Welcome to Goldhanger

Goldhanger is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated on the north bank of the River Blackwater, which flows into the North Sea. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are several archaeological sites in the area that attest to this. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and fields of crops stretching as far as the eye can see.

One of the most notable landmarks in Goldhanger is the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in the country. The church has a rich history, and there are several interesting features to explore, including the 15th-century rood screen and the 17th-century pulpit.

Goldhanger is also home to several traditional pubs, including The Chequers and The Cricketers. These pubs are popular with locals and visitors alike and offer a warm welcome and a range of traditional pub food and drinks. The village is also home to several small businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a hair salon. Overall, Goldhanger is a charming village that offers a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Essex.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 13.1°C

Feels Like: 12.2°C

Wind: 6.7 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Heybridge Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Waltham	Rowan Drive Heybridge Maldon Essex CM9 4TU 01621854082 School Website
Tolleshunt D'arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Eastbrook	Tollesbury Road Tolleshunt D'arcy Maldon Essex CM9 8UB 1621860253 School Website
Mid Essex Co-Operative Academy Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Richard Skyers	The Street Heybridge Maldon Essex CM9 4NB 1621856275 School Website
Maldon Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Deborah Conroy	Wantz Chase Maldon Essex CM9 5DQ 1621853409 School Website
Maldon Court Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:1-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elaine Mason	Silver Street Maldon Essex CM9 4QE 1621853529 School Website
Great Totham Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Vass	Walden House Road Great Totham Maldon Essex CM9 8PN 01621891091 School Website
Plume School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Carl Wakefield	Fambridge Road Maldon Essex CM9 6AB 01621854681 School Website
St Francis Catholic Primary School Maldon Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Ginzler-Maher	London Road Maldon Essex CM9 6HN 01621856698 School Website
Tollesbury School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Garnett	East Street Tollesbury Maldon Essex CM9 8QE 01621869242 School Website
All Saints Maldon Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Philip Brown	Highlands Drive Maldon Essex CM9 6HY 01621853519 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Witham Albert Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2BS 6.31 Miles

North Fambridge Station Road, North Fambridge, Essex, CM3 6NP 6.44 Miles

Kelvedon Station Road, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9NP 6.74 Miles

Althorne Bridgemarsh Lane, Althorne, Essex, CM3 6DG 6.91 Miles

Southminster Station Approach, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7EN 7.01 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Beckingham Chauffeur Co 01621 869993 Beckingham Cottage, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8EH 1.37 Miles
Sl Executive Ltd 01621 893409 Pine Lodge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8LB 1.74 Miles
Roadrunner Taxi Service 07970 654138 113 Goldhanger Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4QS 2.50 Miles
Beckingham Cars And Executive Chauffeur Cars 01621 869993 9 Kelvedon Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8TE 2.51 Miles
Jamies Taxi 01621 857168 46 Hillary Close, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4UB 2.72 Miles
Arrow Taxis 01621 855111 Station Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LQ 3.22 Miles
Beeline Taxis 01621 852633 12 Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JG 3.24 Miles
Banyards Taxis And Mini Buses 01621 850850 177 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5BS 3.28 Miles
Pegasus Private Hire 07702 241029 46 Fambridge Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AF 3.62 Miles
Ace Cabs 01621 855596 7 Mundon Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6PN 3.92 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm9 147D - Hall Estate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm9 136 - Head Street Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Cm9 183 - Little Renters Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Cm9 297 - Tolleshunt Major Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Cm9 179D - Chigborough Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm9 236 - Post Office Lane Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Cm9 226 - Basin Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Cm9 234 - Heybridge Basin Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Cm9 490D - Festival Gardens Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm9 387D - Pennysbrook Plains Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm9 475D - Lawling Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm9 489 - Rowan Drive Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Cm9 130 - Pages Lane Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm9 214D - Broad Street Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm9 393D - Towers Estate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Goldhanger Branch Surgery 01621 869204	Village Hall Head Street Goldhanger Maldon Essex CM9 8AY
Church Street Surgery	13 Church Street Tolleshunt D'arcy Maldon Essex CM9 8TS
Goldring House Surgery	Rowan Drive Haybridge Essex CM9 4BW
Longfield Medical Centre - Heybridge Bentalls Complex - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bentalls Shopping Centre Colchester Road Heybridge Maldon CM9 4GD
Longfield Medical Centre - Heybridge Bentalls Complex - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Bentalls Shopping Centre Colchester Road Heybridge Maldon CM9 4GD

