Welcome to Blackmore

Blackmore is a village located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated on the River Roding and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was known as Blachemere. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the local area.

One of the main attractions in Blackmore is the Blackmore Museum. The museum is housed in a 16th-century building and contains a collection of artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of the village's history. Visitors can learn about the village's agricultural past, its role in the English Civil War, and its connections to famous figures such as Charles Dickens and William Morris. The museum is open to the public on weekends and bank holidays.

Blackmore is also home to a number of traditional pubs and restaurants. The Chequers Inn is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving up traditional pub fare and a range of local ales. The village also has a number of independent shops and boutiques, selling everything from handmade crafts to locally sourced produce. Blackmore is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the past while also providing modern amenities and attractions.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 17.4°C

Feels Like: 17.4°C

Wind: 15.9 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Blackmore Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Farrant	Nine Ashes Road Blackmore Ingatestone Essex CM4 0QR 01277821528 School Website
Doddinghurst Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Ingrid Nicholson	Church Lane Doddinghurst Brentwood Essex CM15 0NJ 01277822721 School Website
Doddinghurst Church Of England Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Russell Davies	Church Lane Doddinghurst Brentwood Essex CM15 0NJ 1277821064 School Website
Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Simon Weston	School Road Kelvedon Hatch Brentwood Essex CM15 0DH 01277372341 School Website
High Ongar Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jodie Evans	The Street High Ongar Ongar Essex CM5 9NB 1277363761 School Website
Highwood Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Staley	Loves Green Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3QH 01245248200 School Website
Ingatestone Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Neil Taggart	Fryerning Lane Ingatestone Essex CM4 0DF 01277352803 School Website
Ingatestone And Fryerning Church Of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Taggart	The Furlongs Ingatestone Essex CM4 0AL 01277353689 School Website
Mountnessing Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Holly Obank	279 Roman Road Mountnessing Brentwood Essex CM15 0UH 1277353160 School Website
Anglo European School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Jody Gee	Willow Green Ingatestone Essex CM4 0DJ 01277354018 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ingatestone Station Lane, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0BW 3.34 Miles

Shenfield Hutton Road, Shenfield, Essex, CM15 8JD 4.34 Miles

Brentwood Warley Hill, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4EW 5.51 Miles

Billericay Radford Way, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0BP 6.16 Miles

Chelmsford Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HT 7.17 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Calloway Car Service Brentwood 0845 463 1946 Meadow Rise, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0QY 0.19 Miles
Blackmore Cars 01277 824824 Little Lampetts, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0QE 1.18 Miles
Village Taxis Of Doddinghurst And Kelvedon Hatch 01277 821923 42 Spring Pond Meadow, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0NS 1.29 Miles
1St Call Cars 01277 888888 Wayside, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0EE 1.48 Miles
Intown Taxis Ltd 01277 822333 Wyatts House, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0PU 1.54 Miles
Brentwood And Shenfield Cab Co 01277 373753 Barley Field, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0BB 2.68 Miles
Ella Cabs 01277 374880 24 Luthers Close, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0DJ 2.76 Miles
Mountnessing Cabs 01277 353000 2 Church Crescent, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0TL 3.12 Miles
Hutton Airport Taxis 01277 202090 Mayfred House, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0UH 3.12 Miles
Ingatestone Taxis 01277 353535 59 Roman Rd, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9AA 3.13 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm4 121 - Blackmore Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm4 91D - Elkins Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm4 71D - Nine Ashes No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm4 131D - Woolmonger Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm15 39D - Blackmore Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm15 90D - Nine Ashes Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm15 87D - Mill Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm15 3D - Soames Mead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm15 40D - Reeves Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm4 72 - Norton Heath No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm15 137 - Ongar Road Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Cm15 100D - Hook End Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm15 42D - Remembrance Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm15 16 - Wyatts Green Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Cm15 8D - Stondon Village Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Deal Tree Health Centre 01277 821699	Deal Tree Health Centre Blackmore Rd,Doddinghurst Brentwood Essex CM15 0HU
The New Folly Surgery 01277 352224	The New Folly Surgery Bell Mead, High Street Ingatestone Essex CM4 0FA
Ongar Health Centre 01277 367200	Ongar War Memorial Mc Fyfield Road Ongar Essex CM5 0AL
Mount Avenue Surgery 01277 283180	The Surgery Mount Avenue, Shenfield Hutton, Brentwood Essex CM13 2NL
Rockleigh Court Surgery 01277 223844	Rockleigh Court Surgery 136 Hutton Road Shenfield Essex CM15 8NN

