Welcome to Romford

Romford is a large town located in the northeast of Greater London. It is a bustling and vibrant area that is home to a diverse range of people and cultures. The town has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks that can be found throughout the area. Romford is also known for its excellent shopping and entertainment options, with a number of large shopping centers and cinemas located in the town.

One of the main attractions of Romford is its excellent transport links. The town is well-connected to the rest of London and the surrounding areas, with a number of bus routes and train stations located in the area. Romford Station is a major transport hub, with regular services to London Liverpool Street, Stratford, and other destinations. The town is also located close to the M25 motorway, making it easy to travel to other parts of the country.

Another key feature of Romford is its thriving nightlife. The town has a wide range of bars, clubs, and restaurants, catering to all tastes and budgets. Whether you are looking for a quiet drink with friends or a night out on the town, Romford has something to offer. The town is also home to a number of cultural events and festivals throughout the year, including the Romford Festival and the Romford Market Festival, which attract visitors from all over the country.

Local Schools

School	Details
The Mawney Foundation School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Knight	Mawney Road Romford Greater London RM7 7HR 01708741612 School Website
Concordia Academy Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Raheel Akhtar	Union Road Romford Essex RM7 0HG 1708932710 School Website
Bep Academy Other Independent School Ages:13-16 Head Teacher Mr Kelly Sims	62-64 Western Road Romford RM1 3LP 1708436440 School Website
St Edwards Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christopher Speller	Havering Drive Romford Greater London RM1 4BT 01708745971 School Website
St Peters Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Waterfield	Dorset Avenue Romford Greater London RM1 4JA 01708745506 School Website
Crowlands Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Clark	London Road Romford RM7 9EJ 01708743402 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
Hylands Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Steve Bowers	Granger Way Romford Greater London RM1 2RU 01708743704 School Website
Parklands Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Scott Stevens	Havering Road Romford Greater London RM1 4QX 01708743404 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Romford South Street, Romford, Greater London, RM1 1SX 0.25 Miles

Gidea Park Station Road, Gidea Park, Greater London, RM2 6BX 1.27 Miles

Emerson Park Butts Green Road, Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11 2JP 1.83 Miles

Chadwell Heath Station Road, Chadwell Heath, Greater London, RM6 4BU 2.22 Miles

Harold Wood Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, Greater London, RM3 0BL 2.61 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Atlas Radio Cars And Courier Ltd 01708 720000 2 High Street Romford, Romford, Greater London, RM1 1HR 0.09 Miles
A1 Network Car Services 01708 741111 142 South Street, Romford, Greater London, RM1 1SX 0.22 Miles
Viq Cars Ltd 01708 763152 40 Dunton Rd, Romford, Greater London, RM1 4AH 0.25 Miles
Star Minicabs 01708 736736 90 North Street, Romford, Greater London, RM1 1DA 0.26 Miles
Star Airport 01708 757075 90 North Street, Romford, Greater London, RM1 1DA 0.26 Miles
Taxis 01708 744044 6A Eastern Rd, Romford, Greater London, RM1 3PJ 0.28 Miles
Avon Radio Cars Ltd 01708 746777 South Street, Romford, Greater London, RM1 1QA 0.36 Miles
J V Chauffeur Services 01708 766777 5 Dicken Way, Romford, Greater London, RM1 4GQ 0.42 Miles
Havring Mini Cabs 01708 606060 222 South Street, Romford, Greater London, RM1 2AD 0.50 Miles
Unique Cars 020 8517 5000 222 South Street, Romford, Greater London, RM1 2AD 0.50 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Street Business Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:15
South Street Brewery Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:15 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
2Nd Barcode/Double Aperture Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Western Road Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Western Road Business Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
The Rotunda Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Romford Bo - Wh Smiths Box 1 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Romford Bo -W H Smiths Box 2 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Romford Station Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Eastern Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ingrave Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cgl Havering 01708 747614	Ballard Chambers 26 High Street Romford RM1 1HR
Barking & Dagenham Ccg 020 82767900	46 North Street Romford Essex RM1 1BH
St Edwards Medical Centre 01708 741096	Mawney Medical Centre 7 St.Edwards Street Romford Essex RM1 3DQ
Western Road Medical Centre 01708 775300	Western Road Medical Ctr 99 Western Road Romford Essex RM1 3LS
Barking, Havering And Redbridge Bcsc 0330 400 433	Queens Hospital Rom Valley Way Romford RM7 0AG

Local Stores

Romford
98-100 Dagenham Road
Rush Green
Romford
Greater London
RM7 0TJ
01708 763305
Store Website
0.87 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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 0.58 miles
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Veterinary Treatment Room C/O Coral Romford Stadium
Coral Romford Stadium London Road Romford Essex RM7 9DU 07966303704 marinomauro@gmail.com 0.68 miles

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Romford Pdsa Pet Hospital, The Julie And Robert Breckman Centre
Danes Road Romford Essex RM7 0HL 01708 745505 Website 0.72 miles

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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 0.80 miles
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Goddard Veterinary Group Collier Row Romford
54 Collier Row Lane Collier Row Romford Essex RM5 3BB 01708 724694 collierrow@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.03 miles
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Miba Veterinary Surgery
171 Rise Park Parade Eastern Avenue Romford Essex RM1 4NT 01708757042 mibavets@gmail.com 1.08 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Havering Country Park
2 Pinewood Rd Havering-Atte-Bower Romford RM4 1PH 2.56 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 4.07 miles Park In The Car Park, And Keep Turning Left And The Walk Will Take You About 50 Mins

Location what3words basis.senses.send

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 4.88 miles

Location what3words alive.bars.shirts

Belhus Woods Country Park
Romford Lodge Romford Rd Aveley 5.10 miles

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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 6.14 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.

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 8.02 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.

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