Welcome to Thundersley

Thundersley is a suburban town located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated approximately 30 miles east of London and is part of the borough of Castle Point. The town is known for its beautiful green spaces, including Thundersley Common and the nearby Hadleigh Country Park. Thundersley is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Thundersley Congregational Church and the Thundersley Hall Estate.

Thundersley has a rich history dating back to the Roman era, with evidence of Roman settlements found in the area. The town grew in popularity during the 19th century, with the arrival of the railway and the development of the local agriculture industry. Today, Thundersley is a thriving community with a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and schools. The town is also well-connected to the rest of Essex and London, with easy access to major roads and public transport links.

Thundersley is a popular destination for visitors looking to explore the natural beauty of Essex. The town is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. Thundersley Common is a particular highlight, with its ancient woodland and diverse wildlife. The nearby Hadleigh Country Park is also a must-visit, offering stunning views of the Thames Estuary and a range of family-friendly activities. Whether you're a nature lover or simply looking for a peaceful retreat, Thundersley is the perfect destination.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 6°C

Feels Like: 2.9°C

Wind: 9.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Kingston School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Aaron Cross	Church Road Thundersley Essex SS7 3HG 01268754137 School Website
Thundersley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Dawson	Hart Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3PT 01268793251 School Website
The Robert Drake Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Penny Coe Mrs Natalie Jackson	Church Road New Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3HT 01268754124 School Website
Usp College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Dan Pearson	Runnymede Chase Benfleet Essex SS7 1TW 1268756111 School Website
Cedar Hall School Foundation Special School Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Maxwell	Hart Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3UQ 01268774723 School Website
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Craft	Kents Hill Road South Benfleet Benfleet Essex SS7 5PX 1268792231 School Website
Kents Hill Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Thurston	Kents Hill Road Benfleet Essex SS7 5PS 01268792500 School Website
Kents Hill Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Joanne Parkes	Kents Hill Road Benfleet Essex SS7 5PS 01268792133 School Website
The Appleton School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Cox	Croft Road Benfleet Essex SS7 5RN 01268794215 School Website
The Deanes Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Desi Mckeown	Daws Heath Road Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 2TD 1268773545

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Benfleet Ferry Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1NF 1.78 Miles

Rayleigh Station Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HJ 1.79 Miles

Pitsea Station Approach, Pitsea, Essex, SS16 4UD 3.02 Miles

Leigh On Sea Belton Way, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 2ET 3.37 Miles

Battlesbridge Hawkhill, Battlesbridge, Essex, SS11 7RG 3.96 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
M B C Cars 01268 753666 140 Kenneth Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3AN 0.29 Miles
All Occasion Limousines 01268 751626 154 Manor Rd, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4HU 0.71 Miles
Airport 24 7 01268 752076 53 Meadway, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4HG 0.81 Miles
S And T Taxis 01268 353637 5 Rayleigh Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7TR 0.96 Miles
Taxi Club 0845 625 0667 5 Arterial Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7TR 0.96 Miles
Mdm Mini Bus And Cars 01268 469132 1 Clarence Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1DE 1.03 Miles
Airportcabbie Ltd 01702 780100 188 Cumberland Avenue, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1DY 1.06 Miles
Southend Airport Taxis 01702 780100 188 Cumberland Ave, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1DY 1.06 Miles
5 Star Travel 01268 566799 53 Essex Way, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1LS 1.64 Miles
Kev's Minibuses 01702 558158 24B Homestead Gardens, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2AB 1.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ss7 384 - Thundersley Post Office Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss7 364D - Raymonds Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss7 88 - Park Road Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Ss7 252D - The Barn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss7 235D - Church Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss7 77 - Bradley Avenue Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ss7 305D - Kents Hill Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss7 165D - The Common Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss7 439D - Hart Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss7 152 - Church Road/Manor Road Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:45
Ss7 217D - Great Birches Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss7 172D - Kiln Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss7 442D - Sandown Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss7 374D - Southwold Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss7 67D - Moreland Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
P A Patel Surgery 01268 757981	The Surgery 85 Hart Road, Thundersley Benfleet Essex SS7 3PR
Ewmhs Castlept/Rochfd 0300 3001600	Council Offices Kiln Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1TF
Benfleet Surgery 01268 566400	Benfleet Surgery 12 Constitution Hill Benfleet Essex SS7 1ED
Dr Khan & Partners 01268 209269	Rushbottom Lane Surgery 91 Rushbottom Lane Benfleet Essex SS7 4EA
Dr Baker & Partners 01268 209269	91 Rushbottom Lane Benfleet Essex SS7 4EA

Local Stores

Thundersley
159 Church Road
Thundersley
Benfleet
Essex
SS7 4EN
01268 753908
Store Website
0.71 miles

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SPAR South Benfleet
SPAR
22/28 High Road
South Benfleet
Benfleet
SS7 5LH
01268 906571
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Benfleet London Road (Riverside Vets Benfleet)
370 London Road Benfleet Essex SS7 1BG 01268 755801 Benfleet.London.Rd@medivet.co.uk Website 0.49 miles
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Benfleet Veterinary Surgery
411 Kents Hill Road North Benfleet Essex SS7 4AD 01268 753 775 0.50 miles

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Yourvets
12 Brook Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7UR 01268 745180 rayleigh@yourvets.co.uk Website 1.49 miles

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Medivet Rayleighdownes Veterinary Surgeons
28 Eastwood Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7JQ 01268 776883 rayleigh@medivet.co.uk Website 1.73 miles
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Rayleigh Vets4pets Ltd
87 Eastwood Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7JN 01268 772283 rayleigh@vets4pets.com Website 1.78 miles
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Earls Hall Veterinary Group - Value Pet Care
Rayleigh Road Veterinary Surgery 557 Rayleigh Road Eastwood Leigh-On-Sea Essex SS9 5HP 01702 421617 vpc@ehvg.co.uk Website 2.76 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.69 miles

Location what3words empire.nobody.runner

Edwards Hall Park
69 Bosworth Rd Southend-On-Sea Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5AD 3.10 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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Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 3.35 miles Sign Posted Near Pitsea Train Station

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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 5.64 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.

Langdon Hills Country Park (Westley Heights)
The Climax High Rd Langdon Hills Basildon SS16 6HU 6.64 miles Just Behind The Harvester

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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 7.29 miles

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Weather Forecast

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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

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