Welcome to Ballards Gore

Ballards Gore is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. The village is situated near the River Crouch and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Catherine's Church.

One of the main attractions of Ballards Gore is its proximity to the River Crouch. The river is a popular destination for boating and fishing enthusiasts, and there are several boat hire companies in the area. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, seals, and a wide range of bird species. The village is also located near several nature reserves, including the RSPB Wallasea Island Wild Coast Project, which is home to a variety of rare bird species.

Despite its small size, Ballards Gore has a strong sense of community. The village has a local pub, The Bull, which is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. The pub serves a range of traditional pub food and has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a cricket club, which is a popular pastime in the area. Overall, Ballards Gore is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxing lifestyle.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 6.1°C

Feels Like: 3.7°C

Wind: 7.2 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Canewdon Endowed Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Samantha Willis	High Street Canewdon Rochford Essex SS4 3QA 01702258238 School Website
Stambridge Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Debbie Loveless	Stambridge Road Stambridge Rochford Essex SS4 2AP 01702544369 School Website
Waterman Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Collison	The Boulevard Rochford Essex SS4 1QF 01702546237 School Website
The King Edmund School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Osborn	Vaughan Close Rochford Essex SS4 1TL 01702545771 School Website
Holt Farm Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Richardson	Ashingdon Road Hawkwell Rochford Essex SS4 1RS 01702545131 School Website
Holt Farm Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Robin Goodier	Ashingdon Road Rochford Essex SS4 1RS 01702544058 School Website
Poplar Adolescent Unit Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Stephanie Yates	Rochford Hospital Union Lane Rochford Essex SS4 1RB 01702538138 School Website
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Joanna Hickey	Ashingdon Road Rochford Essex SS4 1RF 1702547918 School Website
Rochford Primary And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Shane Owen	6 Ashingdon Road Rochford Essex SS4 1NJ 01702544342 School Website
Barling Magna Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Clarke	Little Wakering Road Barling Magna Southend-On-Sea Essex SS3 0LN 1702218961 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rochford West Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1AU 2.53 Miles

Althorne Bridgemarsh Lane, Althorne, Essex, CM3 6DG 3.26 Miles

Southend Airport Southend-On-Sea, Essex, Essex, SS2 6YF 3.27 Miles

Burnham-On-Crouch Station Road, Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8BQ 3.41 Miles

Prittlewell Station Approach, Prittlewell, Essex, SS2 5BT 4.03 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Private Hire Chauffeurs 07815 157532 40 Lucam Lodge, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1DS 2.29 Miles
Adelphi Executive Hire 07900 330966 16 Victory Lane, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3AN 2.40 Miles
Andrews Taxis Ltd 01702 200200 Andrews Taxis 2Nd Floor Cottis House, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BB 2.47 Miles
Andrews Taxis 01702 200200 2Nd Floor, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BB 2.47 Miles
Alans Airport Chauffeurs 07968 762196 9 Copelands, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3EE 2.64 Miles
Alans Airport Cars Ltd 01702 541911 9 Copelands, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3EE 2.64 Miles
Nolan Chauffeur Hire 07825 874453 22 Parklands, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1SH 2.71 Miles
A2b Taxis 01702 217430 2/Mummaries Nurseries/Barrow Hall Rd, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS3 0NG 2.76 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01702 780002 2 Mummaries Nureries, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS3 0NG 2.76 Miles
London Southend Airport 01702 608100 Southend-On-Sea, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS2 6YF 3.29 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ss4 171 Cagefield Road/Stambridge Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 343D Scotts Hall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 156D Lambourne Hall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 147D Paglesham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 164 Canewdon Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss4 69D Cherry Tree Pub Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 282 Paglesham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 175D Lark Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 126D Stambridge Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 262D Malting Villas Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 71 East End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 96D Butlers Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 360D The Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 344 West Street Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss4 1344 West Street Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Puzey Family Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Southwell House Back Lane Rochford SS4 1AY
Puzey Family Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Puzey Family Practice Southwell House Back Lane Rochford SS4 1AY
Dr Puzey,Dr Kothari And Dr Nanda 01702 533740	The Puzey Family Practice Southwell House,Back Lane Rochford Essex SS4 1AY
Home First Frailty 01702 538094	Rochford Hospital Union Lane Rochford Essex SS4 1RB
Palliative Care Service 07879 116999	Willow Ward Rochford Hospital Rochford Essex SS4 1RB

Local Stores

Rochford - Golden Cross Parade
6-8 Golden Cross Parade
Rochford
Essex
SS4 1UB
01702 544905
Store Website
2.45 miles

