Destination Information for Braintree, Essex

Map of Braintree, Essex

One of Britain's fastest growing towns, Braintree, Essex, is a 21st century town, ready for 21st century visitors. Nelson Mandela's statue was cast here in a local foundry (and not a lot of people know that). A centre for hotels, restaurants and shopping, and 12 miles (20km) from Stansted Airport, Braintree is a fitting place to host the UK's first purplehotel.

We're a hotel and we're there for you whether you want to eat in or out. We'll serve you a really good gastro pub dinner if you want “in” or point you at the town's best restaurants if you want to go out. Breakfast you'll love.

If it's retail therapy you're in need of Freeport Braintree is an outstanding shopping centre, located near to the hotel, a couple of minutes away by car.

Racing fans will enjoy the sport of kings or a cheeky punt at nearby Great Leighs Racecourse. Film fans will find Cineworld within easy reach at Freeport.

Transport connections include Stansted Airport, 12 miles away, the M11 motorway (junction 8) just beyond and fast trains to London's Liverpool Street station.

Local Transport
See our Directions Page

Braintree Restaurants
Ask purplehotel staff for details.

Braintree Shops
Freeport Braintree - a flourishing retail centre: only 2 minutes by car from the purplehotel, CM77 8YH.

Leisure Centres
Braintree Leisure Centre, CM7 1FF
Tel: 01376 552585

Braintree Leisure
Great Leighs Racecourse, CM3 1QP
Tel: 01245 362412
Cineworld
Tel: 0871 200 2000