Welcome to Harold Wood

Harold Wood is a suburban town located in the London Borough of Havering, in the northeastern part of Greater London. The town is situated approximately 16 miles from the city center and is well-connected to the rest of London via the London Underground and National Rail services. Harold Wood is a popular residential area, with a mix of housing options ranging from modern apartments to traditional Victorian and Edwardian houses.

One of the main attractions of Harold Wood is its proximity to the beautiful Essex countryside. The town is surrounded by green spaces, including Harold Wood Park, which offers a range of recreational activities such as football, cricket, and tennis. The nearby Hainault Forest Country Park is also a popular destination for nature lovers, with its ancient woodland, wildlife, and walking trails. Harold Wood is also home to a number of local amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs, making it a convenient and comfortable place to live.

Harold Wood has a rich history, dating back to the 12th century when it was known as Herewode. The town has seen significant development over the years, with the construction of new housing estates and the expansion of local infrastructure. Despite this, Harold Wood has managed to retain its unique character and charm, with a strong sense of community and a friendly atmosphere. Overall, Harold Wood is a great place to live for those looking for a peaceful and picturesque suburban lifestyle within easy reach of the city.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 5.1°C

Feels Like: 2°C

Wind: 8.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Redden Court School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Henry	Cotswold Road Harold Wood Romford Greater London RM3 0TS 01708342293 School Website
Harold Court Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lynn Hogan O'neill	Church Road Harold Wood Romford Greater London RM3 0SH 01708342275 School Website
Harold Wood Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Stuart Fryd	Recreation Avenue Harold Wood Romford Greater London RM3 0TH 01708345473 School Website
Broadford Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Lois Nicholls	Faringdon Avenue Harold Hill Romford Greater London RM3 8JS 01708342880 School Website
Mead Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Holmes	Amersham Road Harold Hill Romford Greater London RM3 9JD 01708343616 School Website
Ravensbourne School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Ms Andy Smith	Neave Crescent Faringdon Avenue Harold Hill Romford Greater London RM3 8HN 01708341800 School Website
Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr John Morris Obe	Ardleigh Green Road Ardleigh Green Junior School Hornchurch Essex RM11 2SP 1708443014 School Website
Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr John Morris Obe	Ardleigh Green Road Hornchurch Essex RM11 2SP 1708449362 School Website
The Campion School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr P Larner	Wingletye Lane Hornchurch Greater London RM11 3BX 01708452332 School Website
Nelmes Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsten Cooper	Wingletye Lane Hornchurch Greater London RM11 3BX 01708447676 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harold Wood Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, Greater London, RM3 0BL 0.05 Miles

Gidea Park Station Road, Gidea Park, Greater London, RM2 6BX 1.36 Miles

Emerson Park Butts Green Road, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11 2JP 1.86 Miles

Romford South Street, Romford, Greater London, RM1 1SX 2.51 Miles

Upminster Station Road, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2TD 2.55 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Amber And Silver Cars 01708 347777 2 Station Road, Romford, Greater London, RM3 0DA 0.05 Miles
Link Cars Romford 01708 331999 Ground Floor, Romford, Greater London, RM3 0AP 0.67 Miles
Minicabs For You 01708 377975 78-80 Straight Rd, Romford, Greater London, RM3 8AA 0.84 Miles
Hornchurch Mini Cabs 01708 700000 126 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11 2SH 0.90 Miles
A1 Network Cars 01708 741111 8 Farnham Rd, Romford, Greater London, RM3 8ED 1.05 Miles
Steve Taxis 07986 751671 75 Bell Avenue, Romford, Greater London, RM3 7DH 1.15 Miles
Ceden Cars 01708 727272 1 Oakwood Court, Romford, Greater London, RM2 6ET 1.31 Miles
Kilo Cars Ltd 01708 444444 11 Station Road, Romford, Greater London, RM2 6BX 1.42 Miles
Allways Executive 01708 386200 331 Straight Road, Romford, Greater London, RM3 7JT 1.49 Miles
Brooklands Executive Travel 01708 474932 7 Brooklands Gdns, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11 2AF 1.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Harold Wood Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fitzilian Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newhall Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Squirrels Heath Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
149 Church Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gooshays Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Redden Court Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buttercup Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shepherds Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keighley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Painsbrook Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Gallows Corner Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Court Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bryant Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cambourne Avenue Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chowdhury 01708 342139	Oak Lodge 6 Oak Road Harold Wood, Romford Essex RM3 0PT
The Green Wood Practice 01708 346666	89 Gubbins Lane Harold Wood Romford Essex RM3 0DR
Kings Park Surgery 01708 574000	St Clements Avenue Off Gubbins Lane Harold Wood Essex RM3 0FE
Petersfield Surgery 01708 343113	Petersfield Surgery 70 Petersfield Avenue Harold Hill,Romford Essex RM3 9PD
Havering North Pcn Eas 01708 347105	70 Petersfield Avenue Harold Hill Romford RM3 9PD

