Welcome to Writtle

Writtle is a village located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles west of the city of Chelmsford and has a population of around 5,000 people. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are several historic buildings and landmarks in the area, including the 14th-century All Saints Church and the Writtle College, which was founded in 1893.

Writtle is a popular destination for tourists and visitors, thanks to its picturesque countryside and charming village atmosphere. The village is surrounded by beautiful green fields and rolling hills, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. There are also several local pubs and restaurants in the area, serving traditional English cuisine and locally brewed beers.

In recent years, Writtle has become a hub for education and research, thanks to the presence of the Writtle University College. The college offers a range of courses in subjects such as agriculture, horticulture, and animal science, and is renowned for its research in these fields. The college also hosts several events and exhibitions throughout the year, including the annual Writtle Flower Show, which attracts visitors from all over the country.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 5.2°C

Feels Like: 1.8°C

Wind: 10.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Writtle Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Castell	Lodge Road Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3HZ 01245420963 School Website
Hylands School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Parry	Chelmsford Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 3ET 01245266766 School Website
Writtle Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Taylor	Margaretting Road Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3HG 01245420592 School Website
Writtle University College Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Tim Middleton	Lordship Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 3RR 1245424200 School Website
Westlands Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Gaskin	Beeches Close Chelmsford Essex CM1 2SB 01245251700 School Website
Community College Initiative Ltd Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr John Carswell	Unit 36 Waterhouse Business Centre Unit 36, Waterhouse Business Centre Chelmsford Essex CM1 2QE 1245204075 School Website
Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Poyton	Trent Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 2JH 1245354134 School Website
Widford Lodge School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Michelle Cole	Widford Lodge Widford Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 9AN 1245352581 School Website
St Cedd's School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Clarke	178A New London Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0AR 1245392810 School Website
The Hawthorns School Free Schools Special Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mrs Diane Rigg	Fox Crescent Chelmsford Essex CM1 2BN 1245207607 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chelmsford Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HT 1.79 Miles

Ingatestone Station Lane, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0BW 4.78 Miles

Billericay Radford Way, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0BP 6.89 Miles

Hatfield Peverel Station Road, Hatfield Peverel, Essex, CM3 2DX 7.84 Miles

Shenfield Hutton Road, Shenfield, Essex, CM15 8JD 8.06 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Vip Cars 01245 345000 51 Beeches Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2RX 0.96 Miles
Essex Cars 01245 350067 51 Beeches Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2RX 0.96 Miles
Corry's Taxis 01245 421700 Roxwell Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3ST 0.98 Miles
Happicabs 24 Hour Taxis 01245 443443 Roxwell Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2NB 1.19 Miles
Abcab 01245 328600 12 Clyde Crescent, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2LL 1.22 Miles
1St Call Pronto Cars 01245 355666 15 Derwent Court, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2FN 1.45 Miles
West End Taxis 01245 354646 34 Duke St, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HY 1.67 Miles
Crown Limousine Hire 01245 456605 6 Corporation Rd, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2AR 1.74 Miles
Ultimate Cars 020 7060 7207 Office 1/Corporation Rd, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2AR 1.74 Miles
Airport Cars 01245 320222 25 Gordon Rd, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9LL 1.78 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm1 104 Writtle Po Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm1 313D Lodge Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm1 457 Long Brandocks Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Cm1 58D Great Oxney Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm1 430D Rollestons Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm1 327D Little Oxney Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm1 213D Shakestones (Bus Stop) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm1 265 Forest Drive Po Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:16:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm1 1008 Rodney Way Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Cm1 74D Writtle Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm1 427D Ravensbourne Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm1 369 Chignall Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Cm1 23 Fitzwalter Place Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Cm1 362 Beeches Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Cm2 103 Widford Road Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Writtle Surgery 01245 421205	The Writtle Surgery 16A Lordship Rd, Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3EH
Whitley House Surgery 01245 347539	Whitley House Surgery Crompton Bld,Writtle Rd Chelmsford Essex CM1 3RW
Whitley House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	2 Crompton House Writtle Road Chelmsford CM1 3RW
Wood Street Surgery	158 Wood Street Chelmsford Essex CM2 8BN
Melbourne House Surgery	Medical Centre Parkside Court Melbourne Avenue Chelmsford CM1 2DY

Local Stores

Writtle
38-40 Long Brandocks
Writtle
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 3JP
01245 421449
Store Website
0.30 miles

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SPAR - Great Waltham
Barrack Lane
Great Waltham
Essex
CM3 1ET
01245 360278
Store Website
4.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

House And Jackson Llp
The Pet Clinic At Writtle Roxwell Road Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3RZ 01245 423162 info@houseandjackson.co.uk Website 0.95 miles

Animals Treated
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Elm House Veterinary Centre
12 Elm Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0JL 01245 352525 postmaster@elmhousevets.co.uk Website 1.49 miles
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Clarendon Equine Clinic Ltd
Bexfields Farm Galleywood Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 8BY 01245 346 904 admin@clarendonequine.co.uk Website 2.07 miles
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Clarendon House Veterinary Group
Bexfields Farm Galleywood Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 8BY 01245 353741 admin@clarendonhousevets.co.uk Website 2.07 miles
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Animals Treated
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Spring Lodge Veterinary Centre
295 Broomfield Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 4DU 01245 250925 Website 2.50 miles
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Vets4pets Chelmsford
Inside Pets At Home Chelmer Village Retail Park Chelmer Village Way Chelmsford Essex CM2 6XE 01245 228 914 chelmsford@vets4pets.com Website 2.87 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Hylands Park
Caretakers House London Rd Writtle Chelmsford CM2 8WQ 1.29 miles

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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 5.82 miles

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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 6.58 miles

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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 7.60 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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Garnetts Wood
Garnetts Wood Trail Dunmow CM6 1NG 7.96 miles Cm6 1Nd Is A Nearby Postcode. Some Sat Navs Recognise &Quot;Garnett'S Wood Trail&Quot; As A Road And Will Take You Directly There.

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Garnetts Wood
Garnetts Wood Trail Dunmow CM6 1NG 7.96 miles Os Grid Reference Tl63491845

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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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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

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