Welcome to Greenstead

Greenstead is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, which is dotted with ancient woodlands, rolling hills, and tranquil streams. Greenstead is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Andrew's Church, which is one of the oldest wooden churches in Europe. The village has a rich cultural heritage and is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the natural beauty of the English countryside.

Greenstead is a thriving community that is home to a diverse range of people. The village has a strong sense of community spirit, and residents are proud of their heritage and traditions. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including shops, pubs, and restaurants, which provide a range of services to the local community. Greenstead is also home to a number of community groups and organizations, which provide a range of activities and events for residents of all ages.

Greenstead is a great place to live, work, and visit. The village has a strong sense of community, and residents are proud of their heritage and traditions. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which provides a range of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy. Greenstead is also home to a number of historic buildings, which provide a glimpse into the village's rich cultural heritage. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Greenstead has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 15.3°C

Feels Like: 15.3°C

Wind: 6.9 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
University Of Essex Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Anthony Forster	Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ 1206873333 School Website
Unity Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pieter Labuschagne	Hickory Avenue Greenstead Colchester Essex CO4 3QJ 01206864226 School Website
Kendall Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare French	Recreation Road Colchester Essex CO1 2HH 01206794634 School Website
Hazelmere Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Derwin	Hawthorn Avenue Colchester Essex CO4 3JP 01206862691 School Website
Hazelmere Infant School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Steven Turnbull	Hawthorn Avenue Greenstead Estate Colchester Essex CO4 3JP 01206861836 School Website
Colchester Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Jenny Betts	Hawthorn Avenue Colchester Essex CO4 3JL 01206861217 School Website
Old Heath Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Amanda Mitchelson	Old Heath Road Colchester Essex CO2 8DD 01206794334 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
Roach Vale Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs C Sampson	Roach Vale Parsons Heath Colchester Essex CO4 3YN 01206861324 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hythe Station Road, Hythe, Essex, CO2 8JR 0.70 Miles

Colchester Town St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF 1.63 Miles

Wivenhoe Station Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9DJ 1.80 Miles

Colchester Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD 2.50 Miles

Alresford Station Road, Alresford, Essex, CO7 8AA 3.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Flight Airport Travel 01206 790855 53 Hamlet Dr, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SR 0.65 Miles
Town Cars 01206 515515 Grange Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HG 0.85 Miles
Town Cars Bce 01206 515151 6A Grange Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HG 0.85 Miles
Door To Door 524 Taxis 01206 524524 8 Grange Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HG 0.85 Miles
S.B.Taxis 01206 700700 43 St Leonards Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2NU 0.91 Miles
Panther Cabs 01206 525525 Unit 9/Moorside Business Centre, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2TJ 1.06 Miles
1A Taxi 07887 593455 Flat 21/Meadowbrook Court/Brook St, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2UY 1.27 Miles
A B Taxis Colchester 01206 808808 25 Steed Crescent, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7SJ 1.35 Miles
A1 Taxis 01206 544744 16-17 Osborne Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7DP 1.73 Miles
Minicab Services Ltd 01206 544444 16-17 Osborne Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7DP 1.73 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co4 433 - University Of Essex Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co4 245D - Elmstead Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co4 460 - Hunwicke Shopping Centre No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co4 406D - Park Road University Of Essex No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co1 478 - Tesco Store Greenstead Road Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co2 477P - Whitehall Road Parcel Box Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Co2 118 - Whitehall Road Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co4 428D - Hickory Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co4 447D - Magnolia Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co4 441 - Enoch House Hawthorn Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co1 193D - Greenstead Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co4 452D - Forest Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co4 281D - Avon Way Longridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co1 470D - Smiths Field Recreation Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co1 33 - Hythe Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
University Health Centre 01206 794484	Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ
Hawthorn Surgery	St. Edmunds Centre Tamarisk Way Colchester Essex CO4 3GW
Parsons Heath Medical Centre	35A Parsons Heath Colchester Essex CO4 3HS
Wimpole Road Surgery	52 Wimpole Road Colchester Essex CO1 2DL
Castle Gardens Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	78 East Hill Colchester Essex CO1 2QS

Local Stores

University of Essex
Square 4
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
Essex
CO4 3SQ
01206 792740
Store Website
0.39 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Colne Valley Veterinary Practice
Off Maudlyn Road Colchester Essex CO1 2GU 01206 794695 enquiries@colnevalleyvets.co.uk Website 0.72 miles
Amenities
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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 1.15 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 1.33 miles
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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 1.55 miles
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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 1.81 miles

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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Turner Rise Retail Park 2 Petrolea Close Colchester Essex CO4 5TU 01206 710296 colchester@jollyes.co.uk 2.23 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
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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 1.24 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 2.39 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 3.63 miles

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Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour. CO11 2LE 6.49 miles Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.

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 6.50 miles

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Bradwell Beach
Unnamed Road Southminster Lancashire CM0 7HP 9.90 miles Park In The Overflow Car Park Just Past The Power Station.

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Overcast	Sunny	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	11.5°C	9.4°C	7.9°C	7.8°C	12.8°C	16.1°C	17.7°C	19.8°C	19.6°C	19°C	17.7°C	16.5°C
Feels Like	11.1°C	9°C	7.5°C	7.6°C	12.7°C	16.1°C	17.7°C	19.8°C	19.6°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	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate rain	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	15.8°C	15.6°C	15.2°C	14.9°C	14.9°C	14.6°C	13.9°C	14°C	14.3°C	14.4°C	13.8°C	12.9°C
Feels Like	15.8°C	15.6°C	15.1°C	14.6°C	14.5°C	13.9°C	13°C	12.6°C	12.7°C	13°C	12.5°C	11.3°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

	Overcast	Moderate rain at times	Light rain	Light rain	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate rain at times	Light rain
Temp	13.1°C	13.1°C	13.2°C	13.5°C	13.7°C	13.8°C	14.1°C	14.4°C	14.5°C	14.5°C	13.4°C	13°C
Feels Like	11.4°C	11.4°C	11.6°C	12.1°C	12.2°C	12.4°C	12.7°C	13.1°C	13.4°C	13.6°C	12.3°C	11.7°C

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