Local Stores

Blackmore
1 Fingrith Hall Lane
Blackmore
Ingatestone
Essex
CM4 0RU
01277 822231
Store Website
0.06 miles

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SPAR - Romford
37-38 Tayberry Court
35 Briar Road
Romford
RM3 8SN
Store Website
7.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

House &Amp; Jackson Llp
The Horse Clinic And The Pet Clinic At Blackmore Rookery Road, Blackmore Ingatestone Essex CM4 0LE 01277 823986 info@houseandjackson.co.uk 1.06 miles

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Kewvets
30 High Street Ongar Essex CM5 9DZ 01277 364620 info@kewvets.com Website 3.24 miles
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24hr emergency service available at our Harlow hospital
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24hr emergency service available at our Harlow hospital
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24hr emergency service available at our Harlow hospital
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24hr emergency service available at our Harlow hospital

Ingatestone Veterinary Centre
Rays Barn Farms Roman Road Ingatestone Essex CM4 9EH 01277 353642 Website 3.54 miles

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Best Friends Shenfield
24 Chelmsford Road Shenfield Brentwood Essex CM15 8RJ 01277 221193 shenfield@bestfriendsgroup.com Website 4.12 miles
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Tarivets
94 - 96 Hutton Road Shenfield Brentwood Essex CM15 8NB 01277 213005 tarivets@gmail.com Website 4.38 miles

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Orchid Veterinary Surgery
309 Ongar Road Brentwood Essex CM15 9HP 01277 227462 orchid@vetsavers.co.uk Website 4.53 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Hylands Park
Caretakers House London Rd Writtle Chelmsford CM2 8WQ 5.20 miles

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Thorndon Park
This Walk Passes Through Thorndon Country Park. The Site Is Woodland And Ancient Parkland. The Country Park Is Divided Into Thorndon Park North, With Access From The Avenue, And Thorndon Park South, With Access From The A128 Road. CM13 3RZ 6.39 miles From Brentford, Take The A128m Heading South East. Follow This Until A Roundabout With A Sign Directing Right To Thorndon Country Park North. Follow This Road, The Avenue, Until You Reach The Brown Road Sign Directing You Into The Park And Visitor Centre.

Norsey Woods
Norsey Wood Is A 67.2 Hectare Biological Site Of Special Scientific Interest In Billericay, Essex. It Is Also A Local Nature Reserve And A Scheduled Monument. The Site Is Ancient Oak Woodland On Acid Soil Which Has Been Converted To Mixed Sweet Chestnut Coppice. Plenty Of Paths + Disabled Access Which Will Take Wheelchairs. Picnic Areas For Families (No Dogs Allowed In Picnic Area) Billericay Lancashire CM11 1HA 6.73 miles

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Havering Country Park
2 Pinewood Rd Havering-Atte-Bower Romford RM4 1PH 8.16 miles Collier Row, Havering Atte Bower

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Epping Forest
A Good Walk In The Forest Opposite St Margarets Hospital . Keep Your Dog On A Lead Or They Will Chase Deers . St Margaret'S Hospital Epping Lancashire CM16 6TJ 8.41 miles

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Hainault Forest Adventure
Great Little Wander Around The Forest. Can Get Very Muddy, But Brilliant If Your Pup Loves To Run Free. Some Nice Obvious Tracks, But You Can Make Your Own Way Through The Trees. Can Get Muddy. So Take Your Boots. Manor Rd Abridge Lambourne End Romford RM4 1NB 9.05 miles Park In The Car Park, And Keep Turning Left And The Walk Will Take You About 50 Mins

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	3.9°C	2.4°C	1.7°C	0.3°C	2.5°C	8.9°C	12.8°C	15°C	15.6°C	13.3°C	9.5°C	7.5°C
Feels Like	1.8°C	0.3°C	-0.9°C	-2.1°C	1.1°C	8°C	12.1°C	14.8°C	15.6°C	13.1°C	8.5°C	6°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	6°C	4.9°C	4.2°C	3.6°C	7.2°C	11.6°C	15.7°C	17.9°C	17.5°C	15.3°C	12.3°C	10.2°C
Feels Like	4.2°C	2.9°C	1.9°C	1.1°C	5°C	10.2°C	15.2°C	17.8°C	17.3°C	14.6°C	10.9°C	8°C

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Temp	8.6°C	7.3°C	6.3°C	5.7°C	9°C	13.3°C	17.4°C	19.7°C	19.4°C	17.2°C	14.7°C	11.3°C
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