Welcome to Hawkwell

Hawkwell is a small village located in the Rochford district of Essex, England. The village is situated between the towns of Rayleigh and Hockley and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Hawkwell has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are several historical landmarks in the village that are worth visiting.

One of the most notable landmarks in Hawkwell is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful architecture and stained glass windows. Another popular attraction in the village is the Hawkwell Windmill, which was built in the 18th century and is one of the few remaining windmills in Essex.

Hawkwell is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a great escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are several local events and activities that take place throughout the year. Whether you're interested in history, architecture, or simply want to enjoy the beautiful countryside, Hawkwell is a great place to visit.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 2.3°C

Feels Like: -0.9°C

Wind: 7.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Westerings Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Adam Stainsbury	Sunny Road Hawkwell Hockley Essex SS5 4NZ 01702205511 School Website
Holt Farm Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Richardson	Ashingdon Road Hawkwell Rochford Essex SS4 1RS 01702545131 School Website
Holt Farm Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Robin Goodier	Ashingdon Road Rochford Essex SS4 1RS 01702544058 School Website
Greensward Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Scarnell	Greensward Lane Hockley Essex SS5 5HG 01702202571 School Website
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Joanna Hickey	Ashingdon Road Rochford Essex SS4 1RF 1702547918 School Website
The King Edmund School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Osborn	Vaughan Close Rochford Essex SS4 1TL 01702545771 School Website
Plumberow Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Tom Bottrill	Hamilton Gardens Hockley Essex SS5 5BX 01702203741 School Website
Rochford Primary And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Shane Owen	6 Ashingdon Road Rochford Essex SS4 1NJ 01702544342 School Website
Poplar Adolescent Unit Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Stephanie Yates	Rochford Hospital Union Lane Rochford Essex SS4 1RB 01702538138 School Website
Hockley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr David Jenkins	Chevening Gardens Hockley Essex SS5 4UR 1702202394 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hockley Station Approach, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4BG 1.01 Miles

Rochford West Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1AU 1.40 Miles

Southend Airport Southend-On-Sea, Essex, Essex, SS2 6YF 1.96 Miles

Rayleigh Station Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HJ 3.17 Miles

Prittlewell Station Approach, Prittlewell, Essex, SS2 5BT 3.61 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ableone Taxi 01702 208039 Englefield Cl, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4LE 0.14 Miles
Nolan Chauffeur Hire 07825 874453 22 Parklands, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1SH 0.82 Miles
Alpine Taxis Ltd 01702 531531 Station Approach, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4BG 1.01 Miles
Village Taxis 01702 207222 28 Spa Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4PH 1.01 Miles
Alans Airport Cars Ltd 01702 541911 9 Copelands, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3EE 1.10 Miles
Alans Airport Chauffeurs 07968 762196 9 Copelands, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3EE 1.10 Miles
Adelphi Executive Hire 07900 330966 16 Victory Lane, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3AN 1.29 Miles
Chauffeurs In Rochford 01702 541911 9 Hedingham Place, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1GP 1.44 Miles
S And T Southend Taxis 01702 911150 10 Paddocks Close, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 5QR 1.53 Miles
Andrews Taxis Ltd 01702 200200 Andrews Taxis 2Nd Floor Cottis House, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BB 1.62 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ss5 288D Rectory Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss5 83 Hall Road Hockley Ss5 4Jw Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ss5 319D Hawkwell Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss5 204 Hawkwell Po Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:16:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss4 66D Hall Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss5 365 Highams Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ss5 291 Hockley Rise Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ss4 400D Rectory Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss5 141 Chestnut Close Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ss4 284D Holt Farm Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 101D Rectory Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss5 111D Station Approach Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
151 Hamilton Gardens Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ss5 229 Hockley Do Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:16:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss4 270D Golden Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hawkwell Park Drive - Branch Surgery	2 Hawkwell Park Drive Hockley Essex SS5 4HB
Rochford Pcn Hub 01702 414970	57 Lascelles Gardens Ashingdon Rochford Essex SS4 3BW
Ashingdon Medical Centre 01702 414970	57 Lascelles Gardens Ashingdon Rochford Essex SS4 3BW
Church View Surgery 01702 202514	The Jones Family Practice 55 Southend Road Hockley Essex SS5 4PZ
The Practice Leecon Way 01702 547828	1 Leecon Way Ashingdon Gardens Rochford Essex SS4 1TU

Local Stores

Hawkwell
216 Main Road
Hawkwell
Hockley
Essex
SS5 4EG
01702 204939
Store Website
0.52 miles