Local Stores

Harold Wood
15 Station Road
Harold Wood
Romford
Greater London
RM3 0BP
01708 343746
Store Website
0.04 miles

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SPAR - Romford
37-38 Tayberry Court
35 Briar Road
Romford
RM3 8SN
Store Website
0.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lawton &Amp; Stoakes
8-12 Fitzilian Avenue Romford Essex RM3 0QS 01708 384444 vets@vets.uk.net Website 0.12 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Southend Arterial Road Harold Wood Romford Essex RM3 0BZ 01708 375115 romford@jollyes.co.uk 0.67 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
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Cedar Palm Veterinary Clinic
104 Petersfield Avenue Harold Hill Romford Essex RM3 9PH info@cedarpalmvets.co.uk Website 0.79 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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For emergencies outside normal hours call 07415436781.
Tue	08:00	20:00
For emergencies outside normal hours call 07415436781.
Wed	08:00	20:00
For emergencies outside normal hours call 07415436781.
Thu	08:00	20:00
For emergencies outside normal hours call 07415436781.
Fri	08:00	20:00
For emergencies outside normal hours call 07415436781.
Sat	10:00	15:00
For emergencies outside normal hours call 07415436781.
Sun	closed	closed
For emergencies outside normal hours call 07415436781.

Ivy Lodge Veterinary Clinic
Ivy Lodge Farm Nags Head Lane Upminster Essex RM14 1TS 01708 373671 admin@ivylodgevets.co.uk Website 0.98 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Hill Park Veterinary Group
1 Lindfield Road Romford Essex RM3 9BJ 01708 344455/386046 sharon.garnett@hillparkvets.co.uk 1.14 miles

Animals Treated
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Goddard Veterinary Group Gidea Park
144 Balgores Lane Gidea Park Romford Essex RM2 6BP 01708 768201 gideapark@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.49 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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nurses consult only
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Sat	08:00	13:00
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Havering Country Park
2 Pinewood Rd Havering-Atte-Bower Romford RM4 1PH 2.78 miles Collier Row, Havering Atte Bower

Location what3words valley.patio.snake

Thorndon Park
This Walk Passes Through Thorndon Country Park. The Site Is Woodland And Ancient Parkland. The Country Park Is Divided Into Thorndon Park North, With Access From The Avenue, And Thorndon Park South, With Access From The A128 Road. CM13 3RZ 3.65 miles From Brentford, Take The A128m Heading South East. Follow This Until A Roundabout With A Sign Directing Right To Thorndon Country Park North. Follow This Road, The Avenue, Until You Reach The Brown Road Sign Directing You Into The Park And Visitor Centre.

Hainault Forest Adventure
Great Little Wander Around The Forest. Can Get Very Muddy, But Brilliant If Your Pup Loves To Run Free. Some Nice Obvious Tracks, But You Can Make Your Own Way Through The Trees. Can Get Muddy. So Take Your Boots. Manor Rd Abridge Lambourne End Romford RM4 1NB 4.88 miles Park In The Car Park, And Keep Turning Left And The Walk Will Take You About 50 Mins

Location what3words basis.senses.send

Belhus Woods Country Park
Romford Lodge Romford Rd Aveley 5.19 miles

Location what3words glue.scarf.tricky

Claybury Woods And Park
Nice Walk Around A Green Flag 70Hectacre Wood And Parkland. Some Areas Are Wheelchair Friendly/Easy Walking Some Parts Not. Off Lead In Woods And Open Area But Again Keeping Within Dog Law And Common Courtesy Of Controlling Your Dog. There Is A Children's Play Area So On Lead. 97 Ravensbourne Gardens Ilford IG5 0XQ 6.97 miles

Location what3words alive.bars.shirts

Langdon Hills Country Park (Westley Heights)
The Climax High Rd Langdon Hills Basildon SS16 6HU 8.63 miles Just Behind The Harvester

Location what3words rice.rested.afford

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
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

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

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

Tuesday	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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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