Welcome to Gidea Park

Gidea Park is a suburban area located in the London Borough of Havering, in the northeastern part of Greater London. The area is known for its beautiful green spaces, including Raphael Park and Lodge Farm Park, which offer residents and visitors a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Gidea Park is also home to a number of excellent schools, making it a popular choice for families looking to settle down in a safe and welcoming community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Gidea Park is the Grade II listed Gidea Park Station, which was built in 1910 and is still in use today. The station is located on the Great Eastern Main Line, providing easy access to central London and other parts of the city. Gidea Park is also well-connected by road, with the A12 and A127 running through the area, making it easy to travel to other parts of Greater London and beyond.

Gidea Park has a rich history, dating back to the 19th century when it was a rural area known for its farms and orchards. Today, the area has a thriving community, with a range of shops, restaurants, and amenities to cater to the needs of residents and visitors alike. Whether you're looking for a quiet place to raise a family or a convenient base from which to explore London, Gidea Park has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 7.5°C

Wind: 12.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Marys Hare Park School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ludovic Bernard	South Drive Gidea Park Romford Greater London RM2 6HH 01708761220 School Website
Squirrels Heath Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Julie White	Salisbury Road Romford Greater London RM2 5TP 01708446476 School Website
Squirrels Heath Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Shipton	Salisbury Road Romford Greater London RM2 5TP 01708446472 School Website
The Royal Liberty School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Lee Raftery	Upper Brentwood Road Romford Essex RM2 6HJ 1708730141 School Website
Gidea Park College Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Callum Douglas	2 Balgores Lane Gidea Park Romford Greater London RM2 5JR 01708740381 School Website
Gidea Park Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pawan Sharma	Lodge Avenue Gidea Park Romford Greater London RM2 5AJ 01708743801 School Website
The Frances Bardsley Academy For Girls Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Emilie Darabasz David Turrell	Brentwood Road Romford Greater London RM1 2RR 01708447368 School Website
The Bridge Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Toni Cox	Brentwood Road Romford Rm1 2Rr RM1 2RR 1708764370 School Website
Ardleigh Green Junior School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr John Morris Obe	Ardleigh Green Road Ardleigh Green Junior School Hornchurch Essex RM11 2SP 1708443014 School Website
Ardleigh Green Infant School (Ardleigh Green Learning Federation) Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr John Morris Obe	Ardleigh Green Road Hornchurch Essex RM11 2SP 1708449362 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gidea Park Station Road, Gidea Park, Greater London, RM2 6BX 0.11 Miles

Romford South Street, Romford, Greater London, RM1 1SX 1.05 Miles

Emerson Park Butts Green Road, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11 2JP 1.08 Miles

Harold Wood Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, Greater London, RM3 0BL 1.50 Miles

Upminster Station Road, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2TD 2.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kilo Cars Ltd 01708 444444 11 Station Road, Romford, Greater London, RM2 6BX 0.07 Miles
Ceden Cars 01708 727272 1 Oakwood Court, Romford, Greater London, RM2 6ET 0.18 Miles
Executive London Cars 020 8983 3555 180 Great Gdns Rd, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11 2BA 0.59 Miles
Hornchurch Mini Cabs 01708 700000 126 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11 2SH 0.65 Miles
Brooklands Executive Travel 01708 474932 7 Brooklands Gdns, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11 2AF 0.66 Miles
Link Cars Romford 01708 331999 Ground Floor, Romford, Greater London, RM3 0AP 0.89 Miles
J V Chauffeur Services 01708 766777 5 Dicken Way, Romford, Greater London, RM1 4GQ 0.93 Miles
Minicabs For You 01708 377975 78-80 Straight Rd, Romford, Greater London, RM3 8AA 0.97 Miles
Taxis 01708 744044 6A Eastern Rd, Romford, Greater London, RM1 3PJ 0.97 Miles
Steve Taxis 07986 751671 75 Bell Avenue, Romford, Greater London, RM3 7DH 0.98 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gidea Park Station Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Station Road Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Balgores Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairholme Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Drive Liberty School Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Margaret Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heath Park Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hardley Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ridgeway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lytton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crossways / Main Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castellan Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Slewins Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gidea Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The New Medical Centre 01708 478800	The New Medical Centre 264 Brentwood Road Romford Essex RM2 5SU
Dr Hf Mcdonald & Ptnrs 01708 476455	Ardleigh Green Surgery 106 Ardleigh Green Road Hornchurch Essex RM11 2LP
Western Road Medical Centre 01708 775300	Western Road Medical Ctr 99 Western Road Romford Essex RM1 3LS
Victoria Hospital (Raphael House) - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Pettits Lane Romford RM1 4HL
Victoria Hospital (Raphael House) - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Pettits Lane Romford RM1 4HL

