Little Waltham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little Waltham |
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 Little Waltham
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| Population | 1,285 |
| OS grid reference | TL7012 |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CHELMSFORD |
| Postcode district | CM3 |
| Dialling code | 01245 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Little Waltham is a village and civil parish in Essex, England. It is located just north of the city of Chelmsford. Little Waltham is very close to another village called Great Waltham.
Long ago, in the Domesday Book (a famous survey from 1086), both villages were simply called Waltham. They were made up of several large estates known as manors. Before the main road north was improved, archaeologists found and studied the site of an Iron Age village here. This shows people lived in the area a very long time ago.
The village is built along the River Chelmer. Its main street has many old houses near the bridge. One special building is a rare example of a Wealden hall house from the past. This type of house is now split into three smaller homes. A walking path follows the river south to a beautiful natural area. This area is partly a nature reserve, which means it is protected.
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Village Life and Amenities
Little Waltham has several important places for people to use. These include churches, a pub, and community halls.
Churches in Little Waltham
The main church in the village is called St Mary the Virgin. It is named after St Martin of Tours. This church has a very old Norman-style south door. Above this door is a window. The East window inside the church shows local landmarks at the bottom of the cross. There is also another church in the village called the United Reformed Church.
Local Facilities
In the middle of the village, you can find a pub called The White Hart. There is also a doctor's office on Brook Hill, which has a pharmacy inside it.
Community Halls
Little Waltham has two main community halls: Tufnell Hall and the Memorial Hall.
- Tufnell Hall is home to the Little Waltham Sports and Social Club. This club hosts the village football team, the Little Waltham Tigers. People can also play badminton here. Tufnell Hall has a large room that can be rented for events. It also has a separate bar area for members and visitors.
- Memorial Hall is used by the Little Waltham Preschool. It is also the place where people go to vote during elections.
The United Reformed Church also has a smaller hall. This hall is mainly used for church events and for Hillside Playcare, a preschool program.
Sports in Little Waltham
The village offers a few sports activities for its residents.
Cricket Team
Little Waltham has its own cricket team. Their cricket ground is right in the centre of the village. It is located across from The White Hart pub and Tufnell Hall.
Historic Greyhound Racing
In the spring of 1930, a greyhound racing track opened in Little Waltham. It was on the main road between Braintree and Chelmsford. Greyhound racing involves dogs running on a track. This track was independent, meaning it was not part of the main national racing group. It was sometimes called a "flapping track." Races happened on Friday evenings over a distance of 550 yards. The track had a covered stand and offered refreshments. The four-acre site was put up for sale in February 1931. After this, the Waltham Greyhound and Whippet Club organized the races. In March 1936, equipment from another track was brought here.
Education in Little Waltham
Children in Little Waltham attend different schools depending on their age.
Primary Schools
Most younger children (primary school age) from Little Waltham go to Little Waltham Church of England Primary School. Some children also attend Great Waltham Church of England Primary School, which is nearby.
High Schools
Older children (high school age) usually attend Chelmer Valley High School. This school is located in the nearby area of Broomfield.
Preschools
For very young children (ages 2 to 5), Little Waltham has two preschools. Little Waltham Preschool is at the Memorial Hall. Hillside is another preschool located at the United Reformed Church.
See also
In Spanish: Little Waltham para niños
