Welcome to Great Braxted

Great Braxted is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles east of the town of Witham and 10 miles west of the city of Colchester. Great Braxted is a rural village with a population of around 500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Great Braxted is the St. Nicholas Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Another popular attraction in Great Braxted is the Braxted Park Estate. The estate is a large country house that dates back to the 18th century. The house is set in beautiful grounds and is surrounded by woodland and lakes. The estate is now used as a venue for weddings and events and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. The estate also has a number of holiday cottages available for rent, making it a great place to stay for those looking to explore the surrounding area.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 9°C

Wind: 11 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Tiptree Heath Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha King	103 Maldon Road Tiptree Colchester Essex CO5 0PG 1621815445 School Website
St Lukes Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Moriarty	66 Church Road Tiptree Colchester Essex CO5 0SU 01621815456 School Website
Baynards Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Judith Dale	Townsend Road Tiptree Colchester Essex CO5 0ND 01621817261 School Website
Howbridge Church Of England Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Dale	Howbridge Road Witham Essex CM8 1BZ 01376501648 School Website
Milldene Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Locke	65 Barbrook Lane Tiptree Colchester Essex CO5 0EF 01621816490 School Website
Thurstable School Sports College And Sixth Form Centre Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr James Ketley	Maypole Road Tiptree Colchester Essex CO5 0EW 01621816526 School Website
The Howbridge Infant School Foundation School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Ms Anna Conley	Dengie Close Witham Essex CM8 1DJ 01376512153 School Website
Maltings Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sherry Zand	Spinks Lane Witham Essex CM8 1EP 01376512911 School Website
Kelvedon St Marys Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Lois Osborne	Docwra Road Kelvedon Colchester Essex CO5 9DS 01376570411 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Witham Albert Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2BS 2.64 Miles

Kelvedon Station Road, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9NP 3.15 Miles

Hatfield Peverel Station Road, Hatfield Peverel, Essex, CM3 2DX 4.67 Miles

White Notley Station Road, White Notley, Essex, CM8 1RP 5.34 Miles

Cressing Bulford Lane, Tye Green, Essex, CM77 8NT 6.51 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sl Executive Ltd 01621 893409 Pine Lodge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8LB 2.33 Miles
Wanna Cab 01376 572727 20 London Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9AU 2.41 Miles
S S Cabs 01621 817399 68B Church Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0HB 2.44 Miles
Knights Taxis 01376 518383 1A Guithavon Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 1BJ 2.67 Miles
Whitam Taxis 01376 512808 British Rail Albert Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2BS 2.67 Miles
Kelvedon Cars 01376 573657 20 Dunlin Court, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9LU 2.70 Miles
Pick Up Mini Bus Travel 07785 256666 2 Barnardiston Way, Witham, Essex, CM8 2EQ 2.96 Miles
Blakes Executive 07828 704438 72 Epping Way, Witham, Essex, CM8 1NQ 2.97 Miles
Jl Taxi Service 07765 351307 4 Blenheim Way, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0JX 3.00 Miles
K And M Taxis 01376 500121 16 Bure Drive, Witham, Essex, CM8 1UB 3.32 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm8 142 - Ducane Pub Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Co5 397D - Tiptree Heath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm9 149 - Compasses Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Cm8 120D - Beacon House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm8 154D - Little Braxted Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 73 - West End Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm9 55D - Plains Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm8 338D - Kelvedon Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm8 2269 - Wickham Bishops Spso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Sunday Last Collection:16:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm8 269 - Wickam Bishops Spso Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm9 137 - Great Totham Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Sunday Last Collection:16:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm8 299D - Wellands Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 180D - Brick House Farm Kelvedon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 129D - Potters Row Maldon Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm9 320D - Maldon Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kelvedon Road Surgery	59 Kelvedon Road Wickham Bishops Witham Essex CM8 3NA
Witham & Maldon Pcn-Eas 01376 337272	Witham Health Centre 4 Mayland Road Witham Essex CM8 2UX
Witham Health Centre 01376 337272	Witham Health Centre 4 Mayland Road Witham Essex CM8 2UX
Tiptree Medical Centre 01621 816475	The Medical Centre Church Road Tiptree Essex CO5 0HB
Fern House Surgery 01376 502108	Fern House Surgery 129 Newland Street Witham Essex CM8 1BH

Local Stores

Kelvedon
High Street
Kelvedon
Colchester
Essex
CO5 9AE
01376 570361
Store Website
2.83 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Paton &Amp; Lee Ltd
Paton &Amp; Lee Equine Veterinary Clinic Hoo Hall Oak Road, Rivenhall Witham Essex CM8 3HG 01376 513369 patonandlee@yahoo.co.uk Website 2.42 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
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Plus 24/7 on call service provided by our own vets at all times.
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Plus 24/7 on call service provided by our own vets at all times
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Plus 24/7 on call service provided by our own vets at all times
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Plus 24/7 on call service provided by our own vets at all times
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Plus 24/7 on call service provided by our own vets at all times
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Plus 24/7 on call service provided by our own vets at all times
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Spring Lodge Veterinary Centre
39 Church Road Tiptree Colchester Essex CO5 0SU 01621 819704 springlodgevet@aol.com Website 2.49 miles

Animals Treated
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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 2.66 miles
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Animals Treated
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Brookend Veterinary Practice Ltd
62 Braintree Road Witham Essex CM8 2BY 01376 500038 info@brookendvets.co.uk Website 2.76 miles
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Animals Treated
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Spring Lodge Veterinary Hospital
Spring Lodge Farm Powers Hall End Witham Essex CM8 2HG 01376 513247 springlodgevet@aol.com Website 3.01 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Vets Now (Witham)
Spring Lodge Farm Powers Hall End Witham Essex CM8 2HG 01376 530759 withamclinic@vets-now.com Website 3.01 miles
Amenities Referrals only Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Closed between 08:30 and 19:00
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Closed between 08:30 and 12:00
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Local Dog Walks

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 6.92 miles

Location what3words trash.fewer.patting

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 6.99 miles

Location what3words shoving.adjuster.swatted

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 8.50 miles

Location what3words comical.kept.shows

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 8.63 miles

Location what3words shapes.estate.tops

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 8.82 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

Bradwell Beach
Unnamed Road Southminster Lancashire CM0 7HP 9.49 miles Park In The Overflow Car Park Just Past The Power Station.

Location what3words ribcage.solved.housework

Weather Forecast

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	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Overcast	Clear
Temp	12.9°C	12.2°C	12.3°C	11.8°C	13°C	17.1°C	21.4°C	25.8°C	28.2°C	26.5°C	24.7°C	22.9°C
Feels Like	11.2°C	10.3°C	10.3°C	9.5°C	10.9°C	16.5°C	21.3°C	26.7°C	28.8°C	27.3°C	26°C	25°C

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	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	21.1°C	18.9°C	16.4°C	14.9°C	14.8°C	14.3°C	15.8°C	15.4°C	14.8°C	14.5°C	12.6°C	10.2°C
Feels Like	21.1°C	18.9°C	16.4°C	14.4°C	13.8°C	12.9°C	15.4°C	14.6°C	13.5°C	13°C	10.7°C	8.2°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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	8.9°C	7.1°C	5.5°C	4.4°C	6.9°C	10.2°C	13.4°C	15.6°C	16.3°C	15.9°C	12.8°C	10.4°C
Feels Like	6.3°C	4.1°C	2.2°C	0.8°C	3.4°C	7.3°C	11.3°C	14.6°C	16.1°C	15.8°C	12.3°C	8.7°C

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