The site is situated on the edge of the village approached from Hall Road in a semi-rural location. The large settlements of Witham, Colchester, Maldon and Chelmsford City provide good shopping, educational and recreational facilities. Nearby to the site is Forrester Park Golf & Country Club, Benton Hall Golf & Country Club. For the commuter, Witham offers a mainline railway station and access to the A12. For sailing enthusiasts, sailing at the Blackwater Sailing Club is approximately 4 miles distant.