Welcome to Romford

Romford is a large town located in the London Borough of Havering, in the county of Essex. It is situated approximately 14 miles northeast of Charing Cross and is one of the largest commercial, retail, and leisure districts in the borough. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and it was once a market town that served as a hub for the surrounding agricultural communities. Today, Romford is a bustling town with a diverse population and a thriving economy.

One of the most notable landmarks in Romford is the Market Place, which has been a focal point of the town for centuries. The market dates back to the 13th century and is still held every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. It is one of the largest street markets in the southeast of England and attracts visitors from all over the region. The market offers a wide range of goods, including fresh produce, clothing, jewelry, and household items.

Romford is also home to a number of cultural and leisure attractions. The Queen's Theatre is a popular venue for live performances, including plays, musicals, and comedy shows. The town also has a number of parks and green spaces, including Raphael Park, which features a lake, a boating pond, and a children's playground. Other popular attractions in Romford include the Romford Greyhound Stadium, which hosts regular dog racing events, and the Romford Ice Arena, which offers ice skating and ice hockey facilities.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.2°C

Feels Like: 4.9°C

Wind: 4.3 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Little Heath School Foundation Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Fawzia Govender	Hainault Road Little Heath Romford Greater London RM6 5RX 02085994864 School Website
Atam Academy Free Schools Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Steed	Little Heath Romford Essex RM6 4XX 2082529831 School Website
Marks Gate Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqueline Barnard	Rose Lane Chadwell Heath Romford Greater London RM6 5NJ 02082704438 School Website
The Constance Bridgeman Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mr Tony Clayton	Redbridge College Little Heath Barley Lane Romford Greater London RM6 4XT 02039600649 School Website
Grove Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beverley Komorowska	Chadwell Heath Lane Chadwell Heath Romford Greater London RM6 4XS 02085903611 School Website
John Bramston Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Dye	Newcastle Avenue New North Road Hainault Ilford Greater London IG6 3EE 02085004640 School Website
St Bedes Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr G Nott	Canon Avenue Chadwell Heath Romford Greater London RM6 5RR 02085901376
Newbridge School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Ms Lara Parr	161 Gresham Drive Romford Essex RM6 4TR 2085907272 School Website
Hatchside School Free Schools Special Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Ms Lara Parr	Aldborough Road North Newbury Park Ilford IG2 7SR 2085907272
Forest Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Will Mackintosh	Harbourer Road Hainault Ilford Greater London IG6 3TN 02085004266 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chadwell Heath Station Road, Chadwell Heath, Greater London, RM6 4BU 1.70 Miles

Goodmayes Goodmayes Road, Goodmayes, Greater London, IG3 9UH 1.83 Miles

Seven Kings High Road, Seven Kings, Greater London, IG3 8RE 2.16 Miles

Romford South Street, Romford, Greater London, RM1 1SX 2.99 Miles

Ilford Ilford Hill, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 2DG 3.22 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Apple Cars 020 8590 9000 111 Rose La, Romford, Greater London, RM6 5NR 0.84 Miles
Camelotcars 020 8599 7776 111 Rose Lane, Romford, Greater London, RM6 5NR 0.84 Miles
Elite Taxis Ltd 020 8498 1911 Unit Ax, Ilford, Greater London, IG6 3UJ 1.09 Miles
Taxi Mart 020 8498 1912 Unit Ax, Ilford, Greater London, IG6 3UJ 1.09 Miles
Forest Car Service 020 8500 3333 11-17 Fowler Rd/Hainault Business Pk, Ilford, Greater London, IG6 3UJ 1.09 Miles
J And S Minicabs 020 8599 7390 19 Pemberton Gardens, Romford, Greater London, RM6 6SH 1.28 Miles
B.J. Cars 020 8501 3333 Barkingside Station, Ilford, Greater London, IG6 1NB 1.36 Miles
Redbridge Radio Cars 020 8500 1111 Hainault Station, Ilford, Greater London, IG6 3BD 1.39 Miles
A And J Cars Travel Service 020 8501 1111 198 New North Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG6 3BD 1.39 Miles
National Minibus 07757 433566 25 Conway Crescent, Romford, Greater London, RM6 4XP 1.40 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Padnall Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St James Gardens Collection Today available until:07:30 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Little Heath Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rose Lane Post Office Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Side Of 284 Chadwell Heath Lan Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brian Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hutchinsons Court Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nora House 87 Forest Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Heathfield Park Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aldborough Hatch Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grove Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Road Post Office Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fowler Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Barley Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fowler Road Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Marks Gate Health Centre 020 89180560	Marks Gate Health Centre Lawn Farm Grove Chadwell Heath, Romford Essex RM6 5LL
Grove Surgery 020 85487520	200-202 Chadwell Heath Ln Chadwell Heath Romford Essex RM6 4YU
Chadwell Heath Surgery 020 85861430	72-74 Chadwell Heath Lane Chadwell Heath Romford Essex RM6 4AF
The Forest Edge Practice 020 85009938	The Forest Edge Practice Hainault Health Centre Manford Way, Chigwell Essex IG7 4DF
The Willows Practice 020 85015051	The Willows Practice Hainault Health Centre Manford Way, Chigwell Essex IG7 4DF

Local Stores

OURF Rose Lane
101 - 107 Rose Lane
Dagenham
Greater London
RM6 5NR
02036 742963
Store Website
0.85 miles

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SPAR - New North Road
209 - 215 New North Road
Hainault
IG6 3AD
0208 501 3340
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Chadwell Heath Vets4pets
207-209 High Road Romford Essex RM6 6NY 1.61 miles


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Goddard Veterinary Group Fremantle Road Barkingside
64 Fremantle Road Barkingside Ilford Essex IG6 2AZ 020 8550 6119 barkingside@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.72 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Animal Ark Veterinary Centre
54 Goodmayes Avenue Goodmayes Essex IG3 8TW 020 8599 8544 reception@animalarkvets.co.uk Website 1.88 miles
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Companion Care (Ilford) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Newbury Retail Park Horns Road Ilford Essex IG2 6BE 020 8150 9155 ilford@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.93 miles
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Goddard Veterinary Group Collier Row Romford
54 Collier Row Lane Collier Row Romford Essex RM5 3BB 01708 724694 collierrow@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.07 miles
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Yourvets
1-7 Whalebone Lane South Dagenham Essex RM8 1AH 0203 5977501 dagenham@yourvets.co.uk Website 2.35 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.15 miles

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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 2.61 miles Park In The Car Park, And Keep Turning Left And The Walk Will Take You About 50 Mins

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Havering Country Park
2 Pinewood Rd Havering-Atte-Bower Romford RM4 1PH 2.88 miles Collier Row, Havering Atte Bower

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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 5.30 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.

Epping Forest Theydon Loop
Travelling West From Theydon Bois, Go Past All The Homes And Park In The First Car Park On The Right. Car Park Is Close To The Fast Road, So Be Careful If Your Pup Is Over Excited. Go Through The Gate, Turn Right And Then Take The Left Path. If You Take A Left At Every Path/Junction It’S A Lovely Walk Through The Forest. Over Babbling Brooks And Streams And Logs And Trees For Your Pups To Jump On. Quiet First Thing In The Morning, Can Get Busier At Weekends. But Lots Of Room For The Dogs To Be Off Lead, Away From The Road. Can Get Muddy And Lots Of Squirrels. Only One Poo Bin At The Start/End By The Car Park. Lovely Route. B172 Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7DR 6.12 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 7.40 miles

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Weather Forecast

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