Welcome to Latchingdon

Latchingdon is a small village located in the Maldon district of Essex, England. The village is situated on the north bank of the River Crouch and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Latchingdon has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings in the village that reflect this. The village is home to a number of local amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a pub.

One of the most notable landmarks in Latchingdon is the St. Michael's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful architecture and stained glass windows. Another historical landmark in the village is the Latchingdon Windmill, which was built in the 19th century and is now a private residence. The windmill is a popular attraction for visitors to the village and is a testament to the area's agricultural heritage.

Latchingdon is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The River Crouch is also a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are many opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors in and around the village. Overall, Latchingdon is a charming and welcoming village that is steeped in history and offers a unique glimpse into rural life in Essex.

Local Schools

School	Details
Latchingdon Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Jennifer Kemp	The Street Latchingdon Chelmsford Essex CM3 6JS 01621740328 School Website
Maylandsea Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Dr Clare James	Katonia Avenue Mayland Chelmsford Essex CM3 6AD 01621742251 School Website
Cold Norton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Penkett	St Stephens Road Cold Norton Chelmsford Essex CM3 6JE 01621827086 School Website
Purleigh Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Stotter	Pump Lane Purleigh Chelmsford Essex CM3 6PJ 01621828282 School Website
Canewdon Endowed Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Samantha Willis	High Street Canewdon Rochford Essex SS4 3QA 01702258238 School Website
Wentworth Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dawn Dack	Viking Road Maldon Essex CM9 6JN 01621853572 School Website
Maldon Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Deborah Conroy	Wantz Chase Maldon Essex CM9 5DQ 1621853409 School Website
Ashingdon Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Leasure	Fambridge Road Ashingdon Rochford Essex SS4 3LN 01702202857 School Website
Ormiston Rivers Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms J Williams	Southminster Road Burnham On Crouch Essex CM0 8QB 01621782377 School Website
Plume School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Carl Wakefield	Fambridge Road Maldon Essex CM9 6AB 01621854681 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
North Fambridge Station Road, North Fambridge, Essex, CM3 6NP 1.98 Miles

Althorne Bridgemarsh Lane, Althorne, Essex, CM3 6DG 2.04 Miles

Burnham-On-Crouch Station Road, Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8BQ 4.79 Miles

Southminster Station Approach, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7EN 4.81 Miles

South Woodham Ferrers Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5NQ 5.32 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Astrocabz Ltd 01621 742444 14 The Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6JP 0.35 Miles
Anns Cars 01621 741621 1 George Cardnell Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6AT 1.44 Miles
Mick's Taxi Of Mundon 07754 232135 Po Box 9198, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6NT 1.45 Miles
Triple 9 Taxis 01621 772999 Hamilton Court, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6DL 1.50 Miles
Z Cars 01621 744864 Mill Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6EQ 2.21 Miles
Ace Cabs 01621 855596 7 Mundon Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6PN 2.45 Miles
Beeline Taxis 01621 852633 12 Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JG 4.00 Miles
Bon Voyage Executive Connections Ltd 01621 772045 58 Lavender Dr, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7RX 4.32 Miles
Elegance Limousines 01702 200664 Beckney Lodge, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5LD 4.41 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01621 773421 6 Princes Av, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7HB 4.44 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm3 207D Burnham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 315 Latchingdon Spso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm3 372 Dyegoods No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Cm9 199 - Pillar Box Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Cm3 319D Althorne Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 200 Althorne Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm3 332 Crouch View No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Cm9 204 - Mundon Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Cm3 335 Maylandsea Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm3 389 The Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Cm3 09D Summerhill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm3 515 Cold Norton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Cm9 380 - Roundbush No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Cm3 196 Fords Garage No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Cm3 282 Nipsells Chase No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Maylandsea Medical Centre	Imperial Avenue Mayland Chelmsford Essex CM3 6AP
The Trinity Medical Practice 01621 745400	1 The Drive Mayland Chelmsford Essex CM3 6AB
Blackwater Medical Centre 01621 876760	Blackwater Medical Centre Princes Road Maldon Essex CM9 5GP
William Fisher Med.Ctr. 01621 772360	William Fisher Med.Ctr. High Street Southminster Essex CM0 7AY
Dengie & South Woodham Ferrers Pcn Hub 01621 772360	William Fisher Med Ctr High Street Southminster Essex CM0 7AY

Local Stores

Maldon
Cross Roads
Maldon
Essex
CM9 5ED
01621 851986
Store Website
4.10 miles

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SPAR - Woodfords Garage Burnham
38 Maldon Road
Burnham on Crouch
CM0 8NS
01621 786 010
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Crouch Vale Veterinary Practice
Unit 5 Great Hayes Business Park Lower Burnham Road, Stow Maries Chelmsford Essex CM3 6SQ 01245 807518 info@crouchvalevets.co.uk Website 3.43 miles
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Edgewood Veterinary Group Ltd
Chelmsford Road Purleigh Chelmsford Essex CM3 6QR 01621 828381 office@edgewoodvets.co.uk Website 3.96 miles
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Maldon Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Wycke Hill Business Park Wycke Hill Maldon Essex CM9 6TU 01621 877560 maldon@vets4pets.com 4.32 miles

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Edgewood Veterinary Group Ltd
8 Wantz Road Maldon Essex CM9 5DE 01621 852910 office@edgewoodvets.co.uk Website 4.35 miles
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Apollo Vets Maldon
19A Spital Road Maldon Essex CM9 6DY 01621 851514 h_r_archibald@hotmail.com 4.56 miles

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Church View Veterinary Clinic Limited
2 Station Road Southminster Essex CM0 7EW 01621 774 747 4.69 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Paglesham Sea Wall And Churchend
Farmland, Sea Walls And A Tiny Little Village. A Circular Walk That Takes You All The Way Around Paglesham And The Surrounding Area Which Is Great If You're Looking For Something To Keep You Occupied For A Few Hours. Lots Of Birdlife, Boats And Views Out Towards Burnham. Fairly Flat, But Will Take Around 2 Hours To Cover The Whole Walk. 1 Post Office Row Rochford Lancashire SS4 2DJ 5.22 miles We Start The Walk At Churchend And Walk All The Way Round. You Can Park Outside The Church Or Old Post Office.

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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 5.79 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.

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Edwards Hall Park
69 Bosworth Rd Southend-On-Sea Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5AD 7.54 miles Follow Bosworth Road Across Wren Avenue To The Very Top Of The Street And You'Ll See The Car Park Entrance.

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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 8.40 miles

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Bradwell Beach
Unnamed Road Southminster Lancashire CM0 7HP 8.91 miles Park In The Overflow Car Park Just Past The Power Station.

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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 9.42 miles

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