Local Information

The area of Essex that we cover centres on the main town of Colchester, and stretches from Clacton on Sea as far as Halstead to the north and Maldon to the south.

This area is a prime location. Surrounding Colchester, there are many attractive villages and smaller towns to choose from. Whether you wish to live in an urban, village or rural setting, we can help you. With excellent transport links, and a choice of town, country or seaside living, this area really does offer something to suit every taste.

     The Ancient Picturesque Town of Halstead
     Halstead 		     Charming Historic Hill Town of Maldon
     Maldon 		     The Traditional Seaside Resort of Clacton-on-Sea
     Clacton-on Sea

Colchester was Britain's first Roman city. The original city walls still exist providing historic interest and there are many legends associated with this area.

Today, Colchester is a vibrant, cosmopolitan town, packed with amenities, leisure, sports and entertainment for all the family. There are excellent shopping opportunities, including many unusual, independent shops and boutiques, alongside all the popular brand name stores.

Surrounded by countryside, there is also a wide selection of fresh produce available, all locally grown. Whether you choose to live in Colchester, near the sea, along the River Colne, or further inland, each area has much to offer in the way of local amenities. 		Colchester High Street


  Colchester Town Clock   Shopping in colchester's Old Town   Part of Colchester's Ancient City Wall

Central Location
  • London: 1 hour
  • Stansted Airport: 45 minutes
  • Cambridge: 1 hour
  • Ipswich: 20 minutes
Transport Links
  • Road: There is very good access from Colchester and the surrounding area to all parts of the country via the M25, A12 and the A14.
  • Rail: Frequent services into London Liverpool Street from mainline stations at Colchester and Witham make this area very desirable for commuters. There is an airport link to Stansted and are also regular services to and from nearby towns such as Ipswich, Witham, Clacton on Sea, Braintree and Chelmsford.
  • Bus: There are regular reliable bus services provided to and from the surrounding villages and towns. National Express also provides a service to London and the main London airports.
Education
  • There are a number of excellent schools in Colchester and the surrounding area. State funded and independently run education is available. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information on this subject.
  • Higher/Further education is represented by Colchester Institute, Colchester Sixth Form College, University of Essex.