Welcome to Highams Park

Highams Park is a suburban area located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. It is situated in the northeastern part of Greater London and is bordered by Chingford to the west, Woodford to the east, and Walthamstow to the south. The area is known for its green spaces, including the Highams Park Lake and the Epping Forest, which provide a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. Highams Park is also home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes, making it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.

One of the main attractions of Highams Park is the Highams Park Lake, which is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and picnicking. The lake is surrounded by a beautiful park, which is perfect for a leisurely stroll or a game of frisbee. The park also features a children's playground, a basketball court, and a skate park, making it a great place for families to spend the day. In addition to the lake, Highams Park is also home to the Epping Forest, which is a vast woodland area that provides a natural habitat for a variety of wildlife.

Highams Park is a vibrant community that is home to a diverse range of people. The area has a rich history, dating back to the 19th century when it was a popular destination for wealthy Londoners looking for a country retreat. Today, Highams Park is a thriving suburb that offers a high quality of life for its residents. The area is well-connected to the rest of London, with excellent transport links to the city centre and beyond. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a bustling urban environment, Highams Park has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

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Wind: 5.1 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Longshaw Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Jane Woods	Longshaw Road Chingford London E4 6LH School Website
Parkside Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Lisa Cousins-Keuning	21 Wellington Avenue Chingford E4 6RE 02085594278 School Website
Chingford C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Lindsey Lampard	King's Road Waltham Forest London Greater London E4 7EY 02085297601 School Website
Chingford Foundation School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Robert Mammen	Nevin Drive Chingford London E4 7LT 2085291853 School Website
Larkswood Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Holland	New Road Waltham Forest London Greater London E4 8ET 02085294979 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Philomena Egan	Station Road Chingford Chingford Greater London E4 7BJ 02085294723 School Website
Whitehall Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Zakia Khatun	Normanton Park Chingford Chingford Greater London E4 6ES 02085293813 School Website
Heathcote School And Science College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sonia Close	Normanton Park Chingford Chingford Greater London E4 6ES 02084985110 School Website
Ainslie Wood Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerry Scott	140 Ainslie Wood Road Waltham Forest London Greater London E4 9DD 02085237913 School Website
Normanhurst School Other Independent School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqueline Job	68-74 Station Road Waltham Forest North Chingford London Greater London E4 7BA 02085294307 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chingford Station Road, Chingford, Greater London, E4 6AL 0.94 Miles

Highams Park Station Approach, The Avenue, Chingford, Greater London, E4 9LA 1.02 Miles

Ponders End South Street, Ponders End, Greater London, EN3 4QB 1.89 Miles

Meridian Water Meridian Way, Edmonton, Greater London, N18 3HF 2.06 Miles

Wood Street Wood Street, Walthamstow, Greater London, E17 3LX 2.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport King 020 8529 3343 9 Lukin Cr, London, Greater London, E4 6NN 0.27 Miles
Local Cars 020 8529 5555 4 King's Road, London, Greater London, E4 7EY 0.52 Miles
London Tours By Taxi 07958 212831 111 Larkswood Road, London, Greater London, E4 9DU 0.62 Miles
Taxi Taxation Services 020 8281 0500 6, London, Greater London, E4 7BU 0.73 Miles
American Stretch Limousines 020 8527 6786 306 Larkshall Rd, London, Greater London, E4 9JB 0.73 Miles
Walthamstow Radio Cars 020 8527 1111 1A Hall Lane, London, Greater London, E4 8HH 0.79 Miles
Chauffeur Consultants 07831 234455 26 Marmion Avenue, London, Greater London, E4 8EP 0.81 Miles
Park Ward Carriage Company 020 8524 2051 135-137 Station Road, London, Greater London, E4 6AG 0.85 Miles
Redbridge Radio Cars 020 8520 4444 200 Chingford Mount Road, London, Greater London, E4 8JR 0.87 Miles
Bailey Gardiner Car Service 020 8523 3333 32A The Avenue, London, Greater London, E4 9LD 1.04 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Heathcote Grove Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Dale View Avenue Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Endlebury Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
The Ridgeway / Endlebury Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Mayfield Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Longshaw Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Larkshall Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Buckrell Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
New Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Larkshall Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
19 Hatch Lane E4 Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Ridgeway / Warren Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Kings Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Wellington Avenue Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Old Church Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ess Primary Care Solutions Dermatology 020 84308189	Silverthorne Medical Ctr 2 Friars Close Larkshall Road, Chingford E4 6UN
Emc Clinics 020 84307210	2 Friars Close Larkshall Road Chingford E4 6UN
The Old Church Surgery 020 85295543	Silverthorn Centre 2 Friars Close Chingford London E4 6UN
Larkshall Medical Centre 020 85246355	Larkshall Medical Centre 1 Larkshall Road Chingford London E4 7HS
The Ridgeway Surgery 020 85237722	The Ridgeway Surgery 1 Mount Echo Avenue Chingford London E4 7JX