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SPAR - Cherry Orchard Way
Cherry Orchard Way
Rochford
SS4 1GP
01702 421722
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Earls Hall Veterinary Group - Ashingdon
Unit 5 Hedingham Place Rectory Road Rochford Essex SS4 1UP 01702 543701 ashingdon@ehvg.co.uk Website 1.03 miles
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Medivet Hockley
92 Main Road Hockley Essex SS5 4RL 01702 200300 hockley@medivet.co.uk Website 1.41 miles
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Rochford Veterinary Ltd
19 East Street Rochford Essex SS4 1DB 01702 545558 office@rochfordvets.co.uk 1.65 miles

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Medivet 24 Hour Southend
281 Eastwoodbury Lane Southend-On-Sea Essex SS2 6UH 01702 526666 24hour.southend@medivet.co.uk Website 1.73 miles
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Earls Hall Veterinary Group - Value Pet Care
Rayleigh Road Veterinary Surgery 557 Rayleigh Road Eastwood Leigh-On-Sea Essex SS9 5HP 01702 421617 vpc@ehvg.co.uk Website 1.99 miles
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Southend Airport Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Airport Business Park, Rochford Road Southend Airport Southend-On-Sea Essex SS2 6FW 01702538840 southendairport@vets4pets.com Website 2.11 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Edwards Hall Park
69 Bosworth Rd Southend-On-Sea Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5AD 1.68 miles Follow Bosworth Road Across Wren Avenue To The Very Top Of The Street And You'Ll See The Car Park Entrance.

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Paglesham Sea Wall And Churchend
Farmland, Sea Walls And A Tiny Little Village. A Circular Walk That Takes You All The Way Around Paglesham And The Surrounding Area Which Is Great If You're Looking For Something To Keep You Occupied For A Few Hours. Lots Of Birdlife, Boats And Views Out Towards Burnham. Fairly Flat, But Will Take Around 2 Hours To Cover The Whole Walk. 1 Post Office Row Rochford Lancashire SS4 2DJ 4.59 miles We Start The Walk At Churchend And Walk All The Way Round. You Can Park Outside The Church Or Old Post Office.

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The Wick Country Park
An Easy Walk With Grasslands With A Huge Lake In The Middle. The Lake Is Used For Fishing So May Be More Difficult For A Swim In Fishing Season But We've Not Found It A Problem Yet!! There Are Easy Trails To Follow And Lots Of Open Spaces For Ball Throwing And Running Around. It's A Great Place For An Easy But Fun Walk. 41 Tresco Way Wickford Lancashire SS12 9GP 5.83 miles

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Gunnersand#039; Park To East Beach Shoebury
3 Magazine Rd Southend-On-Sea Lancashire SS3 9QN 6.63 miles Postcode Ss3 9Hq Takes You To The Harvester Restaurant On Ness Road. Follow This Round The Corner Until You See New Barge Pier Road, And Turn In There. I'Ve Struggled A Bit To Find The Most Accurate Car Park Postcode If You'Re Relying On Sat Nav, As The Estates Are Still Being Built, And Postcodes Don'T Seem To Be Available For The Most Logical Choices.

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Thrift Wood Nature Reserve
Woodland Area With A Number Of Well Trodden Paths Away From Traffic. Limited Parking At Address Above But More Parking Is Available Nearby With Easy Access To The Nature Reserve. Bicknacre Chelmsford CM3 4HW 7.38 miles Parking Is Available For One Or Two Vehicles Along Main Road, However Vehicle Access Is Possible With Space To Park All Year Round Via Bridleway Opposite The Drunken Dragon Restaurant.

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Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 7.88 miles Sign Posted Near Pitsea Train Station

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Weather Forecast

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	5.9°C	5.7°C	4.5°C	3.2°C	4°C	8°C	12.2°C	16°C	18.3°C	18.4°C	15.3°C	15.1°C
Feels Like	3.7°C	2.7°C	1°C	-0.7°C	-0.2°C	4.3°C	9.6°C	15.4°C	18.1°C	18.4°C	14.2°C	14.4°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate or heavy sleet	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	14.9°C	14.6°C	14.2°C	14.3°C	15.3°C	16.7°C	14.6°C	10.7°C	5.7°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-1.5°C
Feels Like	14°C	13°C	12.3°C	12.2°C	14.3°C	16.4°C	13°C	7.4°C	0.5°C	-3.6°C	-6.6°C	-9.5°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.8°C	-4.4°C	-5.8°C	-7.1°C	-7°C	-5.7°C	-3.5°C	-1.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.5°C	-3.7°C	-6.4°C
Feels Like	-11.3°C	-13.1°C	-14.8°C	-16.3°C	-16.1°C	-14.3°C	-11.4°C	-8.4°C	-7.2°C	-7.7°C	-9.5°C	-12.9°C

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