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About Fobbing

Fobbing lies in the Thames Estuary marshlands of Essex, roughly 30 kilometres east of London via the A13. This small village sits amongst flat grazing lands typical of the Thames Gateway, with the A13 providing the main connection through nearby Stanford-le-Hope. Popular routes include short trips to Basildon and Thurrock for shopping, longer journeys into London, and access to Southend Airport. The area has over 100 public EV charging points nearby. Fobbing sparked the 1381 Peasants' Revolt when villagers refused to pay poll tax.

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Fobbing is in England, at 51.533, 0.473 - about 16 km west of Canvey Island.

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The closest airport to Fobbing is London Southend Airport, 22 km (about 23 min by car). Other airports nearby: London Stansted Airport.

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