Welcome to Brock Hill

Brock Hill is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated near the town of Wickford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings to explore.

One of the most notable landmarks in Brock Hill is the St. Catherine's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is known for its stunning stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Another popular attraction in the village is the Brock Hill Country Park, which is a large nature reserve that offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and birds of prey.

Despite its small size, Brock Hill has a strong sense of community, and there are many local events and activities that take place throughout the year. The village has a number of local shops and businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall. There are also several schools in the area, making it an ideal place for families with children. Overall, Brock Hill is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxing way of life.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 6.2°C

Feels Like: 3.1°C

Wind: 9.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Runwell Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Anthony	Canewdon Gardens Runwell Wickford Essex SS11 7BJ 01268735329 School Website
Wickford Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Lorraine Ramet	Market Road Wickford Essex SS12 0AG 01268733071 School Website
The Wickford Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Annie Bristow	Mount Road Wickford Essex SS11 8HE 01268733297 School Website
North Crescent Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Walker	North Crescent Wickford Essex SS12 9AP 1268765905 School Website
St Luke's Park Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Dr Nicholas Rudman	Liberty Way Runwell Wickford Essex SS11 7LH 1268436050 School Website
Hilltop Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ann Leech	Hill Avenue Wickford Essex SS11 8LT 1268734649
Hilltop Infant School Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Robinson	Hill Avenue Wickford Essex SS11 8LT 1268762531 School Website
Beauchamps High School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mathew Harper	Beauchamps Drive Wickford Essex SS11 8LY 01268735466 School Website
Grange Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Maggie Elfenich	Elder Avenue Wickford Essex SS12 0LR 01268734420 School Website
The Bromfords School And Sixth Form College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jochen Tree	Grange Avenue Wickford Essex SS12 0LZ 01268471201 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wickford Station Approach, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AT 0.66 Miles

Battlesbridge Hawkhill, Battlesbridge, Essex, SS11 7RG 2.35 Miles

South Woodham Ferrers Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5NQ 4.09 Miles

Rayleigh Station Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HJ 4.23 Miles

Billericay Radford Way, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0BP 4.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Aztec Travel 07956 410437 2 South Hanningfield Way, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7DR 0.29 Miles
Brown's Taxis 01268 767111 Station Approach, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AT 0.68 Miles
Ais Luxury Cars 01268 479500 Lynfords Drive, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7PP 0.72 Miles
Wickford Taxis 01268 272727 12A The Broadway, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AJ 0.75 Miles
Allied Taxis 01268 575757 7-9 The Arcade, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AH 0.81 Miles
Taxiquest 01268 442041 6 Carroll Gdns, Wickford, Essex, SS12 9DL 1.43 Miles
Nikitas Taxi Buses 01268 733333 21 Longfield Road, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8PU 1.44 Miles
Hummer Limo Hire Essex 01268 711182 The Stables 71 School Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1QN 1.50 Miles
Alan's Chauffeur Services 0800 634 2812 Shot Farm, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8RZ 1.76 Miles
Chauffeur Bus 01268 455879 1 Great Saling, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8XH 1.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ss11 67 - Alderney Gardens Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ss11 372D - Church End Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss11 246D - Greenways Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss11 326D - Harold Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss11 140D - Quart Pot Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss11 189 - The Swan Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Ss11 400D - Long Meadow Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss11 1000 - Wickford Delivery Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:16:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss11 1001 - Lower Southend Road Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:16:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss12 466 - High Street (Right Side) Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss12 1466 - High Street (Left Side) Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss11 143D - Southend Road School Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss12 139 - Halls Corner Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:16:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss12 1139P Halls Corner Parcel Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Ss11 144D - Appletree Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Swan Lane Surgery	66 Swan Lane Wickford Essex SS11 7DD
Swanwood Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Market Road Wickford SS12 0AG
Swanwood Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Market Road Wickford SS12 0AG
London Road Surgery 01268 765533	Market House Market Road Wickford Essex SS12 0AG
Swanwood Partnership 01268 562444	2 Market Avenue Wickford Essex SS12 0AG

Local Stores

Wickford
7-8 St Peters Terrace
London Road
Wickford
Essex
SS12 0AP
01268 768833
Store Website
0.98 miles

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SPAR - Whitmore Way
564 Whitmore Way
Basildon
SS14 2ER
01268 520796
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Wickford
Lynfords New Farm Runwell Road Runwell Wickford Essex SS11 7PS 01268 561414 wickford@medivet.co.uk Website 0.84 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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South Beech Veterinary Surgery
40 Southend Road Wickford Essex SS11 8DU 01268 560660 enquiries@southbeechvet.co.uk Website 0.88 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cherrydown Vets Ltd
Cherrydown Veterinary Group 31 London Road Wickford Essex SS12 0AW 01268 533636 jonathan@cherrydownvets.co.uk 0.94 miles
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Animals Treated
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Closed between 10:00 and 17:30
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Closed between 10:00 and 17:30
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Pegasus Equine Veterinary Surgery
Cobblestones South Hanningfield Road South Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM3 8HX 01268 711921 1.70 miles

Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Southfields Veterinary Specialists
Cranes Point Gardiners Lane South Basildon Essex SS14 3AP 01268 564664 info@southfields.co.uk Website 2.97 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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House &Amp; Jackson Llp
The Pet Clinic At Billericay 122 Stock Road Billericay Essex CM12 0RT 01277 655524 info@houseandjackson.co.uk Website 4.01 miles

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

The Wick Country Park
An Easy Walk With Grasslands With A Huge Lake In The Middle. The Lake Is Used For Fishing So May Be More Difficult For A Swim In Fishing Season But We've Not Found It A Problem Yet!! There Are Easy Trails To Follow And Lots Of Open Spaces For Ball Throwing And Running Around. It's A Great Place For An Easy But Fun Walk. 41 Tresco Way Wickford Lancashire SS12 9GP 1.89 miles

Location what3words empire.nobody.runner

Norsey Woods
Norsey Wood Is A 67.2 Hectare Biological Site Of Special Scientific Interest In Billericay, Essex. It Is Also A Local Nature Reserve And A Scheduled Monument. The Site Is Ancient Oak Woodland On Acid Soil Which Has Been Converted To Mixed Sweet Chestnut Coppice. Plenty Of Paths + Disabled Access Which Will Take Wheelchairs. Picnic Areas For Families (No Dogs Allowed In Picnic Area) Billericay Lancashire CM11 1HA 3.41 miles

Location what3words about.cats.salt

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 5.24 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

Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 5.40 miles Sign Posted Near Pitsea Train Station

Location what3words venue.froth.tall

Langdon Hills Country Park
A Stroll Through Langdon Hills Offers Some Gentle Climbs. From The Higher Point, You And Your Dog Will Be Able To Enjoy The Views Over London And The Thames Estuary. With A Mixture Of Wildflower Meadows And Woodland To Explore, This Gentle Walk Is Ideal. SS17 9NH 6.28 miles From Basildon, Head Out On The A176 South, Take A Right Onto Dry Street, Just After Basildon University Hospital. Follow Dry Street Until You Reach A Left Turn Onto One Tree Hill. The Car Park Is Down This Road, On The Right.

Langdon Hills Country Park (Westley Heights)
The Climax High Rd Langdon Hills Basildon SS16 6HU 6.44 miles Just Behind The Harvester

Location what3words rice.rested.afford

Weather Forecast

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