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Brentwood, Essex

Brentwood is a town in Essex, England. It forms part of the London commuter belt, lying 20 miles (32 km) north-east of Charing Cross in central London, and just outside the M25 London Orbital Motorway.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in Essex, England.
  • Served by Barnards Farm.

History

Brentwood is a town in Essex, England. It forms part of the London commuter belt, lying 20 miles (32 km) north-east of Charing Cross in central London, and just outside the M25 London Orbital Motorway. Its suburbs include Shenfield, Warley, Brook Street and Hutton. It gives its name to the wider Borough of Brentwood which also covers surrounding rural areas. The population of the Brentwood built up area was 55,340 at the 2021 census.

Restaurants & places to go

Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00 Features: delivery Wikipedia: en:PizzaExpress · 5 High Street, Brentwood, CM14 4RG · pizzaexpress.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 73 High Street, Brentwood, CM14 4AW · locations.burgerking.co.uk
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 07:30-18:00; Su 08:00-17:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · 28 High Street,… · caffenero.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa-Su 12:00-23:00 · 92 High Street, Brentwood, CM14 4AP · figorestaurant.co.uk
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Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:30 · 168 High Street, Hornchurch, RM12 6AF · gigglingsquid.com
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Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00 Features: delivery, step-free access · 101 High Street, Brentwood, CM14 4RR · nandos.co.uk
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Fried Chicken, Chicken, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1b Exchange Street, Romford, RM1 1RS · spice-hut.uk
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Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 06:30-18:00; Sa 07:00-18:00; Su 09:00-16:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · 19 High Street,… · greggs.com
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · Romford, RM1 1AU · locations.tacobell.co.uk
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:30; Su 17:00-22:00 Features: delivery · 9-11 High Street, Brentwood, CM14 4RG · navateet.com
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Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30 · 106A High Street, Brentwood, CM14 4AP · turkish-kitchen.restaurant
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 125 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 4XS · harvester.co.uk
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Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 14:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 14:00-23:30 · 76a Ongar Road, Brentwood, CM15 9AX · brentwoodkebab.co.uk
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Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 168 Main Road, Romford, RM2 5HS · burlingtonsfishrestaurant.co.uk
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Lithuanian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:30; Su 12:00-20:00; Mo closed · 1 Halewood Way, Rainham, RM13 8RW · nerolounge.co.uk
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Pie And Mash, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-16:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-17:30 · 40 South Street, Romford, RM1 1UP · robinspieandmash.com
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British, Restaurant · British restaurant · 50-52 High Street, Billericay, CM12 9BS · thelounges.co.uk
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Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 09:00-16:00 · 103 Balgores Lane, Gidea Park, Romford, RM2 6BT · joeandjam.com
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Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Japanese/Sushi restaurant · 44 High Street, Hornchurch, RM12 4UN · fumiko.co.uk
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Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Th 12:00-14:30,17:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-14:30,17:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 69-70…
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Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo,We-Sa 16:00-23:00 · 262 Rainham Road South, Dagenham, RM10 7UU
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African, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00 - 00:00
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Bagel, Fast Food · Bagel fast food · 87 Main Road, Romford, RM2 5EL · bricklanebagel.co
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Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant · 40 - 44 Station Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6NB · sortiegrillandbar.com
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 6 Reede Road, Dagenham, RM10 8DP
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Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 09:30-16:30 · The Green, Blackmore, CM4 0RL · blackmoretearooms.co.uk
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 90 High Street, Brentwood, CM14 4AP · yayashakes.com
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Crepe, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo, Sa 08:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 07:00-18:00; Su 08:00-16:00 · 44 High Street, Brentwood, CM14 4AJ
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Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · foxandgoosepub.co.uk
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Caribbean, Restaurant · Caribbean restaurant · 230 High Road, Romford, RM6 6AP · 7evenrestaurant.com
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Filipino, Restaurant · Filipino restaurant · Quadrant Arcade, Romford, RM1 3ED · tilawlondon.com
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Steak, Greek, Restaurant · Steak/Greek restaurant · Station Road, Upminster, RM14 2SJ
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Restaurant · restaurant · 75 Station Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6NA · shellysbar.co.uk
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Brazilian, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 1 Arcade Place, Romford, RM1 1RS
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Dessert, Restaurant · Dessert restaurant
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · Romford, RM1 3RL
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Fish, Fish And Chips, Kebab, Burger, Restaurant · Fish/Fish And Chips restaurant · 1 Hatch Road, Brentwood, CM15 9PU
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Pie, Cafe · Pie cafe · 696 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 3HD
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Regional, Fast Food · Regional fast food · RM11 3XS
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · Romford, RM1 3RL
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Smoothies, Cafe · Smoothies cafe · Romford, RM1 3RL
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Fast Food · fast food · 171 St Mary's Lane, Upminster, RM14 3BL · favorite.co.uk
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 297 Heathway, Dagenham, RM9 5AQ · papajohns.co.uk
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 05:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-02:00; Su 05:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, RM8 1AT · mcdonalds.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · 57-59 High Street, Billericay, CM12 9AX · raqeu.top
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Airports

