Welcome to Bocking

Bocking is a small village located in the Braintree district of Essex, England. The village is situated on the River Brain and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Bocking has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings in the area. The village is home to several churches, including St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. Bocking is also known for its beautiful gardens and parks, including the Bocking Public Gardens and the Bocking Blackwater Nature Reserve.

Bocking is a popular destination for tourists and visitors who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway. The village is home to several bed and breakfasts, guesthouses, and hotels, which offer comfortable and affordable accommodation. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities in the area, including hiking, cycling, fishing, and birdwatching. Bocking is also home to several pubs and restaurants, which serve delicious local cuisine and drinks.

Bocking is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Essex. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to several historical landmarks and buildings. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities in the area, including hiking, cycling, fishing, and birdwatching. Bocking is a popular destination for tourists and visitors who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 0.2°C

Feels Like: -3.5°C

Wind: 7.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Francis Catholic Primary School Braintree Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Vicky Jackson	Gilchrist Way Braintree Essex CM7 2SY 01376320440 School Website
Great Bradfords Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Justin Wrench	Marlborough Road Braintree Essex CM7 9LW 01376326739 School Website
Great Bradfords Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Anita Easton	Marlborough Road Great Bradfords Estate Braintree Essex CM7 9LW 01376326891 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
Tabor Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Speller	Panfield Lane Braintree Essex CM7 5XP 01376323701 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
St Michaels Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Cumpstey	Maple Avenue Braintree Essex CM7 2NS 01376344866 School Website
Lyons Hall School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Pritchard	Deerleap Way Braintree Essex CM7 9FH 01376552393 School Website
John Ray Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Christian	Notley Road Braintree Essex CM7 1HL 01376323071 School Website
John Ray Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Karen Harrison	Notley Road Braintree Essex CM7 1HL 1376324107 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Braintree Station Approach, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3QL 0.59 Miles

Braintree Freeport Chapel Hill Retail Park, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YH 1.15 Miles

Cressing Bulford Lane, Tye Green, Essex, CM77 8NT 2.37 Miles

White Notley Station Road, White Notley, Essex, CM8 1RP 3.56 Miles

Witham Albert Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2BS 6.44 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Freedom Taxi Ltd 01376 230024 14 Trinovantian Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3JN 0.53 Miles
T M Executive Cars 01376 340005 145 Nottage Crescent, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2TG 0.58 Miles
Njs Executive 01376 539172 35 Nottage Crescent, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2TE 0.58 Miles
Braintree Toilet Hire 01245 475700 Warners Mill/Silks Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3GB 0.59 Miles
Book And Go Private Hire 07920 101166 22 Rose Hill, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3QN 0.65 Miles
Braintree Taxis 01376 323415 91 Mountbatten Rd, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9TP 0.68 Miles
Sts Taxis Ltd 01376 323232 Unit 26/Lakes Ind Pk/Lower Chapel Hill, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3RU 0.72 Miles
A1 Cars Of Braintree 01376 327732 Unit 1A Lakes Industrial Park, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3RU 0.72 Miles
Cars 4 U (Private Hire Ltd) 01376 330330 Unit 26, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3RU 0.72 Miles
1St Line Cars Ltd 01376 553333 Unit 26 Lakes Industrial Park, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3RU 0.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm7 10D - Little Bradfords Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 23D - Bradford Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 21 - The Avenue Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Cm7 75D - Rosemary Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 91D - Arnhem Grove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 9 - Bank Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 999 - Bank Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 100 - Fairfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 106 - Tesco Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm7 2 - Jubilee Oak Spso Collection Today available until:15:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm7 1101 - Co-Op Rayne Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 101 - Co-Op Rayne Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 13 - New Street Spso Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Cm7 86D - Queens Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 7D - Tabors Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Braintree Pcn Hub 01376 553415	92 Coggeshall Road Braintree Essex CM7 9BY
Mount Chambers Medical Practice 01376 553415	Mount Chambers Med Pract 92 Coggeshall Road Braintree Essex CM7 9BY
Church Lane Surgery 01376 552474	Braintree College Church Lane Braintree Essex CM7 5SN
Blyth's Meadow Surgery 01376 552508	Blyth's Meadow Surgery Trinovantian Way Braintree Essex CM7 3JN
St Michaels Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Rayne Road Braintree CM7 2QU

Local Stores

Cressing Road
174 Cressing Road
Braintree
Essex
CM7 3PL
01376 320952
Store Website
0.80 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Millennium Veterinary Practice
Millennium Way Braintree Essex CM7 3GX 01376 325511 Website 0.87 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 1.00 miles

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Braintree Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home 6B Charter Way Braintree Essex CM77 8YJ braintree@vets4pets.com 1.26 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 1.66 miles
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Spring Lodge Veterinary Centre
The Green Great Notley Braintree Essex CM77 7US 01376 345644 springlodgevet@aol.com Website 2.29 miles

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Fuller Equine Ltd
Codham Little Park Farm, Unit 6 Codham Park Drive Beazley End Braintree Essex CM7 5JQ 01371 850532 Fullerequine@gmail.com 3.53 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 0.69 miles

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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 5.12 miles

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Garnetts Wood
Garnetts Wood Trail Dunmow CM6 1NG 8.35 miles Os Grid Reference Tl63491845

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Garnetts Wood
Garnetts Wood Trail Dunmow CM6 1NG 8.35 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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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 9.96 miles

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Thaxted Windmill
Margaret St Thaxted Dunmow CM6 2QN 10.36 miles Cm6 2Qn Is The Postcode For The Car Park

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Weather Forecast

Saturday	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	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	5.9°C	5.7°C	4.5°C	3.2°C	4°C	8°C	12.2°C	16°C	18.3°C	18.4°C	15.3°C	15.1°C
Feels Like	3.7°C	2.7°C	1°C	-0.7°C	-0.2°C	4.3°C	9.6°C	15.4°C	18.1°C	18.4°C	14.2°C	14.4°C

Sunday	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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate or heavy sleet	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	14.9°C	14.6°C	14.2°C	14.3°C	15.3°C	16.7°C	14.6°C	10.7°C	5.7°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-1.5°C
Feels Like	14°C	13°C	12.3°C	12.2°C	14.3°C	16.4°C	13°C	7.4°C	0.5°C	-3.6°C	-6.6°C	-9.5°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.8°C	-4.4°C	-5.8°C	-7.1°C	-7°C	-5.7°C	-3.5°C	-1.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.5°C	-3.7°C	-6.4°C
Feels Like	-11.3°C	-13.1°C	-14.8°C	-16.3°C	-16.1°C	-14.3°C	-11.4°C	-8.4°C	-7.2°C	-7.7°C	-9.5°C	-12.9°C

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