Nine StopsAll stations
Stop 8 of 9

Billericay

A Tudor and Georgian high street with Mayflower connections, a lake beside the station and ancient woodland ten minutes away.

Church6 min walk

St Mary Magdalen

The chapel on the High Street, with a handsome brick west tower from around 1500. The rest was rebuilt in the 18th century, and the church was restored in 2007.

Open for services and events. Check with the parish before visiting inside.

Park7 min walk

Lake Meadows

A park around a lake just north of the station, with paths, waterbirds and play areas.

Open at all times.

Town centre7 min walk

High Street and Chantry House

A long historic street of timber-framed and Georgian buildings, cafés and restaurants. Chantry House was the home of Christopher Martin, who sailed on the Mayflower in 1620.

Open at all times.

Museum8 min walk

The Cater Museum

The town's local history museum, in a period house at 74 High Street.

Opening hours are limited and change through the year. Check the museum's site or call 01277 622023.

Entry: Free.

Woodland11 min walk

Norsey Wood

Ancient coppiced woodland and a Site of Special Scientific Interest, with a Bronze Age barrow and the site of the last battle of the Peasants' Revolt in 1381. A one-hour nature trail starts at the information centre.

Wood open at all times. Information centre at weekends.

Nature reserve12 min walk

Mill Meadows

A local nature reserve of old meadows and hedgerows on the southern edge of the town centre, known for its summer wildflowers and butterflies.

Open at all times.