Local Stores

Lawling Avenue
92 Lawling Avenue
Heybridge
Maldon
Essex
CM9 4YD
01621 850597
Store Website
2.45 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Clarendon House Veterinary Group
Unit 6, Bentalls Shopping Centre Colchester Road Heybridge Maldon Essex CM9 4GD 01621 850124 admin@clarendonhousevets.co.uk Website 2.76 miles
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Edgewood Veterinary Group Ltd
8 Wantz Road Maldon Essex CM9 5DE 01621 852910 office@edgewoodvets.co.uk Website 3.33 miles
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Apollo Vets Maldon
19A Spital Road Maldon Essex CM9 6DY 01621 851514 h_r_archibald@hotmail.com 3.65 miles

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Maldon Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Wycke Hill Business Park Wycke Hill Maldon Essex CM9 6TU 01621 877560 maldon@vets4pets.com 4.27 miles

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Spring Lodge Veterinary Centre
39 Church Road Tiptree Colchester Essex CO5 0SU 01621 819704 springlodgevet@aol.com Website 4.44 miles

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Medivet Tiptree (Tiptree Veterinary Centre)
Lion Cottage Maypole Road Tiptree Essex CO5 0EJ 01621 818 282 tiptree@medivet.co.uk Website 4.91 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Bradwell Beach
Unnamed Road Southminster Lancashire CM0 7HP 6.39 miles Park In The Overflow Car Park Just Past The Power Station.

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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 8.12 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.

Location what3words march.rigid.surpasses

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 8.14 miles

Location what3words trash.fewer.patting

Gosbecks Archeological Park
Large Open Fields And Small Amount Of Woodland, With Small Hills And Streams On Longer Routes. 215 Shrub End Rd Colchester Lancashire CO3 4RN 9.65 miles

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Paglesham Sea Wall And Churchend
Farmland, Sea Walls And A Tiny Little Village. A Circular Walk That Takes You All The Way Around Paglesham And The Surrounding Area Which Is Great If You're Looking For Something To Keep You Occupied For A Few Hours. Lots Of Birdlife, Boats And Views Out Towards Burnham. Fairly Flat, But Will Take Around 2 Hours To Cover The Whole Walk. 1 Post Office Row Rochford Lancashire SS4 2DJ 10.03 miles We Start The Walk At Churchend And Walk All The Way Round. You Can Park Outside The Church Or Old Post Office.

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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 10.71 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	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	Fog	Fog	Fog	Mist	Sunny	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	21.8°C	20.5°C	17.4°C	16.7°C	19.9°C	24.6°C	26.8°C	27.8°C	27.9°C	27.3°C	25.9°C	24.3°C
Feels Like	21.8°C	20.5°C	17.4°C	16.7°C	19.9°C	26.6°C	29.2°C	30.4°C	30.5°C	29.7°C	28.1°C	26.4°C

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

	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Overcast	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Cloudy	Sunny	Clear
Temp	22.6°C	21.1°C	20.2°C	20.3°C	23.6°C	26.6°C	28.4°C	29°C	29°C	28.6°C	26.5°C	23.2°C
Feels Like	25°C	21.1°C	20.2°C	20.3°C	25.3°C	29.3°C	31.3°C	31.8°C	31.9°C	31.6°C	29°C	24.4°C

Tuesday	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	23°C	22.1°C	21.5°C	21.4°C	24°C	27°C	29.4°C	30.5°C	30.1°C	28.7°C	27.2°C	25.1°C
Feels Like	25°C	24.6°C	21.5°C	21.4°C	27.4°C	30.9°C	33.9°C	35.1°C	34.7°C	33.1°C	30.7°C	27.8°C

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