Welcome to Althorne

Althorne is a small village located in the Maldon district of Essex, England. It is situated on the north bank of the River Crouch and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings to explore. The village is home to a small but vibrant community, and there are plenty of local amenities and activities to enjoy.

One of the most notable landmarks in Althorne is the St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and features a stunning stained glass window. Another historical building in the village is the Althorne Hall, which was built in the 16th century and is now a private residence. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink while taking in the local atmosphere.

Althorne is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The village is located close to the River Crouch, which is a popular spot for boating and water sports. There are also several nature reserves in the area, where visitors can observe local wildlife and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Overall, Althorne is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of activities to keep visitors entertained.

Local Schools

School	Details
Latchingdon Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Jennifer Kemp	The Street Latchingdon Chelmsford Essex CM3 6JS 01621740328 School Website
Maylandsea Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Dr Clare James	Katonia Avenue Mayland Chelmsford Essex CM3 6AD 01621742251 School Website
Ormiston Rivers Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms J Williams	Southminster Road Burnham On Crouch Essex CM0 8QB 01621782377 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Burnham On Crouch Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Geraldine Denham-Hale	Marsh Road Burnham On Crouch Essex CM0 8LZ 01621782626 School Website
Canewdon Endowed Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Samantha Willis	High Street Canewdon Rochford Essex SS4 3QA 01702258238 School Website
Southminster Church Of England Controlled Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Becky Fairhead (Interim Head Teacher)	Burnham Road Southminster Essex CM0 7ES 01621772732 School Website
Burnham On Crouch Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Stock	Dunkirk Road Burnham On Crouch Essex CM0 8LG 01621782070 School Website
Cold Norton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Penkett	St Stephens Road Cold Norton Chelmsford Essex CM3 6JE 01621827086 School Website
Ashingdon Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Leasure	Fambridge Road Ashingdon Rochford Essex SS4 3LN 01702202857 School Website
Purleigh Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Stotter	Pump Lane Purleigh Chelmsford Essex CM3 6PJ 01621828282 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Althorne Bridgemarsh Lane, Althorne, Essex, CM3 6DG 0.70 Miles

Burnham-On-Crouch Station Road, Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8BQ 3.00 Miles

Southminster Station Approach, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7EN 3.26 Miles

North Fambridge Station Road, North Fambridge, Essex, CM3 6NP 3.50 Miles

Hockley Station Approach, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4BG 5.72 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Triple 9 Taxis 01621 772999 Hamilton Court, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6DL 0.44 Miles
Z Cars 01621 744864 Mill Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6EQ 1.86 Miles
Anns Cars 01621 741621 1 George Cardnell Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6AT 1.98 Miles
Astrocabz Ltd 01621 742444 14 The Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6JP 2.02 Miles
Bon Voyage Executive Connections Ltd 01621 772045 58 Lavender Dr, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7RX 2.76 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01621 773421 6 Princes Av, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7HB 2.89 Miles
B And H Taxis 01621 784878 27 Arcadia Road, Burnham On Crouch, Essex, CM0 8EF 3.20 Miles
Mick's Taxi Of Mundon 07754 232135 Po Box 9198, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6NT 3.24 Miles
Gemini Taxis 01621 786963 8 Normandy Avenue, Burnham On Crouch, Essex, CM0 8JR 3.27 Miles
Ace Cabs 01621 855596 7 Mundon Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6PN 4.12 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm3 09D Summerhill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 196 Fords Garage Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Cm3 200 Althorne Po Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm3 332 Crouch View No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Cm3 410 Althorne Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Cm3 279 Mayland Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Cm3 319D Althorne Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 198D Mayland School No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 389 The Drive Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Cm3 207D Burnham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 197D Steeple Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 282 Nipsells Chase No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Cm0 225 Pinner Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:13:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Cm3 315 Latchingdon Spso Collection Today available until:09:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm3 335 Maylandsea Post Office Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Trinity Medical Practice 01621 745400	1 The Drive Mayland Chelmsford Essex CM3 6AB
Maylandsea Medical Centre	Imperial Avenue Mayland Chelmsford Essex CM3 6AP
William Fisher Med.Ctr. 01621 772360	William Fisher Med.Ctr. High Street Southminster Essex CM0 7AY
Dengie & South Woodham Ferrers Pcn Hub 01621 772360	William Fisher Med Ctr High Street Southminster Essex CM0 7AY
Burnham Surgery 01621 782054	The Burnham Surgery Foundry Lane Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8SJ

Local Stores

Burnham
1-3 Foundry Lane
Burnham-On-Crouch
Essex
CM0 8BL
01621 784072
Store Website
2.93 miles

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SPAR - Woodfords Garage Burnham
38 Maldon Road
Burnham on Crouch
CM0 8NS
01621 786 010
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Church View Veterinary Clinic Limited
2 Station Road Southminster Essex CM0 7EW 01621 774 747 3.16 miles

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Edgewood Veterinary Group Ltd
161A Station Road Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8HJ 01621 784080 office@edgewoodvets.co.uk Website 3.19 miles
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Crouch Vale Veterinary Practice
Unit 5 Great Hayes Business Park Lower Burnham Road, Stow Maries Chelmsford Essex CM3 6SQ 01245 807518 info@crouchvalevets.co.uk Website 4.71 miles
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Earls Hall Veterinary Group - Ashingdon
Unit 5 Hedingham Place Rectory Road Rochford Essex SS4 1UP 01702 543701 ashingdon@ehvg.co.uk Website 5.07 miles
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Rochford Veterinary Ltd
19 East Street Rochford Essex SS4 1DB 01702 545558 office@rochfordvets.co.uk 5.62 miles

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Edgewood Veterinary Group Ltd
Chelmsford Road Purleigh Chelmsford Essex CM3 6QR 01621 828381 office@edgewoodvets.co.uk Website 5.74 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Paglesham Sea Wall And Churchend
Farmland, Sea Walls And A Tiny Little Village. A Circular Walk That Takes You All The Way Around Paglesham And The Surrounding Area Which Is Great If You're Looking For Something To Keep You Occupied For A Few Hours. Lots Of Birdlife, Boats And Views Out Towards Burnham. Fairly Flat, But Will Take Around 2 Hours To Cover The Whole Walk. 1 Post Office Row Rochford Lancashire SS4 2DJ 3.79 miles We Start The Walk At Churchend And Walk All The Way Round. You Can Park Outside The Church Or Old Post Office.

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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 7.47 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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Edwards Hall Park
69 Bosworth Rd Southend-On-Sea Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5AD 7.54 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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Bradwell Beach
Unnamed Road Southminster Lancashire CM0 7HP 8.33 miles Park In The Overflow Car Park Just Past The Power Station.

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Gunnersand#039; Park To East Beach Shoebury
3 Magazine Rd Southend-On-Sea Lancashire SS3 9QN 9.21 miles Postcode Ss3 9Hq Takes You To The Harvester Restaurant On Ness Road. Follow This Round The Corner Until You See New Barge Pier Road, And Turn In There. I'Ve Struggled A Bit To Find The Most Accurate Car Park Postcode If You'Re Relying On Sat Nav, As The Estates Are Still Being Built, And Postcodes Don'T Seem To Be Available For The Most Logical Choices.

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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 10.19 miles

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