Welcome to Ovington

Ovington is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Stour and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks in Ovington is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

In addition to its rich history, Ovington is also known for its vibrant community. The village has a number of local businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall. There are also several community events held throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. These events are a great way for residents to come together and celebrate the village's unique character and heritage.

Overall, Ovington is a charming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for residents and visitors alike. With its rich history, beautiful architecture, and vibrant community, it is a wonderful place to call home or to visit for a relaxing getaway. Whether you are interested in exploring the village's historic landmarks or simply enjoying the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside, Ovington has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 6.1°C

Feels Like: 2.2°C

Wind: 13.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Belchamp St Paul Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ana Da Piedade	Vicarage Road Belchamp St Paul Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7BP 1787277222 School Website
Stoke College Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Dr Gareth Lloyd	Ashen Lane Stoke-By-Clare Sudbury Suffolk CO10 8JE 1787278141 School Website
Clare Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorna Stranger	Erbury Place Clare Sudbury Suffolk CO10 8PZ 1787277423 School Website
Stour Valley Community School Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Kelly	Cavendish Road Clare Sudbury Suffolk CO10 8PJ 01787279342 School Website
Ridgewell Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsty Stuart	Church Lane Ridgewell Halstead Essex CO9 4SA 1440785364 School Website
St Andrew's Church Of England Primary School, Great Yeldham Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Flin	Church Road Great Yeldham Halstead Essex CO9 4PT 1787237235 School Website
Cavendish Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Cheryl Wass	The Green Cavendish Sudbury Suffolk CO10 8BA 01787280279 School Website
St Margarets Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Newland	Church Lane Toppesfield Halstead Essex CO9 4DS 01787237354 School Website
De Vere Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carolyn White	Kirby Hall Road Castle Hedingham Halstead Essex CO9 3EA 1787460237 School Website
Hundon Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Fitzgerald	North Street Hundon Sudbury Suffolk CO10 8EE 01440786217 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sudbury Station Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 6SU 6.77 Miles

Dullingham Station Road, Dullingham, Suffolk, CB8 8UP 8.10 Miles

Bures The Paddocks, Off Station Hill, Bures, Suffolk, CO8 5HS 8.53 Miles

Chappel And Wakes Colne Station Road, Chappel, Essex, CO6 2DS 11.66 Miles

Braintree Station Approach, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3QL 12.24 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
C J Cars 01787 277665 31 High Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8NY 1.77 Miles
Marquis Cars 01787 237770 Hunnable Industrial Estate, Halstead, Essex, CO9 4HD 2.94 Miles
Maeday Executive Cars 01787 278600 Sweet Briar Close, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8RA 3.64 Miles
Manor Cars 01787 880880 Lower Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7QU 4.20 Miles
Sjb Cars 01787 282888 Slaters Bldg, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7SG 4.77 Miles
De Vere Cars 01787 460999 Rippers Court, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3PY 4.87 Miles
Colins Private Hire 01787 280604 Mirrorvilla/Flax La, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7RS 4.92 Miles
A V Executive Travel 07921 660232 1 Langthorn Cottages/Gestingthorpe Rd, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2RN 5.12 Miles
Vane Chauffeur Services 07814 510473 5 Sparrow Close, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3JU 5.41 Miles
Getaway Cars Bury Ltd 01284 701999 81 High St, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8AN 6.08 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co10 1017D - Ovington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1078D - Knowl Green Belchamp St Paul Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1039D - Ashen Road Clare Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1029D - Ashen Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1111D - Westfield Clare Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1049D - Belchamp St Paul Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1079D - Hickford Hill Clare Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 14 - Tilbury Juxta Clare Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Co10 1093 - Clare Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co10 1045D - The Street Stoke By Clare Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1033D - Cavendish Road Clare Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co9 9 - Little Yeldham Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Co10 1074D - Church Street Belchamp St Paul Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1031D - Belchamp Otten Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1013D - Bridewell Street Clare Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stonehall Surgery 01787 278999	Stonehall Surgery Nethergate Street Clare Sudbury Suffolk CO10 8NP
Clare Guildhall Surgery 01787 277523	The Guildhall Surgery High Street Clare, Sudbury Suffolk CO10 8NY
Great Yeldham Surgery	4 Bridge Street Great Yeldham Halstead Essex CO9 4HU
Hedingham Medical Centre 01787 461465	10 Falcon Square Castle Hedingham Essex CO9 3BY
Kedington 01440 702203	36 School Road Kedington Haverhill Suffolk CB9 7NG

Local Stores

Clare
Market Hill
Clare
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 8NY
01787 277276
Store Website
1.82 miles

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SPAR - Old Village Store Kedington
17 Silver Street
Kedington
Haverhill
CB9 7QG
01440 702 015
Store Website
4.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ardmore Veterinary Group Ltd
1 Bridge Street Great Yeldham Essex CO9 4HU 01787 238255 ardmore@ardmorevets.co.uk Website 2.53 miles
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Haverhill Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3, Haverhill Retail Park Hamlet Green, Ehringshausen Way Haverhill Suffolk CB9 8QL 01440 711920 haverhill@vets4pets.com Website 5.70 miles
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Swayne &Amp; Partners Limited
84 Hamlet Road Haverhill CB9 8QQ 01440 702007 5.78 miles

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Mulberry Vets, Henny
Gentrys Watery Lane Little Henny Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7NG 01787 269530 surgery@hennyvets.co.uk Website 5.88 miles

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Ben Payne T/A Essex And Suffolk Equine
Rose Cottage Lower Street Stanstead Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9AL 01787703800 reception@esequinevets.co.uk Website 6.04 miles

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Swayne &Amp; Partners Limited
Little St. Marys Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9HY 01787 370773 swaynevetslm@live.co.uk Website 6.13 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Millennium Woods Castle Camps
1 Church Ln 8.67 miles Cb21 4Th Is The Nearest Postcode - Look For The Small Brick Built Water Pumping Station

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Braintree River Blackwater Walk (Nr Fairview)
Start Either At Convent Lane Or River Mead And Then Walk The Loop. Access From Fairview Estate 1 Trafalgar Way Braintree Lancashire CM7 9LP 11.28 miles

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Marks Hall Estate Heli Hounds
Get Your Four-Legged Friends Ready As You Join Over 300 Other Dog Walkers For A Scenic Stroll Through The Marks Hall Estate In Essex. 1 Marks Hall Rd Colchester Lancashire CO6 1TG 11.63 miles

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Thaxted Windmill
Margaret St Thaxted Dunmow CM6 2QN 12.02 miles Cm6 2Qn Is The Postcode For The Car Park

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Ickworth House
This Is National Trust Owned Property, Fantastic For Dogs With Several Coloured Paths To Choose From. There Are Sheep Around At Sometimes Of Year But This For Only A Short Part Of The Walk. Parking Is Free But You Will Have To Pay Entry Fees As Its National Trust. In A Nutshell It’S A Fantastic Walk And I Go At Least Once A Week. Views Are Spectacular And Ickworth House Is Unique. 17 Dairy Cottages 12.21 miles

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Nowton Park
A Lovely Mixed Walk. Great For Kids And Dogs To Explore. Off Leash Areas Deeper In. Forest Trails, Maze, Football Pitches, Play Park, Cafe, Paid Parking. Nowton 13.33 miles Lots Of Short And Long Trials. Sign Posted.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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