Great Hallingbury

Settlement in Essex Uttlesford

England

Great Hallingbury

St. Giles, Great Hallingbury
St. Giles, Great Hallingbury Credit: Geoff Pick

Great Hallingbury is a charming village located in the county of Essex, in the southeastern region of England. Situated near the border with Hertfordshire, the village is part of the Uttlesford district. With a population of around 1,500 residents, it offers a peaceful and idyllic setting.

The village of Great Hallingbury is known for its picturesque countryside, dotted with beautiful rolling hills and fields. It is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, including the nearby Hatfield Forest, a vast ancient woodland maintained by the National Trust.

The village itself is steeped in history, with evidence of settlements dating back to Roman times. It is home to several historical landmarks, such as the St. Giles Church, a Grade I listed building that dates back to the 13th century and features stunning medieval architecture.

In terms of amenities, Great Hallingbury offers a range of services to cater to its residents' needs. These include a village hall, a primary school, and a local pub, providing a sense of community and social gathering spaces.

The village benefits from its proximity to Stansted Airport, which is just a short drive away. This makes Great Hallingbury an attractive location for those who work at or frequently travel through the airport, while still enjoying the tranquility of village life.

Overall, Great Hallingbury is a delightful village that seamlessly blends its rich history with the beauty of the surrounding countryside, creating a unique and desirable place to live.

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St. Giles, Great Hallingbury
St. Giles, Great Hallingbury
Lodge Farm, Essex This farm is situated at the southern end of Hatfield Forest, near to Little Hallingbury.
Lodge Farm, Essex
This farm is situated at the southern end of Hatfield Forest, near to Little Hallingbury.
Cottages at Woodside Green, Essex Woodside Green is a lovely place, at the southern end of Hatfield Forest near Little Hallingbury.  There is a large green area here where cows roam freely.
Cottages at Woodside Green, Essex
Woodside Green is a lovely place, at the southern end of Hatfield Forest near Little Hallingbury. There is a large green area here where cows roam freely.
Woodfold cottage at Woodside Green, Essex Woodside Green is near Little Hallingbury.  This cottage is just one of the many pretty buildings dotted around Woodside Green.
Woodfold cottage at Woodside Green, Essex
Woodside Green is near Little Hallingbury. This cottage is just one of the many pretty buildings dotted around Woodside Green.
Stile and tunnel under M11 The public footpath to Great Hallingbury crosses the M11 by means of this tunnel
Stile and tunnel under M11
The public footpath to Great Hallingbury crosses the M11 by means of this tunnel
Bishop's Stortford sewage works The entrance to the Thames Water sewage works is located in Jenkins Lane just off the A1060
Bishop's Stortford sewage works
The entrance to the Thames Water sewage works is located in Jenkins Lane just off the A1060
New Barn Lane, Little Hallingbury, Essex This is by Normandale Kennels.
New Barn Lane, Little Hallingbury, Essex
This is by Normandale Kennels.
Howletts, Hallingbury Street, Essex Hallingbury Street is a dead-end road that is full of interesting houses. This old house stands by the start of the street in Bedlars Green.
Howletts, Hallingbury Street, Essex
Hallingbury Street is a dead-end road that is full of interesting houses. This old house stands by the start of the street in Bedlars Green.
Woodside Green, National Trust, near Hatfield Forest
Woodside Green, National Trust, near Hatfield Forest
A farmhouse at Woodside Green Woodside Green often has a lot of cattle around and they are often seen close to people's homes.
A farmhouse at Woodside Green
Woodside Green often has a lot of cattle around and they are often seen close to people's homes.
two old trees, Woodside Green Two old trees at dusk, Woodside Green, Hatfield Forest.
two old trees, Woodside Green
Two old trees at dusk, Woodside Green, Hatfield Forest.
Morleys and Woodside Green from the air To the south of Great Hallingbury. Occasionally under the Stansted flightpath.
Morleys and Woodside Green from the air
To the south of Great Hallingbury. Occasionally under the Stansted flightpath.
Howe Green House from the air A private school near Great Hallingbury.

Click on this <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.howegreenhouse.essex.sch.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.howegreenhouse.essex.sch.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> to go to their website.
Howe Green House from the air
A private school near Great Hallingbury. Click on this LinkExternal link to go to their website.
Footbridge over the M11
Footbridge over the M11
Church Rd bridge over the M11
Church Rd bridge over the M11
New Barn Lane Bridge
New Barn Lane Bridge
Footbridge over the M11
Footbridge over the M11
Wall Wood Wall Wood was donated to the National Trust in 1947 and is now managed as part of Hatfield Forest. Hatfield Forest is an SSSI and National Nature reserve. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-hatfieldforest/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-hatfieldforest/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
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Wall Wood
Wall Wood was donated to the National Trust in 1947 and is now managed as part of Hatfield Forest. Hatfield Forest is an SSSI and National Nature reserve. See LinkExternal link and LinkExternal link
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Great Hallingbury is located at Grid Ref: TL5119 (Lat: 51.855354, Lng: 0.194673)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Uttlesford

Police Authority: Essex

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.855354,0.194673
Great Hallingbury
Place: village
Wikidata: Q105358551
Lat/Long: 51.8561121/0.1928423
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.856326/0.1940664
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: outside Great Hallingbury Village Hall
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 51.8556541/0.1960165
Public Bookcase
Booth: K6
Colour: red
Disused Amenity: telephone
Listed Status: Grade II
Man Made: telephone_box
Public Bookcase Type: phone_box
Lat/Long: 51.8553927/0.1944585
Post Box
Post Box Mounting: brick_pillar
Post Box Type: wall
Royal Cypher: GVIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102169
Lat/Long: 51.8554109/0.1944938
Bench
Lat/Long: 51.8553734/0.1944259
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