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Essex is a county located in the southeast of England. It is bordered by Suffolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the northwest, Hertfordshire to the west, Kent to the south, and London to the southwest. The county has a population of over 1.8 million people and covers an area of 3,670 square kilometers. Essex is known for its beautiful countryside, historic towns, and seaside resorts.

Essex has a rich history that dates back to the Roman times. The county was an important center for trade and commerce during the medieval period, and many of its towns and villages still retain their historic charm. Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Essex include the Colchester Castle, the Audley End House, and the Southend Pier. The county is also home to several nature reserves and parks, including the Epping Forest and the Danbury Country Park.

Essex is a thriving county with a diverse economy. The county is home to several major industries, including manufacturing, finance, and tourism. The Port of Tilbury is one of the busiest ports in the UK and plays a vital role in the country's economy. The county is also home to several universities and research centers, which contribute to its reputation as a center for innovation and knowledge. Overall, Essex is a vibrant and dynamic county that offers something for everyone.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 7.2°C

Feels Like: 4.7°C

Wind: 8.5 MPH

Wind Dir: N

Local Schools

School	Details
Westlands Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Gaskin	Beeches Close Chelmsford Essex CM1 2SB 01245251700 School Website
The Hawthorns School Free Schools Special Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mrs Diane Rigg	Fox Crescent Chelmsford Essex CM1 2BN 1245207607 School Website
Maltese Road Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Rudman	Maltese Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 2PA 01245357860 School Website
Kings Road Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Riches	Kings Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 2BB 1245256074 School Website
King Edward Vi Grammar School Chelmsford Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tom Carter	Broomfield Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 3SX 01245353510 School Website
Community College Initiative Ltd Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr John Carswell	Unit 36 Waterhouse Business Centre Unit 36, Waterhouse Business Centre Chelmsford Essex CM1 2QE 1245204075 School Website
Chelmsford County High School For Girls Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Stephen Lawlor	Broomfield Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 1RW 01245352592 School Website
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Poyton	Trent Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 2JH 1245354134 School Website
Parkwood Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Cracknell	Melbourne Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 2DX 01245354605
Tanglewood Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Ms Deborah Watson	Melbourne Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 2DX 01245352788 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chelmsford Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HT 0.73 Miles

Ingatestone Station Lane, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0BW 5.84 Miles

Hatfield Peverel Station Road, Hatfield Peverel, Essex, CM3 2DX 6.65 Miles

Billericay Radford Way, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0BP 7.68 Miles

Wickford Station Approach, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AT 8.98 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Happicabs 24 Hour Taxis 01245 443443 Roxwell Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2NB 0.21 Miles
Vip Cars 01245 345000 51 Beeches Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2RX 0.27 Miles
Essex Cars 01245 350067 51 Beeches Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2RX 0.27 Miles
Ultimate Cars 020 7060 7207 Office 1/Corporation Rd, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2AR 0.53 Miles
Crown Limousine Hire 01245 456605 6 Corporation Rd, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2AR 0.53 Miles
1St Call Pronto Cars 01245 355666 15 Derwent Court, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2FN 0.57 Miles
Abcab 01245 328600 12 Clyde Crescent, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2LL 0.61 Miles
West End Taxis 01245 354646 34 Duke St, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HY 0.62 Miles
Marina Cars 01245 264164 166, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4JR 0.71 Miles
A1 Cars 07717 065170 92 Brownings Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4RQ 0.74 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm1 23 Fitzwalter Place Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Cm1 427D Ravensbourne Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm1 06D Cramphorn Walk Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm1 132D Rainsford Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm1 362 Beeches Road Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Cm1 369 Chignall Road Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Cm1 382D Sunningdale Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm1 133D Swiss Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm1 265 Forest Drive Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:16:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm1 268D Langton Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm1 42 Duke Street Old Po Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:17:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm1 42 Duke Street Old P O Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:17:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm1 267 Kings Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Cm1 435D Keenes Homes Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm1 394 Melbourne Avenue Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Melbourne House Surgery	Medical Centre Parkside Court Melbourne Avenue Chelmsford CM1 2DY
Melbourne House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Medical Centre Parkside Court Melbourne Avenue Chelmsford CM1 2DY
Mid Essex Acute Resp Infection Hub 01245 526276	Parkside Medical Centre Melbourne Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 2DY
Chelmsford West Pcn Hub 01245 260459	Tennyson House 20 Merlin Place Chelmsford Essex CM1 4HW
Chelmer Medical Partnership 01245 260459	Tennyson House Surgery 20 Merlin Place Chelmsford Essex CM1 4HW

