Welcome to Wood Green

Wood Green is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated near the town of Chipping Ongar and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a popular tourist attraction. The village also has a number of local shops and amenities, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall.

One of the main attractions of Wood Green is its proximity to Epping Forest, which is a large area of ancient woodland that is popular with walkers, cyclists, and horse riders. The forest is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers, and is a great place to explore the natural beauty of the area. There are also a number of walking and cycling trails that run through the forest, making it easy to explore on foot or by bike.

Another popular attraction in Wood Green is the annual village fete, which takes place in the summer months. The fete is a traditional English event, with stalls selling local produce, crafts, and gifts, as well as games and activities for children. There is also live music and entertainment throughout the day, making it a great day out for all the family. Overall, Wood Green is a charming village that offers a peaceful and relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 14.4°C

Feels Like: 12.8°C

Wind: 13.2 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Upshire Primary Foundation School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chrissi Kalli	Upshire Road Upshire Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 3PX 01992715567 School Website
Woodcroft School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-13 Head Teacher Mr Brian Sainsbury	Whitakers Way Baldwins Hill Loughton Essex IG10 1SQ 2085081369 School Website
Davenant Foundation School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Adam Thorne	Chester Road Loughton Essex IG10 2LD 02085080404 School Website
The Leverton Junior School Foundation School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Gibbs	Honey Lane Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 3BE 01992715885 School Website
Hillhouse Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Joanne Willcox	Ninefields Estate Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 3EL 1992715999 School Website
Hereward Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Renette Fourie	Colebrook Lane Loughton Essex IG10 2HR 2085086465 School Website
Staples Road Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Mallender	Staples Road Loughton Essex IG10 1HR 2085081241 School Website
High Beech Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Mortimer	Mott Street High Beech Loughton Essex IG10 4AP 2085086048 School Website
Theydon Bois Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Andre Rall	Orchard Drive Theydon Bois Epping Essex CM16 7DH 1992813083 School Website
King Harold Business And Enterprise Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Jones	Broomstick Hall Road Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 1LF 01992714800 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Waltham Cross Station Approach, Waltham Cross, Greater London, EN8 7LU 3.62 Miles

Enfield Lock Ordnance Road, Enfield, Greater London, EN3 6HA 3.64 Miles

Chingford Station Road, Chingford, Greater London, E4 6AL 3.69 Miles

Cheshunt Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9AQ 3.88 Miles

Brimsdown Green Street, Enfield, Greater London, EN3 7SH 4.10 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Essex Chauffeur Services 01992 710634 Amesbury Way, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3SZ 0.71 Miles
Burchell Car Services 01992 767372 10 Harrier Way, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3JQ 1.33 Miles
G L K Chauffeur Drive 020 8508 2768 6 St Johns Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1RZ 1.61 Miles
786 Airport Taxi 07958 478947 41 Harvey Gardens., Loughton, Essex, IG10 2AD 2.01 Miles
Airport Express 020 8508 1766 8 Newmans La, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1TH 2.10 Miles
Take You There Cars 020 8532 0123 11 Priory Rd, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1AF 2.15 Miles
Vogue-Chauffeurs 01992 767707 10 Caldbeck, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1UR 2.18 Miles
Sam's Taxi 07788 435943 6 Bridge Hill, Epping, Essex, CM16 4ER 2.31 Miles
Vip Cars 020 8502 3333 64 The Broadway, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3ST 2.40 Miles
Mainstream Car Services 020 8508 7777 139 High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4LT 2.41 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Honey Lane Green Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Upshire Collection Today available until:10:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Pynest Green Avenue Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Stanmore Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Debden Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baldwins Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Princesfield P.O Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Skilletts Hill Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
High Beech No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shernbroke Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goldings Hill Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm16 312D - Piercing Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Englands Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodbury Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm16 313D - Coppice Row No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Maynard Court Surgery 01992 761387	17/18 Maynard Court Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 3DU
Forest Practice 020 85084580	Forest Practice 26 Pyrles Lane Loughton Essex IG10 2NH
Loughton Health Centre 020 85025000	Loughton Health Centre The Drive Loughton Essex IG10 1HW
The Loughton Surgery 020 84181340	25 Traps Hill Loughton Essex IG10 1SZ
Traps Hill Surgery	25 Traps Hill Loughton Essex IG10 1SZ

Local Stores

Upshire
113-117 Upshire Road
Upshire
Waltham Abbey
Essex
EN9 3PE
01992 713725
Store Website
1.37 miles