Local Stores

Gidea Park - Brentwood Road
378 - 392 Brentwood Road
Gidea Park
Romford
Greater London
RM2 5TD
01708 458623
Store Website
0.28 miles

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SPAR - Harrow Service Station
132 Hornchurch Road
Hornchurch
RM11 1DR
01708 476 873
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Goddard Veterinary Group Gidea Park
144 Balgores Lane Gidea Park Romford Essex RM2 6BP 01708 768201 gideapark@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 0.07 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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nurses consult only
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Southend Arterial Road Harold Wood Romford Essex RM3 0BZ 01708 375115 romford@jollyes.co.uk 0.86 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Palmerston Veterinary Group, Romford
Romford Vets 81 Park Lane Hornchurch Essex RM11 1BH 01708 752 610 romford@pvgvethospital.co.uk Website 0.96 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Companion Care (Romford) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Rom Valley Way Retail Park Rom Valley Way Romford Essex RM7 0AN 01708 720 920 romford@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.21 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Miba Veterinary Surgery
171 Rise Park Parade Eastern Avenue Romford Essex RM1 4NT 01708757042 mibavets@gmail.com 1.31 miles


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Lawton &Amp; Stoakes
8-12 Fitzilian Avenue Romford Essex RM3 0QS 01708 384444 vets@vets.uk.net Website 1.54 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Havering Country Park
2 Pinewood Rd Havering-Atte-Bower Romford RM4 1PH 2.57 miles Collier Row, Havering Atte Bower

Location what3words valley.patio.snake

Hainault Forest Adventure
Great Little Wander Around The Forest. Can Get Very Muddy, But Brilliant If Your Pup Loves To Run Free. Some Nice Obvious Tracks, But You Can Make Your Own Way Through The Trees. Can Get Muddy. So Take Your Boots. Manor Rd Abridge Lambourne End Romford RM4 1NB 4.49 miles Park In The Car Park, And Keep Turning Left And The Walk Will Take You About 50 Mins

Location what3words basis.senses.send

Belhus Woods Country Park
Romford Lodge Romford Rd Aveley 4.74 miles

Location what3words glue.scarf.tricky

Thorndon Park
This Walk Passes Through Thorndon Country Park. The Site Is Woodland And Ancient Parkland. The Country Park Is Divided Into Thorndon Park North, With Access From The Avenue, And Thorndon Park South, With Access From The A128 Road. CM13 3RZ 4.98 miles From Brentford, Take The A128m Heading South East. Follow This Until A Roundabout With A Sign Directing Right To Thorndon Country Park North. Follow This Road, The Avenue, Until You Reach The Brown Road Sign Directing You Into The Park And Visitor Centre.

Claybury Woods And Park
Nice Walk Around A Green Flag 70Hectacre Wood And Parkland. Some Areas Are Wheelchair Friendly/Easy Walking Some Parts Not. Off Lead In Woods And Open Area But Again Keeping Within Dog Law And Common Courtesy Of Controlling Your Dog. There Is A Children's Play Area So On Lead. 97 Ravensbourne Gardens Ilford IG5 0XQ 5.90 miles

Location what3words alive.bars.shirts

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 8.54 miles

Location what3words asserts.upset.motion

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-14.8°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

Monday	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	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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