Welcome to Tiptree Heath

Tiptree Heath is a beautiful nature reserve located in Essex, England. The heath is a unique habitat that is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, insects, and small mammals. The reserve is a popular destination for nature lovers and bird watchers, who come to observe the many species that call the heath home. The heath is also a great place for hiking and walking, with several trails that wind through the reserve's diverse landscape.

One of the most striking features of Tiptree Heath is its heathland habitat. This type of habitat is characterized by open, grassy areas interspersed with patches of heather and gorse. The heathland at Tiptree is home to a variety of rare and endangered species, including the Dartford warbler and the silver-studded blue butterfly. The heath is also an important site for conservation, with ongoing efforts to restore and maintain the heathland habitat.

In addition to its natural beauty, Tiptree Heath has a rich cultural history. The heath was once used for grazing livestock and harvesting peat, and there are still remnants of these activities visible today. The heath is also home to several historic buildings, including a 19th-century windmill and a World War II pillbox. These structures provide a glimpse into the heath's past and add to its unique character.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 15°C

Feels Like: 15.8°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: E

Local Schools

School	Details
Tiptree Heath Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha King	103 Maldon Road Tiptree Colchester Essex CO5 0PG 1621815445 School Website
St Lukes Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Moriarty	66 Church Road Tiptree Colchester Essex CO5 0SU 01621815456 School Website
Baynards Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Judith Dale	Townsend Road Tiptree Colchester Essex CO5 0ND 01621817261 School Website
Milldene Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Locke	65 Barbrook Lane Tiptree Colchester Essex CO5 0EF 01621816490 School Website
Thurstable School Sports College And Sixth Form Centre Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr James Ketley	Maypole Road Tiptree Colchester Essex CO5 0EW 01621816526 School Website
Messing Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Brown	School Road Messing Colchester Essex CO5 9TH 01621815415 School Website
Great Totham Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Vass	Walden House Road Great Totham Maldon Essex CM9 8PN 01621891091 School Website
Kelvedon St Marys Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Lois Osborne	Docwra Road Kelvedon Colchester Essex CO5 9DS 01376570411 School Website
Feering Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bridgette Gough	Coggeshall Road Feering Colchester CO5 9QB 1376570296 School Website
Tolleshunt D'arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Eastbrook	Tollesbury Road Tolleshunt D'arcy Maldon Essex CM9 8UB 1621860253 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kelvedon Station Road, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9NP 2.93 Miles

Witham Albert Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2BS 3.89 Miles

Marks Tey Station Road, Marks Tey, Essex, CO6 1EE 5.81 Miles

Hatfield Peverel Station Road, Hatfield Peverel, Essex, CM3 2DX 6.10 Miles

White Notley Station Road, White Notley, Essex, CM8 1RP 6.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
S S Cabs 01621 817399 68B Church Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0HB 1.03 Miles
Jl Taxi Service 07765 351307 4 Blenheim Way, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0JX 1.58 Miles
Sl Executive Ltd 01621 893409 Pine Lodge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8LB 2.12 Miles
Kelvedon Cars 01376 573657 20 Dunlin Court, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9LU 2.50 Miles
Wanna Cab 01376 572727 20 London Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9AU 2.54 Miles
Beckingham Chauffeur Co 01621 869993 Beckingham Cottage, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8EH 2.76 Miles
Heritage Cars Of Feering 01376 570738 13 Hunt Close, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9LN 3.03 Miles
Beckingham Cars And Executive Chauffeur Cars 01621 869993 9 Kelvedon Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8TE 3.38 Miles
Whitam Taxis 01376 512808 British Rail Albert Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2BS 3.94 Miles
Knights Taxis 01376 518383 1A Guithavon Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 1BJ 4.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co5 129D - Potters Row Maldon Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 73 - West End Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 96D - Spring Road Tiptree Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 397D - Tiptree Heath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 480D - Anchor Road Tiptree Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 347 - Church Road Tiptree Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 458 - Tiptree Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co5 93 - Tiptree Delivery Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:16:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co5 431D - Heycroft Way Tiptree Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 176 - Tudwick Hall Corner Tiptree Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm8 142 - Ducane Pub Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Co5 75D - Wilkin Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 127D - D Arcy Road Tiptree Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm9 55D - Plains Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm9 149 - Compasses Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Tiptree Medical Centre 01621 816475	The Medical Centre Church Road Tiptree Essex CO5 0HB
Kelvedon Road Surgery	59 Kelvedon Road Wickham Bishops Witham Essex CM8 3NA
Kelvedon & Feering Health Centre 01376 572906	Kelvedon & Feering Hth Ct 46 High Street Kelvedon Essex CO5 9AG
Church Street Surgery	13 Church Street Tolleshunt D'arcy Maldon Essex CM9 8TS
Witham Health Centre 01376 337272	Witham Health Centre 4 Mayland Road Witham Essex CM8 2UX

Local Stores

Kelvedon
High Street
Kelvedon
Colchester
Essex
CO5 9AE
01376 570361
Store Website
2.73 miles

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SPAR Witham
SPAR
The Former Jack & Penny Public House
113 Hatfield Road
Witham
CM8 1EE
01376 618099
Store Website
4.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Spring Lodge Veterinary Centre
39 Church Road Tiptree Colchester Essex CO5 0SU 01621 819704 springlodgevet@aol.com Website 1.11 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Tiptree (Tiptree Veterinary Centre)
Lion Cottage Maypole Road Tiptree Essex CO5 0EJ 01621 818 282 tiptree@medivet.co.uk Website 1.40 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Paton &Amp; Lee Ltd
Paton &Amp; Lee Equine Veterinary Clinic Hoo Hall Oak Road, Rivenhall Witham Essex CM8 3HG 01376 513369 patonandlee@yahoo.co.uk Website 3.31 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Plus 24/7 on call service provided by our own vets at all times.
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Plus 24/7 on call service provided by our own vets at all times
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Plus 24/7 on call service provided by our own vets at all times
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Plus 24/7 on call service provided by our own vets at all times
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Plus 24/7 on call service provided by our own vets at all times
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Plus 24/7 on call service provided by our own vets at all times
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Brookend Veterinary Practice Ltd
62 Braintree Road Witham Essex CM8 2BY 01376 500038 info@brookendvets.co.uk Website 3.97 miles
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Animals Treated
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Spring Lodge Veterinary Hospital
Spring Lodge Farm Powers Hall End Witham Essex CM8 2HG 01376 513247 springlodgevet@aol.com Website 4.26 miles
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Animals Treated
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Vets Now (Witham)
Spring Lodge Farm Powers Hall End Witham Essex CM8 2HG 01376 530759 withamclinic@vets-now.com Website 4.26 miles
Amenities Referrals only Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

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 6.89 miles

Location what3words shoving.adjuster.swatted

Gosbecks Archeological Park
Large Open Fields And Small Amount Of Woodland, With Small Hills And Streams On Longer Routes. 215 Shrub End Rd Colchester Lancashire CO3 4RN 7.30 miles

Location what3words shapes.estate.tops

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 8.32 miles

Location what3words trash.fewer.patting

Bradwell Beach
Unnamed Road Southminster Lancashire CM0 7HP 8.47 miles Park In The Overflow Car Park Just Past The Power Station.

Location what3words ribcage.solved.housework

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 9.13 miles

Location what3words comical.kept.shows

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 9.95 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.

Location what3words march.rigid.surpasses

Weather Forecast

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