Welcome to Great Saling

Great Saling is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Braintree and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Great Saling is a peaceful and tranquil place to live, with a strong sense of community and a rich history.

One of the most notable features of Great Saling is its beautiful church, St. James the Less. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. It is a stunning example of Norman architecture and is well worth a visit for anyone interested in history or architecture. The church is also an important part of the community, hosting regular services and events throughout the year.

Great Saling is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a farm shop. These businesses are an important part of the local economy and provide a range of goods and services to the community. The village shop, in particular, is a vital resource for residents, providing a range of essential items and acting as a hub for the community. Overall, Great Saling is a wonderful place to live, with a strong sense of community, beautiful surroundings, and a rich history.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 6.2°C

Feels Like: 2.6°C

Wind: 12.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Shalford Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Penney	Church End Shalford Braintree Essex CM7 5EZ 1371850336 School Website
Rayne Primary And Nursery School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debra Price	Capel Road Rayne Braintree CM77 6BZ 1376324959 School Website
Stebbing Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Mawson	Stebbing Dunmow Essex CM6 3SH 01371856260 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 Edith Borthwick School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Maggie Loveday	Springwood Drive Braintree Essex CM7 2YN 01376529300 School Website
Tabor Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Speller	Panfield Lane Braintree Essex CM7 5XP 01376323701 School Website
Great Bardfield Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Liz Crow	Braintree Road Great Bardfield Braintree Essex CM7 4RN 01371810252 School Website
Felsted School Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Townsend	Stebbing Road Felsted Essex CM6 3LL 1371822600 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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Braintree Station Approach, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3QL 4.07 Miles

Braintree Freeport Chapel Hill Retail Park, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YH 4.81 Miles

Cressing Bulford Lane, Tye Green, Essex, CM77 8NT 5.73 Miles

White Notley Station Road, White Notley, Essex, CM8 1RP 6.91 Miles

Stansted Airport Under The Airport Terminal, Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW 9.18 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Terry's Airport Runs 01371 851266 The Mews Piccotts Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5DW 0.23 Miles
K1 Executive Cars 0800 612 4788 Highfields/Shalford Rd, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5AS 1.41 Miles
Style Travel 01371 853016 Lynton/Church End, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5EZ 2.02 Miles
Concierge Chauffeur 01376 529999 Unit 11/Crittall Dr, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2RT 3.01 Miles
Conceirge Chauffeur 07788 414163 Mckenzie House, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2RT 3.01 Miles
Tm Executive Cars 01376 340005 305 Ranye Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2QG 3.13 Miles
T M Executive Cars 01376 340005 145 Nottage Crescent, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2TG 3.45 Miles
Njs Executive 01376 539172 35 Nottage Crescent, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2TE 3.45 Miles
Richmond Private Hire 01376 320284 21 Washall Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7GF 3.72 Miles
Braintree Toilet Hire 01245 475700 Warners Mill/Silks Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3GB 3.92 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm7 38 - The Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 78D - Bardfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 14 - Little Saling Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 6 - Shalford Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 57 - Jaspers Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm6 252 - White House Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm77 27 - Blake End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 43 - Parkhall Lodge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm6 247 - Porters Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm6 26 - Gransmore Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 60D - Bell Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm7 79 - Shalford Old Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm77 12D - Blake End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm6 115D - Warehouse Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm77 62D - Capel Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Home First 0300 3032691	Therapy Department Braintree Comm Hosp Braintree Essex CM7 2AL
St Michaels Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Rayne Road Braintree CM7 2QU
Blandford Medical Centre 01376 347100	Mace Avenue Braintree Essex CM7 2AE
The Felsted Surgery	Braintree Road Felsted Essex CM6 3DL
Church Lane Surgery 01376 552474	Braintree College Church Lane Braintree Essex CM7 5SN

Local Stores

Great Bardfield
1 St. Johns Terrace
Brook Street
Great Bardfield
Essex
CM7 4RQ
01371 811836
Store Website
3.45 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Fuller Equine Ltd
Codham Little Park Farm, Unit 6 Codham Park Drive Beazley End Braintree Essex CM7 5JQ 01371 850532 Fullerequine@gmail.com 3.10 miles

Animals Treated
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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 3.49 miles

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Spring Lodge Veterinary Centre
The Green Great Notley Braintree Essex CM77 7US 01376 345644 springlodgevet@aol.com Website 3.78 miles

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Moloney Veterinary Clinics
Marks Farm Veterinary Centre The Broadway Great Dunmow Essex CM6 3BQ 01371 872102 Website 4.23 miles
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Millennium Veterinary Practice
Millennium Way Braintree Essex CM7 3GX 01376 325511 Website 4.59 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 4.69 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 4.33 miles

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Garnetts Wood
Garnetts Wood Trail Dunmow CM6 1NG 6.03 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 6.03 miles Os Grid Reference Tl63491845

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Thaxted Windmill
Margaret St Thaxted Dunmow CM6 2QN 6.58 miles Cm6 2Qn Is The Postcode For The Car Park

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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 8.70 miles

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Millennium Woods Castle Camps
1 Church Ln 11.77 miles Cb21 4Th Is The Nearest Postcode - Look For The Small Brick Built Water Pumping Station

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-11.7°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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