Welcome to Fobbing

Fobbing is a small village located in the Thurrock district of Essex, England. The village is situated on the north bank of the Thames Estuary and is surrounded by farmland and countryside. Fobbing has a rich history dating back to the 12th century, and there are several historic buildings and landmarks in the village that are worth visiting.

One of the most notable landmarks in Fobbing is the Church of St. Michael and All Angels. This beautiful church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. The church features stunning stained glass windows, intricate carvings, and a beautiful bell tower. Visitors can take a guided tour of the church and learn about its history and significance in the local community.

Fobbing is also home to several nature reserves and parks, including the Fobbing Marshes Nature Reserve and the Thurrock Thameside Nature Park. These areas are perfect for hiking, birdwatching, and enjoying the natural beauty of the Essex countryside. Overall, Fobbing is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to explore.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 6.2°C

Feels Like: 3.1°C

Wind: 9.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Corringham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karina Garrick	Herd Lane Corringham Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 9BH 01375672157 School Website
Gable Hall School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Gary Lewis	Southend Road Corringham Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 8JT 01375400800 School Website
Giffards Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Nichola Haslam-Davis	Queen Elizabeth Drive Corringham Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 7TG 01375672138 School Website
Graham James Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Petra Back	The Sorrells Corringham Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 7ES 01375675889 School Website
Abbots Hall Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Jack Arnold	Abbotts Drive Stanford-Le-Hope Essex SS17 7BW 1375673188 School Website
Arthur Bugler Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Turner	St James Avenue East Stanford-Le-Hope Essex SS17 7BQ 1375677079 School Website
Vange Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Donna Lester	London Road Vange Basildon Essex SS16 4QA 01268552160 School Website
Ortu Hassenbrook Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Feeney	Hassenbrook Road Stanford-Le-Hope Essex SS17 0NS 1375671566 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Ruth Saul	Scratton Road Stanford-Le-Hope Essex SS17 0PA 1375672217 School Website
Stanford Le Hope Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Glandfield	Copland Road Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 0DF 01375672066 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stanford-Le-Hope London Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex, SS17 0JX 2.41 Miles

Pitsea Station Approach, Pitsea, Essex, SS16 4UD 2.61 Miles

Basildon Station Way, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5XY 2.85 Miles

Laindon Station Approach, Laindon, Essex, SS15 6AB 3.45 Miles

Benfleet Ferry Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1NF 3.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
S T B Taxis 01375 674674 9 Lampits Hill, Stanford Le Hope, Essex, SS17 9AA 0.65 Miles
Corringham Cars 01375 674596 80 Giffords Cross Road, Stanford Le Hope, Essex, SS17 7QQ 0.77 Miles
Arrow Vintage Cars 01268 552562 11 Inglefield Road, Stanford Le Hope, Essex, SS17 9HW 1.11 Miles
Knightowl Ltd 01375 729000 70 Rodings Avenue, Stanford Le Hope, Essex, SS17 8DU 1.77 Miles
Crown Security Chauffeurs 0800 731 5675 70 Rodings Avenue, Stanford Le Hope, Essex, SS17 8DU 1.77 Miles
Jt Minibus Services 01268 857816 6 The Glade, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5JE 2.29 Miles
Whitehall Taxis Ltd 01375 671212 4 King St, Stanford Le Hope, Essex, SS17 0HL 2.36 Miles
T And T Taxis 07884 192322 12 Fairview Avenue, Stanford Le Hope, Essex, SS17 0DW 2.39 Miles
Bullett Miniature Cars 01268 511600 Northwick Rd, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0PY 2.42 Miles
Taxicall 01268 858585 41 Kent View Rd, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4JX 2.49 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fobbing Box Ss17 9Jj Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fobbing Road Ss17 9Bg Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodbrooke Way Ss17 9Dw Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Corringham Box Ss17 9Aa Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lampits Hill Ss17 9Ad Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Road Ss17 9Hn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Central Avenue Ss17 7Ph Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chase Road Ss17 7Qh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gardner Avenue Ss17 7Jz Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Johns Way Ss17 7Lh Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St John Po Ss17 7Lh Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Williamson Way Ss17 2Rr Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vange Waterworks Ss17 9Hg Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mackley Drive Ss17 7Se Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Andersons Ss17 7Jg Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Thurrock Health Hubs 01375 641323	33 Fobbing Road Corringham Essex SS17 9BG
Jones Sr & Partners 01375 672468	The Helath Centre Giffords Cross Road Corringham Stanford-Le-Hope Essex SS17 7QQ
Thurrock Acute Respiratory Infection Hub 0300 5551201	Corringham Imw Centre 105 The Sorrells Stanford-Le-Hope Essex SS17 7ES
Dr Devaraja Vc Practice 01375 641740	7 The Sorrells Stanford-Le-Hope Essex SS17 7DZ
Southend Road Surgery 01375 679316	271A Southend Road Stanford-Le-Hope Essex SS17 8HD

Local Stores

Corringham
33-37 Gardner Avenue
Corringham
Stanford-le-Hope
Essex
SS17 7SE
01375 672813
Store Website
1.25 miles

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SPAR - Kibcaps Basildon
7 Kibcaps
Basildon
SS16 5SA
01268 542029
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Corringham
31 Springhouse Road Corringham Stanford-Le-Hope Essex SS17 7QS 01375 674158 corringham@medivet.co.uk Website 1.04 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cherrydown Vets Ltd
Cherrydown Vets 12 King Street Stanford-Le-Hope Essex SS17 0HL 01268 533636 jonathan@cherrydownvets.co.uk 2.28 miles
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Triple Aces Canine Care Centre
Block A, Tuskite Works Pitsea Hall Lane Pitsea Basildon Essex SS16 4UH 01268 435988 vets@tripleaces.co.uk Website 2.39 miles
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Basildon Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Coco Markus Centre
High Road Vange Basildon Essex SS16 4TG 01268 555100 Website 2.47 miles


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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cherrydown Vets Ltd
The Paddock 53 Cherrydown West Basildon Essex SS16 5AW 01268 533636 jonathan@cherrydownvets.co.uk Website 2.75 miles
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Basildon Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 1A Old Market Retail Park, High St Pitsea Basildon Essex SS13 3BY 01268 585700 basildon@vets4pets.com Website 2.82 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.57 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.

Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 1.88 miles Sign Posted Near Pitsea Train Station

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Langdon Hills Country Park (Westley Heights)
The Climax High Rd Langdon Hills Basildon SS16 6HU 2.84 miles Just Behind The Harvester

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Coalhouse Fort Park
Princess Margaret Rd East Tilbury Tilbury RM18 8QD 4.73 miles

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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 5.69 miles

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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 7.42 miles

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Weather Forecast

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