Welcome to Parkeston

Parkeston is a small town located in the Tendring district of Essex, England. It is situated on the north-eastern coast of the county, near the port of Harwich. The town is known for its historic significance as a major port during the 19th and 20th centuries. It was once a thriving hub for trade and commerce, with ships from all over the world docking at its port. Today, Parkeston is a quiet residential area with a population of around 2,500 people.

One of the main attractions in Parkeston is the Harwich International Port, which is located just a few miles away from the town. The port is one of the busiest in the UK, handling millions of tonnes of cargo every year. It is also a popular destination for cruise ships, with many tourists visiting the area to explore the historic town of Harwich and the surrounding countryside. The port is also home to a number of businesses, including logistics companies, shipping agents, and freight forwarders.

Parkeston is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed St. Paul's Church. The church was built in the early 20th century and features a distinctive red brick exterior and a beautiful stained glass window. Other notable landmarks in the town include the Parkeston War Memorial, which was erected in memory of the local soldiers who lost their lives in World War I and II, and the Parkeston Quay, which was once a bustling hub for trade and commerce. Today, the quay is a popular spot for fishing and boating enthusiasts.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 7.1°C

Wind: 16.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Spring Meadow Primary School And School House Nursery Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Nicky Patrick	Pound Farm Drive Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4LB 01255504528 School Website
All Saints Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Dovercourt Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Samantha Moseley	Main Road Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4HT 01255502389 School Website
Chase Lane Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie O'mara	Chase Lane Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4NB 01255502416 School Website
The Mayflower Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Elizabeth Bartholomew	Main Road Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4AJ 01255502444 School Website
Harwich And Dovercourt High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Finch	Hall Lane Harwich Essex CO12 3TG 1255245460 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Maguire	The Drive Dovercourt Essex CO12 3SU 1255503493 School Website
Harwich Community Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Rachel Anderson	Barrack Lane Harwich Essex CO12 3NP 01255245440 School Website
Two Village Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Jones	Mayes Lane Ramsey Harwich CO12 5EL 1255880268 School Website
Shotley Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Newton	Main Road Shotley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1NR 1473787255 School Website
Grange Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lee Abbott	Grange Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 2LA 1394283912 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harwich International Parkeston Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4SR 0.37 Miles

Dovercourt Kingsway, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3AG 1.21 Miles

Harwich Town George Street, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3NA 1.47 Miles

Wrabness Station Road, Wrabness, Essex, CO11 2TJ 3.50 Miles

Trimley Station Road, Trimley St Mary, Suffolk, IP11 0UE 3.73 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
London Airport Shuttle 07956 224399 Harwich International Port, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4SR 0.33 Miles
Station Taxis Of Manningtree 01206 432432 Flat 5/Highfield Court/Highfield Av, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4JG 0.81 Miles
Starlings Taxis 01255 503000 20 Kingsway, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3AB 1.19 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01255 240042 21 Station Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3AL 1.25 Miles
Robbies Airport Taxis 01255 508221 38 Grafton Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3BD 1.34 Miles
Harwich Taxis 01255 551111 Haven House/Albemarle St, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HL 1.41 Miles
Harwich Cab Taxis 01255 504304 4 Station Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LY 1.46 Miles
Sovereign Taxis 01255 553355 28 Mayflower Avenue, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3NN 1.52 Miles
1St 4 Taxis 01394 270078 87 Garrison Lane, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7RW 4.13 Miles
Felixstowe Cab Co Ltd 01394 275555 4 Hamilton Rd, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7AU 4.37 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co12 83D - Edward Street Parkeston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 16 - Parkeston Spso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 84D - Coller Road Parkeston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harwich International Port Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co12 4D - Parkeston Station Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 79 - Fryatt Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 88D - The Vineway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 22 - Upper Dovercourt Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co12 3D - Health Centre Main Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 89 - Long Meadows Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 24 - Birch Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 58 - Tollgate Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co12 18D - The Lanes Fronks Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 12 - Gravel Hill Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 19 - Fronks Avenue Fronks Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Mayflower Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	419 Main Road Harwich CO12 4EX
Mayflower Medical Centre 01255 201299	419 Main Road Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4EX
Fronks Rd Family Surgery 01255 556868	77 Fronks Road Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 3RS
Shotley Surgery 01473 787435	Kingsland Shotley Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1ND
Bessbrook	Bessbrook Harwich Road Gt Oakley Essex CO12 5JR

Local Stores

Fronks Road
465 Main Road (Fronks Road)
Upper Dovercourt
Harwich
Essex
CO12 4HT
01255 503505
Store Website
0.66 miles

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SPAR Felixstowe
SPAR
105 High Road East
Felixstowe
IP11 9PT
01394 284240
Store Website
5.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Kinfauns Veterinary Centre
14 Oakley Road Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4QZ 01255 503807 Info@kinfaunsvets.com 0.99 miles

Animals Treated
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Whitworth Veterinary Practice Ltd
Station Yard Station Road Trimley St Mary Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 0UB 01394 271 112 whitworthvets@gmail.com Website 3.72 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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24 hour on call service provided
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24 hour on call service provided

Ryder-Davies &Amp; Partners
83 Queens Road Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 7PE 01394 284554 felixstowe@ryder-daviesvets.co.uk Website 4.27 miles
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Orwell Veterinary Group
Stutton Surgery 2 Manningtree Road Stutton Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2SW 01473 257557 estelle.busby@orwellvets.co.uk 5.71 miles

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Haven Veterinary Practice
138 Elm Tree Avenue Walton On The Naze Essex CO14 8TF 01255 850456 reception-havenvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 6.70 miles
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Animals Treated
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The surgery is open 8.30am - 1pm and 4.30pm - 6.30pm Monday - Friday
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The surgery is open 8.30am - 1pm and 4.30pm - 6.30pm Monday - Friday
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The surgery is open 8.30am - 1pm and 4.30pm - 6.30pm Monday - Friday
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The surgery is open 8.30am - 1pm and 4.30pm - 6.30pm Monday - Friday
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The surgery is open 8.30am - 1pm and 4.30pm - 6.30pm Monday - Friday
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Taylorsvision Ltd
Primrose Cottage High Street Thorpe-Le-Soken Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 0EA 01255 860014 info@taylorsvision.co.uk Website 7.01 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Wrabness Woods
A Walk Through The Woods. Stourwood House Wrabness Rd Ramsey Harwich CO12 5ND 2.94 miles The Entrance To The Woods Can Be Found On The B1352. The Car Park Is Signposted With A Brown Tourist Sign.

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The Naze
67 Old Hall Ln Lancashire 5.58 miles Start From The Naze Tower Car Park (Pay And Display) About 1 Mile North Of Walton On The Naze

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Orwell Country Park
A Beautiful Walk, Lots Of Wooded Areas As Well As Stunning Views Along The River, My Girl Loves It. Orwell Country Park Lancashire 6.09 miles

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Pipers Vale
A Beautiful Walk With Lots Of Woodland As Well As Going Along The Shoreline Of The River Orwell 59 Morland Rd Ipswich Lancashire IP3 0LQ 7.03 miles

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Bourne Park
Choose To Walk Through The Woods, Or A Stroll Around The Pond (Be Aware Very Muddy And Quite Overgrown) Dogs Are Not Allowed In Both Of The Play Areas Flat Walks Across The Main Stretch Of The Park Is Av 32 Neath Dr Ipswich Lancashire IP2 9TA 8.07 miles Down The Road Next To The Garden Centre

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Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour. CO11 2LE 8.73 miles Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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