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SPAR - New North Road
209 - 215 New North Road
Hainault
IG6 3AD
0208 501 3340
Store Website
5.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Galley Hill Equine Surgery
Dallance Farm Breach Barns Lane Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 2AD 01992 762 185 galleyhillequine@aol.com Website 1.93 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Forest Veterinary Centre
Hemnall Street Epping Essex CM16 4LQ 01992 575790 general@forestvets.com Website 2.50 miles
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Medivet Waltham Abbey
15 Sun Street Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 1ER 01992 716771 waltham.abbey@medivet.co.uk Website 2.58 miles
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Goddard Veterinary Group Loughton
96 Roding Road Loughton Essex IG10 3EJ 020 8508 3340 loughton@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.66 miles
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Loughton Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 13 Epping Forest Shopping Park Langston Road Loughton Essex IG10 3UE 0208 502 8810 loughton@vets4pets.com Website 2.70 miles

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Waltham Abbey Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Highbridge Retail Park Highbridge Street Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 1BY walthamabbey@vets4pets.com 2.92 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Epping Forest Theydon Loop
Travelling West From Theydon Bois, Go Past All The Homes And Park In The First Car Park On The Right. Car Park Is Close To The Fast Road, So Be Careful If Your Pup Is Over Excited. Go Through The Gate, Turn Right And Then Take The Left Path. If You Take A Left At Every Path/Junction It’S A Lovely Walk Through The Forest. Over Babbling Brooks And Streams And Logs And Trees For Your Pups To Jump On. Quiet First Thing In The Morning, Can Get Busier At Weekends. But Lots Of Room For The Dogs To Be Off Lead, Away From The Road. Can Get Muddy And Lots Of Squirrels. Only One Poo Bin At The Start/End By The Car Park. Lovely Route. B172 Theydon Bois Epping CM16 7DR 0.98 miles

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Gunpowder Park
Once Upon A Time They Tested Munitions Here, And Visits Were Not Recommended! But Today Gunpowder Park Has Been Transformed Into An Exciting 115 Hectares Country Park Where People, Wildlife And The Arts Coexist In A Rather More Peaceful Environment. The Park Has Been Shaped Into Four Specific Regions Which All Offer Different Experiences. It Is An Ideal Venue For Walkers And Cyclists, With A Comprehensive Network Of Surfaced Paths Accessible To All And A Summer Use Bridleway, Which Circles The Arable Fields. 9 Rush Dr Lancashire 2.35 miles

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Cornmill Meadows
Cornmill Meadows Is A Beautiful Walk Which Can Be As Short Or As Long As You Require. Dogs Can Run Free, There Is Lots Of Green Space And Water For Dogs That Like A Swim. Great For Birds And Wildlife. You Can Walk Through The Meadow Into The Abbey Gardens And From Here You Can Grab Lunch Or A Coffee. If You Are After A Coffee Visit 'Annies Coffee Shop' As This Is Dog Friendly. Keep Your Eyes Pealed In The Evenings For The Local Barn Owl Hunting Over The Reed Beds And The Kingfisher If You Are There In The Day. Great Walk, Peaceful, Pretty And Pooch Perfect! Abbey Church Centre Lancashire 2.66 miles

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Enfield Island Village
Around Enfield Island Village There Is Fields And Fields Of Open Space Not To Mention The Marshlands And Woodlands, So There Is Lots For Your Doggie To Explore! 22 Harston Dr Enfield Lancashire EN3 6GH 3.24 miles Woodlands, Marshland, Open Fields

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Epping Forest
A Good Walk In The Forest Opposite St Margarets Hospital . Keep Your Dog On A Lead Or They Will Chase Deers . St Margaret'S Hospital Epping Lancashire CM16 6TJ 3.41 miles

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Epping Forest
A Short, Circular Walk In Epping Forest. This Walk Follows The Willow Trail, Which Is Waymarked Making It Easy To Follow. There Are 9 Waymarked Trails Around The Forest Which All Have Posts Along Them To Point You In The Right Way. Lancashire E4 7QH 3.43 miles Use Junction 5 Of The M11, Passing Through Loughton. Take The A121 South. Turn Right Onto Manor Road, Right Onto Epping New Road. Then Left Onto Ranger's Road. The Car Park Will Be On Your Right.

Weather Forecast

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