Welcome to Ramsden Bellhouse

Ramsden Bellhouse is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated approximately 30 miles east of London and is part of the Basildon district. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the Middle Ages, Ramsden Bellhouse was a thriving agricultural community, with many of the local residents working as farmers or craftsmen. During the 19th century, the village underwent significant changes, with the construction of new roads and the arrival of the railway. Today, Ramsden Bellhouse is a peaceful and picturesque village, with a strong sense of community and a range of amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a primary school.

Despite its small size, Ramsden Bellhouse has a lot to offer visitors and residents alike. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or simply enjoying the tranquility of rural life, this charming village is well worth a visit. With its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community, Ramsden Bellhouse is a hidden gem in the heart of Essex.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 7°C

Feels Like: 5°C

Wind: 6.5 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Downham Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorna Pigram Mr Sean Tobin	Church Road Ramsden Heath Billericay Essex CM11 1NU 01268710387 School Website
Crays Hill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs H Dyer	London Road Crays Hill Billericay Essex CM11 2UZ 1268521914 School Website
Ramsden Hall School Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Emma Baker	Heath Road Ramsden Heath Billericay Essex CM11 1HN 01277624580 School Website
Grange Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Maggie Elfenich	Elder Avenue Wickford Essex SS12 0LR 01268734420 School Website
The Bromfords School And Sixth Form College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jochen Tree	Grange Avenue Wickford Essex SS12 0LZ 01268471201 School Website
Wickford Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Lorraine Ramet	Market Road Wickford Essex SS12 0AG 01268733071 School Website
St Peter's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katherine Parker	Coxes Farm Road Billericay Essex CM11 2UB 1277653770 School Website
Runwell Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Anthony	Canewdon Gardens Runwell Wickford Essex SS11 7BJ 01268735329 School Website
Castledon School Academy Special Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Holliday	Bromfords Drive Wickford Essex SS12 0PW 01268761252 School Website
North Crescent Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Walker	North Crescent Wickford Essex SS12 9AP 1268765905 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wickford Station Approach, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AT 1.70 Miles

Billericay Radford Way, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0BP 2.77 Miles

Basildon Station Way, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5XY 3.95 Miles

Battlesbridge Hawkhill, Battlesbridge, Essex, SS11 7RG 4.00 Miles

Pitsea Station Approach, Pitsea, Essex, SS16 4UD 4.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hummer Limo Hire Essex 01268 711182 The Stables 71 School Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1QN 1.05 Miles
Adams Executive Chauffeurs Service 01268 285664 Rose Cottage, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2XL 1.68 Miles
Brown's Taxis 01268 767111 Station Approach, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AT 1.70 Miles
Premier Travel 01268 272727 Linden/Oak Av, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2YD 1.72 Miles
Allied Taxis 01268 575757 7-9 The Arcade, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AH 1.80 Miles
Wickford Taxis 01268 272727 12A The Broadway, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AJ 1.84 Miles
Aztec Travel 07956 410437 2 South Hanningfield Way, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7DR 1.95 Miles
Taxiquest 01268 442041 6 Carroll Gdns, Wickford, Essex, SS12 9DL 2.15 Miles
Aristocars 01268 293100 Brooklands/Hardings Elms Rd, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UH 2.18 Miles
Chamberlin Cars 01277 658411 Brooklands/Hardings Elms Rd, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UH 2.18 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm11 82D - Fox And Hounds Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm11 66 - Ramsden Bellhouse Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm11 18D - Park Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss12 142D - Sugden Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm11 87D - Heath Road (White Horse) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss12 266D - Ramsden View London Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm11 41D - Castledon Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm11 27D - Debeavoir Arms Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm11 500D - Dowsett Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss12 146 - Castledon Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm11 71D - Gardners Lane North Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss12 397 - St Peters Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss11 246D - Greenways Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm11 85 - Crays Hill Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:16:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss12 260D - Leasway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Swan Lane Surgery	66 Swan Lane Wickford Essex SS11 7DD
Wickford Pcn-Eas 01268 765533	Market House Market Road Wickford Essex SS12 0AA
Swanwood Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Market Road Wickford SS12 0AG
Swanwood Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Market Road Wickford SS12 0AG
London Road Surgery 01268 765533	Market House Market Road Wickford Essex SS12 0AG

