Thaxted
Built-up area in Uttlesford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.956, 0.349 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 61 31 |
| Population: | 2,538 |
Thaxted is a small, historic market town in the district of Uttlesford in north‑west Essex, England. Perched on gentle hills and dominated by the striking 15th‑century Church of St John the Baptist, the town is notable for its timber‑framed houses, the medieval Guildhall and a restored windmill, all reminders of its medieval wool and crafts economy.
Today Thaxted has a lively cultural life for its size: it is closely associated with composer Gustav Holst (the hymn tune “Thaxted” stems from his music) and stages music and arts events that draw visitors from nearby Saffron Walden and beyond. The local economy mixes tourism, independent shops and artisans with many residents commuting to London, and the town retains a strong community spirit visible at fairs, concerts and traditional folk activities.
Postcode districts covering Thaxted
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 19.2 miles
- Colchester 23.4 miles
- Chelmsford 16.3 miles
- Harlow 16.5 miles
- Stevenage 23.2 miles
- Cheshunt 24.4 miles
- Braintree 10 miles
- Brentwood 23 miles
- Bishop's Stortford 9.9 miles
- Billericay 23 miles
- Hoddesdon 21 miles
- Wickford 24.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- The Sampfords Ward 1.9 miles
- Thaxted & the Eastons Ward 2.1 miles
- Little Sampford Parish 2.4 miles
- Little Bardfield Parish 2.6 miles
- Lindsell Parish 2.9 miles
- Debden & Wimbish Ward 2.9 miles
- Great Sampford Parish 2.9 miles
- Tilty Parish 3.1 miles
- Wimbish Parish 3.2 miles
- Chickney Parish 3.3 miles
- Broxted Parish 3.3 miles
- Elder Street Built-up area 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Thaxted
CM6 2QS, CM6 2LB, CM6 2JT, CM6 2QR, CM6 2QP, CM6 2FQ, CM6 2PN, CM6 2GN, CM6 2LH … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 6.9 miles
- London Southend Airport 30.4 miles
- Elsenham Railway Station 5.7 miles
- Newport Railway Station 5.9 miles
Hotels near Thaxted Ad
- Swan Hotel 3 0.3 miles
- Farmhouse Inn 3 1.4 miles
- Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport 3 6.1 miles
- The Saracens Head Hotel 4 5.8 miles
- The Kicking Dickey 6.3 miles
- Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport 4 5.7 miles
- The Cross Keys 6.6 miles
- Premier Inn London Stansted Airport 3 7 miles
- Travelodge Stansted Great Dunmow 3 6.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London Stansted 3 7 miles
Schools in Thaxted
- Thaxted Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 3 miles
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 6.7 miles
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 7 miles
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 10.6 miles
- Cressing Road Stadium 11.1 miles
- Dines Hall Country house 12.1 miles
- Marks Hall Estate 14.8 miles
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 15.9 miles
- Furze Woods Forest 16.6 miles
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 17.6 miles
- Ongar Castle Historic site 17.8 miles
- Hylands Estate 18 miles