Towns & cities · East of England
Boreham
Boreham — village in Essex, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Beaulieu Park · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Boreham, the nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park, located 1.6 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Boreham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 6 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 3,597 people. Address: CM3. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Essex, England". Coordinates: 51.7600°, 0.5420°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Boreham is a village and civil parish in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England. The village is approximately 3.7 miles (6.0 km) north-east of the centre of Chelmsford. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 3,973.
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Background
History
Boreham is listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Borham, thought to mean 'village on a hill'. King Henry VIII spent time at New Hall as did his daughter, Princess Mary. Local legend holds that highwayman Dick Turpin rode down the route than now forms part of the A12 on his famous ride from London to York, although historians now believe the ride never occurred. In the 1930s Boreham House and its surrounding land of 3000 acre was bought by car magnate Henry Ford. In addition to using the house as a school for training Ford tractor mechanics, the company's British chairman, Lord Perry, established Fordson Estates Limited there, and founded the Henry Ford Institute of Agricultural…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7600, 0.5420
- County
- Essex
- District
- Chelmsford
- Parish
- Boreham
- Postcode
- CM3
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Essex
- Population
- 3,597
- Nearest railway station
- Beaulieu Park — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1823277 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Boreham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Boreham House (John V Nicholls).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Boreham Manor
Manor houses · 0.3 km
Boreham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km
Elizabeth Maconchy
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Six Bells Public House
Historic pubs · 0.6 km
Boreham House
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Palace of Beaulieu
Palaces · 2.1 km
Mary Tudor
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Congregational Chapel
Chapels · 2.4 km
16th Century Lime Kiln
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
Springfield Lyons Enclosure
Archaeological sites · 2.6 km
Springfield Lyons Enclosure
Archaeological sites · 2.6 km
Cuton
Vineyards · 2.6 km
Boreham is a village located in Essex, in the East of England, with a population of 3,597. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,597
- Administrative county
- Essex
- Constituency
- North West Essex
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Things to see in Boreham
17 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Boreham →
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Little Waltham Meadows
Little Waltham Meadows — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
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Autumn Watch and Spring Watch
Autumn Watch and Spring Watch — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Boreham House
Boreham House — Grade I listed house in Boreham, Essex, England, UK.
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Congregational Chapel
Congregational Chapel — chapel in Little Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK.
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Terling Place
Terling Place — 18th century mansion in Terling, Essex, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
WW2 Boreham Airfield USAF Memorial
WW2 Boreham Airfield USAF Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East of England
16th Century Lime Kiln
16th Century Lime Kiln — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Palaces · East of England
Palace of Beaulieu
Palace of Beaulieu — a Grade I-listed palace in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · East of England
Boreham Manor
Boreham Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Terling War Memorial
Terling War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Chess Pieces
Chess Pieces — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Beaulieu Park Conduit
Beaulieu Park Conduit — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Boreham Village Sign
Boreham Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Elements Garden
Elements Garden — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · East of England
Elizabeth Maconchy
Elizabeth Maconchy — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Mary Tudor
Mary Tudor — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Six Bells Public House
Six Bells Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Manor houses · East of England
Boreham Manor
Boreham Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Boreham Village Sign
Boreham Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · East of England
Elizabeth Maconchy
Elizabeth Maconchy — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Six Bells Public House
Six Bells Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Boreham House
Boreham House — Grade I listed house in Boreham, Essex, England, UK.
📷 5Palaces · East of England
Palace of Beaulieu
Palace of Beaulieu — a Grade I-listed palace in england-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Boreham
Places to stay
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The Courts Campsite
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Wood Corner Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Happy Days Caravan Park
Happy Days Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Six Bells Public House
Six Bells Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Tulip
The Tulip — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Angel
The Angel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boreham?
- Boreham is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM3), in the parish of Boreham.
- What is Boreham?
- Boreham — village in Essex, England.
- How do I get to Boreham?
- The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM3.
- Is Boreham free to visit?
- Yes, Boreham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boreham?
- The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM3.