East Hanningfield is a small village in south Essex, England. It is situated to the southeast of Chelmsford and to the northwest of South Woodham Ferrers. It is surrounded by the villages of Bicknacre, Woodham Ferrers, West Hanningfield, Howe Green, and Rettendon. The village contains All Saints' Church (C of E), a primary school, 'The Windmill Tavern' public house (dating from the late 17th Century), 'Vita Bella' Italian restaurant (situated in the former 'The Three Horseshoes' public house), a new village hall and a post office. RHS Garden, Hyde Hall is situated near by.