Welcome to Great Leighs

Great Leighs is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles northeast of Chelmsford and has a population of around 1,500 people. Great Leighs is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Great Leighs is the St. Mary the Virgin Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. It features a stunning Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century rood screen. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Great Leighs is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village quiz night. Overall, Great Leighs is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Great Leighs Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher James Garlick	Aragon Road Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex CM3 1RP 01245361254 School Website
White Court School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Candida Burrell	Ennerdale Avenue Great Notley Braintree Essex CM77 7UE 01376331801 School Website
Little Waltham Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephen Saunders	The Street Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3NY 01245360246 School Website
Notley Green Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Saward	Blickling Road Great Notley Braintree Essex CM77 7ZJ 01376343485 School Website
Terling Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Meares	New Road Terling Chelmsford Essex CM3 2PN 01245233206 School Website
Ford End Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melissa Taylor	Main Road Ford End Chelmsford Essex CM3 1LQ 1245237209 School Website
Great Waltham Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Justine Brooks	South Street Great Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 1DF 01245360395 School Website
Notley High School And Braintree Sixth Form Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Maggie Ryan	Notley Road Braintree Essex CM7 1WY 01376556300 School Website
Felsted Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Bryony Collins	Watch House Green Felsted Dunmow Essex CM6 3EB 01371820215 School Website
The Belsteads School Other Independent Special School Ages:10-17 Head Teacher Mrs Erica Barnett	Back Lane Little Waltham Near Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PP 1245201652 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cressing Bulford Lane, Tye Green, Essex, CM77 8NT 3.61 Miles

White Notley Station Road, White Notley, Essex, CM8 1RP 3.96 Miles

Braintree Station Approach, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3QL 4.03 Miles

Braintree Freeport Chapel Hill Retail Park, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YH 4.11 Miles

Hatfield Peverel Station Road, Hatfield Peverel, Essex, CM3 2DX 4.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
B J Taxis 01245 360644 178 Main Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1NP 0.33 Miles
Richmond Private Hire 01376 320284 21 Washall Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7GF 2.97 Miles
Blue Star Cars 01376 331122 91 The St, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8LL 3.23 Miles
Diamond Cars 01245 363644 13 Mashbury Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1EN 3.36 Miles
Mal's Taxi Service 07877 188982 8 Vicarage Avenue, Witham, Essex, CM8 1SA 3.67 Miles
Tm Executive Cars 01376 340005 305 Ranye Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2QG 3.69 Miles
Yelo Taxis 01376 334455 1 Goldcrest Industrial Est, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1NB 3.84 Miles
Braintree Toilet Hire 01245 475700 Warners Mill/Silks Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3GB 3.97 Miles
Book And Go Private Hire 07920 101166 22 Rose Hill, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3QN 4.07 Miles
T M Executive Cars 01376 340005 145 Nottage Crescent, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2TG 4.09 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm3 206 Great Leighs Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm3 92D Beadle Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 76D Main Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 287D Church Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 117D Banters Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 296 Lavender Leez Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Cm3 88D Lyons Hall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 146 Fuller Street Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Cm3 57 Chatham Green Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Cm3 288 Ranks Green Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:45
Cm3 348 Daisleys Lane Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Cm3 35 Willows Green Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Cm3 25 Littley Green Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Cm3 118 Leez Priory Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Cm77 102D - Great Notely Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Great Notley Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Notley Green Great Notley Braintree Essex CM77 7GS
Gt Notley Garden Village Surgery	The Surgery Notley Green Great Notley Braintree Essex CM77 7US
Owls Hill Surgery	Owls Hill Terling Chelmsford Essex CM3 2PW
Aegros Health Pcn Hub 01245 360253	30 Brook Hill Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3LL
Little Waltham & Gt Notley Surgery 01245 360253	Little Waltham Surgery 30 Brook Hill Little Waltham Chelmsford, Essex CM3 3LL

Local Stores

Great Notley
Priory Lane
Great Notley
Braintree
Essex
CM77 7AE
01376 334644
Store Website
2.88 miles

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SPAR - Great Waltham
Barrack Lane
Great Waltham
Essex
CM3 1ET
01245 360278
Store Website
3.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Spring Lodge Veterinary Centre
The Green Great Notley Braintree Essex CM77 7US 01376 345644 springlodgevet@aol.com Website 2.32 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 3.20 miles
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Braintree Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home 6B Charter Way Braintree Essex CM77 8YJ braintree@vets4pets.com 4.07 miles


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Millennium Veterinary Practice
Millennium Way Braintree Essex CM7 3GX 01376 325511 Website 4.26 miles
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Westpoint Farm Vets, Chelmsford
Unit 1, The Old Coal Yard Little Waltham Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 7TG 01306628489 Chelmsford@westpointfarmvets.co.uk Website 4.37 miles

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Spring Lodge Veterinary Centre
Centenary Way Beaulieu Square Chelmsford Essex CM1 6AU 01245 806321 springlodgevet@aol.com Website 4.54 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 5.14 miles

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Garnetts Wood
Garnetts Wood Trail Dunmow CM6 1NG 5.63 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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Garnetts Wood
Garnetts Wood Trail Dunmow CM6 1NG 5.63 miles Os Grid Reference Tl63491845

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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 6.47 miles

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Hylands Park
Caretakers House London Rd Writtle Chelmsford CM2 8WQ 8.58 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 8.66 miles

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