It has a proper British high street. Not a sad ghost town. You’ll find a market, a Wetherspoon’s, and a shop selling everything including pet urns.
The locals are a wild mix. You get young families, old-timers, and ex-Londoners who fled the city for a garden. They all rub along in a weirdly friendly way.
There’s a famous concrete goose on the roundabout. Yes, a giant concrete bird. It has its own Facebook fan page. That’s proper community spirit.
But What About the Downsides?
Let’s be real: the town centre is a bit tired. Some chains have closed. You’ll see a few too many vape shops and betting places.
The A10 is a beast. Traffic jams are guaranteed at rush hour. You will learn the back routes like a local ninja.
And yes, the goose is made of concrete. It’s not alive. I checked. Disappointing for children, hilarious for adults.
