Welcome to Southend

Southend is a vibrant coastal town located in the Greater London area. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, with its beautiful beaches, lively pier, and numerous attractions. The town is also home to a thriving arts and culture scene, with a range of galleries, museums, and theaters showcasing the best of local and international talent.

One of the main draws of Southend is its stunning coastline, which stretches for miles along the Thames Estuary. The town boasts several award-winning beaches, including the famous Southend-on-Sea beach, which is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. The iconic Southend Pier is also a must-visit attraction, offering stunning views of the coastline and the surrounding countryside.

In addition to its natural beauty, Southend is also home to a range of cultural and historical attractions. The town's museums and galleries showcase everything from local history and art to science and technology, while its theaters and music venues host a range of performances and events throughout the year. Whether you're looking for a relaxing day at the beach or an evening of entertainment, Southend has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Social Arts For Education Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Miss Ruth Mcweeney	253 Eltham High Street London SE9 1TY 2088503286 School Website
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Sharp	Footscray Road Eltham Eltham Greater London SE9 2SU 02088506700 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Clare Phipps/ Mr Jonathan Sims	Glenure Road Eltham London SE9 1UF 2088507835 School Website
Eltham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Wills	Roper Street Eltham Eltham Greater London SE9 1TR 02088501528 School Website
Stationers Crown Woods Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Subreena Kazmi	145 Bexley Road Eltham Eltham Greater London SE9 2PT 02088507678 School Website
Serenity School Eltham Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Ms Millicent Koza	70 Court Road London SE9 5NP 2045291960
Streetvibes Media Academy Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Orlando Clement	6 Eltham High Street London SE9 1DA 2030318240 School Website
Wyborne Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Searjeant	Footscray Road New Eltham New Eltham Greater London SE9 2EH 02088504933 School Website
Gordon Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jason Taylor	Earlshall Road Eltham Eltham Greater London SE9 1QG 02088505486 School Website
Eltham Hill School Community School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Ms Erika Podmore	Eltham Hill Greenwich London Greater London SE9 5EE 02088592843 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Eltham Well Hall Road, Eltham, Greater London, SE9 6SL 0.63 Miles

New Eltham Station Approach, Off Footscray Road, New Eltham, Greater London, SE9 2AB 0.87 Miles

Mottingham Station Approach, Off Court Road, Mottingham, Greater London, SE9 4EW 0.90 Miles

Falconwood Lingfield Crescent, Falconwood, Greater London, SE9 2RN 0.94 Miles

Kidbrooke Pegler Square, Kidbrooke, Greater London, SE3 9PL 1.82 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mini Cab Works 020 8859 0134 Footscray Road, London, Greater London, SE9 2TZ 0.21 Miles
Data Cars 020 8858 0000 Data House/101 Eltham High St, London, Greater London, SE9 1TD 0.52 Miles
Driving Force Car Service 020 8294 2060 16 Cambridge Green, London, Greater London, SE9 2AQ 0.56 Miles
Crest Executive 020 8467 7444 16 Cambridge Green, London, Greater London, SE9 2AQ 0.56 Miles
London Chauffeurs Group 020 8850 8845 18 Dunvegan Road, London, Greater London, SE9 1SA 0.68 Miles
Fisher Chauffeur Driven Cars 020 8850 6092 9 Restons Crescent, London, Greater London, SE9 2HZ 0.79 Miles
J J Mini Cabs 020 8294 0202 46 Avery Hill Rd, London, Greater London, SE9 2BJ 0.83 Miles
Cameo Airport Transfers London 0800 612 8246 238-240 Green La, London, Greater London, SE9 3TL 0.93 Miles
Tony's Taxi 07876 687613 15 Oakley Dr, London, Greater London, SE9 2HQ 1.08 Miles
Aa Executive Cars 020 8308 1500 4 Arlington Close, Sidcup, Greater London, DA15 8JW 1.09 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
263 Eltham High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
58 Footscray Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
North Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Eltham High Street / Elm Terrace No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
28 Westmount Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Eltham High Street / Roper Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
88 Bexley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
156 Footscray Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Glenesk Road / Glenshiel Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Balcaskie Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Archery Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
236 Footscray Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
33 Court Yard Eltham Bo No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
104 Westmount Road Tso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Court Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Eltham Medical Practice (Westmount Road)	46 Westmount Road London SE9 1JE
Eltham Palace Pms 020 82948150	Eltham Palace Surgery 30 Passey Place Eltham London SE9 5DQ
Eltham Medical Practice 020 88505141	Eltham Community Hospital Passey Place Eltham London SE9 5DQ
Primecare Pms (Coldharbour)	Campus Surgery 25 Catherine Of Aragon Court 257 Avery Hill Road London Greater London SE9 2EU
Everest Health Partnership - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	71 Sherard Road London SE9 6ER

