Local attractions in Harold Wood

People choose to settle in Harold Wood because of its superb location, excellent transport links, good schools, facilities, and community feel. Another asset of this area is its local attractions, including some wonderful woodland and green open spaces.

Harold Wood Park is particularly loved by locals who visit to walk, play, exercise and enjoy the great outdoors. However, there are plenty more things to do in Harold Wood and local gems to discover. We’ve picked a few of our favourites to help give an idea of the enviable lifestyle the area offers.

This 48-acre park is the perfect spot to enjoy time outdoors. Whether you join one of the local sports teams who practise here, bring the children to burn off some energy at the playgrounds, take a stroll or simply sit on a bench and watch the world go by, this park is for the whole community.

At its eastern border, Harold Wood Park blends into Pages Wood: the largest site in Thames Chase and home to almost 100,000 trees, rolling hills and wildflower meadows.

Gaze across open countryside, stroll through the meadows and enjoy nature-spotting on your doorstep at Pages Wood. If you’re a keen runner, the 10k running trail is sure to become one of your favourites, but you may also choose to explore by bike, horse or simply at a leisurely pace on foot. However you make use of this space, it’s yours to enjoy and definitely deserves a spot on our list of top local attractions.   

Thames Chase Forest Centre, Broadfields Farm, Pike Ln, Upminster RM14 3NS

An easy 13-minute drive from Harold Wood is Thames Chase Forest Centre set in Thames Chase Community Forest. Here you’ll find a café, shop and historic farm buildings, and beautifully managed trails, ponds, meadows and an orchard. Entertain kids with adventure trails and natural play areas or try something new yourself. Nordic Walking has become very popular, while this is also the perfect place to join a guided wellbeing event.

Somewhat a secret gem of Harold Wood, The Manor is yet another superb spot to get outdoors and enjoy nature. The original house is now overgrown but the site includes Hatters Wood, Fir Wood, Duck Wood and popular Dagnam Park, providing a range of habitats and animals to spot. Keep an eye out for deer and be sure to stroll round the ponds to see beautiful insects and birds enjoying these oases.

Gubbins Ln, Romford RM3 0QA

In a great location close to the train station and the park, The Hub and Neighbourhood Centre are there to support the local community. Meet up for a coffee and cake with friends, attend an event or hire a room for a meeting: these centres are warm, welcoming and a true asset of Harold Wood.

It may be clear by now, but we think that the truly unique and fantastic thing about Harold Wood is its great choice of green spaces, all in easy reach of the town centre and commutable to London. We’ve already mentioned a few of our favourite parks but make sure you also check out these beauty spots in walking distance of the town centre: Bedford’s Park, Dagnam Park, Pyrgo Park, and Tylers Common.

We’ve revealed some of our favourite local attractions and secret gems in Harold Wood, but there’s plenty more to discover. Click here to see what it’s like living here or visit our property pages to start picturing your new life. There are plenty of properties to buy or rent in Harold Wood.

We’re here to help as you think about buying or selling, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Visit us in branch or contact the local team who will be happy to answer all your questions.