Thaxted is a small market town just 8 miles north-east of Stansted Airport, nestling in a valley which it shares with the River Chelmer. Thaxted has a recorded history which dates back to before the Domesday Book. Thaxted today has a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs and other businesses which serve the needs of resident and visitor alike. There are some interesting buildings which include almshouses, the restored timber framed Guildhall and a windmill. Gustav Holst, the English composer, lived in Town Street, Thaxted for a while and wrote 'The Planets' suite whilst living in the town. Thaxted windmill was built by John Webb, a local farmer and landowner, in 1804 and is a fully restored Grade II* listed windmill, still capable of grinding corn into flour. On the ground and first floors there is a rural museum containing agricultural artefacts. There is a picnic area surrounding the Windmill. The Guildhall is a very impressive building dating from about 1390 and was built for the local Cutlers Guild. It is still in use and has been so for over 600 years. The Parish Council, the Trustees of Yardleys Charity and other bodies hold their meetings there, and it is also used for exhibitions of local crafts and other interests at frequent intervals throughout the year. Thaxted’s St. John the Baptist, Our Lady & St. Lawrence Church is one of the grandest in the county of Essex, and is almost cathedral-like at 183 feet long and 87 feet wide. The Church stands on a hill and dominates the town and the splendid spire can be seen many miles away. The building began in 1340, and its growth continued through the Reformation, until it was completed in 1510. There is an excellent 'walk around' guide in the church available to visitors.
Care Home
Doctor
Dr. Tayler MJ & Partners
Thaxted Surgery
Inn
Pub and Bar
Rose & Crown Inn
Star Public House
Shops
Greens Family Butchers
Warren Duckett Ltd
Thaxted Pharmacy
Lin Leigh’s Interiors
Places to Stay near Thaxted
Swan Hotel (0.17 miles)
Cowels Farm Stables B&B (2.14 miles)
Based in the quiet hamlet of Lindsell, Cowels Farm Stables B&B enjoys an idyllic countryside setting surrounded by farmland. We are 5 minutes from the historic town of Thaxted and ... More
Whitehall Hotel (2.98 miles)
Just 10 minutes from Stansted Airport via its own shuttle bus, Whitehall Hotel is a superbly restored Elizabethan manor house with free car parking - ideal for airport departures.
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The Swan Great Easton (3.50 miles)
Classic 15th Century pub with brand new en-suite accommodation. Only 10 minute drive from Stansted Airport. Weekend breaks available. Superb restaurant and gardens.
... MoreThe Granary (3.61 miles)
Originally a Victorian Granary, the building has now been sympathetically converted into self contained cottages. They are extremely spacious and have been tastefully furnished to a high degree of comfort. They have electric central heating ... More | visit website
Roslyns (4.23 miles)
Built around 1876, Roslyns was formerly the village school and has been renovated and refurbished by its present owners Peter & Clare Taege, who will give you a warm welcome ... More
Oakbury B&B (4.86 miles)
OAKBURY B&B, is 3 miles or 5 minutes from the airport, Low cost quality rooms some room with private ensuite bath or shower. FREE AIRPORT TRANSFER offer to Stansted airport ... More
De Salis Hotel (5.21 miles)
The DeSalis Hotel London Stansted offers fantastic value without compromising on quality. This newly-built hotel offers the business and leisure traveler the very best in modern comfort and design. Parking ... More
Stansted Lodge (5.46 miles)
Aspens is part of the Stansted Lodge group. Aspens is approximately 7 minutes from Stansted Airport. We provide FREE TRANSFERS from 4am in the morning, and pick up until 10pm ... More
Radisson Blu Stansted Airport (5.49 miles)
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