Eastlife February 2019
Love is in the air this month! As the most romantic day of the year approaches, we’ve come up with ways to fall head over heels in love with our beautiful corner of the UK. Escape reality and book a weekend break, staying at some of the best accommodation in region, discover Suffolk’s secret history or spoil the one you love with a romantic gesture such as a day out or dinner date at one of the most stylish restaurants in the East. If you’re a fan of the arts, we have a sneak peek at the spring/summer theatre season, plus there’s 10 great ideas to keep children entertained during the half term. February is the month of our wedding special. If you’re newly engaged, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for planning your big day, including this year’s must-have dress designs and venues that will make you feel like royalty! As the season changes we’d love to see your pictures from around the region. Tag us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and use #eastlife
Love is in the air this month! As the most romantic day of the year approaches, we’ve come up with ways to fall head over heels in love with our beautiful corner of the UK. Escape reality and book a weekend break, staying at some of the best accommodation in region, discover Suffolk’s secret history or spoil the one you love with a romantic gesture such as a day out or dinner date at one of the most stylish restaurants in the East.
If you’re a fan of the arts, we have a sneak peek at the spring/summer theatre season, plus there’s 10 great ideas to keep children entertained during the half term.
February is the month of our wedding special. If you’re newly engaged, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for planning your big day, including this year’s must-have dress designs and venues that will make you feel like royalty!
As the season changes we’d love to see your pictures from around the region. Tag us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and use #eastlife
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Essex<br />
Colchester<br />
Britain’s oldest town is great location for a spot of<br />
shopping. Colchester’s Charter Market dates back close<br />
to a millennium and continues to be a vibrant place to<br />
shop along Culver Street West, Long Wyre Street and<br />
Culver Street East every Friday and Saturday. The town<br />
centre is features two large, indoor shopping centres,<br />
Culver Square and Lion Walk, that between them house<br />
many of the country’s most popular high street retailers<br />
from Debenhams to H&M, alongside local businesses.<br />
Great Dunmow<br />
Forget shopping malls and big department stores,<br />
the small market town of Great Dunmow has<br />
established itself as one of the region’s leading<br />
independent shopping destinations. As more<br />
and more of us buck the trend of fast fashion and<br />
adding to the pockets of big-brand retailers, this<br />
Essex town has been working hard for years to<br />
promote its shopping local scene. The High Street<br />
is a collective of independent businesses – think<br />
cute homeware stores, stylish boutiques, salons<br />
and cosy coffee shops.<br />
Saffron Walden<br />
Saffron Walden combines the best of both worlds.<br />
It’s where old meets new. You can often feel as<br />
though you’ve been transported to a time gone<br />
by while doing your grocery shopping. A wander<br />
around the cobbled streets, while popping<br />
into independent boutiques and admiring the<br />
historic architecture is a beautiful way to spend<br />
an afternoon. The market takes place on Tuesday<br />
and Saturday and offers a delightful mix of local<br />
produce, furnishings and crafts. After a browse<br />
during the summer, prop yourself up at the make<br />
shift barrel table on the fish stall for cockles and a<br />
little tipple!<br />
Dedham Art & Craft Centre<br />
For a different kind of shopping experience visit<br />
the Dedham Art & Craft centre, which is housed<br />
in a converted church in the village on the Essex/<br />
Suffolk border. Over three floors visitors can browse<br />
and buy work from more than 60 artisans. Combine<br />
your visit with a stroll around this charming village<br />
nestled in the heart of Constable Country.<br />
www.dedhamartandcraftcentre.co.uk<br />
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