Welcome to Wormingford

Wormingford is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated on 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 is the St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 12th century and is known for its stunning architecture.

The village of Wormingford is a popular destination for tourists and visitors who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, and there are many walking and cycling routes that allow visitors to explore the surrounding countryside. The River Stour is also a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are many opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.

Despite its small size, Wormingford has a strong sense of community, and there are many local events and activities that take place throughout the year. The village has a pub, a village hall, and a primary school, and there are many local businesses that provide employment and support the local economy. Overall, Wormingford is a charming and picturesque village that offers a unique glimpse into rural life in England.

Local Schools

School	Details
Bures Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ruth Slater	Nayland Road Bures Suffolk CO8 5BX 01787227446 School Website
Fordham All Saints Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ceri Daniels	Mill Road Fordham Colchester Essex CO6 3NN 01206240251 School Website
Heathlands Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School West Bergholt Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Joseph Fielder	New Church Road West Bergholt Colchester Essex CO6 3JF 01206240288 School Website
Chappel Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Julie Ingram	The Street Chappel Colchester Essex CO6 2DD 01787222296 School Website
Nayland Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Raegan N Delaney	Bear Street Nayland Suffolk CO6 4HZ 01206262348 School Website
Littlegarth School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathy Uttley	Horkesley Park Nayland Colchester Essex CO6 4JR 1206262332 School Website
The Bishop William Ward Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Toby Bull	Coach Road Great Horkesley Colchester Essex CO6 4AT 01206271336 School Website
Holy Trinity C Of E Primary School Eight Ash Green And Aldham Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ceri Daniels	Fiddlers Folley Fordham Heath Colchester Essex CO3 9UE 01206240880 School Website
The Ryes College Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Lawrence	Pump Farm Bures Road Assington Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5NA 1787228344 School Website
Doucecroft School Other Independent Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Miss Louise Parkinson	Abbotts Lane Eight Ash Green Colchester Essex CO6 3QL 1206771234 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chappel And Wakes Colne Station Road, Chappel, Essex, CO6 2DS 2.81 Miles

Bures The Paddocks, Off Station Hill, Bures, Suffolk, CO8 5HS 3.72 Miles

Colchester Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD 4.88 Miles

Marks Tey Station Road, Marks Tey, Essex, CO6 1EE 4.95 Miles

Colchester Town St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF 5.94 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Colchester Airport Taxis 01206 247127 Armoury Farm Cottages, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3JP 3.40 Miles
Grove Executive Cars 01206 835034 21 Joy Clucas House, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5TY 4.50 Miles
1St Car Colchester 01206 752000 54 Cambie Cr, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5DW 4.50 Miles
First Executive Travel 07935 169590 54 Cambie Cr, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5DW 4.50 Miles
Minibus Services 01206 535353 45 Collingwood Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9BH 4.53 Miles
Boxted Private Hire 07521 616136 16 Hobbs Drive, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5RZ 4.54 Miles
Elite Chauffeur 01206 574202 4 Byron Av, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4HG 4.67 Miles
Occasions Classic Travel 01206 213729 6 Westbury Close, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1YW 4.71 Miles
Colchester Airport Taxis 01206 247127 Colchester Rail Station, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD 4.72 Miles
Tour By Taxi 01206 804347 Colchester Station, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD 4.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co6 224 - Wormingford Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co6 20D - Colchester Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co6 111D - Wormingford Church Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co6 223 - Wormingford Grove Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co8 289 - Peartree Hill Bures Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co6 373D - Plummers Road Fordham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co8 171 - Thatchers Arms Mount Bures Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co8 368 - Mount Bures Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co6 250 - Old Fox Inn Bures Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co6 199 - Moat Road Fordham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co6 220 - The Beehive Little Horkesley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co8 473D - Claypits Avenue Bures Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co8 48D - Normandie Way Bures Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co6 11 - Church Road Wiston Nayland Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co6 284D - Nayland Road Little Horkesley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bures 01787 227529	Church Square Surgery Church Square Bures Colchester Suffolk CO8 5BS
Nayland Surgery	93 Bear Street Nayland Colchester CO6 4LA
West Bergholt Surgery	1-3 Erle Havard Road West Bergholt Colchester CO6 3LH
Ambrose Ave Group Practice Branch Surgery	Tollgate Health Centre 145 London Road Stanway Colchester Essex CO3 8NZ
Tollgate Health Centre 01206 574483	Unit 1 Tollgate Health Centre 145 London Road,Stanway Colchester,Essex CO3 8NZ

