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Stanford-Le-Hope is a town in Essex just over 20 miles distant from London. It is easily accessible by the London, Tilbury and Southend Railway and also benefits from good road links, making it an ideal location for commuters working in the capital. Other major employers in the area are the Shell Haven oil refinery and the Lakeside Shopping Centre at West Thurrock.

Stanford-Le-Hope, often known just as Stanford, is situated on the River Hope, a tributary of the Thames. The town has grown over recent years and has begun to spread towards other nearby towns such as Mucking, Corringham and Fobbing. This expansion has meant that there are all kinds of shops and businesses around the town and you will find all the services you need including fast food deliveries and next day delivery flowers in Stanford-Le-Hope.

Joseph Conrad, the famous Polish author married an English girl and lived in Stanford-Le-Hope from 1896 to 1898. He also wrote several novels whilst living in the town. A green plaque commemorating his occupation can be seen at Ivy Walls Farm, although the original farmhouse was demolished and has been replaced by a red brick house.

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The Langdon Hills Country Park at One Tree Hill adjoins a nature reserve. It is situated on a high ridge of land and enjoys views across the Thames estuary to London. Visitors can enjoy walking in the ancient woodlands, where there is a spectacular display of bluebells every spring. There are open meadows filled with wild flowers, which attract a wide range of different butterflies to the area. The park is also home to more than 50 species of breeding birds.

A little further afield, on the site of a disused gravel pit you will find the Warren Fishery. There are four lakes here stocked with many species of fish and day tickets are available offering a popular and relaxing way to spend a day in Stanford-Le-Hope.