Welcome to Hare Green

Hare Green is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated near the town of Harlow 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.

One of the main attractions of Hare Green is its historic church, St. Mary's. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, who come to admire its stunning stained glass windows and intricate stonework. The church also hosts regular services and events throughout the year, making it an important part of the local community.

In addition to its church, Hare Green is also home to a number of small businesses and shops. These include a post office, a convenience store, and a few local pubs and restaurants. The village is also surrounded by picturesque walking trails and nature reserves, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Overall, Hare Green is a charming and peaceful village that offers a welcome respite from the stresses of modern life.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 7.3°C

Feels Like: 5.7°C

Wind: 5.4 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School Details
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
Elmstead Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ian Macdonald
Holly Way
Elmstead Market
Colchester
Essex
CO7 7YQ
01206822889
School Website
St Georges Church Of England Primary School Great Bromley
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rebecca Keitch
Brook Street
Great Bromley
Colchester
Essex
CO7 7HX
01206230305
School Website
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
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
University Of Essex
Higher Education Institutions
Head Teacher
Professor Anthony Forster
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
Essex
CO4 3SQ
1206873333
School Website
Colchester Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Ms Jenny Betts
Hawthorn Avenue
Colchester
Essex
CO4 3JL
01206861217
School Website
Hazelmere Junior School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Paula Derwin
Hawthorn Avenue
Colchester
Essex
CO4 3JP
01206862691
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Alresford
Station Road, Alresford, Essex, CO7 8AA
2.00 Miles
Wivenhoe
Station Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9DJ
2.72 Miles
Great Bentley
Station Road, Great Bentley, Essex, CO7 8LH
3.32 Miles
Hythe
Station Road, Hythe, Essex, CO2 8JR
3.39 Miles
Colchester Town
St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
4.29 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Bromley Private Hire
01206 250653
16 Meadow Close, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7UG
1.39 Miles
Flight Airport Travel
01206 790855
53 Hamlet Dr, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SR
2.63 Miles
V P Cars
01206 825001
Colnehaven/Phillips Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9BA
2.65 Miles
Colne Cars
01206 820000
Wivenhoe Business Centre, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9DP
2.66 Miles
Masters Cars
01206 822020
Station Kiosk/Station Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9DJ
2.79 Miles
Wivenhoe Cab Co
01206 822020
Station Kiosk, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9DJ
2.79 Miles
Topmarx Taxis
01206 395449
Freshfields/Shop Rd, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2PY
2.89 Miles
Airport Transfers
07814 101650
2 Manningtree Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8SP
2.98 Miles
Airport Express
01206 251122
4 Hazel Close, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8HJ
3.11 Miles
Colchester Airport Services
01206 729927
11 Brook Hall Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7DF
3.22 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co7 445D - Holly Way Elmstead
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Co7 303 - Budgens Colchester Road
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Co7 117D - Alfells Road Elmstead
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Co7 425 - Frating Hill
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Co7 219 - Brook Street
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Co7 126D - Elmstead Heath Alresford
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Co7 95 - Balls Green Great Bromley
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Co7 365D - Cowey Green Mary Lane
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Co7 200 - Frating Crossroads
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Co7 364 - Frating Church
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Co7 72 - Hare Green Great Bromley
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Co7 227D - Elmstead Row Alresford
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Co7 106 - Bromley Cross
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Co7 464D - Mede Way Wivenhoe
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Co7 410D - Park Corner Ardleigh
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Elmstead Surgery
Chapel Lane
Elmstead
Colchester
Essex
CO7 7AG
Coach Road Surgery
1 Coach Road
Alresford
Colchester
Essex
CO7 8EA
University Health Centre
01206 794484
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
Essex
CO4 3SQ
Wivenhoe Surgery
01206 824447
Wivenhoe Medical Centre
Phillip Road, Wivenhoe
Colchester
Essex
CO7 9BA
Hawthorn Surgery
St. Edmunds Centre
Tamarisk Way
Colchester
Essex
CO4 3GW
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Local Stores

Wivenhoe
2 The Avenue
Wivenhoe
Colchester
Essex
CO7 9AH
01206 822861
Store Website
2.45 miles
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SPAR - Ardleigh South Services
Ardleigh South Service Station
A120 South
Colchester
CO7 7SL
01206 231 174
Store Website
1.8 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
2.04 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
3.40 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Dogs

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
3.54 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
4.16 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Dogs

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Penrose Veterinary Group Ltd
70 Brinkley Lane
Highwoods
Colchester
Essex
CO4 9XE
01206 842608
bl@penrosevets.co.uk
Website
4.19 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Vets Now (Colchester)
70 Brinkley Lane
Highwood
Colchester
Essex
CO4 9XE
01206 842224
colchesterclinic@vets-now.com
Website
4.19 miles
Amenities
Referrals only
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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
2.19 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
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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
2.40 miles

Free Parking On Housing Estate. Dog Bins On Route. Can Turn Off Trail For Woodland Walk Versus Park.
Location
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Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour.
CO11 2LE
4.90 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
6.21 miles

Location
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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
6.31 miles

Location
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Wrabness Woods
A Walk Through The Woods.
Stourwood House
Wrabness Rd
Ramsey
Harwich
CO12 5ND
8.53 miles

The Entrance To The Woods Can Be Found On The B1352. The Car Park Is Signposted With A Brown Tourist Sign.
Location
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Weather Forecast

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