Welcome to Northwood

Northwood is a suburban town located in the northwest of Greater London. It is situated in the London Borough of Hillingdon and is known for its peaceful and green surroundings. The town is well-connected to the rest of London through the Northwood tube station, which is on the Metropolitan line. Northwood is also close to major motorways such as the M25 and M1, making it an ideal location for commuters.

Northwood has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks is the Northwood Headquarters, which was the former home of the Royal Air Force. The building is now used by the Ministry of Defence and is a Grade II listed building. Other historic buildings in Northwood include the Northwood Hills Library and the Northwood Cemetery Chapel.

Northwood is a family-friendly town with several good schools and parks. The town has a range of primary and secondary schools, including the highly-rated St. Helen's School for Girls. Northwood also has several parks and green spaces, including the Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve and the Northwood Recreation Ground. These parks offer a range of activities for families, including walking, cycling, and picnicking. Overall, Northwood is a peaceful and picturesque town that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.3°C

Feels Like: 9.9°C

Wind: 15.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Helens School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Dr Alice Lucas	Eastbury Road Northwood HA6 3AS 01923843210 School Website
Northwood College For Girls Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Miss Rebecca Brown	Maxwell Road Northwood Greater London HA6 2YE 01923825446 School Website
Frithwood Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Co Headteacher Frances Saunders	Carew Road Northwood HA6 3NJ 01923825548 School Website
London School Of Theology Miscellaneous Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Dr D J Tidball	Green Lane Northwood HA6 2UW
The Hall School Other Independent School Ages:1-7 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Goodwin	The Grange Rickmansworth Road Northwood HA6 2RB 01923822807 School Website
St Martins School Other Independent School Ages:3-12 Head Teacher Mr Simon Dunn	40 Moor Park Road Northwood HA6 2DJ 01923825740 School Website
Holy Trinity C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Revd Clare Rodenas	Rickmansworth Road Northwood HA6 2RH 01923822529 School Website
Hillside Infant School Foundation School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Fennell	Northwood Way Northwood Greater London HA6 1RX 02082496860 School Website
Hillside Junior School Foundation School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Davies	Northwood Way Northwood HA6 1RX 01923825991 School Website
St Johns School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Jenkin	Potter Street Hill Wieland Road Northwood Greater London HA6 3QY 02088660067 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Carpenders Park Prestwick Road, Watford, Greater London, WD19 7DT 1.98 Miles

Hatch End Station Approach, Hatch End, Greater London, HA5 4HU 2.37 Miles

Headstone Lane Long Lane, Harrow Weald, Greater London, HA2 6NB 2.89 Miles

Bushey Pinner Road, Watford, Greater London, WD19 4EA 2.91 Miles

Rickmansworth Station Approach, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1QY 2.94 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ace Mini-Cabs 01923 829111 1 Station Approach, Northwood, Greater London, HA6 2XN 0.05 Miles
Mondil Cars 01923 823003 279 Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, Greater London, HA6 2QW 0.41 Miles
High Street Cars 01923 822313 18 High St, Northwood, Greater London, HA6 1BN 0.50 Miles
Eros Carriages 0800 651 0015 84 Pinner Road, Northwood, Greater London, HA6 1BT 0.68 Miles
Easy Airport Uk 0800 651 0015 84 Pinner Road, Northwood, Greater London, HA6 1BT 0.68 Miles
Northwood Travel Ltd 01923 828505 18 Joel Street, Northwood, Greater London, HA6 1PF 0.89 Miles
Diamond Cars 01923 820707 Northwood Hills Station, Northwood, Greater London, HA6 1NZ 0.94 Miles
Mealing Taxis 01923 823880 Unit 2, Northwood, Greater London, HA6 2RN 0.98 Miles
Online Express Cars,Northwwod 01923 750450 York Road, Northwood, Greater London, HA6 1JL 1.00 Miles
Hobo Hire 07534 630483 147 Albury Drive, Pinner, Greater London, HA5 3RJ 1.48 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ha6 Northwood Post Office (R) Collection Today available until:18:15 Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ha6 Northwood Post Office (L) Collection Today available until:18:15 Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ha6 Green Lane Junction / Maxwell Road Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Ha6 Eastbury Road / Carew Road Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Ha6 Hallowbell Road / Roy Road Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Ha6 Murray Road Outside St John's Court Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Ha6 25 Dene Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ha6 Chester Road / Reginald Road Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Ha6 Watford Road / Wild Oak Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ha6 Rickmansworth Road / Northwood Golf Club No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ha6 Rickmansworth Road / Highfield Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ha6 Frithwood Avenue / Cullera Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ha6 11 St Marys Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ha6 Rickmansworth Road Opposite Birch Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ha6 26 High Street Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
North Connect Pcn Hub 020 38358660	3 Eastbury Road Northwood HA6 3BG
Eastbury Surgery 01923 845945	Eastbury Surgery 3 Eastbury Road Northwood Middlesex HA6 3BG
Acre Surgery 01923 820844	Acre Surgery Neal Close, Acre Way Northwood Middlesex HA6 1TQ
Carepoint Practice 01923 820866	Northwood Health Centre Neal Close, Acre Way Northwood Middlesex HA6 1TQ
Dr Goodman & Partners 01923 820626	Northwood Health Centre Neal Close Northwood Middlesex HA6 1TQ

