Welcome to Shalford

Shalford is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Braintree and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Shalford is a popular destination for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the English countryside.

One of the main attractions of Shalford is its historic church, St. Andrew's. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, who come to admire the stunning stained glass windows and intricate stonework. The church is also home to a number of interesting historical artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit.

Another popular attraction in Shalford is the local pub, The Bell. The pub is a traditional English pub with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It serves a range of delicious food and drinks, including locally brewed ales and ciders. The pub is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike, and is a great place to relax and unwind after a long day exploring the village and surrounding countryside. Overall, Shalford is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit for anyone looking to experience the beauty and tranquility of the English countryside.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 6.6°C

Wind: 5.4 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Shalford Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Penney	Church End Shalford Braintree Essex CM7 5EZ 1371850336 School Website
Wethersfield Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jinnie Nichols	Silver Street Wethersfield Braintree Essex CM7 4BP 01371850220 School Website
Great Bardfield Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Liz Crow	Braintree Road Great Bardfield Braintree Essex CM7 4RN 01371810252 School Website
Finchingfield St John The Baptist Cofe Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Hawrylak	Vicarage Road Finchingfield Braintree Essex CM7 4LD 1371810423 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
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
The Edith Borthwick School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Maggie Loveday	Springwood Drive Braintree Essex CM7 2YN 01376529300 School Website
Tabor Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Speller	Panfield Lane Braintree Essex CM7 5XP 01376323701 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
John Bunyan Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Waters	Lancaster Way Braintree Essex CM7 5UL 01376321814 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Braintree Station Approach, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3QL 4.66 Miles

Braintree Freeport Chapel Hill Retail Park, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YH 5.31 Miles

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

White Notley Station Road, White Notley, Essex, CM8 1RP 7.72 Miles

Witham Albert Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2BS 10.60 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Style Travel 01371 853016 Lynton/Church End, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5EZ 0.75 Miles
K1 Executive Cars 0800 612 4788 Highfields/Shalford Rd, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5AS 2.12 Miles
Terry's Airport Runs 01371 851266 The Mews Piccotts Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5DW 2.53 Miles
Conceirge Chauffeur 07788 414163 Mckenzie House, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2RT 3.73 Miles
Concierge Chauffeur 01376 529999 Unit 11/Crittall Dr, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2RT 3.73 Miles
Ria Cars 07946 275585 3 Gridiron Villas, Braintree, Essex, CM7 4TW 3.83 Miles
Archers Cars 07799 887568 58 Edmund Green, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1UF 3.86 Miles
T M Executive Cars 01376 340005 145 Nottage Crescent, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2TG 4.12 Miles
Njs Executive 01376 539172 35 Nottage Crescent, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2TE 4.12 Miles
Tm Executive Cars 01376 340005 305 Ranye Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2QG 4.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm7 42 - Shalford Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 79 - Shalford Old Po Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Cm7 53D - Sand Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 29 - Water Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 1 - Beazley End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 6 - Shalford Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 36 - Blackmore End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 37 - Wethersfield Spso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 57 - Jaspers Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 43 - Parkhall Lodge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 30D - Walthams Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 78D - Bardfield Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 84 - Wethersfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 109 - Great Bardfield Spso Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Colne Valley Pcn Hub 01371 810328	Freshwell Health Centre Wethersfield Road Braintree Essex CM7 4BQ
The Freshford Practice 01371 810328	The Freshwell Health Ctr. Wethersfield Road Finchingfield,Braintree Essex CM7 4BQ
Church Lane Surgery 01376 552474	Braintree College Church Lane Braintree Essex CM7 5SN
Home First 0300 3032691	Therapy Department Braintree Comm Hosp Braintree Essex CM7 2AL
St Michaels Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Rayne Road Braintree CM7 2QU

Local Stores

Great Bardfield
1 St. Johns Terrace
Brook Street
Great Bardfield
Essex
CM7 4RQ
01371 811836
Store Website
2.92 miles

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SPAR - BP Bradwell Service Station
COGGESHALL ROAD
BRADWELL
CM77 8EE
01376 563 926
Store Website
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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 1.02 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 3.27 miles

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Millennium Veterinary Practice
Millennium Way Braintree Essex CM7 3GX 01376 325511 Website 5.03 miles
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Spring Lodge Veterinary Centre
The Green Great Notley Braintree Essex CM77 7US 01376 345644 springlodgevet@aol.com Website 5.34 miles

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Braintree Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home 6B Charter Way Braintree Essex CM77 8YJ braintree@vets4pets.com 5.42 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 5.64 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 4.26 miles

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Thaxted Windmill
Margaret St Thaxted Dunmow CM6 2QN 6.99 miles Cm6 2Qn Is The Postcode For The Car Park

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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 7.82 miles

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Garnetts Wood
Garnetts Wood Trail Dunmow CM6 1NG 8.58 miles Os Grid Reference Tl63491845

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Garnetts Wood
Garnetts Wood Trail Dunmow CM6 1NG 8.58 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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Millennium Woods Castle Camps
1 Church Ln 10.39 miles Cb21 4Th Is The Nearest Postcode - Look For The Small Brick Built Water Pumping Station

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Weather Forecast

Wednesday	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	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-11.2°C	-12.8°C	-12°C	-12.4°C	-12.4°C	-8.7°C	-4.9°C	-1.9°C	-1.3°C	-1.6°C	-3.1°C	-2.7°C
Feels Like	-13.5°C	-12.2°C	-12.2°C	-12.4°C	-12.4°C	-11.4°C	-8.8°C	-5.9°C	-5.2°C	-5.4°C	-7.8°C	-8.5°C

Thursday	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	-1.8°C	-2.1°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	-2°C	-1.6°C	-1.2°C	-1.2°C	-1.5°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-2°C
Feels Like	-8°C	-8.5°C	-8.8°C	-8.3°C	-7.6°C	-6.9°C	-6.3°C	-6°C	-5.9°C	-5.9°C	-6°C	-5.3°C

Friday	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	-2°C	-2.2°C	-2.4°C	-2.5°C	-2.3°C	-1.1°C	0.8°C	1.6°C	1.8°C	1.6°C	1.1°C	-0.7°C
Feels Like	-5.7°C	-6.6°C	-7.4°C	-7.9°C	-8°C	-6.9°C	-4.6°C	-3.5°C	-2.3°C	-0.8°C	-2°C	-4.4°C

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