Directions
Maple Creek is located on High Road in Fobbing, less than three miles from Basildon, around eight miles from Grays and 30 miles from central London. Major roads within easy reach of the development include the A13, the A127 and the M25 (15 minutes' drive away). Basildon, Pitsea and Stanford-le-hope train stations are all around three miles from the development with regular services running to Southend, West Ham, Limehouse and London Fenchurch Street, among other destinations. Local buses connect the village with Basildon, South Ockendon, Pitsea, Lakeside and Chelmsford.
The development lies within the administrative boundaries of Thurrock Council.
Leisure
Found in the rural village of Fobbing, Essex, Maple Creek benefits from an abundance of nature and green space in its surroundings. There are a number of woods, parks, and nature reserves close to the development ideal for outdoor exercise or dog-walking, with notable natural landmarks for cultural days out.
Langdon Hills Country Park is a 9-minute bike ride away and offers beautiful scenery. Wat Tyler Country Park is three miles away and hosts fascinating leisure among wetlands and grasslands, as well as multiple bird hides, a kid's playground, and a marina.
The Place leisure centre is a six-minute drive away in Pitsea, while Basildon town centre is host to an aqua park, well-renowned theatre, and popular multi-screen cinema. With Basildon train station close by, central London is easily reached in under 40 minutes and provides world-class leisure, culture, and heritage.
Transport
Moores Avenue bus stop is a minute's walk away from the development and provides regular transport through to Basildon town centre in under 10 minutes.
Basildon, Pitsea, and Laindon train stations are all under three miles from the development with regular services running to Southend, West Ham, Limehouse, and London Fenchurch Street - the fastest service from Basildon to London Fenchurch Street is 32 minutes.
The A13 is a minute's drive from the development, reaching the A127 in seven minutes or through to Canary Wharf in under 40 minutes.
London Southend Airport - the UK's fastest-growing regional airport - is a 21-minute drive away serving over 50 European destinations. London City Airport, London Stansted Airport, and Gatwick Airport are also under an hour's drive away.
Education
Both Fobbing and Basildon are served by well-regarded schools catering to children of all ages. Vange Primary School and Nursery is a 12-minute walk away, while Lee Chapel Primary School and Corringham Primary School are a four- and five-minute drive away, respectively.
For those of secondary school age, Woodlands School is a 27-minute walk or 12-minute cycle away, while Ortu Gable Hall School is a 35-minute walk away, or 12 minutes via public transport.
Those interested in higher education have South Essex College's Centre for Digital Technologies less than two miles away, as well as the University of Essex and Anglia Ruskin University 25 minutes' drive away. London is commutable by train and hosts several of the country's finest universities.
Shopping
The development is served by a few well-known supermarkets within a 10-minute drive for day-to-day essentials, while Basildon offers a more comprehensive shopping experience. The Eastgate Shopping Centre in Basildon is a seven-minute drive away providing a range of clothing, beauty, and hobby shops, a cinema, and well-known chain restaurants.
Lakeside Shopping Centre is 17 minutes' away in the car and offers high-end brands, excellent family leisure activities, and waterfront dining in several popular eateries.
There are two grill restaurants within a seven-minute walk, plus a Spanish restaurant a mile south. Basildon is served by several independent restaurants, bars, and caf?s, with food including Caribbean, Turkish, and Mexican.
Canary Wharf shopping centre is 25 miles away and offers some of the most exciting shopping, dining, and entertainment in the country. Wider London presents an exceptional range of culture and global dining for all requirements, occasions, and palettes.
