Welcome to Bulphan

Bulphan is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated approximately 20 miles east of London and is part of the borough of Thurrock. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its rural charm and picturesque countryside. The village is surrounded by fields and farmland, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

The history of Bulphan dates back to the 12th century when it was known as "Bulvintone". The village was originally a farming community and was home to a number of smallholdings and farms. Over the years, the village has grown and developed, but it has managed to retain its rural character and charm. Today, the village is a popular destination for tourists and visitors who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and explore the local area.

Despite its small size, Bulphan has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local amenities and facilities. These include a village hall, a primary school, a post office, and a pub. The village also has a number of local businesses, including a farm shop and a garden centre. Overall, Bulphan is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and relaxed way of life for its residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 7.2°C

Wind: 4 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Bulphan Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Sally Finch	Fen Lane Bulphan Essex RM14 3RL 1375891220 School Website
West Horndon Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Matthew O'grady	Thorndon Avenue West Horndon Brentwood Essex CM13 3TR 01277811741 School Website
Horndon-On-The-Hill Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Debra Bradley	Hillcrest Road Horndon-On-The-Hill Stanford-Le-Hope Essex SS17 8LR 1375673260 School Website
Great Berry Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Damian Pye	Forest Glade Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6SG 01268544709 School Website
Orsett Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Smith	School Lane Orsett Grays Essex RM16 3JR 1375891383 School Website
Lincewood Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Julie Braithwaite	Berry Lane Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6AZ 01268412888 School Website
Childrens Support Centre Langdon Hills Basildon Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Barak	High Road Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6HG 01268542367 School Website
Merrylands Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Robinson	Cumberland Drive Laindon Basildon Essex SS15 6QS 1268417893 School Website
William Edwards School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Bell	Stifford Clays Road Stifford Clays Grays Essex RM16 3NJ 01375486000 School Website
Benyon Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Oxley	Tyssen Place South Ockendon Essex RM15 6PG 01708853200 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
West Horndon Station Approach, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3TJ 1.64 Miles

Laindon Station Approach, Laindon, Essex, SS15 6AB 3.12 Miles

Ockendon Station Approach, Tamarisk Road, Ockendon, Essex, RM15 6PD 3.49 Miles

Stanford-Le-Hope London Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex, SS17 0JX 3.56 Miles

Basildon Station Way, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5XY 4.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Toomey Hire And Leasing Co Ltd 01268 544077 Service House, Basildon, Essex, SS15 6RW 2.39 Miles
Elite Luxury Travel 07845 363381 Unit 10, Upminster, Greater London, RM14 3PJ 2.85 Miles
Abc Taxis 01375 891919 Baker Street, Grays Thurrock, Essex, RM16 3LJ 2.89 Miles
Longtail Carriage Co 01375 891305 Baker Street, Grays Thurrock, Essex, RM16 3LJ 2.89 Miles
B J Broad Taxi Services 07951 901091 1 Sussex Close, Basildon, Essex, SS15 6PR 2.95 Miles
United Taxis 01268 411411 2 Station Gate, Basildon, Essex, SS15 6UA 3.03 Miles
United And Station Cars 01268 411141 Unit 2/Station Gate, Basildon, Essex, SS15 6UA 3.03 Miles
L And N Chauffeurs 0845 257 7920 Tower Avenue, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5PE 3.38 Miles
Justairport 01268 449486 10 Elizabeth Way, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5GN 3.50 Miles
Knightowl Ltd 01375 729000 70 Rodings Avenue, Stanford Le Hope, Essex, SS17 8DU 3.52 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bulphan Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pear Tree Corner Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm13 31 - West Hordon Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lower Dunton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm13 140 - West Horndon Station Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Cm13 98 - Thorndon Avenue Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Cm13 136 - Dunton Mobile Home Park Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Highview Avenue Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Tesco - Mandeville Way Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Cm13 49D - Dunton School Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss16 411D - South Hill Garage Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Church Hill Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Nightingales Shops Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Orsett Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr S D Garner & Partners 01277 811770	129 Station Road West Horndon Brentwood Essex CM13 3NB
Central Basildon Pcn Hub 01268 418200	Langdon Hills M/Practice Nightingales Basildon Essex SS16 6SA
Dr Salako And Partners 01268 418200	Langdon Hills M/Practice Nightingales Basildon Essex SS16 6SA
Orsett Surgery 01375 892082	The Surgery 63 Rowley Road, Orsett Grays Essex RM16 3ET
Horndon-On-The-Hill Surgery 01375 642362	The Surgery High Road Horndon-On-The-Hill Essex SS17 8LB

