Lawford

Lawford is a village and civil parish in the Tendring district of northeast Essex. It is approximately 6 miles from the centre of Colchester and merges into Manningtree which is England's smallest town.

Lawford is a popular place to live, being close to the shops of Manningtree and having excellent bus and rail links. There are delightful walks in the local vicinity, notably along the banks of the River Stour.

Facilities and recreational activities include:

Ogilvie Hall

Although the Parish Council office is within the hall, we rent this and do not manage the hall in any way. For any information about Ogilvie Hall please contact the caretakers Sue & Dave Huck on 01206 392794.

Venture Centre

Contact details are on The Venture Centre website. 

St Mary's Church

A Grade I listed building built in 14th-century. For all details and any contact please see this link 

Playgrounds

There are 5 playgrounds in Lawford which you can find at:

Riverview - on the field when you go through the car park at Colchester Road, Lawford, CO11 2BE see this link

Strawberry Avenue - see this link

Waldegrave Way - in the field accessed via the pathway between nos. 30, 32 and 34 Waldegrave Way, Lawford CO11 2DT 

Lawford Green is located beside Little Pumpkins Nursery, The Avenue, CO11 2FR

School Lane is located behind the football field at Lawford Football Club, School Lane, CO11 2HZ

Lawford Football Club

Including Lawford Lads, Lawford Juniors and Lawford Ladies. For all information please visit their website.