Welcome to Roydon Hamlet

Roydon is a small hamlet located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Harlow and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The hamlet is home to a small population of around 1,500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The area is popular with families and retirees who are looking for a quiet place to live.

One of the main attractions of Roydon is its beautiful countryside. The hamlet is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque woodlands. There are many walking and cycling trails in the area, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The River Stort also runs through the hamlet, providing a peaceful spot for fishing and boating.

Despite its small size, Roydon has a strong sense of community. There are several local events and activities that take place throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village show. The hamlet also has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a pub. Overall, Roydon is a charming and peaceful hamlet that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 7.1°C

Feels Like: 6.9°C

Wind: 2.5 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Clyst Heath Nursery And Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Pattison	Royal Crescent Clyst Heath Exeter Devon EX2 7QT 01392361415 School Website
St Peters Church Of England Aided School Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Phil Randall	Quarry Lane Heavitree Exeter Devon EX2 5AP 01392204764 School Website
Woodwater Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Olivant	Woodwater Lane Exeter EX2 5AW 01392274147 School Website
Stansfield Academy Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mrs Tessa Claridge	Falcon Road Exeter Devon EX2 7LB 1392445446 School Website
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cathy Blatchford	Ringswell Avenue Exeter Devon EX1 3EG 01392445403 School Website
Chestnut Nursery La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Sarah Baker	Magnolia Avenue Exeter Devon EX2 6DJ 01392690418 School Website
Southbrook School Foundation Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Winward	Bishop Westall Road Topsham Road Exeter Devon EX2 6JB 01392716900
Wynstream Primary School Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Elise Redman	Burnthouse Lane Exeter Devon EX2 6AY 1392284990 School Website
Infocus College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Jason Ryder	Topsham Road Countess Wear Exeter Devon EX2 6HA 1392454200 School Website
Devon Hospitals Short Stay School Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Allen	The School Room, Bramble Ward Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital Barrack Road Exeter Devon EX2 5DW 01392402675 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Newcourt Liberty Way, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7AS 0.87 Miles

Digby And Sowton Digby Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7AW 1.00 Miles

Polsloe Bridge Pinhoe Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8AB 1.39 Miles

Pinhoe Station Road, Pinhoe, Devon, EX1 3SE 1.69 Miles

St James' Park Well Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6QB 2.11 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Heart Taxis 01392 555444 Exeter Ex2 7Tn, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7TN 0.25 Miles
Exeter Eco-Cars 01392 259880 4 Coronation Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5BZ 0.81 Miles
Jays Cars 01392 640001 1 Emperor Way, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3QS 0.92 Miles
Derry Cars 01392 439244 12 De La Rue Way, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3DS 0.92 Miles
Wheelchair Taxi Services Exeter 07940 539721 42 Meadow Way, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5BH 0.97 Miles
Exe Cars Taxis 01392 346161 2 Newcombe St Gdns, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2TP 1.06 Miles
Street Cars 01392 494246 36 Milton Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6BN 1.18 Miles
Exeter Taxi 07787 368984 South Lawn Terrace, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2SW 1.20 Miles
Airports Direct Southwest 01392 421439 55 Whipton Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8ER 1.38 Miles
Alpha Taxis 01392 444333 50 Beacon Heath, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8QA 1.77 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Middlemoor Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Digby Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Quarry Park Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parkland Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadfields Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pynes Hill Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pynes Hill Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:45
Honiton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Apple Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Apple Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heavitree Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilton Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peryam Crescent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hill Barton Surgery 01392 444242	Hill Barton Surgery 1 Lower Hill Barton Road Exeter Devon EX1 3EN
Wonford Green Surgery 01392 250135	Wonford Green Surgery Burnthouse Lane Exeter Devon EX2 6NF
Topsham Surgery At Sclns	The West Of England School Countess Wear Topsham Road Exeter Devon EX2 6HA
North And East Devon Bcsc 01392 411611	Royal Devon University Nhs Ft Barrack Road Exeter EX2 5DW
Royal Devon Non-Medical Prescribers 07805 848283	Pharmacy, Rd & E Hospital Barrack Road Exeter Devon EX2 5DW

Local Stores

Heavitree
61-63 Fore Street
Heavitree
Exeter
Devon
EX1 2RJ
01392 276055
Store Website
1.10 miles

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Sun	10:00	16:00

SPAR Blakeslee Drive
Blakeslee Drive
Exeter
EX2 7FN
01392 876497
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vets4pets Exeter
Inside Pets At Home Rydon Lane Retail Park Exeter Devon EX2 7HX 01392 266 860 exeter@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.31 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	19:00
An out of hours service is used when we are closed to provide 24/7 care.
Tue	08:00	19:00
An out of hours service is used when we are closed to provide 24/7 care
Wed	08:00	19:00
An out of hours service is used when we are closed to provide 24/7 care
Thu	08:00	19:00
An out of hours service is used when we are closed to provide 24/7 care
Fri	08:00	19:00
An out of hours service is used when we are closed to provide 24/7 care
Sat	08:00	17:00
Times may Vary An out of hours service is used when we are closed.
Sun	10:00	16:00
An out of hours service is used when we are closed to provide 24/7 care.

