second Saturday in the month they have a brewery open day and run brewery tours, please visit their website for more information. Their shop is open Tuesday – Friday 10am – 4pm and Saturday 11am – 4pm.
At the newly refurbished Slug and Lettuce, Brentwood, they offer everything from after work nibbles and drinks to celebrating on a big night out.
Slug & Lettuce Brentwood
78 High StAt the newly refurbished Slug and Lettuce, Brentwood, they offer everything from after work nibbles and drinks to celebrating on a big night out.
Sugar Hut Brentwood is now a globally acclaimed nightclub and bar delivering to our clientele fantastic music and service in our uniquely historic building.
12 locals recommend
Sugar Hut Village
93 High StSugar Hut Brentwood is now a globally acclaimed nightclub and bar delivering to our clientele fantastic music and service in our uniquely historic building.
Lively pub with TV sports and a resident DJ at weekends, plus simple food served all day.
Merchant Brentwood
125-127 High StreetLively pub with TV sports and a resident DJ at weekends, plus simple food served all day.
Activities
Overlooking more than 54 acres of beautiful scenic woodland, our Ski and Snowboard Centre offers an exciting variety of dry skiing and snowboarding to suit all ability levels.
Brentwood Park Ski & Snowboard Centre
Warley GapOverlooking more than 54 acres of beautiful scenic woodland, our Ski and Snowboard Centre offers an exciting variety of dry skiing and snowboarding to suit all ability levels.
8-metre broad outdoor racing circuit with a cafe, 2 track viewing areas plus conference facilities.
Brentwood Karting
Warley Gap8-metre broad outdoor racing circuit with a cafe, 2 track viewing areas plus conference facilities.
20 Acre Woodland Obstacle Experience and Activity Centre. Organise an Obstacle Activity Day for a group or just go and to get fit!
Wild Forest
Ongar Road20 Acre Woodland Obstacle Experience and Activity Centre. Organise an Obstacle Activity Day for a group or just go and to get fit!
Food scene
Creative cocktails, cakes & hearty mains in a trendy restaurant that has a kids' menu.
6 locals recommend
The Brentwood Kitchen
Ingrave RoadCreative cocktails, cakes & hearty mains in a trendy restaurant that has a kids' menu.
Lemongrass pride themselves on top quality service and food. All their food is freshly prepared using ingredients from the finest suppliers, both locally and internationally. Lemongrass also offer a take away service for those who would like to take the Thai experience home.
Lemongrass
110 High StreetLemongrass pride themselves on top quality service and food. All their food is freshly prepared using ingredients from the finest suppliers, both locally and internationally. Lemongrass also offer a take away service for those who would like to take the Thai experience home.
Figo Brentwood
92 High StreetFigo reflects both the tradition and the modern aroma of cucina italiana!
You can never go wrong with a classic Nando's. Afro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce.
Nando's
101 High StYou can never go wrong with a classic Nando's. Afro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce.
Neighbourhoods
Chelmsford is a lively city with stimulating public events, including festivals, exhibitions, events, prestigious sporting occasions, markets and celebrations.
31 locals recommend
Chelmsford
Chelmsford is a lively city with stimulating public events, including festivals, exhibitions, events, prestigious sporting occasions, markets and celebrations.
City/town information
Southend is the place to be when the sun shines, with seven miles of coastline, award-winning attractions and a wealth of history and culture.
59 locals recommend
Southend-on-Sea
Southend is the place to be when the sun shines, with seven miles of coastline, award-winning attractions and a wealth of history and culture.
London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.
697 locals recommend
London
London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.