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North Weald Bassett

Ward in Epping Forest, Essex, England

Coordinates:51.738, 0.146
OS grid ref:TL 48 06
Dialling code: 01992 (Lea Valley)
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North Weald Bassett is a largely rural parish and ward in the district of Epping Forest, Essex, England, lying north of Epping and west of Harlow. It combines a traditional village core with outlying hamlets, farmland and pockets of light industry, and is within commuting distance of London while retaining a strong village community feel.

The area is best known for North Weald Airfield, an historic RAF airfield used in the Second World War that now hosts aviation events, a museum and preservation groups. Local life mixes village halls, pubs and annual fairs with small businesses and agricultural activity, and there are several conservation areas and listed buildings reflecting a long local history.

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Transport links

  • Stansted Airport 10.9 miles17.5 km
  • London City Airport 16.5 miles26.6 km
  • North Weald Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
  • Harlow Mill Station 3.7 miles5.9 km

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Schools in North Weald Bassett

  • St Andrew's C of E Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Ongar Castle Historic site 4.9 miles7.9 km
  • Copped Hall Estate 5.1 miles8.1 km
  • Furze Woods Forest 5.9 miles9.5 km
  • Epping Forest Forest 7.3 miles11.8 km
  • Pirgo Historic site 8.4 miles13.5 km
  • Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Historic site 9 miles14.5 km
  • Woodford Wells Historic site 9.9 miles16 km
  • Hylands Estate 12.6 miles20.2 km
  • White Hart Lane Stadium 13 miles20.9 km
  • Leytonstone Library Library 13.1 miles21 km
  • Victoria Road Stadium 13.1 miles21.1 km
  • Brisbane Road Stadium 14 miles22.6 km