Exeter Veterinary Surgery
302 Topsham Road Exeter Devon EX2 6HG 01392 491838 vets@exetervets.co.uk Website 1.11 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Tue	08:30	18:30
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Thu	08:30	18:30
Fri	08:30	18:30
Sat	08:30	12:00
Sun	closed	closed

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cityvets (Exeter) Ltd
Rosary House 27 Fore Street Heavitree Exeter Devon EX1 2QJ 01392 250066 heavitree@cityvets.co.uk Website 1.24 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mon	08:30	18:30
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Thu	08:30	18:30
Fri	08:30	18:30
Sat	08:30	17:30
Sun	10:00	11:00

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cityvets (Exeter) Ltd
46 Whipton Village Road Whipton Exeter Devon EX4 8AW 01392 465553 whipton@cityvets.co.uk Website 1.30 miles

Animals Treated
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Mon	09:00	18:00
Tue	09:00	18:00
Wed	09:00	18:00
Thu	09:00	18:00
Fri	09:00	18:00
Sat	closed	closed
Sun	closed	closed

Medivet Polsloe
25 Park Road Mount Pleasant Exeter Devon EX1 2HS 01392 436006 polsloe@medivet.co.uk Website 1.62 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mon	08:00	19:00
Tue	08:00	19:00
Wed	08:00	19:00
Thu	08:00	19:00
Fri	08:00	19:00
Sat	closed	closed
Sun	closed	closed

Ark Vets - Pinhoe
3 Sandpiper Court Harrington Lane Exeter Devon EX4 8NS 01392 469770 info@arkvets-exeter.co.uk Website 1.76 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	18:30
Tue	08:30	19:00
Wed	08:30	18:30
Thu	08:30	18:30
Fri	08:30	18:30
Sat	08:45	12:00
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Exeter Canal
You Can Make This Walk As Long Or Short As You Like. We Parked For Free Just Off The A379 Bridge Road Then Walked Upstream Through The Fields To The Double Locks Pub. (Which Is Very Dog Friendly) 54 Bridge Rd Exeter Lancashire EX2 7BB 1.57 miles

Location what3words list.drank.allow

Brampford Speke
Turn Left At Post Office In Stoke Canon And Go Over The Train Tracks. Free Parking. Follow Footpath Through The Fields, Past The Stream And Over Several Gates And Bridges. You Can Either Divert And Have A Drink In The Pub (Check Pub Times) Or Continue On The Footpath, Past The Old Train Stop And Follow The Signs For The Footpath. You Will Continue Through Open Fields, Past Another Stream And Through A Farm. You Will Finally Come To The Road, Turn Right And Follow It Until You Reach Your Car, Green Ln Lancashire 4.10 miles

Location what3words glad.earlobes.thorax

Killerton House
A National Trust House. Beare Ln Exeter Lancashire EX5 3LB 5.43 miles

Location what3words distract.frostbite.estimated

Haldon Forest Park
Haldon Forest Has Loads Of Walks And Cycle Trails, There’S Something For Everyone. There’S A Cafe, Cycle And Segway Hire. King'S Rd Exeter Lancashire EX6 7XR 6.14 miles

Location what3words uses.families.nightfall

Mamhead Walk
Forest Walk - Long Or Short Mamhead 6.79 miles Lots Of Parking In Lots Of Places

Location what3words vocal.gosh.claw

Exmouth Seafront
Esplanade Lancashire 7.47 miles

Location what3words discouraged.bills.smiles

Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Clear
Temp	15.4°C	12.9°C	10.2°C	9°C	12.4°C	16.1°C	19.3°C	21.4°C	21.5°C	19.8°C	17.1°C	12.2°C
Feels Like	15.2°C	12.8°C	9.4°C	7.7°C	11°C	15.7°C	19.2°C	21.4°C	21.5°C	19.8°C	17.1°C	14.6°C

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	12.3°C	10.4°C	9°C	9°C	13.4°C	16.6°C	18°C	19.7°C	20.3°C	19.8°C	18.3°C	16°C
Feels Like	12.3°C	10.3°C	8.9°C	9°C	13.4°C	16.6°C	18°C	19.7°C	20.3°C	19.8°C	18.3°C	15.8°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

	Overcast	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	14.3°C	13.4°C	13.2°C	13.4°C	13.7°C	14.1°C	14.4°C	14.7°C	14.7°C	14.4°C	14°C	14.5°C
Feels Like	13.3°C	12.3°C	12.2°C	12.3°C	12.6°C	12.9°C	13.2°C	13.6°C	13.6°C	13.4°C	13.1°C	13.7°C

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