Delicious delights on your doorstep
Being a foodie is not just a hobby, it’s a way of life. And those living in and visiting Tendring are blessed with a diverse choice of the most fantastic eateries, vineyards and artisan producers. Independent traders right across the district combine their creativity and expertise to produce delicious food and drink which is sure […]
Blooming Marvellous! The PlantSmith Transforms Homes…and Lives
Glorious Tendring – a little corner of England blessed with miles and miles of beautiful countryside stretching out as far as the eye can see. This magnificent landscape is loved by all including people who live in the district and others who come to enjoy it from further afield. They all delight in the sense […]
A Timeless Tendring Tradition: The Blessing of the Waters
In Tendring, we are incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by such a rich and vibrant history. Throughout the year, a wide array of events help bring that heritage to life, and few are as striking as the Blessing of the Waters at Brightlingsea. On a June day, the peaceful coastal town is transformed, playing host […]
Glossy magazine with designs on building a community
Across Tendring and the Stour Valley, creativity and entrepreneurship are alive and thriving. From independent retailers and skilled trades to designers, publishers and makers, our area is full of people turning passion and experience into something special. Tendring Made exists to celebrate those individuals, the ones investing their time, talent and belief into serving our […]
Sun shines through at Rainbow Nursery
Tendring is home to a thriving community of independent businesses, the growers, makers, retailers and family firms that give our district its character and keep the local economy flourishing. These are businesses built on dedication, resilience and strong community roots, each with a story worth telling. Tendring Made champions the very best of our local […]
Brightlingsea Museum
Brightlingsea Museum takes visitors young and old back in time to learn the history of this bustling port town. The museum was founded in 1989 and moved to new purpose-built premises in 2020. Information is presented in a variety of appealing formats with precise text, stunning images and a wide range of artefacts. There are […]
Thorrington Mill Vineyard
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Thorrington Mill Vineyard produces delicious award-winning wines which are sure to delight connoisseurs of all tastes. The stunning 12-acre vineyard was established by Mark and Polly Baines on their family farm. Its name, Thorrington Mill, is taken from the farm which has one of only three working […]
Tendring Made… and proud of it!
Welcome to Tendring Made, an exciting new website designed to showcase the best of the district’s fantastic businesses. This website will give you information about some of the brilliant independent businesses who help to give the wonderful district its unique identity. In Tendring, we are blessed with beautiful award-winning beaches, stunning countryside and residents with […]