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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · East of England

Great Braxted

In or near Little Braxted.

Great Braxted — a village in england east.

Recently harvested wheat field near Braxted Lane, Great Totham - geograph.org.uk - 4122879

Roger Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Witham · 4.3 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Blackwater Estuary SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4)

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Great Braxted is a village located in the East of England. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into local life, with its proximity to surrounding countryside and nearby towns. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere typical of small English villages.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.7953, 0.6990
County
Essex
District
Maldon
Parish
Great Braxted
Postcode
CM8 3EJ
Parliamentary constituency
Witham
Nearest railway station
Witham4.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Path in Shut Heath Wood, Little Braxted - geograph.org.uk - 3435566📷 5

Mountains & hills · East of England

Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill — mountain in england east. Elevation: 90 m.

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Path in Shut Heath Wood, Little Braxted - geograph.org.uk - 3435566📷 5

Mountains & hills · East of England

Criers Wood

Criers Wood — a hill or mountain in england east.

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Shut Heath WoodFlagship📷 3

Wildlife reserves · East of England

Shut Heath Wood

Shut Heath Wood — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.

Free🐕👶essexwt.org.uk
All Saints Church, Great Braxted, Essex - geograph.org.uk - 2019789📷 3

Historic bridges · East of England

Bridge Crossing The Lake To South Of Braxted Park House Qv 2/46

Bridge Crossing The Lake To South Of Braxted Park House Qv 2/46 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.

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Plains Road, Great Totham - geograph.org.uk - 4324588📷 5

Villages · East of England

Great Totham

Great Totham — a village in england east.

Road junction in Great Totham - geograph.org.uk - 6193294📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Great Braxted and Wickham Bishops War Memorial

Great Braxted and Wickham Bishops War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Great Braxted

Places to stay

Building work at Prested Hall - geograph.org.uk - 2197521📷 3

Hotels · East of England

Prested Hall

Prested Hall — a hotel in england east.

Emptying Elizabeth II postbox on Chigborough Road - geograph.org.uk - 5382135📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Chigborough Farm

Chigborough Farm — a campsite in england east.

Close up, Elizabeth II postbox on Chigborough Road - geograph.org.uk - 5382133📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Happy Days Caravan Park

Happy Days Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.

Close up, Elizabeth II postbox on Chigborough Road - geograph.org.uk - 5382133📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Barrow Marsh Caravan Park

Barrow Marsh Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.

Freebarrowmarsh.co.uk
Sandy beach on the River Blackwater - geograph.org.uk - 4387233📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Mill Beach Caravan Park

Mill Beach Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.

millbeachcaravanpark.co.uk
Mill Beach - geograph.org.uk - 4387240📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Osea Leisure Park

Osea Leisure Park — a campsite in england east.

Places to eat & drink

Willow on the Chelmer ^ Blackwater Navigation, Heybridge - geograph.org.uk - 4404081📷 5

Restaurants · East of England

Le Bouchon

Le Bouchon — a restaurant in england east.

Looking downstream along the River Chelmer - geograph.org.uk - 3956443📷 5

Cafés · East of England

The Riverside Café

The Riverside Café — a café in england east.

theriverside.cafe
Maldon High Street - geograph.org.uk - 3319076📷 7

Cafés · East of England

The Art House

The Art House — a café in england east.

All Saints, Maldon - triangular tower - geograph.org.uk - 6081821📷 7

Cafés · East of England

Saffron Tea Rooms

Saffron Tea Rooms — a café in england east.

thegreatbritainguide.com
160-64 High Street, Maldon - geograph.org.uk - 6082572📷 7

Restaurants · East of England

The Waffle Bar

The Waffle Bar — a restaurant in england east.

Public footpath near Hatfield Place, Hatfield Peverel - geograph.org.uk - 4349059📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The William B

The William B in England East, United Kingdom.

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Bridge at Wraysbury Station - geograph.org.uk - 7485464📷 5

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Buildings at Wyddial Bury Farm - geograph.org.uk - 3777529📷 5

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Wyddial — a village in england london.

High Road Wormley - geograph.org.uk - 2795224📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Great Braxted?
Great Braxted is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM8 3EJ), in the parish of Great Braxted.
What is Great Braxted?
Great Braxted — a village in england east.
How do I get to Great Braxted?
The nearest railway station is Witham, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM8 3EJ.
Is Great Braxted a protected site?
Yes — Great Braxted is part of the Blackwater Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4) Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to Great Braxted?
The nearest railway station is Witham, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM8 3EJ.