Welcome to Takeley

Takeley is a village located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles northwest of Bishop's Stortford and 5 miles southeast of Stansted Mountfitchet. The village has a population of around 2,500 people and is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Takeley is the St. Mary the Virgin Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and features a stunning Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century rood screen. Another historic building in the village is the Takeley Priory, which was founded in the 12th century and served as a hospital for lepers. Today, the priory is a private residence and is not open to the public.

Takeley is also home to several local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include the Takeley Fun Day, the Takeley Christmas Market, and the Takeley Open Gardens event. Overall, Takeley is a charming village with a rich history and a welcoming community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Roseacres Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Isobel Barron	Roseacres Takeley Bishops Stortford CM22 6QY 01279879599 School Website
The Christian School (Takeley) Other Independent School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr M E Humphries	Dunmow Road Brewers End Bishop's Stortford Bishop's Stortford Hertfordshire CM22 6QH 1279871182 School Website
Takeley Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andy Cosslett	Bennet Canfield Little Canfield Dunmow Essex CM6 1YE 01279870541 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Hatfield Broad Oak Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Baugh	Hatfield Broad Oak Bishops Stortford Essex CM22 7HH 01279718267 School Website
Forest Hall School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Matt Carter	Forest Hall Road Stansted Mountfitchet Essex CM24 8TZ 01279813384 School Website
Birchanger Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Berry	Birchwood Birchanger Bishops Stortford Essex CM23 5QL 01279812362 School Website
St Marys C Of E Foundation Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Curzon	Hampton Road Stansted Essex CM24 8FE 01279812212 School Website
Elsenham Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Linda Todd	High Street Elsenham Bishops Stortford Essex CM22 6DD 01279813198 School Website
Great Dunmow Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Kevin Watts	Walnut Walk Woodlands Park Drive Great Dunmow Essex CM6 1ZR 01371873184 School Website
Howe Green House School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Mills	Howe Green Great Hallingbury Bishop's Stortford Hertfordshire CM22 7UF 1279657706 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stansted Airport Under The Airport Terminal, Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW 1.41 Miles

Stansted Mountfitchet Station Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8BE 3.68 Miles

Elsenham Station Road, New Road, Elsenham, Essex, CM22 6HA 3.99 Miles

Bishop's Stortford Station Road, Bishops Stortford, Essex, CM23 3BL 4.48 Miles

Sawbridgeworth Station Road, Sawbridgeworth, Essex, CM21 9JZ 6.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sky Transfers Ltd 0871 666 1757 Endeavour House/Coopers End Rd, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 1SJ 1.12 Miles
Sixt London Stansted Airport 0844 248 6620 Stansted, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 1RJ 1.18 Miles
Europcar Stansted Airport 01279 680240 Terminal Building, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 1RJ 1.18 Miles
London Airport Shuttle 07956 224399 Stansted Airport, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 1QW 1.36 Miles
Elite Airport Transfers 01787 881212 Bassingbourne Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 1QW 1.36 Miles
Stansted Cambridge Taxi 0845 643 6705 Bassingbourn Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 1QW 1.36 Miles
Airport Taxi, Stansted, Gatwick, Heathrow 01376 529999 London Stansted Airport (Stn), Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 1QW 1.36 Miles
Concierge Chauffeur 01376 529999 London Stansted Airport (Stn), Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 1QW 1.36 Miles
Stanstead Airport Minibuses 07970 778785 Stansted Airport, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 1QW 1.36 Miles
Elite Cars Oxford 01865 250500 Bassingbourn Rd, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 1QW 1.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm22 211 - Takeley Post Office Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm22 210 - Roseacres Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm22 88D - Smiths Green Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm22 201 - Hope End Green Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm6 189D - Priors Green Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm22 50 - Old Bakery Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm22 89D - Coopers Villas Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm22 87 - Bush End Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm22 33 - Sheering Hall Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm 24 368 Stansted Airport - Concourse Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm24 3681 Stansted Airport Arrivals Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm6 96 - Little Canfield Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm22 86 - Thremhall Priory Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm6 179 - Green Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm24 36 - Harrod's Aviation Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Eden Surgery 01279 718245	17 Cannons Lane Hatfield Broad Oak Hertfordshire CM22 7HX
Elsenham Surgery 01279 814730	Elsenham Surgery Station Road, Elsenham Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM22 6LA
Stansted Surgery 01279 813200	1St Floor Castle Maltings Lower Street Stansted Essex CM24 8XG
Enhanced Access Sutts Pcn 01279 813200	The Stansted Surgery 1St Floor Castle Maltings Stansted Essex CM24 8XG
Stansted Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	1St Floor Castle Maltings Lower Street Stansted CM24 8XG

