Witham

Witham is in Essex, England.

Understand
Remains have been found dating habitation back to neolithic times. As the town lies on the main Roman London to Colchester road it is not surprising that Roman remains have been found; specifically a Roman temple and a pottery kiln. The parish was listed in the Doomsday Book (1086) and in 1148 the manor was given to the Knights Templar.

In the 1960s & 1970s the town expanded rapidly, building 3 major housing estates.

Today the town caters mainly for residents, the area being regarded by some as a "dormitory town" for London. Good rail links mean that many from the area commute to work in London.

By road
Witham is on the A12 about 1 hours drive north/east of London. Witham is located roughly in the centre of Essex with Chelmsford around 10 miles south, Colchester 10 miles north, Braintree 8 miles west and Maldon 8 miles east.

By bus

 * Stephensons of Essex service 38/38A runs between Witham and Bocking and Halstead.
 * Stephensons of Essex service 90 runs between Witham and Maldon
 * Stephensons of Essex and Hedingham Buses service 91 (different operators at different times for same service) runs between Witham and Tollesbury
 * First Buses services 71/71A/71X run between Colchester and Chelmsford via Witham.
 * First Buses service 72 runs between Witham and Chelmsford.

Get around
Witham is a small town that'd take no more than 1½ hours to walk end to end. Most places are easily accessible by foot with a picturesque River Walk running bisecting the town from the Powers Hall/Rickstones border through to Maldon Road.

Bus services are provided by three minibuses circling around the various estates.

Taxi services are also common and widely available.

Connect
Witham and its approach roads have 4G from all UK carriers. As of Feb 2023, 5G has not reached town.

Stay safe
Although Witham is not a particularly dangerous town, it is fairly gritty and largely working class. Tourists especially should take care if they decide to venture outside the town center. Walking around at night is not advised.

Go next

 * Chelmsford
 * Colchester
 * Braintree
 * Maldon