Welcome to Harold Hill

Harold Hill is a suburban town located in the London Borough of Havering, in the northeastern part of Greater London. The town is situated on a hill, which is where it gets its name from. Harold Hill is a relatively new town, having been built in the 1950s to provide housing for people who were displaced during World War II. The town has a population of around 30,000 people and is known for its community spirit and friendly atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Harold Hill is the Central Park. The park covers an area of 27 hectares and has a range of facilities, including a children's play area, a skate park, and a football pitch. The park is also home to a number of events throughout the year, including a summer festival and a fireworks display on Bonfire Night. Another popular attraction in Harold Hill is the Harold Hill Festival, which takes place every year in July. The festival is a celebration of the town's community spirit and features a range of activities, including live music, food stalls, and a funfair.

Harold Hill has a range of amenities, including a library, a leisure centre, and a number of shops and restaurants. The town is well-connected to the rest of London, with good transport links to the city centre and other parts of Greater London. Harold Hill is also home to a number of schools, including the Drapers' Academy, which is a secondary school that has been rated as 'outstanding' by Ofsted. Overall, Harold Hill is a friendly and welcoming town that offers a range of amenities and attractions for residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.4°C

Feels Like: 3.7°C

Wind: 8.5 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Mead Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Holmes	Amersham Road Harold Hill Romford Greater London RM3 9JD 01708343616 School Website
Broadford Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Lois Nicholls	Faringdon Avenue Harold Hill Romford Greater London RM3 8JS 01708342880 School Website
Drapers Brookside Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Winch	Dagnam Park Drive Harold Hill Romford Greater London RM3 9DJ 01708371331 School Website
Drapers' Brookside Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Winch	Dagnam Park Drive Harold Hill Romford Essex RM3 9DJ 1708371331 School Website
Pyrgo Priory Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Louise Fisk	Settle Road Harold Hill Romford Greater London RM3 9RT 01708342165 School Website
Drapers Maylands Primary School Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Trudy Spillane	Settle Road Romford Greater London RM3 9XR 01708371331 School Website
Drapers Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Darren Luckhurst	Settle Road Harold Hill Romford Greater London RM3 9XR 01708371331 School Website
Dycorts School Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr James Power	Settle Road Harold Hill Romford Greater London RM3 9YA 01708343649 School Website
Koru Independent Ap Academy Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Shona Anderson	90 Taunton Road Harold Hill Romford Romford RM3 7SU 1708204560 School Website
Harold Court Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lynn Hogan O'neill	Church Road Harold Wood Romford Greater London RM3 0SH 01708342275 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harold Wood Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, Greater London, RM3 0BL 0.73 Miles

Gidea Park Station Road, Gidea Park, Greater London, RM2 6BX 1.79 Miles

Emerson Park Butts Green Road, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11 2JP 2.53 Miles

Romford South Street, Romford, Greater London, RM1 1SX 2.82 Miles

Brentwood Warley Hill, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4EW 3.17 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A1 Network Cars 01708 741111 8 Farnham Rd, Romford, Greater London, RM3 8ED 0.42 Miles
Amber And Silver Cars 01708 347777 2 Station Road, Romford, Greater London, RM3 0DA 0.81 Miles
Allways Executive 01708 386200 331 Straight Road, Romford, Greater London, RM3 7JT 0.93 Miles
Minicabs For You 01708 377975 78-80 Straight Rd, Romford, Greater London, RM3 8AA 0.93 Miles
Link Cars Romford 01708 331999 Ground Floor, Romford, Greater London, RM3 0AP 0.99 Miles
Steve Taxis 07986 751671 75 Bell Avenue, Romford, Greater London, RM3 7DH 1.12 Miles
Hornchurch Mini Cabs 01708 700000 126 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11 2SH 1.49 Miles
Ceden Cars 01708 727272 1 Oakwood Court, Romford, Greater London, RM2 6ET 1.69 Miles
Platinum Chauffeur 01277 657490 8 Brook Close Gidea Park, Romford, Greater London, RM2 5QU 1.85 Miles
Kilo Cars Ltd 01708 444444 11 Station Road, Romford, Greater London, RM2 6BX 1.86 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Farringdon Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harold Hill Delivery Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dulverton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gooshays Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keighley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Petersfield Avenue Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hilldene Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harkness Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Painsbrook Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cambourne Avenue Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Harold Hill Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Leamington Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tring Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashton Road Business Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Settle Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Robins Surgery, Harold Hill Health C 01708 796960	The Robins Surgery Gooshays Drive Harold Hill Romford, Essex RM3 9SU
Kucchai 01708 343991	Harold Hill Health Centre Gooshays Drive Harold Hill, Romford Essex RM3 9SU
Central Park Surgery 01708 331802	Harold Hill Health Centre Gooshays Drive Harold Hill, Romford Essex RM3 9SU
Abbamoor Surgery 01708 341188	Harold Hill Health Centre Gooshays Drive Harold Hill, Romford Essex RM3 9SU
Petersfield Surgery 01708 343113	Petersfield Surgery 70 Petersfield Avenue Harold Hill,Romford Essex RM3 9PD

