Welcome to Abridge

Abridge is a small village located in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. It is situated on the River Roding and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks is the Abridge Viaduct, which was built in the 19th century and is now a Grade II listed structure.

Despite its small size, Abridge has a thriving community with a range of local amenities. There are several pubs and restaurants in the village, as well as a post office, convenience store, and a primary school. The village also has a cricket club and a football club, which are popular with locals. Abridge is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with good transport links to London and other nearby towns.

Abridge is a popular destination for visitors who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes to explore. The River Roding is also a popular spot for fishing and boating. Abridge is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community, making it a great place to live or visit.

Local Weather

Mist

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Local Schools

School	Details
Lambourne Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Adelaide Yarwood	Hoe Lane Abridge Romford Essex RM4 1AU 1992812230 School Website
Debden Park High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Helen Gascoyne	Willingale Road Debden Loughton Essex IG10 2BQ 02085082979 School Website
Thomas Willingale Primary School And Nursery Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Teresa Phillips	The Broadway Loughton Essex IG10 3SR 02085087287 School Website
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Kendal	Burney Drive Loughton Essex IG10 2DY 2085086315 School Website
Hereward Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Renette Fourie	Colebrook Lane Loughton Essex IG10 2HR 2085086465 School Website
Davenant Foundation School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Adam Thorne	Chester Road Loughton Essex IG10 2LD 02085080404 School Website
Theydon Bois Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Andre Rall	Orchard Drive Theydon Bois Epping Essex CM16 7DH 1992813083 School Website
Chigwell Row Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Farquharson	Lambourne Road Chigwell Essex IG7 6EZ 2085003355 School Website
Oak View School Academy Special Converter Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Tina Kearney	Whitehills Road Loughton Essex IG10 1TS 2085084293 School Website
The Alderton Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Kirsty Johnson	Alderton Hall Lane Loughton Essex IG10 3HE 2085082521 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chingford Station Road, Chingford, Greater London, E4 6AL 4.81 Miles

Chadwell Heath Station Road, Chadwell Heath, Greater London, RM6 4BU 5.71 Miles

Goodmayes Goodmayes Road, Goodmayes, Greater London, IG3 9UH 5.83 Miles

Highams Park Station Approach, The Avenue, Chingford, Greater London, E4 9LA 5.86 Miles

Romford South Street, Romford, Greater London, RM1 1SX 5.96 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Wepton Cars Ltd 020 8500 9999 Midway Garage, Romford, Essex, RM4 1XL 0.22 Miles
Vip Cars 020 8502 3333 64 The Broadway, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3ST 1.53 Miles
London Executive Aviation Ltd 01708 688420 Stapleford Airfield, Romford, Essex, RM4 1SJ 1.55 Miles
Sadlers Taxis 020 8502 5555 Debden Railway Station, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3TG 1.56 Miles
Sadlers Taxis 020 8508 9875 Debden Railway Station/Chigwell La, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3TG 1.56 Miles
Sadler Cabs 020 8502 5555 Debden Railway Station, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3TG 1.56 Miles
786 Airport Taxi 07958 478947 41 Harvey Gardens., Loughton, Essex, IG10 2AD 1.75 Miles
Loughton Cars 020 8502 5050 88 Colson Rd, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3RJ 1.81 Miles
Airport Express 020 8508 1766 8 Newmans La, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1TH 1.94 Miles
Lambourne Cars 020 8500 4444 Lambourne Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6EJ 2.08 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Abridge Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alderwood Drive Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
New Farm Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abridge Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rookwood Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langston Road Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lenthall Road Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Willingale Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lambourne End Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Doubleday Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Debden Broadway Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm16 339D - The Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colson Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm16 321 - Hobbs Cross Business Centre Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Abridge Surgery 01992 812961	The Surgery 37 Ongar Road, Abridge Romford Essex RM4 1UH
Thrifts Mead Surgery 01922 812450	Thrifts Mead Theydon Bois Essex CM16 7NE
Forest Practice 020 85084580	Forest Practice 26 Pyrles Lane Loughton Essex IG10 2NH
The Loughton Surgery 020 84181340	25 Traps Hill Loughton Essex IG10 1SZ
Traps Hill Surgery	25 Traps Hill Loughton Essex IG10 1SZ

Local Stores

Collier Row
25 Turpin Avenue
Romford
Greater London
RM5 2PU
01708 727981
Store Website
3.56 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Loughton Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 13 Epping Forest Shopping Park Langston Road Loughton Essex IG10 3UE 0208 502 8810 loughton@vets4pets.com Website 1.55 miles

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Blaircourt Brook Farm
Brook Farm Stapleford Road Stapleford Abbotts Romford Essex RM4 1EJ 01245 429025 info@blaircourt.com Website 2.54 miles


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Goddard Veterinary Group Loughton
96 Roding Road Loughton Essex IG10 3EJ 020 8508 3340 loughton@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.56 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Forest Veterinary Centre
Hemnall Street Epping Essex CM16 4LQ 01992 575790 general@forestvets.com Website 3.17 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 3.84 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Forest Veterinary Centre
32 Waltham Road Woodford Bridge Essex IG8 8EB 020 8505 4078 woodford@forestvets.com Website 4.10 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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

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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 2.46 miles

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Havering Country Park
2 Pinewood Rd Havering-Atte-Bower Romford RM4 1PH 3.57 miles Collier Row, Havering Atte Bower

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Epping Forest
A Good Walk In The Forest Opposite St Margarets Hospital . Keep Your Dog On A Lead Or They Will Chase Deers . St Margaret'S Hospital Epping Lancashire CM16 6TJ 3.78 miles

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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 4.16 miles

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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 4.46 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.

Weather Forecast

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