Local Stores

West Bergholt
43 Chapel Road
West Burgholt
Colchester
Essex
CO6 3TB
01206 240386
Store Website
3.11 miles

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SPAR - Halstead Road
Halstead Road
Colchester
CO6 3PU
01206 211718
Store Website
3.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Aldham Veterinary Centre
New Road Aldham Colchester Essex CO6 3PN 01206 809199 Aldhamvets@outlook.com Website 3.00 miles

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Colchester Vets4pets Advanced Practice
Unit 1 Stane Park Colchester Essex CO3 8PB 4.46 miles

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Medivet Colchester London Road (London Road Vets)
47 London Road Lexden Colchester Essex CO3 9AJ 01206 544918 colchester.london.rd@medivet.co.uk 4.48 miles
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The Mayne Veterinary Clinic
81 Bergholt Road Colchester Essex CO4 5AF 01206 851 338 reception@maynevets.co.uk Website 4.78 miles
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Ark Veterinary Centre
14 Church Lane Lexden Colchester Essex CO3 4AF 01206 572410 admin@ark-vets.co.uk Website 5.06 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Turner Rise Retail Park 2 Petrolea Close Colchester Essex CO4 5TU 01206 710296 colchester@jollyes.co.uk 5.13 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Gosbecks Archeological Park
Large Open Fields And Small Amount Of Woodland, With Small Hills And Streams On Longer Routes. 215 Shrub End Rd Colchester Lancashire CO3 4RN 5.77 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 6.84 miles

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Venny/ Lower Lodge Farm Colne Nature Reserve
Circular Park With Big Grass Fields For Games Of Fetch Or Training. Access From This To Other Walking Routes- Wivenhoe Trail Along River Colne , Wivenhoe Woods To King George V Park, Field Route To University Of Essex Grounds. Fair Warning, Woodland Walk Can Get Pretty Muddy! 67 Vanessa Dr Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9PB 8.53 miles Free Parking On Housing Estate. Dog Bins On Route. Can Turn Off Trail For Woodland Walk Versus Park.

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Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve
A Beautiful Walk Through Woodland And Around Lakes. Great Space For Off Lead. Plenty Of Shrubbery To Sniff And An Area To Play Fetch. Alresford Rd Elmstead Colchester CO7 9JX 9.73 miles By Foot Or Bike: The Site Can Be Reached By Public Footpath From Cockaynes Lane (Alresford) Or From Alresford Road (Wivenhoe). By Car: The Vehicular Site Entrance Is Off Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Just North Of The Railway Bridge. The Main Vehicle Gate Is Usually Locked, But There Is Still Parking Space For About 6 Cars. The Site Can Be Reached By Walking Down The Track From The Gate. Please Be Aware That This Track Is Not A Public Right-Of-Way; It May Sometimes Be Closed To The Public. Directions From Wivenhoe: Take The Alresford Road And Head Out Of Wivenhoe Towards Alresford. About Half-Way Between Wivenhoe And Alresford, Turn Left Just Before The Railway Bridge. Go Through The Gate, Or Use Footpath, Head Down The Track For About 300M, Through The Metal Gates And Into The Former Quarry Yard. Directions From Alresford: Take The Wivenhoe Road And Head Out Of Alresford Towards Wivenhoe. After The Bend To The Right, Go Over The Railway Bridge And Immediately Turn Right. Go Through The Gate, Or Use Footpath, Head Down The Track For About 300M, Through The Metal Gates And Into The Former Quarry Yard. One Approach Is Through Farmland So Be Aware And Keep Your Pooch On Lead Until Safely Past

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Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour. CO11 2LE 10.24 miles Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.

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 11.01 miles

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