Local Stores

South Ockendon
3-4 Canterbury Parade, South Road
South Ockendon
Essex
RM15 6NH
01708 852488
Store Website
3.27 miles

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SPAR - Kibcaps Basildon
7 Kibcaps
Basildon
SS16 5SA
01268 542029
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet South Ockendon
2 Canterbury Parade South Road South Ockendon Essex RM15 6NH 01708 670200 south.ockendon@medivet.co.uk Website 3.27 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Medivet Laindon
High Road Laindon Basildon Essex SS15 6BN 01268 417042 laindon@medivet.co.uk Website 3.40 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cherrydown Vets Ltd
Cherrydown Vets 12 King Street Stanford-Le-Hope Essex SS17 0HL 01268 533636 jonathan@cherrydownvets.co.uk 3.60 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	09:00	18:30
Closed between 11:30 and 17:30
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Closed between 11:30 and 17:30
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Closed between 11:30 and 17:30
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Closed between 11:30 and 17:30
Sat	10:30	11:30
Sun	closed	closed

Ace Vets Cranham
12 Willow Parade Moor Lane Cranham Upminster Essex RM14 1DZ 4.11 miles

Animals Treated
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Tue	09:00	19:00
Wed	09:00	19:00
Thu	09:00	19:00
Fri	09:00	19:00
Sat	closed	closed
Sun	closed	closed

All Animals Veterinary Clinic
Unit T Viking House Daneholes Roundabout, Stanford Road Grays Essex RM16 2XE 01375 399033 allanimalsvetclinic@hotmail.co.uk Website 4.11 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	19:00
Tue	08:30	18:00
Wed	08:30	21:00
Thu	08:30	18:00
Fri	08:30	19:00
Sat	closed	closed
Sun	closed	closed

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cherrydown Vets Ltd
The Paddock 53 Cherrydown West Basildon Essex SS16 5AW 01268 533636 jonathan@cherrydownvets.co.uk Website 4.26 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	09:00	17:00
Sun	09:00	11:00

Local Dog Walks

Langdon Hills Country Park (Westley Heights)
The Climax High Rd Langdon Hills Basildon SS16 6HU 2.74 miles Just Behind The Harvester

Location what3words rice.rested.afford

Langdon Hills Country Park
A Stroll Through Langdon Hills Offers Some Gentle Climbs. From The Higher Point, You And Your Dog Will Be Able To Enjoy The Views Over London And The Thames Estuary. With A Mixture Of Wildflower Meadows And Woodland To Explore, This Gentle Walk Is Ideal. SS17 9NH 3.86 miles From Basildon, Head Out On The A176 South, Take A Right Onto Dry Street, Just After Basildon University Hospital. Follow Dry Street Until You Reach A Left Turn Onto One Tree Hill. The Car Park Is Down This Road, On The Right.

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 4.10 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.

Belhus Woods Country Park
Romford Lodge Romford Rd Aveley 4.98 miles

Location what3words glue.scarf.tricky

Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 6.26 miles Sign Posted Near Pitsea Train Station

Location what3words venue.froth.tall

Coalhouse Fort Park
Princess Margaret Rd East Tilbury Tilbury RM18 8QD 6.45 miles

Location what3words venues.detail.drag

Weather Forecast

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-11.2°C	-11.6°C	-12°C	-12.4°C	-12.4°C	-8.7°C	-4.9°C	-1.9°C	-1.3°C	-1.6°C	-3.1°C	-2.7°C
Feels Like	-13.5°C	-12.2°C	-12.2°C	-12.4°C	-12.4°C	-11.4°C	-8.8°C	-5.9°C	-5.2°C	-5.4°C	-7.8°C	-8.5°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Freezing fog	Freezing fog
Temp	-1.8°C	-2.1°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	-2°C	-1.6°C	-1.2°C	-1.2°C	-1.5°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-2°C
Feels Like	-8°C	-8.5°C	-8.8°C	-8.3°C	-7.6°C	-6.9°C	-6.3°C	-6°C	-5.9°C	-5.9°C	-6°C	-5.3°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Freezing fog	Freezing fog	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Fog	Overcast
Temp	-2°C	-2.2°C	-2.4°C	-2.5°C	-2.3°C	-1.1°C	0.8°C	1.6°C	1.8°C	1.6°C	1.1°C	-0.7°C
Feels Like	-5.7°C	-6.6°C	-7.4°C	-7.9°C	-8°C	-6.9°C	-4.6°C	-3.5°C	-2.3°C	-0.8°C	-2°C	-4.4°C

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