Welcome to Great Burstead

Great Burstead is a small village located in the Basildon district of Essex, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Basildon and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks in the village is the St. Mary Magdalene Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Great Burstead is also home to a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a small shopping center, which includes a grocery store, a pharmacy, and a post office. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the village, which offer a range of dining options. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, there are several parks and nature reserves in the area, including the Great Burstead and South Green Open Spaces.

Overall, Great Burstead is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community. Whether you are interested in exploring the village's historic landmarks, enjoying the local amenities, or simply taking in the beautiful countryside, there is something for everyone in Great Burstead.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Peter's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katherine Parker	Coxes Farm Road Billericay Essex CM11 2UB 1277653770 School Website
South Green Infant School Foundation School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Gray	Ganels Road Billericay Essex CM11 2TG 01277651478 School Website
South Green Junior School Foundation School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Benjeddi	Hickstars Lane South Green Billericay Essex CM12 9RJ 01277651897 School Website
Noak Bridge Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Patient	Coppice Lane Basildon Essex SS15 4JS 1268282433 School Website
Sunnymede Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Gill Marrion	Mons Avenue Billericay Essex CM11 2HQ 01277624592 School Website
Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cristina Portoles	Church Hill Laindon Basildon Essex SS15 5SE 1268544808 School Website
Crays Hill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs H Dyer	London Road Crays Hill Billericay Essex CM11 2UZ 1268521914 School Website
Sunnymede Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ronnie Branch	The Meadoway Billericay Essex CM11 2HL 01277651364 School Website
The Billericay School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Patrick Berry	School Road Billericay Essex CM12 9LH 01277655191 School Website
Quilters Infant School Foundation School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Wade	Laindon Road Billericay Essex CM12 9LD 01277624773 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Billericay Radford Way, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0BP 2.15 Miles

Basildon Station Way, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5XY 2.45 Miles

Laindon Station Approach, Laindon, Essex, SS15 6AB 2.56 Miles

Wickford Station Approach, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AT 3.34 Miles

Pitsea Station Approach, Pitsea, Essex, SS16 4UD 3.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A1 Private Hire 01277 650649 59 Mill Rd, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2SD 0.50 Miles
Trans-Safe Minibuses 01277 624981 11 Church St, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2SY 0.59 Miles
1Stavenue Limousines 01277 654534 13 Haven Rise, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2RS 0.62 Miles
Chamberlin Cars 01277 658411 Brooklands/Hardings Elms Rd, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UH 0.88 Miles
Aristocars 01268 293100 Brooklands/Hardings Elms Rd, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UH 0.88 Miles
Adams Executive Chauffeurs Service 01268 285664 Rose Cottage, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2XL 0.95 Miles
B2b Airport Travel 07770 244444 Noak Hill Road, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9UX 0.96 Miles
Premier Travel 01268 272727 Linden/Oak Av, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2YD 1.02 Miles
Pink Limo Essex 01268 541154 Dunton Road, Basildon, Essex, SS15 4BU 1.32 Miles
National Car Rental 01268 530707 Unit 8 Chester Hall Lane, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3BG 1.50 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm11 516D - Barleylands Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm11 102D - Slices Gate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm11 123D - Passingham Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm11 13D - Church Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm12 105D - Noak Hill Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm11 17 - South Green Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm11 36D - Pipps Hill Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm11 85 - Crays Hill Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:16:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss15 423D - Cavendish Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Noak Bridge Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm11 121D - Langham Crescent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss15 481D - Willowfields Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm11 50D - Laindon Common Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Pipps Hill Retail Park Ss14 3Af Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Ss14 477D - Bentalls Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
South Green Surgery 01277 651702	South Green Surgery 14-18 Grange Road Billericay Essex CM11 2RE
Dr Sharma & Partners 01268 284285	Noak Bridge Medical Ctr Bridge St, Noak Bridge Basildon Essex SS15 4EZ
Knights Surgery 01268 415888	Basildon Sporting Village Cranes Farm Road Basildon Essex SS14 3GR
Chapel Street Surgery 0844 4773945	The Chapel St. Surgery 93 Chapel Street Billericay Essex CM12 9LR
The Gore Surgery	69 The Gore Basildon SS14 2DD

Local Stores

Butneys
1-3 The Butneys
Basildon
Essex
SS14 2DG
01268 521703
shop.7290@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.04 miles

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SPAR - Ballards Walk Basildon
43-45 Ballards Walk
Basildon
SS15 5HL
01268 545470
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Basildon Pipps Hill) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit E2 Pipps Hill Retail Park Miles Gray Road Basildon Essex SS14 3AF 01268 288 045 basildonpippshill@vets4pets.com Website 1.51 miles
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Medivet Laindon
High Road Laindon Basildon Essex SS15 6BN 01268 417042 laindon@medivet.co.uk Website 1.97 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Southfields Veterinary Specialists
Cranes Point Gardiners Lane South Basildon Essex SS14 3AP 01268 564664 info@southfields.co.uk Website 1.97 miles
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Summerdale Veterinary Centre Ltd
Summerdale Veterinary Centre 52 Western Road Billericay Essex CM12 9DX 01277 631889 Website 2.07 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cherrydown Vets Ltd
The Paddock 53 Cherrydown West Basildon Essex SS16 5AW 01268 533636 jonathan@cherrydownvets.co.uk Website 2.56 miles
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House &Amp; Jackson Llp
The Pet Clinic At Billericay 122 Stock Road Billericay Essex CM12 0RT 01277 655524 info@houseandjackson.co.uk Website 2.58 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.15 miles

Location what3words about.cats.salt

Langdon Hills Country Park (Westley Heights)
The Climax High Rd Langdon Hills Basildon SS16 6HU 3.49 miles Just Behind The Harvester

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Langdon Hills Country Park
A Stroll Through Langdon Hills Offers Some Gentle Climbs. From The Higher Point, You And Your Dog Will Be Able To Enjoy The Views Over London And The Thames Estuary. With A Mixture Of Wildflower Meadows And Woodland To Explore, This Gentle Walk Is Ideal. SS17 9NH 3.99 miles From Basildon, Head Out On The A176 South, Take A Right Onto Dry Street, Just After Basildon University Hospital. Follow Dry Street Until You Reach A Left Turn Onto One Tree Hill. The Car Park Is Down This Road, On The Right.

The Wick Country Park
An Easy Walk With Grasslands With A Huge Lake In The Middle. The Lake Is Used For Fishing So May Be More Difficult For A Swim In Fishing Season But We've Not Found It A Problem Yet!! There Are Easy Trails To Follow And Lots Of Open Spaces For Ball Throwing And Running Around. It's A Great Place For An Easy But Fun Walk. 41 Tresco Way Wickford Lancashire SS12 9GP 4.06 miles

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Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 4.64 miles Sign Posted Near Pitsea Train Station

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Thorndon Park
This Walk Passes Through Thorndon Country Park. The Site Is Woodland And Ancient Parkland. The Country Park Is Divided Into Thorndon Park North, With Access From The Avenue, And Thorndon Park South, With Access From The A128 Road. CM13 3RZ 5.51 miles From Brentford, Take The A128m Heading South East. Follow This Until A Roundabout With A Sign Directing Right To Thorndon Country Park North. Follow This Road, The Avenue, Until You Reach The Brown Road Sign Directing You Into The Park And Visitor Centre.

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