Local Stores

Kings Road
108 Kings Road
Broomfield
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 2BB
01245 353630
Store Website
0.52 miles

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SPAR - Great Waltham
Barrack Lane
Great Waltham
Essex
CM3 1ET
01245 360278
Store Website
3.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Elm House Veterinary Centre
12 Elm Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0JL 01245 352525 postmaster@elmhousevets.co.uk Website 1.03 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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House And Jackson Llp
The Pet Clinic At Writtle Roxwell Road Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3RZ 01245 423162 info@houseandjackson.co.uk Website 1.28 miles

Animals Treated
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Spring Lodge Veterinary Centre
295 Broomfield Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 4DU 01245 250925 Website 1.33 miles
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Animals Treated
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Medivet Chelmsford
343 Springfield Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 6AN 01245 252276 chelmsford@medivet.co.uk Website 1.77 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Vets4pets Chelmsford
Inside Pets At Home Chelmer Village Retail Park Chelmer Village Way Chelmsford Essex CM2 6XE 01245 228 914 chelmsford@vets4pets.com Website 1.89 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Clarendon Equine Clinic Ltd
Bexfields Farm Galleywood Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 8BY 01245 346 904 admin@clarendonequine.co.uk Website 2.18 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Out of hours emergency service outside these times
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Local Dog Walks

Hylands Park
Caretakers House London Rd Writtle Chelmsford CM2 8WQ 2.07 miles

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Holybred Woods
Holybred Wood Is An Area Of 21 Acres Of Ancient Woodland In The Village Of Little Baddow. It Comprises Mostly Hornbeam Coppice, Oak, Sweet Chestnut, Birch And Holly With An Under-Storey Containing Bluebell And Wood Anemone. The Wood Is A Haven For Many Types Of Wildlife Including Badgers. Chelmsford Lancashire 4.76 miles

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Thrift Wood Nature Reserve
Woodland Area With A Number Of Well Trodden Paths Away From Traffic. Limited Parking At Address Above But More Parking Is Available Nearby With Easy Access To The Nature Reserve. Bicknacre Chelmsford CM3 4HW 7.01 miles Parking Is Available For One Or Two Vehicles Along Main Road, However Vehicle Access Is Possible With Space To Park All Year Round Via Bridleway Opposite The Drunken Dragon Restaurant.

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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 7.24 miles

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Garnetts Wood
Garnetts Wood Trail Dunmow CM6 1NG 7.70 miles Cm6 1Nd Is A Nearby Postcode. Some Sat Navs Recognise &Quot;Garnett'S Wood Trail&Quot; As A Road And Will Take You Directly There.

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Garnetts Wood
Garnetts Wood Trail Dunmow CM6 1NG 7.70 miles Os Grid Reference Tl63491845

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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	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Cloudy
Temp	19°C	18°C	17.6°C	17.6°C	20.3°C	25.5°C	29.3°C	30.5°C	29.8°C	28.3°C	26.7°C	24.8°C
Feels Like	19°C	18°C	17.6°C	17.6°C	20.3°C	28°C	33.5°C	34.8°C	33.4°C	31.2°C	29.1°C	26.9°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

	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	23.2°C	22°C	21.4°C	21.3°C	22.5°C	25.2°C	29.6°C	29.9°C	29.4°C	27.2°C	24.5°C	19.7°C
Feels Like	25.4°C	24.6°C	21.4°C	21.3°C	25°C	28.3°C	35.1°C	32.2°C	30.2°C	27.9°C	26°C	19.7°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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate rain at times	Clear
Temp	20.2°C	19.2°C	18.2°C	17.6°C	21°C	24.7°C	27.4°C	26.9°C	26.6°C	27.4°C	24.3°C	22°C
Feels Like	20.2°C	19.2°C	18.2°C	17.6°C	21°C	26.6°C	30.1°C	29.9°C	29.2°C	29.2°C	25°C	22°C

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