Museums · East of England
Billericay
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Billericay ( BIL-ə-RIK-ee) is a historic market town and civil parish in the Borough of Basildon, Essex, England. It lies 23 miles (37 km) east of the City of London. At the 2021 census, the parish h
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Billericay · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Billericay museum, you can take the train to Billericay station, which is just 0.1 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for your sat-nav is CM12 9BE.
About
Billericay ( BIL-ə-RIK-ee) is a historic market town and civil parish in the Borough of Basildon, Essex, England. It lies 23 miles (37 km) east of the City of London. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 28,562 and the built-up area was 34,075. The town was founded in the 13th century by the Abbot of West Ham, in his Manor of Great Burstead. During the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381, the Essex rebels were defeated in a battle with Richard II's forces in the Battle of Billericay. In 1620, four local people were on board the Mayflower as it sailed to Massachusetts, to establish the first English settlement in what would become the north of the United States. The town has long taken a pride in this connection; many businesses and other organisations use the name Mayflower, with the town council and other local organisations using it as their emblem.
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Summary from the official site
The Cater Museum in Billericay is an independent museum showcasing local history and heritage. Visitors can explore various exhibits and collections that reflect the area's past, with opportunities to support the museum through donations.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Billericay ( BIL-ə-RIK-ee) is a historic market town and civil parish in the Borough of Basildon, Essex, England. It lies 23 miles (37 km) east of the City of London. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 28,562 and the built-up area was 34,075. The town was founded in the 13th century by the Abbot of West Ham, in his Manor of Great Burstead. During the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381, the Essex rebels were defeated in a battle with Richard II's forces in the Battle of Billericay. In 1620, four local people were on board the Mayflower as it sailed to Massachusetts, to establish the first English settlement in what would become the north of the United States. The town has long taken a pride in this connection; many businesses and other organisations use the name Mayflower, with the town council and other local organisations using it as their emblem.
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Background
History
Some of the earliest records of human occupation of Billericay are the burial mounds in Norsey Wood, showing evidence of occupation in the Bronze and Iron Ages. Evidence of a Roman town, subsequently abandoned, were found on the high ground at Billericay School, just south of the High Street during excavations in 1970–71. There may also have been a small cavalry fort at Blunts Wall Farm.
Visiting
Billericay has two main parks: Lake Meadows and the Queen Elizabeth II Playing Field (usually known as Sun Corner). There are several open spaces on the urban edge: Norsey Wood and Mill Meadows are green wedges, in that they extend from the open countryside to the centre of town; they are environmentally valuable and sensitive, and have, in part or whole, been designated as Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)s. Centuries of grazing have created the ideal conditions for a diversity of wild flowers, fungi, insects and invertebrates, many of which are very rare.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6280, 0.4184
- County
- Essex
- District
- Basildon
- Parish
- Billericay
- Postcode
- CM12 9BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Basildon and Billericay
- Phone
- 01277622023
- Nearest railway station
- Billericay — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Tuesday and Wednesday 1-5pm; closed 23-24 June
- Official site
- catermuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Billericay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Billericay War Memorial
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Cater Museum
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The Cater Museum
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Burghstead House
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@BillericayCine
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Lake Meadows
Parks · 0.7 km
Norsey Wood
Vineyards · 1.3 km
Norsey Wood
Wildlife reserves · 1.3 km
Little Burstead
Villages · 2.7 km
Great Burstead
Villages · 3.3 km
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The Alchemy Gallery
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Billericay?
- Billericay is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM12 9BE), in the parish of Billericay.
- What is Billericay?
- Billericay ( BIL-ə-RIK-ee) is a historic market town and civil parish in the Borough of Basildon, Essex, England. It lies 23 miles (37 km) east of the City of London. At the 2021 census, the parish h
- How do I get to Billericay?
- The nearest railway station is Billericay, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM12 9BE.
- Is Billericay free to visit?
- Yes, Billericay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Billericay?
- The nearest railway station is Billericay, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM12 9BE.