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About Fairstead

Fairstead lies in central Essex along the A131 between Chelmsford and Braintree. The A12 sits 15 minutes away, connecting to London and the coast. Most visitors use the A131 directly, whilst locals take smaller roads to nearby villages like Terling. Electric vehicle charging is plentiful with roughly 50 fast chargers nearby. The village boasts one of Essex's most debated place names, with locals still arguing over its Saxon origins.

Where is Fairstead on the map?

Fairstead is in England, at 51.822, 0.567 - about 10 km south-east of Molehill Green, Essex 2.

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26 chargers

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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Fairstead. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

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What is the closest airport to Fairstead?

The closest airport to Fairstead is London Southend Airport, 43 km (about 38 min by car). Other airports nearby: London Stansted Airport, London City Airport.

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