London Stansted Airport (STN) 19 mi to the centre
London, Essex, ENG, GB — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 10 airlines (Ryanair, easyJet, Transavia France, Germanwings…) · direct flights to 153 destinations incl. Palma de Mallorca, Arrecife, Ibiza, Tenerife, Dalaman… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves London (31 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 153 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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London City Airport (LCY) 13 mi to the centre
London, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 12 airlines (British Airways, Air France, CityJet, Iberia Airlines…) · direct flights to 35 destinations incl. Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Florence, Frankfurt, Zurich… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 35 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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London Southend Airport (SEN) 17 mi to the centre
Essex, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YF, UK — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (easyJet, Aer Lingus) · direct flights to 14 destinations incl. Alicante, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Dublin… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 14 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) 23 mi to the centre
London, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Rochester Airport (RCS) 20 mi to the centre
Rochester, Kent, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Stapleford Aerodrome 6.6 mi to the centre
Romford, Greater London, ENG, GB
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Cobelfret Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 11 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Barking Riverside
Ferry terminal · 11 mi from the centre · Thames Clippers
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Tilbury Landing Stage
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
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Gravesend Town Pier
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
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Where to stay

London Rd, Brentwood CM14 4NR, United Kingdom · marygreenmanor.co.uk
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Brook St, Brentwood CM14 5NF, United Kingdom · ihg.com
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House, 169 Kings Rd, Brentwood CM14 4EG, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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25-29 Market Pl, Romford RM1 3AB, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
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Southend Arterial Rd, Hornchurch RM11 3UJ, United Kingdom · oyorooms.com
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A127, A127, West Horndon, Brentwood CM13 3LL, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
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112-116 South St, Romford RM1 1SS, United Kingdom · hilton.com
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Old Glanthams Lodge, 106 Shenfield Rd, Shenfield, Brentwood CM15 8EZ, United Kingdom
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Dark Ln, Warley, Great Warley, Brentwood CM14 5LN, United Kingdom
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33 Randalls Dr, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 1NN, United Kingdom
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Great Warley St, Rectory South, Great Warley, Brentwood CM13 3JP, United Kingdom
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9 St Charles Rd, Brentwood CM14 4TS, United Kingdom
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High St, Brentwood CM14 4RR, United Kingdom
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94 Greenshaw, Brentwood CM14 4YR, United Kingdom
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1-5 Ingrave Rd, Brentwood CM15 8AP, United Kingdom · mokproperties.com
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New Rd, Brentwood CM14 4GD, United Kingdom · short-term-accommodation.com
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Ewing House, 130 Kings Rd, Brentwood CM14 4EQ, United Kingdom
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Barnards Farm; 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Cobelfret Ferry Terminal, 11 mi).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Brentwood, Essex. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.

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