Living in Brentwood

There is certainly no shortage of Brentwood things to do and see - a wide choice of leisure activities can be found in and around the town.
 
The Brentwood Centre has a concert hall attracting national and international acts, a large state-of-the-art gym, and a swimming pool. For outdoor lovers, The Borough of Brentwood has over 1,200 hectares of woodland and three country parks: Warley Country Park, Thorndon Country Park, and Weald Country Park, all offering beautiful walking trails with scenic views.
 
History buffs can explore the Roman Catholic Cathedral of St Mary & St Helen or visit the Brentwood museum, which holds hundreds of years of human culture and history. For families with kids, visiting the MacDonald’s Farm & Fun Park or the Hopefield Animal Sanctuary offers both fun and education, learning about the different species of animals.
 
If town life isn’t for you, there’s a wide variety of pretty villages around its outskirts, such as Herongate, Great Warley, South Weald, and Blackmore.

Brentwood has a wide range of shops and there are plenty of places to enjoy refreshments, including independent coffee shops and bakeries, as well as a wide choice of pubs and restaurants. Some of the local favourites are:
 
The Bricklayers Arms
The Black Horse
The Bull
Masons Restaurant
Alec's Restaurant
Jehan Curry Hut

Benefiting from its own mainline railway station, Brentwood offers a convenient commute directly into London Liverpool Street in under 40 minutes. What’s more, the station is now on the Crossrail network, meaning you can connect directly to the world-class retail and social spots in the City and the West End. Regular train services also connect the town to nearby destinations, including Shenfield, Harold Wood, and Gidea Park.
 
Residents and visitors can take advantage of the extensive bus network operated by First Essex, helping them get around Brentwood town. It also provides links to surrounding cities and towns, such as Chelmsford, Ingatestone, Billericay, and Warley.
 
For drivers, Brentwood is located just off Junction 28 of the M25 and the A1023, allowing you to reach London in just under an hour. The A12 provides quick access to Chelmsford and Colchester, while the A127 offers links to Southend-on-Sea.
 
The town is also within easy access to two major airports: London City Airport, 13.2 miles away, and Stansted Airport, 27 miles away. Both can be reached by road and rail for your convenience.

Brentwood has some of the most highly regarded schools in the area, with Brentwood School being one of the UK’s leading independent day and boarding schools.
 
The nearby Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School, St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, and Becket Keys Church of England Free School (secondary school) are equally sought-after, having received the “Outstanding” Ofsted rating.
 
There is also a special needs school, the Grove House School, catering to pupils with speech, language, and communication difficulties. Take a look below for a full list of primary and secondary schools in Brentwood.
 
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