Welcome to Little Maplestead

Little Maplestead is a small village located in the Braintree district of Essex, England. The village is situated on the northern edge of the Stour Valley and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. John the Baptist Church.

The village of Little Maplestead has a strong sense of community, with several local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village hall is a hub of activity, hosting regular events such as coffee mornings, quiz nights, and craft fairs. The village also has a popular pub, The Swan, which serves traditional pub food and real ale. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

Little Maplestead is located just a short drive from the town of Halstead, which offers a range of amenities including supermarkets, shops, and restaurants. The village is also within easy reach of the historic town of Colchester, which is home to a range of attractions including Colchester Castle and the Colchester Zoo. The village is well-connected, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities, making it an ideal location for those looking for a peaceful rural retreat within easy reach of urban amenities.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 5.2°C

Feels Like: 1.3°C

Wind: 12.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St John The Baptist Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susie Price	The Street Halstead Essex CO9 2NH 01787269300 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 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
The Ramsey Academy Halstead Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Charlotte Sterland	Colne Road Halstead Essex CO9 2HR 01787472481 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
Richard De Clare Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Lucinda Bellett	Parsonage Street Halstead Essex CO9 2JT 1787472153 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
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
Bulmer St Andrews Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jinnie Nichols	Church Road Bulmer Sudbury Essex CO10 7EH 01787372383 School Website
Teaseldown School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Ms Hazel Bunting	Sugar Loaves 175 Swan Street Sible Hedingham Halstead Essex CO9 3PX 7754271016 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bures The Paddocks, Off Station Hill, Bures, Suffolk, CO8 5HS 3.28 Miles

Sudbury Station Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 6SU 4.81 Miles

Chappel And Wakes Colne Station Road, Chappel, Essex, CO6 2DS 5.23 Miles

Marks Tey Station Road, Marks Tey, Essex, CO6 1EE 8.30 Miles

Braintree Freeport Chapel Hill Retail Park, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YH 8.60 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A V Executive Travel 07921 660232 1 Langthorn Cottages/Gestingthorpe Rd, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2RN 1.77 Miles
Halstead Airport Cars 01787 477975 6 Coggeshall Way, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2SR 2.41 Miles
Greenway Cars 07554 129432 Green Way, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2HB 2.61 Miles
A2b Taxis 01787 477975 47 Gardeners Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2TA 2.79 Miles
Halstead Cars Ltd 01787 474666 41 Godwin Cl, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1XA 3.09 Miles
Liberty Cars 01787 474492 9 The Tythings, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1EP 3.37 Miles
De Vere Cars 01787 460999 Rippers Court, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3PY 3.39 Miles
Howards Taxis ( And Airport Transfers) 07798 883899 77 White Horse Avenue, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1AN 3.42 Miles
Vane Chauffeur Services 07814 510473 5 Sparrow Close, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3JU 3.54 Miles
Colne Valley Travel 01787 222238 46 Hillie Bunnies, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2RX 3.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co9 34D - Cock Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 31 Gestingthorpe Road Little Maplestead Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Co9 46D Levitts Corner Pebmarsh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 32 Wickham St Paul Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co9 45 The Street Pebbmarsh Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Co9 47D Toldis Hall Greatmaplestead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 71D - Rectory Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 44D - Cripple Corner Pebmarsh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1106D - Twinstead Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 43D - Cross End Pebmarsh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 19D - Bentalls Barn Sudbury Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 26 - Church Street Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Co9 5D - Moat Farm Gestingthorpe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 65D - Hill Farm Pebmarsh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1037D - Twinstead Church 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
Hedingham Medical Centre 01787 461465	10 Falcon Square Castle Hedingham Essex CO9 3BY
Hedingham Medical Centre (Sible)	Hilton House Surgery 77 Swan Street Sible Hedingham Halstead CO9 3HT
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

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Sudbury
Cornard Road
Sudbury
CO10 2XA
01787 372301
Store Website
4.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Catley Cross Veterinary Clinic Limited
Catley Cross Stables Catley Cross Wickham St. Paul Halstead Essex CO9 2PE 01787 269 006 leesrobert@btconnect.com Website 0.96 miles

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Linkswood Equine Vets Ltd
Linkswood Stud Catley Cross Halstead Essex CO9 2PE 07878 865185 reception@linkwoodequinevets.co.uk Website 0.96 miles

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Mulberry Vets, Henny
Gentrys Watery Lane Little Henny Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7NG 01787 269530 surgery@hennyvets.co.uk Website 2.19 miles

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The Forge Veterinary Centre
93B Head Street Halstead Essex CO9 2AZ 01787 472666 forgevets@btconnect.com Website 2.45 miles
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Ardmore Veterinary Group Ltd
57 Cornard Road Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2XB 01787 372588 ardmore@ardmorevets.co.uk Website 4.95 miles
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Ardmore Veterinary Group Ltd
1 Bridge Street Great Yeldham Essex CO9 4HU 01787 238255 ardmore@ardmorevets.co.uk Website 5.21 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 5.76 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 7.49 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 10.93 miles

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Millennium Woods Castle Camps
1 Church Ln 13.87 miles Cb21 4Th Is The Nearest Postcode - Look For The Small Brick Built Water Pumping Station

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Thaxted Windmill
Margaret St Thaxted Dunmow CM6 2QN 14.04 miles Cm6 2Qn Is The Postcode For The Car Park

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Venny/ Lower Lodge Farm Colne Nature Reserve
Circular Park With Big Grass Fields For Games Of Fetch Or Training. Access From This To Other Walking Routes- Wivenhoe Trail Along River Colne , Wivenhoe Woods To King George V Park, Field Route To University Of Essex Grounds. Fair Warning, Woodland Walk Can Get Pretty Muddy! 67 Vanessa Dr Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9PB 14.50 miles Free Parking On Housing Estate. Dog Bins On Route. Can Turn Off Trail For Woodland Walk Versus Park.

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Weather Forecast

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