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Straddling the banks of the River Chelmer in the rolling countryside of North Essex, Great Dunmow is an ancient market town that manages to feel both well-connected and quietly tucked away. It is positioned almost exactly halfway between Bishop’s Stortford and Braintree, sitting just off the A120 and only six miles from Stansted Airport, though its historic core feels worlds apart from the noise of the terminal. The town’s High Street is defined by its architectural variety, where timber-framed buildings stand alongside Georgian facades, housing a mix of independent shops and long-standing local businesses. It is perhaps best known for the Flitch Trials - a quirky tradition dating back to the 12th century where couples must prove they haven’t regretted their marriage for a year and a day to win a side of bacon - but day-to-day life is more centred around the parkland at the Recreation Ground and the easy access to the Flitch Way, a former railway line that now serves as a scenic trail for walking and cycling towards Braintree or Takeley. It is a practical spot for those needing the M11 corridor, yet it retains the distinct, steady pace of a traditional Essex trade hub.