Welcome to Widford

Widford is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles east of the town of Ware and 5 miles north of the city of Harlow. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Widford is the St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Widford is also home to a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a small convenience store, a post office, and a pub, which serves traditional English food and drink. There are also several local clubs and societies, including a gardening club and a history society, which provide opportunities for residents to get involved in the community and meet new people.

Despite its small size, Widford has a strong sense of community and is a popular place to live for those who enjoy a peaceful and rural lifestyle. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, making it an ideal location for those who want to enjoy the best of both worlds. Whether you are looking for a quiet place to retire or a peaceful place to raise a family, Widford is a great choice.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 6.3°C

Feels Like: 3°C

Wind: 11.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Widford Lodge School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Michelle Cole	Widford Lodge Widford Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 9AN 1245352581 School Website
St Cedd's School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Clarke	178A New London Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0AR 1245392810 School Website
Community College Initiative Ltd Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr John Carswell	Unit 36 Waterhouse Business Centre Unit 36, Waterhouse Business Centre Chelmsford Essex CM1 2QE 1245204075 School Website
Moulsham High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Julia Mead	Brian Close Chelmsford Essex CM2 9ES 01245260101 School Website
Chelmsford College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Andy Sparks	Moulsham Street Chelmsford Essex CM2 0JQ 1245265611
Moulsham Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Landa-Arrese	Princes Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 9DG 01245352742 School Website
Moulsham Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marie Staley	Princes Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 9DG 01245352098 School Website
Oaklands Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Williams	Vicarage Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 9PH 1245352166 School Website
Mildmay Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Dominic Mulholland	Robin Way Chelmsford Essex CM2 8AU 1245250019 School Website
St Anne's School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Valerie Eveleigh	154 London Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0AW 1245353488 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chelmsford Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HT 1.46 Miles

Ingatestone Station Lane, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0BW 4.68 Miles

Billericay Radford Way, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0BP 6.31 Miles

Hatfield Peverel Station Road, Hatfield Peverel, Essex, CM3 2DX 7.39 Miles

Wickford Station Approach, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AT 7.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Cars 01245 320222 25 Gordon Rd, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9LL 0.61 Miles
Chelmsford Taxis And Mini Cabs 01245 600155 39 Juniper Drive, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9HN 0.85 Miles
Chelmsford Taxis Ltd 01245 600155 Moulsham Lodge, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9HN 0.85 Miles
Allwayz Travel 01245 264367 52 Moulsham Drive, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9PY 0.89 Miles
Connect Cars 01245 607777 172 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9LG 0.97 Miles
Chelmsford Airport Cars 01245 505200 7 Donald Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9JB 1.09 Miles
We Chauffeur You 01245 505200 7 Donald Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9JB 1.09 Miles
Airport Direct Essex Ltd 01245 347070 4 Moulsham Dr, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9PX 1.11 Miles
Taxi-Chelmsford 07961 316159 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0HA 1.12 Miles
A1 Cars 01245 838383 17 Lister Tye, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9LS 1.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm2 103 Widford Road Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Cm1 1008 Rodney Way Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Cm2 354D Hillside Grove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm2 499 Tesco's Princes Road Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm2 273 Wood Street Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Cm1 74D Writtle Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm2 407D Gordon Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm2 271D Vicarage Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm1 213D Shakestones (Bus Stop) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm2 59D Upper New London Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm2 27 Galleywood Road Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Cm2 90D Upper Moulsham Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm2 434 Robin Way Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Cm1 265 Forest Drive Po Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Sunday Last Collection:16:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm2 462D Linnet Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wood Street Surgery	158 Wood Street Chelmsford Essex CM2 8BN
Whitley House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	2 Crompton House Writtle Road Chelmsford CM1 3RW
Whitley House Surgery 01245 347539	Whitley House Surgery Crompton Bld,Writtle Rd Chelmsford Essex CM1 3RW
Moulsham Lodge Surgery 01245 353182	Moulsham Lodge Surgery 158 Gloucester Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM2 9LG
Beauchamp House 01245 262255	Beauchamp House 37 Baddow Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0DB

Local Stores

Forest Drive
82 Forest Drive
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 2TS
01245 258855
Store Website
0.88 miles

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SPAR - Boreham
1 - 2 Abercorn House
Butterfield Road
Boreham
CM3 3BT
01245 850541
Store Website
4.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Elm House Veterinary Centre
12 Elm Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0JL 01245 352525 postmaster@elmhousevets.co.uk Website 0.69 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Clarendon Equine Clinic Ltd
Bexfields Farm Galleywood Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 8BY 01245 346 904 admin@clarendonequine.co.uk Website 0.89 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:30	17:30
Out of hours emergency service outside these times
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Out of hours emergency service outside these times

Clarendon House Veterinary Group
Bexfields Farm Galleywood Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 8BY 01245 353741 admin@clarendonhousevets.co.uk Website 0.89 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Bank Holidays 10.00 - 14.00
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Sat	09:00	16:00
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House And Jackson Llp
The Pet Clinic At Writtle Roxwell Road Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3RZ 01245 423162 info@houseandjackson.co.uk Website 2.04 miles

Animals Treated
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Vets4pets Chelmsford
Inside Pets At Home Chelmer Village Retail Park Chelmer Village Way Chelmsford Essex CM2 6XE 01245 228 914 chelmsford@vets4pets.com Website 2.14 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Maldon Road Veterinary Practice Limited
46 Maldon Road Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7DL 01245 473238 01245 472122 office@maldonrd.co.uk 2.19 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Hylands Park
Caretakers House London Rd Writtle Chelmsford CM2 8WQ 0.88 miles

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Holybred Woods
Holybred Wood Is An Area Of 21 Acres Of Ancient Woodland In The Village Of Little Baddow. It Comprises Mostly Hornbeam Coppice, Oak, Sweet Chestnut, Birch And Holly With An Under-Storey Containing Bluebell And Wood Anemone. The Wood Is A Haven For Many Types Of Wildlife Including Badgers. Chelmsford Lancashire 5.03 miles

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Norsey Woods
Norsey Wood Is A 67.2 Hectare Biological Site Of Special Scientific Interest In Billericay, Essex. It Is Also A Local Nature Reserve And A Scheduled Monument. The Site Is Ancient Oak Woodland On Acid Soil Which Has Been Converted To Mixed Sweet Chestnut Coppice. Plenty Of Paths + Disabled Access Which Will Take Wheelchairs. Picnic Areas For Families (No Dogs Allowed In Picnic Area) Billericay Lancashire CM11 1HA 5.85 miles

Location what3words about.cats.salt

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 6.44 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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Garnetts Wood
Garnetts Wood Trail Dunmow CM6 1NG 8.96 miles Cm6 1Nd Is A Nearby Postcode. Some Sat Navs Recognise &Quot;Garnett'S Wood Trail&Quot; As A Road And Will Take You Directly There.

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Garnetts Wood
Garnetts Wood Trail Dunmow CM6 1NG 8.96 miles Os Grid Reference Tl63491845

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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