Welcome to Purfleet

Purfleet is a small town located in the Thurrock borough of Essex, England. It is situated on the north bank of the River Thames and is known for its industrial heritage. The town has a population of around 6,500 people and is home to a number of businesses, including logistics and distribution companies. Purfleet is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Royal Opera House Production Park and the Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre.

One of the main attractions in Purfleet is the Royal Opera House Production Park. This state-of-the-art facility is home to the Royal Ballet and the Royal Opera, and is where many of their productions are created and rehearsed. Visitors can take a tour of the facility and see behind the scenes of some of the world's most famous productions. The Production Park also houses a number of other creative businesses, including costume makers, set designers, and prop makers.

Another popular attraction in Purfleet is the Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre. This museum is dedicated to the history of the town and its military connections. It features exhibits on the local industries, including the gunpowder works and the Thames barges, as well as displays on the town's military history, including its role in both World War I and World War II. The museum also has a collection of military vehicles and equipment, including tanks and artillery pieces.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 5.4°C

Feels Like: 5°C

Wind: 2.5 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Harris Academy Riverside Free Schools Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Betts	London Road Purfleet Essex RM19 1QY 1375802060 School Website
Purfleet Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Eugene Samuel	Tank Hill Road Purfleet Essex RM19 1TA 01375802700 School Website
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Smith	Community Campus Birdwood Avenue Dartford Kent DA1 5GB 1322470678 School Website
The Leigh Utc University Technical College Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Watson	Brunel Way Dartford Kent DA1 5TF 01322626600 School Website
Aveley Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sinead Viner	Stifford Road Aveley South Ockendon Essex RM15 4AA 1708865868 School Website
West Thurrock Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Proctor	Schoolfield Road Grays Essex RM20 3HR 01708866743 School Website
Ormiston Park Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Mark Roessler	Nethan Drive Aveley Essex RM15 4RU 01708865180 School Website
Temple Hill Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Leon Dawson	St Edmund's Road Temple Hill Dartford Kent DA1 5ND 1322224600 School Website
Kenningtons Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Sawtell-Haynes	Tamar Drive Aveley South Ockendon Essex RM15 4NB 01708865663 School Website
River Mill Primary School Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Suzanne Leader	Central Road Dartford DA1 5XR 1322466975 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Purfleet London Road, Purfleet, Essex, RM19 1PP 0.07 Miles

Chafford Hundred Lakeside Burghley Road, Chafford Hundred, Essex, RM16 6QQ 2.17 Miles

Slade Green Forest Road, Slade Green, Greater London, DA8 2NX 2.23 Miles

Stone Crossing Stone Place Road, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9AR 2.28 Miles

Dartford Station Approach, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BP 2.43 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Purflleet Cars 01708 252666 Flat 94, Purfleet, Essex, RM19 1ZX 0.58 Miles
Target Cars 01708 853249 60B High Street, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4BX 1.39 Miles
Stardust Limousines 0800 074 1960 45 Salmon Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5JB 1.67 Miles
Airport Minibus 01322 229345 43 Wessex Drive, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5HJ 1.71 Miles
Aa Minibus Travel 01322 229345 81 Joyce Green Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5HJ 1.71 Miles
Wilsons Travel 01708 869911 6 Hillcrest Av, Grays Thurrock, Essex, RM20 3DA 1.80 Miles
Carter Leay 01708 890043 16 Monnow Road, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4RP 1.81 Miles
Executive Minibuses 01708 860471 8 Haywards, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4QP 1.91 Miles
Dinky Cars 07958 246891 Wennington Marsh Farm, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9EE 1.95 Miles
A S A P Cars 01322 222111 38 Temple Hill Sq, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5HZ 2.14 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Purfleet London Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Stephens Church Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marlowe Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lockyer Road Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Watts Wood Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
London Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dolphin Way Business Box Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Hall Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Purfleet Road Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Purfleet Industrial Estate Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Purfleet Inustrial Estate Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Brunel Road Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Burger King Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Mill Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Purfleet Care Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Purfleet Care Centre Tank Hill Road Purfleet-On-Thames RM19 1SX
Purfleet Care Centre 01708 864834	Tank Hill Road Purfleet Essex RM19 1SX
Aveley Medical Centre 01708 899490	Aveley Medical Centre 22 High Street, Aveley South Ockenden Essex RM15 4AD
Asop Pcn Hub 01708 899490	22 High Street Aveley South Ockendon Essex RM15 4AD
Temple Hill Surgery 01322 226090	St Edmunds Church Living St Edmunds Road Dartford Kent DA1 5ND

