Wethersfield is a small village and civil parish in the district of Braintree, Essex, England, with a distinctly rural feel of arable farmland, hedgerows and traditional cottages clustered around a village core. It retains a quiet community atmosphere with a parish church and village amenities, while many residents commute to nearby towns and cities such as Braintree, Chelmsford and London.
The village is perhaps best known for the nearby former airbase, RAF Wethersfield, which played a role in wartime and Cold War aviation and still leaves visible hangars and historic buildings that attract military‑history interest; parts of the site have been repurposed for light industry and aviation businesses. Local life mixes traditional agriculture with a modest commuter economy, making it a quiet but historically interesting spot in rural Essex.