Local Stores

Wickford
7-8 St Peters Terrace
London Road
Wickford
Essex
SS12 0AP
01268 768833
Store Website
1.59 miles

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SPAR - Whitmore Way
564 Whitmore Way
Basildon
SS14 2ER
01268 520796
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cherrydown Vets Ltd
Cherrydown Veterinary Group 31 London Road Wickford Essex SS12 0AW 01268 533636 jonathan@cherrydownvets.co.uk 1.76 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	09:00	18:30
09:00 to 10:00 and 14:30 to 15:30 and 17:30 to 18:30
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09:00 to 10:00 and 14:30 to 15:30 and 17:30 to 18:30
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Closed between 10:00 and 17:30
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Closed between 10:00 and 17:30
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South Beech Veterinary Surgery
40 Southend Road Wickford Essex SS11 8DU 01268 560660 enquiries@southbeechvet.co.uk Website 2.11 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Pegasus Equine Veterinary Surgery
Cobblestones South Hanningfield Road South Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM3 8HX 01268 711921 2.23 miles

Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Southfields Veterinary Specialists
Cranes Point Gardiners Lane South Basildon Essex SS14 3AP 01268 564664 info@southfields.co.uk Website 2.41 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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House &Amp; Jackson Llp
The Pet Clinic At Billericay 122 Stock Road Billericay Essex CM12 0RT 01277 655524 info@houseandjackson.co.uk Website 2.49 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Wickford
Lynfords New Farm Runwell Road Runwell Wickford Essex SS11 7PS 01268 561414 wickford@medivet.co.uk Website 2.49 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	17:00	18:30
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Norsey Woods
Norsey Wood Is A 67.2 Hectare Biological Site Of Special Scientific Interest In Billericay, Essex. It Is Also A Local Nature Reserve And A Scheduled Monument. The Site Is Ancient Oak Woodland On Acid Soil Which Has Been Converted To Mixed Sweet Chestnut Coppice. Plenty Of Paths + Disabled Access Which Will Take Wheelchairs. Picnic Areas For Families (No Dogs Allowed In Picnic Area) Billericay Lancashire CM11 1HA 1.85 miles

Location what3words about.cats.salt

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 2.92 miles

Location what3words empire.nobody.runner

Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 5.34 miles Sign Posted Near Pitsea Train Station

Location what3words venue.froth.tall

Langdon Hills Country Park (Westley Heights)
The Climax High Rd Langdon Hills Basildon SS16 6HU 5.41 miles Just Behind The Harvester

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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 5.56 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.

Hylands Park
Caretakers House London Rd Writtle Chelmsford CM2 8WQ 6.35 miles

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Weather Forecast

Wednesday	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	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	11°C	9.3°C	8.2°C	6.9°C	8.3°C	14.8°C	20.2°C	22.6°C	23.1°C	20.6°C	15.6°C	13.4°C
Feels Like	10.1°C	8°C	6.3°C	5.3°C	6.6°C	14.3°C	20°C	22.9°C	23.3°C	20.6°C	15.3°C	12.6°C

Thursday	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	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	11.7°C	9.7°C	8°C	6.7°C	8.8°C	14.4°C	18.8°C	21.1°C	21.1°C	19.3°C	16.1°C	14.1°C
Feels Like	10.5°C	8.2°C	6.1°C	4.7°C	7.2°C	13.8°C	18.7°C	21.1°C	21.1°C	19.3°C	15.9°C	13.3°C

Friday	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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	12.6°C	11.7°C	10.9°C	10.1°C	12.9°C	16.4°C	19.5°C	20.9°C	21.1°C	20.8°C	20.2°C	16.4°C
Feels Like	11.7°C	10.7°C	9.9°C	9.1°C	12.4°C	16.3°C	19.5°C	20.9°C	21.1°C	20.8°C	20.2°C	16°C

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