Welcome to Abberton

Abberton is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated near the coast and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Abberton is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Andrew's Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors.

One of the main attractions in Abberton is the Abberton Reservoir, which is a large body of water that is home to a variety of wildlife. The reservoir is a popular spot for birdwatching, with over 40 species of birds being spotted in the area. The reservoir is also used for fishing and sailing, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The Abberton Reservoir is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust, which works to protect the local wildlife and preserve the natural beauty of the area.

Abberton is a small village, but it has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a pub. The village also has a primary school, which is highly regarded by local parents. The community in Abberton is friendly and welcoming, and there are a number of events and activities that take place throughout the year, including a village fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Abberton is a charming village that offers a peaceful and relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Langenhoe Community Primary School And Pre School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Stevenson	Bracken Way Abberton Colchester Essex CO5 7PG 01206735267 School Website
Cherry Tree Primary School And Speech And Language Unit Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Newley	Holt Drive Mersea Road Colchester Essex CO2 0BG 01206575224 School Website
Fingringhoe Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth & Donna Cornell & Parker	Church Road Fingringhoe Colchester Essex CO5 7BN 01206729266 School Website
St Lawrence Church Of England Primary School Rowhedge Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Kerry Malcolm	Rectory Road Rowhedge Colchester Essex CO5 7HR 01206728517 School Website
The Thomas Lord Audley School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Simon Essex	Monkwick Avenue Monkwick Colchester Essex CO2 8NJ 01206547911 School Website
Monkwick Infant And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Claire Holmes	School Road Monkwick Colchester Essex CO2 8NN 01206573849 School Website
Monkwick Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Rebecca Mccutcheon	School Road Colchester Essex CO2 8NN 1206575399 School Website
Layer De La Haye Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Gaffney	High Road Layer-De-La-Haye Colchester Essex CO2 0DS 01206734249 School Website
Montgomery Junior School Colchester Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Michelle Wright	Baronswood Way Colchester Essex CO2 9QG 01206572288 School Website
Montgomery Infant School And Nursery Colchester Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Bridgeman	Baronswood Way Colchester Essex CO2 9QG 01206570231 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wivenhoe Station Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9DJ 2.49 Miles

Hythe Station Road, Hythe, Essex, CO2 8JR 3.35 Miles

Colchester Town St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF 3.61 Miles

Alresford Station Road, Alresford, Essex, CO7 8AA 3.97 Miles

Colchester Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD 4.66 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airlink Cars 01206 799997 Harvest House, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0JY 1.76 Miles
All Stops Executive Cars 01206 460036 John Mace Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8WW 1.93 Miles
Sas Taxis Ltd 01206 570055 270 Mersea Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8QY 2.12 Miles
Colchester Airport Services 01206 729927 11 Brook Hall Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7DF 2.17 Miles
Vev Executive Taxis 01206 366108 225 Mersea Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8PN 2.19 Miles
Masters Cars 01206 822020 Station Kiosk/Station Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9DJ 2.43 Miles
Wivenhoe Cab Co 01206 822020 Station Kiosk, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9DJ 2.43 Miles
V P Cars 01206 825001 Colnehaven/Phillips Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9BA 2.57 Miles
Colne Cars 01206 820000 Wivenhoe Business Centre, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9DP 2.59 Miles
Town Cars Bce 01206 515151 6A Grange Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HG 2.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co5 332 - Layer Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 84D - Langenhoe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 142D - Haye Lane Fingringhoe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co2 338D - Holt Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 333 - Whale Bone Pub No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co2 8 - Bounsted Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 353D - Church Road Peldon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co2 418D - Lethe Grove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co2 198D - Mersea Road Blackheath No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co2 113 - William Harris Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 204 - Lower Road Peldon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co2 378 - Blackheath Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co5 116 - Peldon Rose Peldon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co2 380D - Beeleigh Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 259 - Rectory Road Rowhedge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Berechurch Hall Medical Centre	Berechurch Hall Medical Centre The Medical Centre Mctc, Berechurch Hall Road Colchester Essex CO2 9NU
Malting Green Surgery	64 Malting Green Road Layer-De-La-Haye Colchester Essex CO2 0JJ
Rowhedge Surgery 01206 728585	Rowhedge Surgery 7 Rectory Road, Rowhedge Colchester Essex CO5 7HP
Wivenhoe Surgery 01206 824447	Wivenhoe Medical Centre Phillip Road, Wivenhoe Colchester Essex CO7 9BA
Colchester Medical Centre	Colchester Medical Centre Building Do1 Circular Road South Colchester Essex CO2 7UT

Local Stores

Rowhedge
Regent Street
Rowhedge
Colchester
Essex
CO5 7EA
01206 728214
Store Website
2.23 miles

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SPAR - University of Essex - The Mini Store
The Mini Store
Annan Road
Colchester
CO4 3ZJ
01206 864900
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Paws Colchester Veterinary Centre Limited
10 The Willows Mersea Road Colchester Essex CO2 8PZ 01206 561407 admin@pawscolchestervets.co.uk Website 2.57 miles
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Colne Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
Colne Valley Veterinary Practice The Bungalow Colchester Road, Wivenhoe Colchester Essex CO7 9ET 01206 826287 3.21 miles
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Colne Valley Veterinary Practice
Off Maudlyn Road Colchester Essex CO1 2GU 01206 794695 enquiries@colnevalleyvets.co.uk Website 3.46 miles
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Medivet, Colchester Maldon Road - St Runwald'S Vets
St Runwalds Veterinary Surgery 94A Maldon Road Colchester Essex CO3 3AP 01206 572173 colchester.maldon.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 3.57 miles
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Blackwater Vets
2 Mill Road West Mersea Colchester Essex CO5 8RH 01206 384999 3.69 miles

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Walnut Tree Cottage
Sf Equine Vets Birch Street Birch Colchester Essex CO2 0NW 07507 825797 sf-equine-vets@outlook.com 3.89 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.88 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 3.24 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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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 3.39 miles

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Cudmore Grove Country Park
A Great Off Lead Walk Through The Country Park With A Dog Friendly Beach All Year Round. There Are Many Different Routes To Take And Maps To Give You Lots Of Ideas Of Routes To Take. Plenty Of Places For A Swim Too!! Broman'S Ln Colchester Lancashire CO5 8UE 4.57 miles

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Bradwell Beach
Unnamed Road Southminster Lancashire CM0 7HP 6.54 miles Park In The Overflow Car Park Just Past The Power Station.

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Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour. CO11 2LE 9.81 miles Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.

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