Welcome to Lakeside

Lakeside Essex is a beautiful and serene location situated in the heart of Essex, England. The area is known for its picturesque lakes, lush greenery, and stunning countryside views. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and indulge in various outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking.

The lakes in Lakeside Essex are the main attraction of the area. They are surrounded by beautiful trees and wildlife, making it a perfect spot for nature lovers. The lakes are also home to a variety of fish species, including carp, bream, and pike, making it a popular destination for anglers. Visitors can rent boats and explore the lakes, or simply relax by the water's edge and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere.

Apart from the lakes, Lakeside Essex also offers a range of other activities for visitors. The area has several walking and cycling trails, which allow visitors to explore the beautiful countryside and take in the stunning views. There are also several picnic areas and playgrounds for families to enjoy, making it a perfect destination for a day out with the kids. Overall, Lakeside Essex is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 22.1°C

Feels Like: 24.6°C

Wind: 16.6 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
St Margaret's Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carolyn Moss	Gosfield Hall Park Gosfield Halstead Essex CO9 1SE 1787472134 School Website
Gosfield Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Game	The Street Gosfield Halstead Essex CO9 1ST 1787472266 School Website
Gosfield School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Roderick Jackson	Cut Hedge Park Halstead Road Halstead CO9 1PF 1787474040 School Website
Holy Trinity Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Halstead Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Rowe	Beridge Road Halstead Essex CO9 1JH 01787472096 School Website
Bocking Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Cagney	Church Street Bocking Braintree Essex CM7 5LA 1376322650 School Website
Richard De Clare Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Lucinda Bellett	Parsonage Street Halstead Essex CO9 2JT 1787472153 School Website
The Yellow House School Other Independent Special School Ages:13-17 Head Teacher Mr David Ollier	1 Alderford Street Sible Hedingham Halstead Essex CO9 3HX 1787462504 School Website
St Peters Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Sible Hedingham Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Nicholas Hancock	School Road Sible Hedingham Halstead Essex CO9 3NR 01787460362 School Website
The Ramsey Academy Halstead Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Charlotte Sterland	Colne Road Halstead Essex CO9 2HR 01787472481 School Website
St Andrew's Church Of England Primary School, Halstead Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bridgette Gough	Mathews Close Halstead Essex CO9 2BH 1787475699 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Braintree Station Approach, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3QL 4.17 Miles

Braintree Freeport Chapel Hill Retail Park, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YH 4.44 Miles

Cressing Bulford Lane, Tye Green, Essex, CM77 8NT 5.61 Miles

White Notley Station Road, White Notley, Essex, CM8 1RP 6.60 Miles

Chappel And Wakes Colne Station Road, Chappel, Essex, CO6 2DS 7.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Archers Cars 07799 887568 58 Edmund Green, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1UF 0.51 Miles
Stuart Cars 01787 472295 The Cottage/Oak Rd, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1LX 1.93 Miles
Liberty Cars 01787 474492 9 The Tythings, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1EP 1.95 Miles
Howards Taxis ( And Airport Transfers) 07798 883899 77 White Horse Avenue, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1AN 2.06 Miles
Halstead Cars Ltd 01787 474666 41 Godwin Cl, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1XA 2.12 Miles
A2b Taxis 01787 477975 47 Gardeners Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2TA 2.68 Miles
Vane Chauffeur Services 07814 510473 5 Sparrow Close, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3JU 2.79 Miles
Halstead Airport Cars 01787 477975 6 Coggeshall Way, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2SR 3.00 Miles
Alcars Ltd 01376 347888 29 Gilbert Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9UD 3.25 Miles
The Taxi Man 01376 232425 51 Bridport Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9FP 3.30 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co9 76D - Gosfield Caravan Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 68 Church Road Gosfield Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Co9 4D - The Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 73D Chestnut Avenue Gosfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 51D - Aylwards Gosfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 69D - Halstead Road Gosfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 35D - White Ash Green Gosfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 49 - Broom Lodge (A131) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 41D - Pennypot Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 63 - Cut Maple Sible Hedingham Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Co9 1D - White Horse Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 46 - High Garrett Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 77D - Oxford Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 3D - Windmill Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 52D - Beridge Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Elizabeth Courtauld Surgery 01787 475944	Elizabeth Courtauld Surg Factory Lane West Halstead Essex CO9 1EX
Hedingham Medical Centre (Sible)	Hilton House Surgery 77 Swan Street Sible Hedingham Halstead CO9 3HT
Church Lane Surgery 01376 552474	Braintree College Church Lane Braintree Essex CM7 5SN
Mount Chambers Medical Practice 01376 553415	Mount Chambers Med Pract 92 Coggeshall Road Braintree Essex CM7 9BY
Braintree Pcn Hub 01376 553415	92 Coggeshall Road Braintree Essex CM7 9BY

Local Stores

Parkfields
Abels Road
Parkfields
Halstead
Essex
CO9 1EW
01787 472832
Store Website
2.14 miles

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SPAR - BP Bradwell Service Station
COGGESHALL ROAD
BRADWELL
CM77 8EE
01376 563 926
Store Website
4.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Fuller Equine Ltd
Codham Little Park Farm, Unit 6 Codham Park Drive Beazley End Braintree Essex CM7 5JQ 01371 850532 Fullerequine@gmail.com 2.36 miles

Animals Treated
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The Forge Veterinary Centre
93B Head Street Halstead Essex CO9 2AZ 01787 472666 forgevets@btconnect.com Website 2.74 miles
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Mercer And Hughes Veterinary Surgery
175-179 Church Lane Bocking Braintree Essex CM7 5SG 01799 522082 practicemanager@mercerandhughes.co.uk Website 2.74 miles

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Millennium Veterinary Practice
Millennium Way Braintree Essex CM7 3GX 01376 325511 Website 4.17 miles
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Braintree Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home 6B Charter Way Braintree Essex CM77 8YJ braintree@vets4pets.com 4.53 miles


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Apollo Vets Black Notley
45 Witham Road Black Notley Braintree Essex CM77 8LQ 01376 328038 admin@petvetsbraintree.co.uk Website 5.21 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 3.14 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 4.79 miles

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Thaxted Windmill
Margaret St Thaxted Dunmow CM6 2QN 10.31 miles Cm6 2Qn Is The Postcode For The Car Park

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Garnetts Wood
Garnetts Wood Trail Dunmow CM6 1NG 11.00 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 11.00 miles Os Grid Reference Tl63491845

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Millennium Woods Castle Camps
1 Church Ln 12.53 miles Cb21 4Th Is The Nearest Postcode - Look For The Small Brick Built Water Pumping Station

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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

	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy
Temp	17.1°C	16.1°C	15°C	14.3°C	18.2°C	21.1°C	22.6°C	23.1°C	23.5°C	23°C	21.3°C	19.9°C
Feels Like	17.1°C	16.1°C	15°C	14.3°C	18.2°C	21.5°C	24.4°C	24.9°C	25.1°C	24.9°C	21.3°C	19.9°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

	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	18.6°C	17.9°C	17.5°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	23.3°C	25°C	25.7°C	25.8°C	25.4°C	24.2°C	21°C
Feels Like	18.6°C	17.9°C	17.5°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	24.8°C	26.5°C	27.2°C	27.3°C	27°C	26°C	21°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	21.5°C	20.5°C	19.4°C	18.7°C	20.1°C	22.9°C	26.7°C	28°C	27.9°C	27.1°C	25.8°C	23.7°C
Feels Like	21.5°C	20.5°C	19.4°C	18.7°C	20.1°C	25.4°C	29.5°C	30.5°C	30.1°C	29.3°C	27.9°C	26°C

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