Welcome to Rochford

Rochford is a small town located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated approximately 43 miles east of London and has a population of around 8,000 people. The town is known for its historic buildings, including the Rochford Hall, which dates back to the 16th century. The town also has a number of shops, restaurants, and pubs, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

One of the main attractions in Rochford is the Rochford Hundred Golf Club, which is located just outside the town. The club has an 18-hole course and is open to both members and non-members. The course is known for its challenging layout and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The club also has a restaurant and bar, making it a great place to relax after a round of golf.

Another popular attraction in Rochford is the Rochford Art Trail, which takes visitors on a tour of the town's many art galleries and studios. The trail showcases the work of local artists and provides a unique insight into the town's creative community. The trail is free to follow and is a great way to explore the town's cultural offerings. Overall, Rochford is a charming town with plenty to offer visitors, from its historic buildings to its beautiful golf course and vibrant arts scene.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 18.3°C

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Wind: 8.9 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Waterman Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Collison	The Boulevard Rochford Essex SS4 1QF 01702546237 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
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
The King Edmund School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Osborn	Vaughan Close Rochford Essex SS4 1TL 01702545771 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
Prince Avenue Academy And Nursery Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Tracy Dennis	Hornby Avenue Westcliff On Sea Essex SS0 0LG 01702311411 School Website
Earls Hall Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Badcock	Carlton Avenue Westcliff On Sea Essex SS0 0QN 01702333360 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rochford West Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1AU 0.24 Miles

Southend Airport Southend-On-Sea, Essex, Essex, SS2 6YF 1.19 Miles

Hockley Station Approach, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4BG 2.42 Miles

Prittlewell Station Approach, Prittlewell, Essex, SS2 5BT 2.62 Miles

Southend Victoria Victoria Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 6AZ 2.88 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Private Hire Chauffeurs 07815 157532 40 Lucam Lodge, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1DS 0.21 Miles
Andrews Taxis Ltd 01702 200200 Andrews Taxis 2Nd Floor Cottis House, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BB 0.30 Miles
Andrews Taxis 01702 200200 2Nd Floor, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BB 0.30 Miles
Nolan Chauffeur Hire 07825 874453 22 Parklands, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1SH 0.74 Miles
London Southend Airport 01702 608100 Southend-On-Sea, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS2 6YF 1.25 Miles
Adelphi Executive Hire 07900 330966 16 Victory Lane, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3AN 1.33 Miles
Limousine Hire Southend 0800 073 9696 39 Nightingale Close, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS2 6SZ 1.38 Miles
Alans Airport Cars Ltd 01702 541911 9 Copelands, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3EE 1.43 Miles
Alans Airport Chauffeurs 07968 762196 9 Copelands, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3EE 1.43 Miles
Ableone Taxi 01702 208039 Englefield Cl, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4LE 1.49 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ss4 360D The Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 344 West Street Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss4 1344 West Street Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss4 262D Malting Villas Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 237D West Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 248D Somerset Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 126D Stambridge Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 265D Southend Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 339D Oak Road/Hall Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 284D Holt Farm Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 91D Southend Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 409 Purdeys Way Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ss4 1409P - Purdeys Way Parcel Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Ss4 69D Cherry Tree Pub Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ss4 270D Golden Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
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

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rochford Veterinary Ltd
19 East Street Rochford Essex SS4 1DB 01702 545558 office@rochfordvets.co.uk 0.17 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 0.86 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 1.17 miles
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Medivet 24 Hour Southend
281 Eastwoodbury Lane Southend-On-Sea Essex SS2 6UH 01702 526666 24hour.southend@medivet.co.uk Website 1.75 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 1.90 miles
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Medivet Hockley
92 Main Road Hockley Essex SS5 4RL 01702 200300 hockley@medivet.co.uk Website 2.91 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Edwards Hall Park
69 Bosworth Rd Southend-On-Sea Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5AD 2.68 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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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 3.37 miles We Start The Walk At Churchend And Walk All The Way Round. You Can Park Outside The Church Or Old Post Office.

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Gunnersand#039; Park To East Beach Shoebury
3 Magazine Rd Southend-On-Sea Lancashire SS3 9QN 5.30 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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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 7.31 miles

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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 8.56 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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Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 9.05 miles Sign Posted Near Pitsea Train Station

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	18°C	16.4°C	15.6°C	15.5°C	16.7°C	18.9°C	22.2°C	27.6°C	28.8°C	24.7°C	18.8°C	16.2°C
Feels Like	18°C	16.4°C	15.6°C	15.5°C	16.7°C	18.9°C	23.9°C	31.2°C	31.9°C	27.6°C	18.8°C	16.6°C

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Temp	15.1°C	14.3°C	13.4°C	13.2°C	14°C	19°C	24.3°C	26.2°C	26.4°C	26°C	22.5°C	17.4°C
Feels Like	15.4°C	14.1°C	12.8°C	12.4°C	13.2°C	18.8°C	25.3°C	26.4°C	26.5°C	26.5°C	22.7°C	17.4°C

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Temp	16.1°C	14.5°C	13.6°C	13.6°C	18°C	22.8°C	26.6°C	27.9°C	27.7°C	26.6°C	24°C	20°C
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