LOCAL AREA
This exclusive location affords great diversity in terms of lifestyle opportunities, and it is not surprising that it is a favourite place for families, commuters, landlords and commercial business developers to invest
Transport
Brentwood is nestled in greenbelt on the edge of London, and a short journey of only just over 30 minutes by TFL will reconnect you to the buzz of London’s city life and its attractions.
Shenfield, a popular leafy suburb of Brentwood, is also a quick commute of around 20 minutes into Liverpool Street Station, London. West Horndon is another suburb with good commuting access to London Fenchurch Street Station.
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The London orbital road, M25, is easily accessed just 2 miles south-west of Brentwood, while the A12 bypasses Brentwood town linking commuters easily to Stratford East London. The M11, just one junction down the M25, leads to major destinations, such as Cambridge, in little over an hour. The A12 is also a major artery going through to Colchester, the ports of Harwich, Felixstowe, Ipswich, Lowestoft and finally Great Yarmouth in East Anglia.
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International commuters and holidaymakers can use the upgraded international airport of Southend, a quick and easy journey from either Brentwood town rail station or Shenfield train station.
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Well-served by the M25, A12, and A127 road network, Brentwood high street, and just under half an hour to the City of London by train, Brentwood is ideal as a base from which to enjoy Essex and the Capital.
The Old Pump Works site to Woodlands School
1 minute
Brentwood Rail Station site to Westfield Stratford
33 minutes
The Old Pump Works site to Brentwood Train Station
9 minutes
Brentwood Rail Station to Liverpool Street
40 minutes
The Old Pump Works site to London City Airport
33 minutes
Brentwood Rail Station to London Bridge
55 minutes
Leisure
Brentwood’s numerous country parks are havens for nature-lovers, walkers and families alike. For some fun with the kids, Thorndon Country Park is home to the famous Gruffalo Trail and Weald Country Park to the Stickman Play Trail. Or for those looking for adventure activities, head to Rope Runners for some high-wire fun in the trees, or try your hand at skiing or go-karting.
For some retail therapy, Brentwood is a must-visit destination, as are the High Streets of Shenfield and Ingatestone. Independent shops and popular restaurants, along with a vibrant club scene make Brentwood an exciting place to live in.
For history lovers, the 16th Century Ingatestone Hall is still home to the Petre family, who hosted Elizabeth I on several occasions, whilst the Secret Nuclear Bunker is an eerily fascinating, subterranean reminder of the Cold War era.
Warley Golf, Warley Country Park, Thorndon Park, King Georges Playing Fields
Food and Drink
Brentwood has a flourishing nightlife, and the foodie scene is hot too with well-known franchises such as Nandos in Brentwood high street and good gastropubs and fine dining restaurants tucked away down the country lanes. If shopping is a major pastime, the keynote retail centers of Essex such as Lakeside Basildon Eastgate and Freeport are a quick journey away either by car or train.​
Fat Turk, Felix, Slug and Lettuce, Pivaz
Shopping
Brentwood Borough offers a great choice of shops including a quality independent niche shopping offer for some serious retail therapy.
Brentwood shopping focuses on the High Street and older bijou side streets such as Crown Street in the conservation area with friendly, independent shops, boutiques and salons. The High Streets of Shenfield and Ingatestone also offer a great choice of independent shops, restaurants and cafes. Brentwood is home to the popular TOWIE Trail shops and the High Street also offers a Friday and Saturday market.