Local Stores

Aveley
41 High Street
Aveley
South Ockendon
Essex
RM15 4BB
01708 861152
shop.9939@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.50 miles

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SPAR - Chadwell
117-119 River View
Chadwell St Mary's
Grays
RM16 4BA
01375 840 522
Store Website
5.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Thurrock Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Lakeside Retail Park Weston Avenue West Thurrock Essex RM20 3LP thurrock@vets4pets.com 1.49 miles


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Easipetcare Ltd
2 Kent Road Dartford Kent DA1 2DA 01322 223447 dartford@easipetcare.com Website 2.53 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
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Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
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Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
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Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
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Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Sat	12:00	18:00
Sun	closed	closed

Medivet - 24 Hour Dartford
Enterprise House 8 Essex Road Dartford Kent DA1 2AU 01322 897977 24hour.dartford@medivet.co.uk Website 2.61 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Medivet Chafford Hundred
Unit 15, Drake House Drake Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6RX 01375 480200 chafford.hundred@medivet.co.uk Website 2.94 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mead Veterinary Centre
Mead Road Dartford Kent DA1 2RH 01322 223311 Website 3.15 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Closed between 10:30 and 14:00
Sun	11:00	13:00

Companion Care (Crayford) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Tower Retail Park Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4LD 01322 621 360 crayford@companioncare.co.uk Website 3.17 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Belhus Woods Country Park
Romford Lodge Romford Rd Aveley 2.80 miles

Location what3words glue.scarf.tricky

Darenth Country Park
Beautiful Area With A Mix Of Gravelled Paths, Woodland And Large Dog Walking Flat Areas, Almost Like A Recreation Ground. Lots Of Parts To Explore And Plenty Of Areas For Dogs To Enjoy. 23 Darenth Park Ave Lancashire 3.51 miles

Location what3words chimp.hogs.agreed

Hall Place Cray
A Flat Walk With The River Cray Running Through The Middle. During The Spring And Summer The Front Fields Are Used By Footballers A Lot. During The Winter This Walk Can Be Very Wet! Hall Place Dartford Bexley DA5 1PQ 4.08 miles

Location what3words thick.snacks.cloud

Joyden’S Wood
Many Paths To Explore And Help You Pick Your Way Through This Ancient Woodland. Some Popular Bridlepaths On The Edge Of The Woods But Clearly Marked. Lovely Carvings Dotted Through The Woods And A Model Wooden Ww1plane Tells An Interesting Story. Evidence Of Dyke Dating Back To The Romans. 68 Eden Rd Bexley DA5 2EG 5.10 miles Best Accessed From Summerhouse Drive

Location what3words coast.still.down

Danson Park Bexley
This Is A Well Pathed Walk With A Few Wooded Areas. This Park Is Very Popular And Is Sometimes Used For Sports, There Are Also Funfairs Held There And A Playground. 83 Danson Ln Welling Lancashire DA16 2BQ 5.62 miles There Are A Few Entrances To The Park.

Location what3words hood.venue.trains

Foots Cray Meadows
A Fairly Flat Series Of Meadows With A River Running Through It. Bridle Path At Certain Points And Some Wildlife Protected Areas. 2 Rectory Ln Lancashire 6.26 miles

Location what3words petty.clean.duke

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

	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate rain at times	Light rain
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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