Many people regard Stansted as just an airport which they enter as a means of getting to London or other parts of the UK. However, it is worth noting that the village of Stansted Mountfitchet is only 2 miles from the airport and well worth a visit. It may not be on your agenda but make sure you do some research before you discount it as it could be a place that you are really glad you visited. It is a typical village and although not a ‘chocolate box’ as the Cotswolds it is a lot closer to the airport and equally as interesting as any one of those villages. So if you would like to look at a typical UK village as part of your travels in the UK, then jump in your rental car and head to Stansted Mountfitchet.

Being a village, there are not the hoards of attractions that you will find in the city. However, you will have the opportunity to experience the peaceful village life, look at the working windmill, and the castle remnants as well as visit the largest toy museum in Europe which is located there. It is a great chance to wind down and relax after your journey, which is likely to have at least some stress involved in it. Imagine getting off the plane, collecting luggage and then driving to a relaxing village, listening to the birds sing and admiring the quaint buildings. Would certainly be a relaxing start to the trip.

If you have ever wondered what the village life and history of the tiny villages that are scattered throughout Britain, the Ashdon Village Museum is perfect for you. The Museum is a collection of artifacts from the past 4 centuries that are put on display. The impressive collection is also labeled and put together in a way that you could easily gather the information and will want to ask questions about nearly everything. The Ashdon Village Museum is a great place to see some of the one of kind artifacts that is still preserved even after they have been used often. The English Village Hall setting is perfect to spend an entire day in and when you are done viewing the exhibits you could enjoy tea and homemade cakes!

Most people would pass up a gem like this in their adventures, but this is certainly one you cannot overlook. Ensure that you are able to get a chance to see the Ashdon Village Museum when you make your visit to the area by taking advantage of a car hire option. Car hires are very simple to use and can be reserved in advance to get a great deal on the rate. They are available online as well and make a great option for those who need to have the ability to travel around anywhere within Britain. Make sure that you take advantage of the low rates and make use of your vehicle on your travels!