Welcome to Orsett

Orsett is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated approximately 20 miles east of London and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings. The village has a population of around 4,000 people and is home to a number of local amenities, including a primary school, a post office, and several shops and pubs.

One of the most notable landmarks in Orsett is the Grade I listed St. Giles Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church features a number of impressive architectural features, including a Norman doorway and a 15th-century tower. Other historic buildings in the village include Orsett Hall, a Georgian mansion that has been converted into a hotel, and the Old Rectory, a 17th-century building that is now used as a private residence.

Despite its small size, Orsett has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local events and festivals throughout the year. These include the Orsett Show, an annual agricultural show that has been held in the village since 1906, and the Orsett Christmas Market, which features a range of festive stalls and activities. The village also has a number of sports clubs and facilities, including a cricket club, a football club, and a golf course.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.4°C

Feels Like: 3.7°C

Wind: 8.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Orsett Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Smith	School Lane Orsett Grays Essex RM16 3JR 1375891383 School Website
Orsett Heath Academy Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Bell	Long Lane Grays Essex RM16 2QH 1375802800 School Website
Treetops School Academy Special Converter Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Brewer	Buxton Road Grays Essex RM16 2WU 1375372723 School Website
Treetops Free School Free Schools Special Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Hattam	Buxton Road Grays Essex RM16 2WU 1375372723 School Website
William Edwards School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Bell	Stifford Clays Road Stifford Clays Grays Essex RM16 3NJ 01375486000 School Website
Woodside Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr E Caines	Grangewood Avenue Little Thurrock Grays Essex RM16 2GJ 01375372513 School Website
Deneholm Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christina Pumfrey	Culford Road Little Thurrock Grays Essex RM16 2SS 01375373405 School Website
Herringham Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Otto	St Mary's Road Chadwell St Mary Grays Essex RM16 4JX 01375489860 School Website
Horndon-On-The-Hill Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Debra Bradley	Hillcrest Road Horndon-On-The-Hill Stanford-Le-Hope Essex SS17 8LR 1375673260 School Website
Stifford Clays Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Christina Pumfrey	Whitmore Avenue Stifford Clays Grays Essex RM16 2ST 01375373866 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stanford-Le-Hope London Road, Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex, SS17 0JX 2.41 Miles

East Tilbury Princess Margaret Road, East Tilbury, Essex, RM18 8SB 2.90 Miles

Grays High Street, Grays, Essex, RM17 6NQ 3.18 Miles

Ockendon Station Approach, Tamarisk Road, Ockendon, Essex, RM15 6PD 3.39 Miles

Tilbury Town St Andrews Road, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 7BJ 3.51 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Longtail Carriage Co 01375 891305 Baker Street, Grays Thurrock, Essex, RM16 3LJ 0.71 Miles
Abc Taxis 01375 891919 Baker Street, Grays Thurrock, Essex, RM16 3LJ 0.71 Miles
Grays Taxis A.D.F 07984 803991 Langtonway, Grays Thurrock, Essex, RM16 4PP 2.11 Miles
T J's Private Hire 01375 400067 7 Crawford Avenue, Grays Thurrock, Essex, RM16 2AS 2.15 Miles
S N J Cars 01375 857857 70 River View, Grays Thurrock, Essex, RM16 4BD 2.20 Miles
Bao Chauffeurs 07779 794726 42 Stour Road, Grays Thurrock, Essex, RM16 4BU 2.20 Miles
A G R Chauffeurs 0800 234 3651 12 Albert Close, Grays Thurrock, Essex, RM16 2RB 2.20 Miles
Thurrock Taxi And Phv 07952 605427 Hoford Road, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 8TR 2.28 Miles
Thurrock Airport Cars 01375 399300 78 Bradleigh Av, Grays Thurrock, Essex, RM17 5RJ 2.35 Miles
Whitehall Taxis Ltd 01375 671212 4 King St, Stanford Le Hope, Essex, SS17 0HL 2.45 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Orsett Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Orsett Hospital Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Baker Street Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Nelson Road Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Welling Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandown Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orsett Heath Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Jesmond Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Godman Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heath Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackshots Lane Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Orset Road Ss178ns Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Defoe Parade Post Office Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Leasway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitmore Avenue Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Orsett Surgery 01375 892082	The Surgery 63 Rowley Road, Orsett Grays Essex RM16 3ET
Swex Msk Service - Thurrock 0191 2504580	Physiotherapy Department Orsett Hospital,Rowley Rd Grays Essex RM16 3EU
Swex Msk Service - Basildon & Brentwood 0191 2504580	Physiotherapy Department Orsett Hospital,Rowley Rd Grays Essex RM16 3EU
Dr A Bansal & Partner 01375 842875	58 Heath Road Chadwell St Mary Grays Essex RM16 4UT
Horndon-On-The-Hill Surgery 01375 642362	The Surgery High Road Horndon-On-The-Hill Essex SS17 8LB

