Editing Thaxted (section)

== Amenities ==
Thaxted Public Library is operated by Essex County Council and located in Town Street.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Thaxted Library|url=https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/library-locations-and-opening-times/thaxted-library/|access-date=2020-10-31|website=libraries.essex.gov.uk}}</ref> A Community and Tourist Information Office is located within the Library, staffed by volunteers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Information Centre & Library|url=https://www.thaxted.co.uk/index.php/residents/information-centre-library|access-date=2020-10-31|website=thaxted.co.uk}}</ref>

There are a number of venues for meetings in the town. The [[Thaxted Guildhall|Guildhall]] is sometimes used for events, meetings and exhibitions.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Guildhall|url=https://www.thaxted.co.uk/index.php/tourism/places-to-visit/the-guildhall|access-date=2020-11-01|website=thaxted.co.uk}}</ref> Bolford Street Hall, formerly the British School built in 1849, is maintained by the parish council.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bolford Street Hall|url=https://www.thaxted.co.uk/index.php/joomultra-directory/12-venues/28-bolford-street-hall|access-date=2020-10-31|website=Thaxted Parish Council|language=en-gb}}</ref> Thaxted Church Hall in Margaret Street in maintained by the Thaxted Church Hall Trust together with the parish church.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Thaxted Church Hall|url=https://www.thaxtedchurchhall.co.uk/|access-date=2020-10-31|website=thaxtedchurchhall.co.uk|language=en}}</ref>

Thaxted Parish Council maintains public parks and open spaces, including the Margaret Street Garden, the Recreation Ground and Sports Pavilion, Walnut Tree Meadow in Copthall Lane, and the greens at [[Cutlers Green]] and [[Bardfield End Green]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Open Spaces|url=https://www.thaxted.co.uk/index.php/tourism/places-to-visit/open-spaces|access-date=2020-10-31|website=thaxted.co.uk}}</ref> The latter is the location of the cricket ground. There are numerous public footpaths offering walks and hiking opportunities; the [[Harcamlow Way]] long-distance trail passes through the town.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Harcamlow Way – Long Distance Walkers Association|url=https://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Harcamlow+Way|access-date=2020-10-31|website=ldwa.org.uk|language=en-GB}}</ref>

Thaxted Surgery, situated in Margaret Street, provides general practice healthcare to the community.<ref>{{cite web |title=Thaxted Surgery |url=https://www.thaxted-surgery.co.uk/ |website=Thaxted Surgery |access-date=18 August 2023}}</ref> The Thaxted Centre for the Disabled, founded in 1963 and situated on Dunmow Road, supports persons with physical disabilities through volunteers and community fundraising.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Thaxted Centre For The Disabled |url=http://www.the-trumpet.co.uk/community/thaxted-disabled-centre/index.html |website=Trumpet.co.uk |access-date=18 August 2023}}</ref>

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service maintains an on-call fire station in Thaxted, with locally based firefighters on standby to respond to incidents.<ref>{{cite web |title=Thaxted Fire Station |url=https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/about-us/fire-stations/thaxted-fire-station |website=Essex County Fire & Rescue Service |access-date=18 August 2023}}</ref>