Local Stores

Hatch Lane
16 Hatch Lane
Chingford
London
Greater London
E4 6LQ
02085 291301
Store Website
0.51 miles

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SPAR - Edmonton
57 Fore Street
Edmonton
London
N18 2SX
0208 807 1441
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vetcall Veterinary Surgery
113 Station Road North Chingford London E4 7BU 020 8529 4004 vetcall@aol.com Website 0.78 miles
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Goddard Veterinary Group Chingford
158 Chingford Mount Road Chingford London E4 9BS 020 8529 0111 chingford@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 0.90 miles
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The Vet/Quality Pet Care
Unit B6 &Amp; B7, Circular Point Jubilee Avenue Chingford London E4 9JD 0203 376 3965 walthamforest@thevet.co.uk Website 0.98 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Palmerston Vets
97-99 Oak Hill Woodford Green Essex IG8 9PF 020 8527 0034 Website 1.36 miles
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Companion Care (Chingford) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Corktree Retail Park Hall Lane London E4 8JA 0208 524 7200 chingford@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.36 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Palmerston Veterinary Group
Palmerston Veterinary Hospital 93 Palmerston Road Buckhurst Hill Essex IG9 5NH 020 8505 1435 pvg@pvgvethospital.com Website 1.80 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Epping Forest
A Short, Circular Walk In Epping Forest. This Walk Follows The Willow Trail, Which Is Waymarked Making It Easy To Follow. There Are 9 Waymarked Trails Around The Forest Which All Have Posts Along Them To Point You In The Right Way. Lancashire E4 7QH 1.25 miles Use Junction 5 Of The M11, Passing Through Loughton. Take The A121 South. Turn Right Onto Manor Road, Right Onto Epping New Road. Then Left Onto Ranger's Road. The Car Park Will Be On Your Right.

Enfield Island Village
Around Enfield Island Village There Is Fields And Fields Of Open Space Not To Mention The Marshlands And Woodlands, So There Is Lots For Your Doggie To Explore! 22 Harston Dr Enfield Lancashire EN3 6GH 3.13 miles Woodlands, Marshland, Open Fields

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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 3.68 miles

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Gunpowder Park
Once Upon A Time They Tested Munitions Here, And Visits Were Not Recommended! But Today Gunpowder Park Has Been Transformed Into An Exciting 115 Hectares Country Park Where People, Wildlife And The Arts Coexist In A Rather More Peaceful Environment. The Park Has Been Shaped Into Four Specific Regions Which All Offer Different Experiences. It Is An Ideal Venue For Walkers And Cyclists, With A Comprehensive Network Of Surfaced Paths Accessible To All And A Summer Use Bridleway, Which Circles The Arable Fields. 9 Rush Dr Lancashire 3.70 miles

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Walthamstow / Leyton Marsh
Open Space Mostly Off-Lead Except For Some Areas Which Are Nature Reserves. Hard To Believe You Are In London! 202 Riverside Cl London Lancashire E5 9SU 4.40 miles

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Cornmill Meadows
Cornmill Meadows Is A Beautiful Walk Which Can Be As Short Or As Long As You Require. Dogs Can Run Free, There Is Lots Of Green Space And Water For Dogs That Like A Swim. Great For Birds And Wildlife. You Can Walk Through The Meadow Into The Abbey Gardens And From Here You Can Grab Lunch Or A Coffee. If You Are After A Coffee Visit 'Annies Coffee Shop' As This Is Dog Friendly. Keep Your Eyes Pealed In The Evenings For The Local Barn Owl Hunting Over The Reed Beds And The Kingfisher If You Are There In The Day. Great Walk, Peaceful, Pretty And Pooch Perfect! Abbey Church Centre Lancashire 4.57 miles

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Weather Forecast

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