Welcome to Rettendon

Rettendon is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of Chelmsford and 30 miles east of London. The village is known for its rural charm and picturesque countryside, with many residents enjoying the peaceful and tranquil surroundings. Rettendon has a population of around 1,000 people and is home to a number of local amenities, including a primary school, village hall, and several pubs.

One of the most notable events in Rettendon's history occurred in 1995, when three men were brutally murdered in a nearby farm. The incident, known as the Rettendon Murders, shocked the local community and gained national attention. The case remains unsolved to this day, with many theories and speculations surrounding the identity of the killers. Despite this tragic event, Rettendon has remained a close-knit community, with residents coming together to support each other in times of need.

In recent years, Rettendon has seen some development, with new housing estates being built on the outskirts of the village. However, the area has managed to maintain its rural charm and remains a popular destination for those seeking a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle. With its rich history, beautiful countryside, and strong sense of community, Rettendon is a unique and special place that continues to attract visitors and residents alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
Rettendon Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Phil Andrews	Main Road Rettendon Common Chelmsford Essex CM3 8DW 01268732096 School Website
St Luke's Park Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Dr Nicholas Rudman	Liberty Way Runwell Wickford Essex SS11 7LH 1268436050 School Website
East Hanningfield Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Stainsbury	The Tye East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM3 8AE 01245400772 School Website
St Mary's Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Theresa Walker	Main Road Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 8RJ 1245320505 School Website
St Peters Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School West Hanningfield Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Jamie Bearman	Church Road West Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM2 8UQ 01245400327 School Website
Runwell Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Anthony	Canewdon Gardens Runwell Wickford Essex SS11 7BJ 01268735329 School Website
Woodville Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Phillips	Brent Avenue South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5SE 01245321755 School Website
Hilltop Infant School Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Robinson	Hill Avenue Wickford Essex SS11 8LT 1268762531 School Website
Hilltop Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ann Leech	Hill Avenue Wickford Essex SS11 8LT 1268734649
Elmwood Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nerys Maidment	Guys Farm Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5NB 01245321301 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Battlesbridge Hawkhill, Battlesbridge, Essex, SS11 7RG 2.30 Miles

South Woodham Ferrers Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5NQ 2.49 Miles

Wickford Station Approach, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AT 3.05 Miles

Rayleigh Station Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HJ 5.05 Miles

North Fambridge Station Road, North Fambridge, Essex, CM3 6NP 5.66 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ais Luxury Cars 01268 479500 Lynfords Drive, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7PP 2.19 Miles
S W Radio Cars 01245 322503 Old Wickford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5QS 2.22 Miles
Aztec Travel 07956 410437 2 South Hanningfield Way, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7DR 2.26 Miles
Cm3 Cars 01245 328818 Portakabin, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5NQ 2.48 Miles
Chauffeur Bus Chelmsford 01245 328030 10 Rivendell Vale, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5WY 2.56 Miles
Agr Chauffeurs 0845 625 6575 4 King Edward's Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5PQ 2.59 Miles
Danbury And Bicknacre Cars 01245 425149 2 Mount Pleasant Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5PA 2.68 Miles
Hummer Limo Hire Essex 01268 711182 The Stables 71 School Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1QN 2.79 Miles
Abc Cab 01245 328600 28 Inchbonnie Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5FG 2.90 Miles
Battlesbridge Cars 01245 322333 22 Qe2nd Square, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5TD 2.98 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm3 127 Bell Inn Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Cm3 303 Highlands Farm Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Cm3 12 Chalk Street Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Cm3 356 Hoe Lane Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Cm3 113 South Hanningfield Village Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Cm3 194D Meadow Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss11 386 - Hayes Chase Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Cm3 122 East Hanningfield P O Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Ss11 340D - Woodham Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 121 East Hanningfield Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm3 342 Willow Grove Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
St Lukes Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm2 185 West Hanningfield Church Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Ss11 387 - Hayes Farm Caravan Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 52D Old Wickford Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Crouch Vale Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Burnham Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5QP
Greenwood Surgery 01245 426898	Crouch Vale Medical Ctr Greenwood Surgery Burnham Road Essex CM3 5QP
Kingsway Surgery 01245 321391	Crouch Vale Medical Cnt Burnham Road Chelmsford Essex CM3 5QP
Swan Lane Surgery	66 Swan Lane Wickford Essex SS11 7DD
Wyncroft Surgery 01245 224253	Wyncroft Surgery 3 Priory Road Bicknacre Essex CM3 4EY

Local Stores

Wickford - St Luke's Park
69 St. Lukes Way
Runwell
Wickford
Essex
SS11 7JJ
01268 766462
Store Website
1.51 miles

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SPAR South Woodham
SPAR
1 Warwick Parade
Clements Green Lane
South Woodham Ferrers
CM3 5JT
01245 320113
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pegasus Equine Veterinary Surgery
Cobblestones South Hanningfield Road South Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM3 8HX 01268 711921 1.64 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Wickford
Lynfords New Farm Runwell Road Runwell Wickford Essex SS11 7PS 01268 561414 wickford@medivet.co.uk Website 2.13 miles
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Blaircourt Equine Veterinary Clinic Ltd
The Barns Crows Lane Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 8RR 01245 429025 sarah@blaircourt.com Website 2.43 miles
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Medivet South Woodham Ferrers
1 Woodham Halt South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5JB 01245 329942 south.woodham.ferrers@medivet.co.uk Website 2.51 miles
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David Platt Equine Ltd
Woodlands East Hanningfield Road Butts Green Chelmsford Essex CM2 7TF 07768 572617 dpvet11@gmail.com 2.71 miles
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Essex Vets
Clements House Knights Street South Woodham Ferrers Essex CM3 5ZL 01245 328400 info@essexvets.co.uk 3.01 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.81 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.

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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 3.83 miles

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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 4.84 miles

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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 5.91 miles

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Hylands Park
Caretakers House London Rd Writtle Chelmsford CM2 8WQ 6.21 miles

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Edwards Hall Park
69 Bosworth Rd Southend-On-Sea Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5AD 6.99 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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