Welcome to Halstead

Halstead is a small market town located in the Braintree district of Essex, England. The town is situated on the River Colne and has a population of approximately 11,000 people. Halstead has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are still many historical landmarks and buildings in the town that reflect this. One of the most notable landmarks is the Halstead Town Clock, which was built in 1902 and is still in use today.

Halstead is known for its vibrant community and friendly atmosphere. The town has a range of local amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs, which cater to the needs of both residents and visitors. The town also has a number of community events throughout the year, such as the Halstead Carnival and the Halstead Christmas Fayre, which bring people together and help to create a sense of community spirit.

Halstead is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many opportunities for outdoor activities in the area. The town is located close to the Essex Way, a long-distance footpath that runs through the county, and there are also many local walking and cycling routes that offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Halstead is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including the Halstead Public Gardens, which provide a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 7.2°C

Feels Like: 4.9°C

Wind: 7.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Richard De Clare Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Lucinda Bellett	Parsonage Street Halstead Essex CO9 2JT 1787472153 School Website
The Ramsey Academy Halstead Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Charlotte Sterland	Colne Road Halstead Essex CO9 2HR 01787472481 School Website
Holy Trinity Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Halstead Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Rowe	Beridge Road Halstead Essex CO9 1JH 01787472096 School Website
St Andrew's Church Of England Primary School, Halstead Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bridgette Gough	Mathews Close Halstead Essex CO9 2BH 1787475699 School Website
Gosfield School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Roderick Jackson	Cut Hedge Park Halstead Road Halstead CO9 1PF 1787474040 School Website
Gosfield Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Game	The Street Gosfield Halstead Essex CO9 1ST 1787472266 School Website
Colne Engaine Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Dunne	Green Farm Road Colne Engaine Essex CO6 2HA 1787222717 School Website
St Giles Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jinnie Nichols	Church Street Great Maplestead Halstead Essex CO9 2RG 01787460481 School Website
St Margaret's Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carolyn Moss	Gosfield Hall Park Gosfield Halstead Essex CO9 1SE 1787472134 School Website
The Yellow House School Other Independent Special School Ages:13-17 Head Teacher Mr David Ollier	1 Alderford Street Sible Hedingham Halstead Essex CO9 3HX 1787462504 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chappel And Wakes Colne Station Road, Chappel, Essex, CO6 2DS 5.20 Miles

Bures The Paddocks, Off Station Hill, Bures, Suffolk, CO8 5HS 5.35 Miles

Braintree Freeport Chapel Hill Retail Park, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YH 5.96 Miles

Braintree Station Approach, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3QL 5.97 Miles

Cressing Bulford Lane, Tye Green, Essex, CM77 8NT 6.89 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A2b Taxis 01787 477975 47 Gardeners Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2TA 0.32 Miles
Halstead Airport Cars 01787 477975 6 Coggeshall Way, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2SR 0.45 Miles
Halstead Cars Ltd 01787 474666 41 Godwin Cl, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1XA 0.48 Miles
Liberty Cars 01787 474492 9 The Tythings, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1EP 0.74 Miles
Howards Taxis ( And Airport Transfers) 07798 883899 77 White Horse Avenue, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1AN 0.77 Miles
Stuart Cars 01787 472295 The Cottage/Oak Rd, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1LX 1.00 Miles
Archers Cars 07799 887568 58 Edmund Green, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1UF 2.05 Miles
Greenway Cars 07554 129432 Green Way, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2HB 2.25 Miles
A V Executive Travel 07921 660232 1 Langthorn Cottages/Gestingthorpe Rd, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2RN 2.83 Miles
Colne Valley Travel 01787 222238 46 Hillie Bunnies, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2RX 2.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co9 500 - Halstead Delivery Office Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:16:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co9 22D - Pretoria Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 501 Whsmith Halstead Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co9 2D - Head Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 21D - Hedingham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 80 - Broton Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Co9 75D - Nash Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 25 - Trinity Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Co9 17D - Neale Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 78D - Nether Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 18D - Elm Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 64D - Mitchell Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 59 - Churchill Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 3D - Windmill Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 70D - Ashlong Grove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Elizabeth Courtauld Surgery 01787 475944	Elizabeth Courtauld Surg Factory Lane West Halstead Essex CO9 1EX
The Pump House Surgery 01787 222022	Nonancourt Way Off Massingham Drive Earls Colne Essex CO6 2SW
Pump House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Nonancourt Way Earls Colne Colchester CO6 2SW
Pump House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Nonancourt Way Earls Colne Colchester CO6 2SW
Hedingham Medical Centre (Sible)	Hilton House Surgery 77 Swan Street Sible Hedingham Halstead CO9 3HT

Local Stores

Halstead - Colchester Road
Colchester Road
Halstead
Essex
CO9 2DY
01787 472865
Store Website
0.13 miles

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SPAR - BP Bradwell Service Station
COGGESHALL ROAD
BRADWELL
CM77 8EE
01376 563 926
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Forge Veterinary Centre
93B Head Street Halstead Essex CO9 2AZ 01787 472666 forgevets@btconnect.com Website 0.20 miles
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Catley Cross Veterinary Clinic Limited
Catley Cross Stables Catley Cross Wickham St. Paul Halstead Essex CO9 2PE 01787 269 006 leesrobert@btconnect.com Website 3.58 miles

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Linkswood Equine Vets Ltd
Linkswood Stud Catley Cross Halstead Essex CO9 2PE 07878 865185 reception@linkwoodequinevets.co.uk Website 3.58 miles

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Mulberry Vets, Henny
Gentrys Watery Lane Little Henny Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7NG 01787 269530 surgery@hennyvets.co.uk Website 4.83 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 4.88 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 4.89 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.79 miles

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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 4.86 miles

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Gosbecks Archeological Park
Large Open Fields And Small Amount Of Woodland, With Small Hills And Streams On Longer Routes. 215 Shrub End Rd Colchester Lancashire CO3 4RN 10.67 miles

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Thaxted Windmill
Margaret St Thaxted Dunmow CM6 2QN 12.66 miles Cm6 2Qn Is The Postcode For The Car Park

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Garnetts Wood
Garnetts Wood Trail Dunmow CM6 1NG 13.45 miles Os Grid Reference Tl63491845

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Garnetts Wood
Garnetts Wood Trail Dunmow CM6 1NG 13.45 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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Weather Forecast

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