Local Stores

Stansted Mountfitchet - Church Road
Church Road
Stansted Mountfitchet
Essex
CM24 8BE
01279 817715
Store Website
3.66 miles

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SPAR Bishops Stortford
SPAR
2 STORTFORD HALL PARK
DUNMOW ROAD
BISHOPS STORTFORD
CM23 5AL
01279 653881
Store Website
3.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pet Health Direct Ltd
20 Hubbard Road Little Canfield Takeley Essex CM6 1GW 0.50 miles


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Mercer &Amp; Hughes
80 Cambridge Road Stansted Essex CM24 8DA 01279 813780 stansted@mercerandhughes.co.uk Website 3.99 miles
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Apollo Vets Dunmow
9 Stortford Road Dunmow Essex CM6 1DA 01371 871 616 admin@petvetsbraintree.co.uk Website 4.03 miles
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Bishops Stortford Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Goodliffe Park Stansted Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5PP 01279 710750 bishopsstortford@vets4pets.com 4.08 miles


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Walton Lodge Veterinary Group Ltd
Unit 10 Millside Industrial Estate Southmill Road Bishop'S Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 3DP 01279 654 215 Website 4.36 miles
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Pauline Sell Veterinary Surgeon
Darwin Cottage The Heath Hatfield Heath Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM22 7EB 07970 651710 mobilevet@btinternet.com Website 4.55 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Garnetts Wood
Garnetts Wood Trail Dunmow CM6 1NG 5.11 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 5.11 miles Os Grid Reference Tl63491845

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Bishops Stortford Southern Country Park Dog Agility Walk
Thorley Ln E Bishop'S STORTFORD CM23 5.37 miles Cm23 4Bh Is The Postcode For The Nursing Home On The Same Road

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Bishops Stortford
A Choice Of Two Walks To Complete (Or Combine The Two), Allowing You And Your Dog To Explore The South West Corner Of Bishop's Stortford, Linking Together Five East Herts Council Managed Open Spaces. Follow The Waymarked (Green And Orange) Routes Along Grass Footpaths, Bridleways And Tarmaced Paths. CM23 4BH 5.54 miles Southern Country Park Car Park Off Thorley Lane (East), Bishop’S Stortford.

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Pishiobury Country Park
Historic Parkland Between Sawbridgeworth And Harlow. Includes The River Stort, Woodland And Grassland With A Range Of Wildlife. Cattle Grazing For Part Of The Year. Gentle Slopes. Dogs To Be Kept Under Close Control But Not Necessarily On Lead. Free Car Park. 41 West Rd Sawbridgeworth Lancashire CM21 0BJ 6.28 miles Cm21 0Al

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Pishiobury Park
This Is A Lovely Walk, It's Very Open Although There Are Some Wooded Areas. I Have Never Seen It Crowded Even On A Warm Summer Sunday. Some Of It Is Cow Field So For Those Parts It's Best To Have Your Dog On A Lead Although There Are No Signs Up Urging You To Do This. If You Want To Walk Further You Can Follow The River Stort For Miles, (A Number Of Pubs On Route). Within The Actual Park There Are Some Rolling Hills So I'm Not Sure About Wheel Chair Access. There Is A Railway Track Which Is Not Fenced Off Across The River And Along The Far Edge Of The Park, But You Don't Really Have To Go Anywhere Near This. Bonks Hill Lancashire 6.77 miles Just Outside Harlow, Essex, Heading North.

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