Mitchell's Farm Shop

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The Mitchell family would like to welcome you to our website, we hope you find the information interesting and of use.

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Elmstead Hall,

Elmstead Market,

Colchester,

Essex.

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Elmstead Hall is a handsome, 13th century listed manor house that stands on a site which is first mentioned in the Domesday Book.  There are many legends and tales concerning the hall and the neighbouring church.  The Hall is set in 430 acres of prime Essex countryside, with gardens and orchards full of wild life, making it a wonderful location.

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The Hall is a private home, with grounds that the owners make available on a limited basis throughout the year as a venue for wedding receptions, parties, dances and corporate events.  A Garden party atmosphere awaits you and your guests as you enjoy a traditional marquee on the lawn, with a perfect backdrop. 

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Map of location

The Hall is hidden in the Essex Contryside, 3km North East of Wivenhoe and 6km east of Colchester.  Five minutes from the famous Beth Chattos gardens and close to Constable country.  The Hall is neighboured by the 14th Century St Anne and

St Laurence Parish Church, conveniently linked by a short stone path.      

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http://elmsteadparishchurch.org/.  The Chancel, the Nave and what is termed the south tower were built about 1310.  The South Chapel and the chancel arch date from about 1340 parts of the Nave may be earlier..  In recent years an old Norman doorway was discovered and this is now one of the exhibits of the church.  

The Mitchell family have resided in the hall since 1919 when William Learmonth Mitchell farmed the land.