Welcome to Alresford

Alresford is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated on the River Colne 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 in Alresford is the St. Peter and St. Paul Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Alresford is also known for its beautiful natural surroundings. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The River Colne runs through the village, providing a peaceful and tranquil setting for fishing and boating. There are also several parks and nature reserves in the area, including the Alresford Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of wildlife and plant species.

Despite its small size, Alresford is a vibrant and bustling community. The village has a number of local shops and businesses, including a post office, a grocery store, and several restaurants and cafes. There are also several community events and festivals held throughout the year, including the Alresford Music Festival and the Alresford Agricultural Show. Overall, Alresford is a charming and picturesque village that offers a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and community spirit.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 7°C

Feels Like: 5.1°C

Wind: 6 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Alresford Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Bryson
Ford Lane
Alresford
Colchester
Essex
CO7 8AU
01206822731
School Website
Millfields Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Natasha Bennett
Bowes Road
Wivenhoe
Colchester
Essex
CO7 9RD
01206823044
School Website
Market Field School
Academy Special Converter
Ages:5-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Ruth Whitehead
School Road
Elmstead Market
Colchester
Essex
CO7 7ET
1206825195
School Website
Broomgrove Infant School
Community School
Ages:4-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Alison Grigg
Broome Grove
Off Heath Road
Wivenhoe
Colchester
Essex
CO7 9QB
01206822141
School Website
Broomgrove Junior School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mr Karen Wright
Broome Grove
Wivenhoe
Colchester
Essex
CO7 9QB
01206822893
School Website
Elmstead Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ian Macdonald
Holly Way
Elmstead Market
Colchester
Essex
CO7 7YQ
01206822889
School Website
Colne Community School And College (Secondary And 16 To 19 Provision)
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Neil Gallagher
Church Road
Brightlingsea
Colchester
Essex
CO7 0QL
1206303511
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
Great Bentley Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Tracey Caffull
Plough Road
Great Bentley
Colchester
Essex
CO7 8LD
01206250331
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Alresford
Station Road, Alresford, Essex, CO7 8AA
0.19 Miles
Wivenhoe
Station Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9DJ
1.98 Miles
Great Bentley
Station Road, Great Bentley, Essex, CO7 8LH
2.71 Miles
Hythe
Station Road, Hythe, Essex, CO2 8JR
3.82 Miles
Weeley
Clacton Road, Weeley, Essex, CO16 9DH
4.73 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Express
01206 251122
4 Hazel Close, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8HJ
1.71 Miles
Colne Cars
01206 820000
Wivenhoe Business Centre, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9DP
1.76 Miles
V P Cars
01206 825001
Colnehaven/Phillips Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9BA
1.83 Miles
Colchester Airport Services
01206 729927
11 Brook Hall Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7DF
1.99 Miles
Masters Cars
01206 822020
Station Kiosk/Station Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9DJ
2.01 Miles
Wivenhoe Cab Co
01206 822020
Station Kiosk, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9DJ
2.01 Miles
Bromley Private Hire
01206 250653
16 Meadow Close, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7UG
2.48 Miles
N Cars
01206 307355
35 Church Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0JF
2.74 Miles
N W C Taxis
01206 302491
8 Queen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0PH
3.07 Miles
Brightlingsea Taxis
01206 305006
43 Sydney Street, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0BE
3.31 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co7 243D - Coach Road Alresford
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Co7 409 - Alresford Post Office
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Special Mailbox:
Co7 227D - Elmstead Row Alresford
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Co7 62D - Wivenhoe Road Alresford
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Co7 126D - Elmstead Heath Alresford
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Co7 364 - Frating Church
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Co7 425 - Frating Hill
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Co7 313 - Alresford Road Wivenhoe
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Co7 266D - Thorrington Cross
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Co7 393 - Bowes Road Wivenhoe
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Co7 59D - Station Road Thorrington
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Co7 182D - Brightlingsea Road
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Co7 273D - Belle Vue Road Wivenhoe
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Co7 121D - Black Buoy Hill Wivenhoe
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Co7 200 - Frating Crossroads
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Coach Road Surgery
1 Coach Road
Alresford
Colchester
Essex
CO7 8EA
Wivenhoe Surgery
01206 824447
Wivenhoe Medical Centre
Phillip Road, Wivenhoe
Colchester
Essex
CO7 9BA
Elmstead Surgery
Chapel Lane
Elmstead
Colchester
Essex
CO7 7AG
Rowhedge Surgery
01206 728585
Rowhedge Surgery
7 Rectory Road, Rowhedge
Colchester
Essex
CO5 7HP
Great Bentley Surgery
01206 250691
The Hollies
The Green, Great Bentley
Nr.Colchester
Essex
CO7 8PJ
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Local Stores

Wivenhoe
2 The Avenue
Wivenhoe
Colchester
Essex
CO7 9AH
01206 822861
Store Website
1.85 miles
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SPAR - Alresford
1 Alresford Business Centre
Colchester Road
Alresford
Colchester
CO7 8DJ
Store Website
0.1 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Colne Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
Colne Valley Veterinary Practice
The Bungalow
Colchester Road, Wivenhoe
Colchester
Essex
CO7 9ET
01206 826287
1.91 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Colne Valley Veterinary Practice
Off Maudlyn Road
Colchester
Essex
CO1 2GU
01206 794695
enquiries@colnevalleyvets.co.uk
Website
3.89 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Paws Colchester Veterinary Centre Limited
10 The Willows
Mersea Road
Colchester
Essex
CO2 8PZ
01206 561407
admin@pawscolchestervets.co.uk
Website
4.18 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Poultry

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Rspca North Essex
Fao Sandra Laker
Rspca
116 Harwich Road
Colchester
Essex
CO4 3BZ
01206 860586
annie.rspca@hotmail.com
Website
4.33 miles
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Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Weeley Veterinary Centre
26 Colchester Road
Weeley
Clacton On Sea
Essex
CO16 9JT
01255 441441
hello@weeleyvetcentre.com
Website
4.84 miles
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Cats

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Companion Care (Colchester) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home
Colne View Retail Park
Cowdray Avenue
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1YN
01206 771 984
colchester@companioncare.co.uk
Website
5.00 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Local Dog Walks

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
1.03 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
Location
what3words
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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
2.15 miles

Free Parking On Housing Estate. Dog Bins On Route. Can Turn Off Trail For Woodland Walk Versus Park.
Location
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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
4.25 miles

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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
6.28 miles

Location
what3words
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Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour.
CO11 2LE
6.77 miles

Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.
Bradwell Beach
Unnamed Road
Southminster
Lancashire
CM0 7HP
8.99 miles

Park In The Overflow Car Park Just Past The Power Station.
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Weather Forecast

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