Local Stores

Socketts Heath
65-67 Lodge Lane
Socketts Heath
Grays
Essex
RM17 5RZ
01375 373105
Store Website
2.04 miles

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SPAR - Chadwell
117-119 River View
Chadwell St Mary's
Grays
RM16 4BA
01375 840 522
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

All Animals Veterinary Clinic
Unit T Viking House Daneholes Roundabout, Stanford Road Grays Essex RM16 2XE 01375 399033 allanimalsvetclinic@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.90 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Riverside Veterinary Group
23 Southend Road Grays RM17 5NH 01375 373202 info@riversidevetsgrays.co.uk Website 2.41 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cherrydown Vets Ltd
Cherrydown Vets 12 King Street Stanford-Le-Hope Essex SS17 0HL 01268 533636 jonathan@cherrydownvets.co.uk 2.52 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Closed between 11:30 and 17:30
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Sat	10:30	11:30
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Medivet Chafford Hundred
Unit 15, Drake House Drake Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6RX 01375 480200 chafford.hundred@medivet.co.uk Website 3.13 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Medivet South Ockendon
2 Canterbury Parade South Road South Ockendon Essex RM15 6NH 01708 670200 south.ockendon@medivet.co.uk Website 3.17 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Medivet Tilbury
14 Commonwealth House Montreal Road Tilbury Essex RM18 7QX 01375 840979 tilbury@medivet.co.uk Website 3.56 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Langdon Hills Country Park (Westley Heights)
The Climax High Rd Langdon Hills Basildon SS16 6HU 3.75 miles Just Behind The Harvester

Location what3words rice.rested.afford

Langdon Hills Country Park
A Stroll Through Langdon Hills Offers Some Gentle Climbs. From The Higher Point, You And Your Dog Will Be Able To Enjoy The Views Over London And The Thames Estuary. With A Mixture Of Wildflower Meadows And Woodland To Explore, This Gentle Walk Is Ideal. SS17 9NH 4.22 miles From Basildon, Head Out On The A176 South, Take A Right Onto Dry Street, Just After Basildon University Hospital. Follow Dry Street Until You Reach A Left Turn Onto One Tree Hill. The Car Park Is Down This Road, On The Right.

Coalhouse Fort Park
Princess Margaret Rd East Tilbury Tilbury RM18 8QD 4.25 miles

Location what3words venues.detail.drag

Belhus Woods Country Park
Romford Lodge Romford Rd Aveley 4.93 miles

Location what3words glue.scarf.tricky

Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 6.42 miles Sign Posted Near Pitsea Train Station

Location what3words venue.froth.tall

Thorndon Park
This Walk Passes Through Thorndon Country Park. The Site Is Woodland And Ancient Parkland. The Country Park Is Divided Into Thorndon Park North, With Access From The Avenue, And Thorndon Park South, With Access From The A128 Road. CM13 3RZ 6.47 miles From Brentford, Take The A128m Heading South East. Follow This Until A Roundabout With A Sign Directing Right To Thorndon Country Park North. Follow This Road, The Avenue, Until You Reach The Brown Road Sign Directing You Into The Park And Visitor Centre.

Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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