Discover Billericay

By the Beresfords Marketing Team - 14th June 2012

With the seemingly idyllic balance of rural living within close proximity of London, Billericay has become very popular with commuters.

It has its own mainline railway station with direct access into London Liverpool Street taking as little as 30 minutes. It is also conveniently located for the A12 and A130 for Stansted and further north as well as the A127 and M25.

If you are looking for a relatively quiet area, great for families and for a commute to the City then Billericay could be the perfect option. The convenient High Street has a wide range of shops from familiar names such as Waitrose, Boots, Argos, Superdrug and Somerfield to boutique style shops. There’s also an excellent choice of restaurants catering for all tastes.

For those who enjoy green open spaces, then Billericay is for you. There is Lake Meadows, a 40 acre area of beautiful parkland situated in the heart of Billericay with a fishing lake, bowling green, football pitches and swimming pool.

Nearby Norsey Woods is also a thriving nature reserve set in 165 acres, affording pleasant and scenic walks whilst slightly further to the east, Hanningfield Reservoir and its surroundings are a nature lovers paradise with its trails, bird hides and visitor centre.

Billericay is steeped in history including a strong connection to America. The Pilgrim Fathers met in the Town before leaving on the Mayflower and the Massachusetts town of Billerica recognizes the link between Billericay and the New World

There are highly sought after secondary and infant / junior schools, as well as two private schools in the Town.

Stock Brook Manor Golf & Country Club is found just outside Billericay and really leaves golfers spoilt for choice on exactly how to play their round, with a 27 hole championship course and some truly spectacular scenery to take in. On the outskirts of Billericay is Greenwoods Hotel & Spa, set within a beautiful 17th century Grade II listed manor house, this is a wonderful retreat for those looking for a spot of pampering.

If town life isn’t for you, there a number of delightful villages surrounding the Town. Each has their own unique character and identity but all of them benefit from being close to Billericay’s wide range of amenities.