Welcome to Pitsea

Pitsea is a town located in the Basildon district of Essex, England. It is situated on the northern bank of the Thames Estuary and is approximately 30 miles east of London. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and it was once a thriving agricultural community. However, in the 20th century, Pitsea underwent significant industrialization, and it is now home to a range of manufacturing and distribution businesses.

One of the most notable landmarks in Pitsea is the Pitsea Mount Nature Reserve. This 50-acre site is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and small mammals. The reserve is also home to a number of rare plant species, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts. In addition to the nature reserve, Pitsea is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including the popular Wat Tyler Country Park.

Despite its industrial heritage, Pitsea has a strong sense of community, and there are a range of local events and activities that take place throughout the year. These include the Pitsea Market, which is held every Wednesday and Saturday and is one of the largest outdoor markets in Essex. The town also has a number of sports clubs and facilities, including a leisure center, football club, and cricket club. Overall, Pitsea is a vibrant and diverse town that offers a range of attractions and amenities for residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

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Temp: 3.3°C

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Wind: 4.3 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Maple Grove Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Lough	High Road Pitsea Basildon Essex SS13 3AB 1268553547 School Website
The Basildon Upper Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mr April Gurney	Wickford Avenue Pitsea Basildon Essex SS13 3HL 01268552536 School Website
St Teresas Catholic Primary School Basildon Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacques Bottjer	Elsenham Crescent Basildon Essex SS14 1UE 01268553502 School Website
Northlands Primary School And Nursery Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben Figg	Winifred Road Pitsea Basildon Essex SS13 3JQ 1268553434
Bardfield Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Donna Dry	Clay Hill Road Vange Basildon Essex SS16 4NL 1268553488 School Website
Greensted Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ian Hampshire	Kirby Road Basildon Essex SS14 1RX 01268553359 School Website
Ryedene Primary And Nursery School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Toomer	Ryedene Off Clover Way Vange Basildon Essex SS16 4SY 1268559291 School Website
Eversley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs P Pepper	Crest Avenue Pitsea Basildon Essex SS13 2EF 01268555333 School Website
The Basildon Lower Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-14 Head Teacher Mr April Gurney	Timberlog Close Timberlog Lane Basildon Essex SS14 1UX 01268552536 School Website
Briscoe Primary School And Nursery Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Terri Chudleigh	Felmores End Pitsea Basildon Essex SS13 1PN 01268727751 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Pitsea Station Approach, Pitsea, Essex, SS16 4UD 0.35 Miles

Basildon Station Way, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5XY 1.92 Miles

Benfleet Ferry Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1NF 2.95 Miles

Laindon Station Approach, Laindon, Essex, SS15 6AB 3.28 Miles

Wickford Station Approach, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AT 3.64 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A And B Taxis 01268 555555 4 The Broadway, Basildon, Essex, SS13 3AR 0.11 Miles
Taxicall 01268 858585 41 Kent View Rd, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4JX 0.58 Miles
Taxisplus 01268 457126 49 Delhi Road, Basildon, Essex, SS13 2EQ 0.61 Miles
Adams Executive Travel 01268 724724 27 Davenants, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1QX 1.29 Miles
Basildon Minibus 01268 293324 11 Denys Dr, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3LR 1.35 Miles
Taxi Basildon 07825 667186 16 Curling Tye, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2PX 1.38 Miles
Handycars 01268 453611 26 Battleswick, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3LA 1.46 Miles
Jt Minibus Services 01268 857816 6 The Glade, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5JE 1.47 Miles
Jeakins Leasing And Contract Hire 01268 724792 2 Nobel Square, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1LS 1.65 Miles
Value Cars 01268 525252 Unit 16 Heronsgate Trading Estate, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3EU 1.78 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tesco Pitsea Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pitsea Broadway Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ss16 379D - Claremont Drive/Riverview Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss14 457D - Sandon Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wickford Avenue/Mariskals Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ss13 505D - Wickford Avenue/Gifford Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rectory Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Ss13 465D - Brackendale Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss14 436D - Luncies Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss14 456D - Ravensfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss13 464D - Mill Green/Chalvedon Square Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vange Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:16:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rectory Road Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:16:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss16 449D - Swanstead Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss16 278D - Clay Hill Rd/Timberlog Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Place - Pitsea Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Northlands Pavement Pitsea Centre Pitsea Basildon SS13 3DU
The Place - Pitsea Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Northlands Pavement Pitsea Centre Pitsea Basildon SS13 3DU
Rose Villa Surgery 01268 552999	6 Rectory Park Drive Pitsea Basildon Essex SS13 3DW
Dr Sims And Partners 01268 209222	Dipple Med Ctr, West Wing Wickford Avenue, Pitsea Basildon Essex SS13 3HQ
Dr Jo Arayomi's Practice 01268 556453	Dipple Med Ctr, West Wing Wickford Avenue, Pitsea Basildon Essex SS13 3HQ

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Whitmore Way
564 Whitmore Way
Basildon
SS14 2ER
01268 520796
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Basildon Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 1A Old Market Retail Park, High St Pitsea Basildon Essex SS13 3BY 01268 585700 basildon@vets4pets.com Website 0.21 miles
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Basildon Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Coco Markus Centre
High Road Vange Basildon Essex SS16 4TG 01268 555100 Website 0.33 miles


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Triple Aces Canine Care Centre
Block A, Tuskite Works Pitsea Hall Lane Pitsea Basildon Essex SS16 4UH 01268 435988 vets@tripleaces.co.uk Website 0.49 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 1.83 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 2.00 miles
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Benfleet Veterinary Surgery
411 Kents Hill Road North Benfleet Essex SS7 4AD 01268 753 775 2.72 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 1.17 miles Sign Posted Near Pitsea Train Station

Location what3words venue.froth.tall

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 2.55 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 2.99 miles

Location what3words empire.nobody.runner

Langdon Hills Country Park (Westley Heights)
The Climax High Rd Langdon Hills Basildon SS16 6HU 3.43 miles Just Behind The Harvester

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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 5.45 miles

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Edwards Hall Park
69 Bosworth Rd Southend-On-Sea Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5AD 6.32 miles Follow Bosworth Road Across Wren Avenue To The Very Top Of The Street And You'Ll See The Car Park Entrance.

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Weather Forecast

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