Local Stores

University of Greenwich
Avery Hill Road
Eltham
London
Greater London
SE9 2HB
02083 319438
Store Website
0.64 miles

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SPAR - Black Fen
3 - 4 Black Fen Parade
Black Fen
DA15 9LU
02083 033452
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Passey Place Veterinary Surgery
Passey Veterinary Surgery 24 Passey Place Eltham London SE9 5DQ 020 8850 3206 passeyplacevets@yahoo.co.uk Website 0.46 miles

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Parkvets Veterinary Clinic
65 Well Hall Road Eltham London SE9 6SZ 020 8859 7914 parkvets@parkvets.com Website 0.86 miles

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Medivet Sidcup Halfway Street
294 Halfway Street Sidcup Kent DA15 8DT 020 8850 0306 sidcup.halfway.st@medivet.co.uk Website 0.87 miles
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Oval Pet Centre
515 Westhorne Avenue Eltham London SE9 6DJ 020 3417 6433 info@ovalpetcentre.co.uk Website 1.20 miles
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Oval Pet Centre Welling
7-9 Bellegrove Parade Welling Kent DA16 2RE 020 7998 4969 info@ovalpetcentre.co.uk Website 1.66 miles
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Oval Pet Centre Ltd
19 The Oval Sidcup Kent DA15 9ER 020 8302 1521 info@ovalpetcentre.co.uk Website 1.68 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Danson Park Bexley
This Is A Well Pathed Walk With A Few Wooded Areas. This Park Is Very Popular And Is Sometimes Used For Sports, There Are Also Funfairs Held There And A Playground. 83 Danson Ln Welling Lancashire DA16 2BQ 2.19 miles There Are A Few Entrances To The Park.

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Foots Cray Meadows
A Wide Area Mainly On The Flat, Open Fields To Walking Through Woods, A Lovely Stream For Dogs To Play In That’S Not Deep. 26 Rectory Ln Sidcup Lancashire DA14 5BP 2.89 miles Small Car Park, Usually Plenty Of Room.

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Foots Cray Meadows
Foots Cray Meadows Lancashire 3.12 miles

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Foots Cray Meadows
A Fairly Flat Series Of Meadows With A River Running Through It. Bridle Path At Certain Points And Some Wildlife Protected Areas. 2 Rectory Ln Lancashire 3.12 miles

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Foots Cray Meadows
Hidden Away In The Suburbs Of London, Foots Cray Meadows Offers A Beautiful, Short, Circular Walk Around A Stream, Which Your Dog Can Enjoy! DA14 5AG 3.25 miles If Approaching From Orpington, Make For Crittal’S Corner, Go Under The A20 And Take The Opposite Exit (The One For B&Q) And Carry Straight On To The Traffic Lights At The Bottom Of Sidcup Hill. Go Straight Across At The Lights Into Rectory Lane. The Lane Bends Sharply Left At The Church And The Entrance To Foots Cray Place Is On The Right 250 Metres Past The Bend.

Petts Wood
A Beautiful Wood .... National Trust. Lovely For All Ages, Dogs On Or Off Lead, Lots Of Oaths And Interesting And Things Like The Statue For Daylight Saving, A Large Meadow And A Farm. Some Small Streams And The Possibility Of Parking At The Tunnel Entrance And Walking Through To One Of The Pubs In Chislhurst. Lovely Blue Bells And Great Variety Of Mushrooms And Toadstools In Season . 20 Birchwood Rd Orpington Lancashire BR5 1NY 3.92 miles Petts Wood. Several Entrances But Possibly The Best Is Under The Railway Tunnel At The Bottom Of Birchwood Road. Parking On Side Of The Road Is Mostly Free After 10Am.

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