Pictures of Blackmore
in the county of Essex
About Blackmore
The village of Blackmore has a long and fascinating history. It lies in an area mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086, and one of its oldest and most attractive buildings is the Priory Church of St. Lawrence, founded as an Augustinian Priory in 1170, with a bell tower of 1400.
On entering the village the eye is drawn to a picturesque village green with a lofty village sign and a smaller, quaint sign requesting motorist to slow down for ducks! Despite passing traffic, the green exudes tranquillity, it has a pretty pond with central island and weeping willows, epitomising the best of the English country scene.
Blackmore is crammed with buildings from every era, at the side of the green a modern bungalow stands at the side of a handsome black and white property of yesteryear. The ancient inn, The Bull, was built around 1385, this is a superb example of medieval architecture, with atmospheric exposed beams, a priests hole and escape tunnel from the time of the Reformation. Dating a little earlier than The Bull, is Hope Cottage which is believed to have been built around 1340.
This is a village visitors really can enjoy, it has all the usual village amenities with a good choice of venues for refreshments. In sharp contrast to its historic inns is the modern restaurant The Leather Bottle, offering a superb dining experience in elegant surroundings.
Blackmore can be found in spacious countryside a few miles south-west of Chelmsford, with the nearest place for more concentrated shopping being the delightful market town, Chipping Onger, which has the remains of a 12th century castle. It also has easy access to the lovely Essex coast and the estuary of the River Thames.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Blackmore
| Weald Country Park | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Hylands Park | (4.9 miles, 8.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Thorndon Country Park | (6.4 miles, 10.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Norsey Wood Country Park | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Havering Country Park | (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Hainault Forest Country Park | (9.5 miles, 15.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Danbury Park Country Park | (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Westley Heights Country Park | (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Hyde Hall RHS Garden | (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Fairlop Waters Country Park | (11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| One Tree Hill Country Park | (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Zoo, Basildon | (11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Epping Forest | (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Belhus Woods Country Park | (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Hatfield Forest Country Park | (12.0 miles, 19.4 km, direction N) | Pictures |
All attractions in BlackmoreAll attractions in EssexComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Blackmore
Chipping Ongar, in the county of Essex (3.3 miles, 5.4 km, direction W)
Chipping Ongar is a pleasing town, it is within easy driving distance of Waltham Abbey and is surrounded by several places of interest.
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Brentwood, in the county of Essex (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction S)
In the romantic days of coach travel Brentwood was a staging post on an old road to London.
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Beauchamp Roding, in the county of Essex (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction N)
This is just one of a group of delightful Essex village's all bearing the name Roding. The name is probably taken from the River Roding which winds its way through the region watering fertile fields and meadows.
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Writtle, in the county of Essex (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction NE)
This is an ancient area, ringed with beautiful parklands and historic forests which were once the hunting ground of Kings.
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Epping, in the county of Essex (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction W)
Queen Elizabeth 1st was a frequent visitor to Epping. It was in 1575 on a visit to Thomas Heneage at Copped Hall that the Queen costituted him Clerk of the Market with his heirs forever, she also granted further market rights.
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Danbury, in the county of Essex (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction E)
Picturesque English village of great charm. Surrounded almost entirely by open countryside Danbury has immense appeal for the tourist.
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Bishop's Stortford, in the county of Hertfordshire (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction NW)
There are many interesting places to visit including St.Michael's Church which is exceptionally spacious and has a spire that can been seen for miles around.
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Broxbourne, in the county of Hertfordshire (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction W)
This is an attractive place lying close to the eastern border of the county between the River Lee and the Lee Navigation system, with Hoddesdon being the closest town.
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Hoddesdon, in the county of Hertfordshire (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction W)
Hoddesdon is an ancient market town located in a spacious area of Hertfordshire close to its boundary with Essex.
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Maldon, in the county of Essex (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction E)
A fine old town, beautifully set on a ridge above the Blackwater, with views across Northey Island and Osea Island.
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Much Hadham, in the county of Hertfordshire (15.6 miles, 25.0 km, direction NW)
The village is quite large, with an attractive mixture of cottages and houses that are mostly fronted by pretty gardens.
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Canvey Island, in the county of Essex (16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction SE)
With a pleasant coast, intriguing creeks to explore and views across the Thames estuary to Allhallows and beyond, it is not surprising that Canvey Island is a popular tourist destination.
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Greenhithe, in the county of Kent (16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction S)
Greenhithe is an area of Kent found sandwiched between the River Thames and Watling.
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Gravesend, in the county of Kent (17.4 miles, 27.9 km, direction S)
Attractive old town overlooking the Thames estuary with walkways and picnic sites ideal for watching the busy water traffic, for this stretch of the river is said to be one of the busiest in the world.
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Dartford, in the county of Kent (17.5 miles, 28.1 km, direction S)
The interest of the town focus's on The Holy Trinity Church, this originated in the 11th century and has a Norman tower.
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All towns in EssexComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Ingatestone Station | (3.3 miles, 5.4 km, direction SE) |
| Shenfield Station | (4.6 miles, 7.3 km, direction S) |
| M25 Junction 28 | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction S) |
| M11 Junction 6 / M25 Junction 27 | (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction W) |
| London Stansted Airport | (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction N) |
| London City Airport | (17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction SW) |
| Blackmore to London | (22.9 miles, 36.9 km, direction SW) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Blackmore
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Blackmore center |
| Marygreen Manor | (5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction S) |
| Greenwoods Hotel Spa & Retreat | (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction E) |
| Holiday Inn Brentwood | (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction S) |
| South Lodge Hotel | (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction NE) |
| Miami Hotel | (6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction E) |
| County Hotel | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction NE) |
| Best Western Atlantic Hotel | (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction NE) |
| Palms Hotel | (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction SW) |
| Down Hall Country House Hotel | (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction NW) |
| Campanile Hotel - Basildon - East of London | (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction SE) |
| All hotels in Blackmore |
