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Mini-Guide To Stanstead

East of England is where you'll find the humble town of Stansted. The small town of Stansted is best known for its airport. At the same time, a castle built by the Mountfitchet family has greatly contributed to the town's popularity and economy. The town of Stansted has become known for being home to the only reconstructed motte and bailey castle in the world. The town of Stansted mainly sits along a hill. The town features a number of attractions and tourist destinations, which include its airport, an 18th century windmill, and a farmer's market. Let's discover more of what Stansted has to offer.

Local Airports In Stanstead

One of London's airports can be found in the town and it is simply known as the Stansted Airport. You can find it 37 miles northeast of the city of London. Today, it serves as the third major airport of London. Stansted Airport features a high tech terminal building that was first opened in the year 1991. It was designed by notable architect Sir Norman Foster. Because it is only a small town, Stansted was able to attract the low-cost carriers. This has resulted in it becoming one of the fastest growing airports in Great Britain. Today, the airport is in the process of adding new runways because for the past few years, a huge number of travelers have been coming through. It is set to become even more important in the future. Another attraction in the small town of Stansted is the House on the Hill Toy Museum. Beautifully set on the picturesque Stansted Mountfitchet, the House on the Hill Toy Museum is home to the largest collection of toys in the whole country. The House on the Hill Toy Museum is a 7,000 square foot private museum with more than 80,000 exhibits on display. Part of the collection includes Victorian toys and games to modern and high tech gadgets. It was curator Alan Goldsmith who began his collection in 1946. He bought a Hornby train set during that time. Afterwards, he decided to start his collection. Today, he and his son have become experts in toy collection. They have appeared on several TV shows and radio programs, talking about collecting antiques. Though the House on the Hill Toy Museum is private, it is open to the public all year round. If you crave some Stansted history, visit the Mountfitchet Castle and Norman Village, recognized as national historic monuments. In fact, the Department of the Environment is closely protecting the preservation of the Mountfitchet Castle and Norman Village. It is believed that there could have been a castle there since the Iron Age. However, the Mountfitchet Castle and Norman Village is already a re-constructed castle that was only built during the 13th century. It was Baron Montfitchet after whom the Mountfitchet Castle and Norman Village was named. Involved in an uprising against King John, he was one of the noblemen present during the 1215 Magna Carta. Today, the Mountfitchet Castle and Norman Village is a popular attraction and archaeological site that tourists should definitely visit.

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