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SPAR - Cherry Orchard Way
Cherry Orchard Way
Rochford
SS4 1GP
01702 421722
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rochford Veterinary Ltd
19 East Street Rochford Essex SS4 1DB 01702 545558 office@rochfordvets.co.uk 2.28 miles

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Earls Hall Veterinary Group - Ashingdon
Unit 5 Hedingham Place Rectory Road Rochford Essex SS4 1UP 01702 543701 ashingdon@ehvg.co.uk Website 2.45 miles
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Southend Airport Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Airport Business Park, Rochford Road Southend Airport Southend-On-Sea Essex SS2 6FW 01702538840 southendairport@vets4pets.com Website 3.13 miles
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Edgewood Veterinary Group Ltd
161A Station Road Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8HJ 01621 784080 office@edgewoodvets.co.uk Website 3.21 miles
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Medivet Downes Thorpe Bay
27 Shoebury Road Thorpe Bay Essex SS1 3RP 01702 584511 downes.thorpe@medivet.co.uk Website 3.98 miles

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Earls Hall Veterinary Group - The Veterinary Hospital
230 Prince Avenue Southend On Sea Essex SS0 0NN 01702 322 222 reception@ehvg.co.uk Website 3.99 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Paglesham Sea Wall And Churchend
Farmland, Sea Walls And A Tiny Little Village. A Circular Walk That Takes You All The Way Around Paglesham And The Surrounding Area Which Is Great If You're Looking For Something To Keep You Occupied For A Few Hours. Lots Of Birdlife, Boats And Views Out Towards Burnham. Fairly Flat, But Will Take Around 2 Hours To Cover The Whole Walk. 1 Post Office Row Rochford Lancashire SS4 2DJ 1.11 miles We Start The Walk At Churchend And Walk All The Way Round. You Can Park Outside The Church Or Old Post Office.

Location what3words promotion.fever.shiver

Edwards Hall Park
69 Bosworth Rd Southend-On-Sea Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5AD 4.94 miles Follow Bosworth Road Across Wren Avenue To The Very Top Of The Street And You'Ll See The Car Park Entrance.

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Gunnersand#039; Park To East Beach Shoebury
3 Magazine Rd Southend-On-Sea Lancashire SS3 9QN 5.41 miles Postcode Ss3 9Hq Takes You To The Harvester Restaurant On Ness Road. Follow This Round The Corner Until You See New Barge Pier Road, And Turn In There. I'Ve Struggled A Bit To Find The Most Accurate Car Park Postcode If You'Re Relying On Sat Nav, As The Estates Are Still Being Built, And Postcodes Don'T Seem To Be Available For The Most Logical Choices.

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Thrift Wood Nature Reserve
Woodland Area With A Number Of Well Trodden Paths Away From Traffic. Limited Parking At Address Above But More Parking Is Available Nearby With Easy Access To The Nature Reserve. Bicknacre Chelmsford CM3 4HW 9.08 miles Parking Is Available For One Or Two Vehicles Along Main Road, However Vehicle Access Is Possible With Space To Park All Year Round Via Bridleway Opposite The Drunken Dragon Restaurant.

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The Wick Country Park
An Easy Walk With Grasslands With A Huge Lake In The Middle. The Lake Is Used For Fishing So May Be More Difficult For A Swim In Fishing Season But We've Not Found It A Problem Yet!! There Are Easy Trails To Follow And Lots Of Open Spaces For Ball Throwing And Running Around. It's A Great Place For An Easy But Fun Walk. 41 Tresco Way Wickford Lancashire SS12 9GP 9.23 miles

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Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 11.30 miles Sign Posted Near Pitsea Train Station

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Overcast	Sunny	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	11°C	9.3°C	8.4°C	8.5°C	13°C	16.2°C	17.6°C	19.8°C	19.5°C	19°C	17.7°C	16.5°C
Feels Like	11°C	9.4°C	8.2°C	8.5°C	13°C	16.2°C	17.6°C	19.8°C	19.5°C	19°C	17.7°C	16.5°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Moderate rain at times	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy
Temp	15.3°C	14.5°C	13.8°C	13.3°C	13.4°C	13.8°C	14.5°C	15.8°C	16.6°C	16.9°C	16.7°C	14.6°C
Feels Like	15.2°C	14.2°C	13.4°C	12.7°C	12.5°C	12.9°C	13.8°C	15.4°C	16.5°C	16.9°C	16.7°C	13.9°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	15.8°C	15.8°C	15.4°C	15.1°C	14.4°C	14°C	14.1°C	14.4°C	14.5°C	14.5°C	13.4°C	14.6°C
Feels Like	15.6°C	15.7°C	15.3°C	14.7°C	13.5°C	12.7°C	12.8°C	13.2°C	13.5°C	13.6°C	12.3°C	14°C

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