Local Stores

Harold Hill
6-8 Farnham Road
Harold Hill
Romford
Greater London
RM3 8DX
01708 384618
Store Website
0.41 miles

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SPAR - Romford
37-38 Tayberry Court
35 Briar Road
Romford
RM3 8SN
Store Website
0.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Cedar Palm Veterinary Clinic
104 Petersfield Avenue Harold Hill Romford Essex RM3 9PH info@cedarpalmvets.co.uk Website 0.33 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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For emergencies outside normal hours call 07415436781.
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For emergencies outside normal hours call 07415436781.
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For emergencies outside normal hours call 07415436781.
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For emergencies outside normal hours call 07415436781.
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For emergencies outside normal hours call 07415436781.

Hill Park Veterinary Group
1 Lindfield Road Romford Essex RM3 9BJ 01708 344455/386046 sharon.garnett@hillparkvets.co.uk 0.39 miles

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Lawton &Amp; Stoakes
8-12 Fitzilian Avenue Romford Essex RM3 0QS 01708 384444 vets@vets.uk.net Website 0.84 miles
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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 1.03 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
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Ivy Lodge Veterinary Clinic
Ivy Lodge Farm Nags Head Lane Upminster Essex RM14 1TS 01708 373671 admin@ivylodgevets.co.uk Website 1.38 miles
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Goddard Veterinary Group Gidea Park
144 Balgores Lane Gidea Park Romford Essex RM2 6BP 01708 768201 gideapark@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.87 miles
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nurses consult only
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Local Dog Walks

Havering Country Park
2 Pinewood Rd Havering-Atte-Bower Romford RM4 1PH 2.28 miles Collier Row, Havering Atte Bower

Location what3words valley.patio.snake

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 3.85 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.

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 4.35 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 5.96 miles

Location what3words glue.scarf.tricky

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 6.76 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 8.10 miles

Location what3words asserts.upset.motion

Weather Forecast

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	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Clear
Temp	12.4°C	11.4°C	8.6°C	8.4°C	9.8°C	13.3°C	15.7°C	17.1°C	17.8°C	16.6°C	15.3°C	13.7°C
Feels Like	12.6°C	11.4°C	8.6°C	8.4°C	10°C	13.1°C	15.6°C	17.1°C	17.5°C	16.6°C	15.6°C	13.6°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

	Clear	Clear	Mist	Fog	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	11.7°C	10.5°C	9.4°C	8.3°C	10.3°C	15.6°C	19.2°C	20.9°C	21.2°C	20.5°C	19.1°C	15.6°C
Feels Like	11.4°C	10°C	9.3°C	8.3°C	10.5°C	15.7°C	19.2°C	20.9°C	21.2°C	20.5°C	19.1°C	15.2°C

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Temp	16.4°C	16.1°C	15.4°C	14.8°C	15.3°C	16.4°C	17.5°C	17.6°C	17°C	16.3°C	15.9°C	16.5°C
Feels Like	16.3°C	16°C	15.5°C	14.9°C	15.4°C	16.4°C	17.5°C	17.6°C	17°C	16.3°C	15.9°C	16.5°C

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