Welcome to Chignall Smealy

Chignall Smealy is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles northeast of the city of Chelmsford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

The village of Chignall Smealy has a rich history dating back to the Roman times. The area was once a Roman settlement and evidence of this can still be seen today in the form of Roman roads and buildings. In the Middle Ages, the village was home to a number of wealthy landowners who built large manor houses and estates. Today, many of these historic buildings have been converted into private residences and are a popular attraction for visitors to the area.

Despite its small size, Chignall Smealy has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a primary school, a church, a pub, and a village hall which hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year. The surrounding countryside is also popular with walkers and cyclists, with a number of scenic routes and trails to explore. Overall, Chignall Smealy is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 6.8°C

Wind: 4.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Great Waltham Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Justine Brooks	South Street Great Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 1DF 01245360395 School Website
Newlands Spring Primary School Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Hawkes	Dickens Place Copperfield Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 4UU 01245442031 School Website
Chelmer Valley High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Goodchild	Court Road Broomfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 7ER 01245440232 School Website
Roxwell Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melissa Taylor	The Street Roxwell Chelmsford Essex CM1 4PE 1245248229 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
Columbus School And College Academy Special Converter Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Barney Geen	Oliver Way Chelmsford Essex CM1 4ZB 01245491492 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
Broomfield Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Shelley	School Lane Broomfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 7DN 01245440251 School Website
Little Waltham Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephen Saunders	The Street Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3NY 01245360246 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chelmsford Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HT 3.72 Miles

Hatfield Peverel Station Road, Hatfield Peverel, Essex, CM3 2DX 7.57 Miles

Ingatestone Station Lane, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0BW 7.92 Miles

Cressing Bulford Lane, Tye Green, Essex, CM77 8NT 8.66 Miles

White Notley Station Road, White Notley, Essex, CM8 1RP 8.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Diamond Cars 01245 363644 13 Mashbury Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1EN 1.72 Miles
Bigblacktaxi - Chelmsford 01245 606060 32 Madeline Place, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4XD 2.26 Miles
Big Black Taxi Chelmsford 01245 606060 32 Madeline Place, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4XD 2.26 Miles
Central Taxis 01245 616263 1 Longshots Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7DU 2.38 Miles
Allied Taxis Chelmsford 01245 443232 8 Drood Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4XX 2.42 Miles
Abcab 01245 328600 12 Clyde Crescent, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2LL 2.63 Miles
1St Call Pronto Cars 01245 355666 15 Derwent Court, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2FN 2.65 Miles
Sjs Travel - Minibus Hire 01245 346091 132 Rutland Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4BH 2.70 Miles
Corry's Taxis 01245 421700 Roxwell Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3ST 2.70 Miles
County Town Taxi Company 01245 354040 12 Berwick Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4AS 2.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm1 108 Chignal Smealy Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Cm1 321 Grays Lodge Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 352 Fanners Green Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm1 82 Stevens Farm Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Cm1 62 Smallshoes Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Cm3 416D Breeds Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 61D Broads Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 89D Pleshey Old Po Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 398D Barrack Lane/Mashbury Road Cm3 1En Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm1 471 Copperfield Road Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Cm1 63 Tin Chapel Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Cm3 464 Great Waltham Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm3 109D Hatchfields Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 307 Pleshey Grange Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Cm1 487D Nickelby Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dickens Place Surgery 01245 442628	The Surgery,Dickens Place Newlands Spring Chelmsford Essex CM1 4UU
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
Aegros Health Pcn Hub 01245 360253	30 Brook Hill Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3LL

Local Stores

Trent Road
74 Trent Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 2LQ
01245 258585
Store Website
2.41 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

House And Jackson Llp
The Pet Clinic At Writtle Roxwell Road Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3RZ 01245 423162 info@houseandjackson.co.uk Website 2.56 miles

Animals Treated
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Spring Lodge Veterinary Centre
295 Broomfield Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 4DU 01245 250925 Website 2.94 miles
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Westpoint Farm Vets, Chelmsford
Unit 1, The Old Coal Yard Little Waltham Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 7TG 01306628489 Chelmsford@westpointfarmvets.co.uk Website 3.21 miles

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The Acorns Equine Clinic
Pleshey Chelmsford Essex CM3 1HU 01245 231152 acornsequine@live.co.uk Website 3.72 miles
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Spring Lodge Veterinary Centre
Centenary Way Beaulieu Square Chelmsford Essex CM1 6AU 01245 806321 springlodgevet@aol.com Website 3.79 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Chelmsford
343 Springfield Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 6AN 01245 252276 chelmsford@medivet.co.uk Website 4.18 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Garnetts Wood
Garnetts Wood Trail Dunmow CM6 1NG 4.51 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 4.51 miles Os Grid Reference Tl63491845

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Hylands Park
Caretakers House London Rd Writtle Chelmsford CM2 8WQ 4.79 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 6.87 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 9.92 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 10.07 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	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

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	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

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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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