Local Stores

Northwood Hills - Joel Street
53-55 The Broadway
Joel Street
Northwood
Greater London
HA6 1NZ
01923 840358
Store Website
0.96 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Colne
Wiggenhall Road
Watford
WD18 0FS
01923 243732
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Fauna Veterinary
40 Green Lane Northwood Middlesex HA6 2QB recepetion@faunavets.co.uk Website 0.11 miles

Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Blythwood Vets
Waterlane House Sandy Lane Northwood Middlesex HA6 3HA 01923 820059 info@blythwood.com Website 0.98 miles

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Joel Veterinary Clinic
Joel Street Farm Joel Street Pinner Middlesex HA5 2PD 020 8868 3311 Lab.joel@cvsvets.com Website 1.35 miles
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Medivet Pinner
2A Pinner Green Pinner Middlesex HA5 2AA 020 8866 0727 pinner@medivet.co.uk Website 1.57 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Blythwood Vets
500 Uxbridge Road Pinner Middlesex HA5 4SL 020 8421 0510 info@blythwood.com Website 1.93 miles
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Medivet Carpenders Park
15 The Parade Delta Gain Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5BL 020 8428 7371 carpenders.park@medivet.co.uk Website 2.10 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Ruislip Woods
Large Woodland. Lots Of Routes To Walk, Comes Out At Ruislip Lido. There Are Many Entrances. Ruislip Woods 1.12 miles It'S Probably Worth Checking The Website And Figuring Out Which Way You'D Like To Enter

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Ruislip Lido
Ruislip Lido Lancashire 1.43 miles

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Kings College Playing Fields
Open Fields For Dogs To Walk Freely And Safe. 36 Manor Way Ruislip Lancashire HA4 8HD 2.46 miles

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Cassiobury Park And Grand Union Canal
This Short Hertfordshire Walk Explores Watford's Cassiobury Park Along With A Section The Grand Union Canal. Cassiobury Park Is The Largest Public Open Space In Watford Comprising Of Over 190 Acres Of Green Space Stretching From Watford Town Centre To Woodland And Countryside To The West Of The Town. WD18 7LG 3.19 miles The Car Park Is Signposted From The Centre Of Town And Rickmansworth Road With Brown Tourist Information Signs.

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Denham Country Park
Nice Varied Walk. Lots Of Choice Of Routes, Large Park. Can Walk Along The Canal (Not The Most Picturesque Of Canal Walks) But The Woods Are Lovely. Denham Country Park Denham 3.70 miles

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Stanmore Country Park
Lovely Views Over London. Circular Walk And Woodland/Pasture Walk. Nature Trail And Good Pathways. 2 Wood Ln 4.91 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Fog	Overcast	Overcast	Partly cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	14.3°C	13.2°C	10.9°C	11.1°C	9.9°C	8.4°C	7.1°C	7.3°C	6.7°C	5.5°C	3°C	0.6°C
Feels Like	13.4°C	11.8°C	8.9°C	7.5°C	7.3°C	5.1°C	3.4°C	3.6°C	3°C	1.7°C	-1°C	-3.7°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	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	-1.7°C	-3°C	-3.6°C	-4°C	-2.1°C	0.7°C	3.7°C	5.3°C	5.2°C	3.9°C	3.2°C	4.3°C
Feels Like	-6°C	-7.2°C	-7.5°C	-7.5°C	-5.2°C	-2°C	1.5°C	3.4°C	3.3°C	1.7°C	1°C	1.9°C

Wednesday	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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Heavy snow
Temp	3°C	2.5°C	2°C	1.4°C	3.2°C	4.9°C	5.9°C	6°C	5.2°C	3.5°C	1.9°C	2°C
Feels Like	0.1°C	-0.6°C	-1.2°C	-1.8°C	0.2°C	2.3°C	3.7°C	3.8°C	2.5°C	0.1°C	-1.3°C	-0.8°C

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