What's on in Greenstead

Greenstead in Essex is a proper quiet corner of the country where the local pubs still know your name and the village hall keeps the calendar full. You can find live music at the community centre or catch a play that has been rehearsed since last week. The town council runs seasonal markets and there's usually a book club meeting somewhere nearby if you fancy swapping stories over tea. It doesn't need to be packed to be worth visiting, just enough folk around to make the place feel lived in.