Welcome to Fairstead

Fairstead is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles north of the town of Chelmsford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its peaceful and rural atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Fairstead is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Another popular attraction in Fairstead is the local pub, The Three Elms. The pub is a traditional English pub and serves a range of beers, wines, and spirits. It is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike and is known for its friendly atmosphere and good food. The pub also hosts regular events such as quiz nights and live music performances.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 6.6°C

Wind: 5.6 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Terling Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Meares	New Road Terling Chelmsford Essex CM3 2PN 01245233206 School Website
White Notley Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs R Baugh	Vicarage Avenue White Notley Witham Essex CM8 1RZ 01376583376 School Website
Great Leighs Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher James Garlick	Aragon Road Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex CM3 1RP 01245361254 School Website
Cressing Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Stewart Caplen	Braintree Road Tye Green Cressing Braintree Essex CM77 8JE 1376583397 School Website
Acorn Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Cheryl Noble	Spa Road Witham Essex CM8 1NA 1376512605 School Website
Powers Hall Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Daniel Sheehan	Spa Road Witham Essex CM8 1NA 01376513322 School Website
White Court School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Candida Burrell	Ennerdale Avenue Great Notley Braintree Essex CM77 7UE 01376331801 School Website
Southview School Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Julian Cochrane	Conrad Road Witham Essex CM8 2TA 1376503505
Templars Primary And Nursery School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Gooding	Cressing Road Witham Essex CM8 2NJ 01376513477 School Website
New Rickstones Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Simon Gibbs	Conrad Road Witham Essex CM8 2SD 01376515756 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
White Notley Station Road, White Notley, Essex, CM8 1RP 1.82 Miles

Cressing Bulford Lane, Tye Green, Essex, CM77 8NT 2.27 Miles

Hatfield Peverel Station Road, Hatfield Peverel, Essex, CM3 2DX 3.10 Miles

Braintree Freeport Chapel Hill Retail Park, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YH 3.39 Miles

Witham Albert Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2BS 3.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mal's Taxi Service 07877 188982 8 Vicarage Avenue, Witham, Essex, CM8 1SA 1.40 Miles
Blue Star Cars 01376 331122 91 The St, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8LL 2.47 Miles
B J Taxis 01245 360644 178 Main Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1NP 2.50 Miles
K And M Taxis 01376 500121 16 Bure Drive, Witham, Essex, CM8 1UB 2.76 Miles
Pick Up Mini Bus Travel 07785 256666 2 Barnardiston Way, Witham, Essex, CM8 2EQ 3.09 Miles
Area Cars (Uk) Ltd 0844 576 3158 24 Wood Grove, Witham, Essex, CM8 3FN 3.24 Miles
Cocca Taxis 01376 584498 3 Rebecca Gardens, Witham, Essex, CM8 3SR 3.25 Miles
Richmond Private Hire 01376 320284 21 Washall Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7GF 3.32 Miles
Blakes Executive 07828 704438 72 Epping Way, Witham, Essex, CM8 1NQ 3.32 Miles
Yelo Taxis 01376 334455 1 Goldcrest Industrial Est, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1NB 3.34 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm3 144 Fairstead Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Cm3 345 Three Ashes Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Cm3 139 Terling Po Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:30 Sunday Last Collection:16:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm3 159D Flacks Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 288 Ranks Green Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:45
Cm3 146 Fuller Street Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Cm8 351D - Pole Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm8 140 - Old White Notley Spso Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Cm8 163D - The Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm8 135 - Faulkbourne Village Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Cm3 88D Lyons Hall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 117D Banters Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm8 310 - Hungry Hall Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Cm77 44 - Black Notley Spso Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:16:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm3 92D Beadle Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Owls Hill Surgery	Owls Hill Terling Chelmsford Essex CM3 2PW
Douglas Grove Surgery 01376 512827	The Surgery Douglas Grove Witham Essex CM8 1TE
Great Notley Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Notley Green Great Notley Braintree Essex CM77 7GS
Silver End Surgery 01376 583387	The Surgery,Broadway Silver End Witham Essex CM8 3RQ
Gt Notley Garden Village Surgery	The Surgery Notley Green Great Notley Braintree Essex CM77 7US

Local Stores

Witham
1 Spa Road
Witham
Essex
CM8 1NE
01376 511665
Store Website
2.86 miles

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SPAR Witham
SPAR
The Former Jack & Penny Public House
113 Hatfield Road
Witham
CM8 1EE
01376 618099
Store Website
3.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Apollo Vets Black Notley
45 Witham Road Black Notley Braintree Essex CM77 8LQ 01376 328038 admin@petvetsbraintree.co.uk Website 2.71 miles
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Spring Lodge Veterinary Hospital
Spring Lodge Farm Powers Hall End Witham Essex CM8 2HG 01376 513247 springlodgevet@aol.com Website 3.02 miles
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Vets Now (Witham)
Spring Lodge Farm Powers Hall End Witham Essex CM8 2HG 01376 530759 withamclinic@vets-now.com Website 3.02 miles
Amenities Referrals only Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Spring Lodge Veterinary Centre
The Green Great Notley Braintree Essex CM77 7US 01376 345644 springlodgevet@aol.com Website 3.11 miles

Animals Treated
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Brookend Veterinary Practice Ltd
62 Braintree Road Witham Essex CM8 2BY 01376 500038 info@brookendvets.co.uk Website 3.29 miles
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Braintree Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home 6B Charter Way Braintree Essex CM77 8YJ braintree@vets4pets.com 3.30 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Braintree River Blackwater Walk (Nr Fairview)
Start Either At Convent Lane Or River Mead And Then Walk The Loop. Access From Fairview Estate 1 Trafalgar Way Braintree Lancashire CM7 9LP 4.70 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 5.61 miles

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Marks Hall Estate Heli Hounds
Get Your Four-Legged Friends Ready As You Join Over 300 Other Dog Walkers For A Scenic Stroll Through The Marks Hall Estate In Essex. 1 Marks Hall Rd Colchester Lancashire CO6 1TG 6.97 miles

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Garnetts Wood
Garnetts Wood Trail Dunmow CM6 1NG 8.16 miles Os Grid Reference Tl63491845

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Garnetts Wood
Garnetts Wood Trail Dunmow CM6 1NG 8.16 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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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 9.44 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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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-11.2°C	-12.8°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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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

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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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