Visit Chadwell Heath Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Chadwell Heath

  

Chadwell Heath Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Chadwell Heath

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Chadwell Heath history

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Toponymy

The name ‘Chadwell’ is first recorded in 1254 as Chaudewell and means ‘the cold spring’ The name was first applied to a settlement on the Barking (later Ilford) side of the ancient boundary between Dagenham and Barking.

Economic development

Chadwell Heath was the ‘end of the line’ for both the London tram system and later the electric trolley bus service from Aldgate. The railway was constructed through the area from Romford and Ilford.

Urban development

Suburban growth commenced in 1900 and proceeded rapidly until World War I; increasing after the war. A large parachute mine also exploded causing extensive residential damage in Bennett Road, destroying the school. A V2 rocket landed on Blackbush Avenue killing several people and blowing out windows for half a mile around.

Chadwell Heath geography / climate

Royal Mail includes Chadwell Heath as part of a postcode district (RM6) of the Romford post town, however the town of Romford is in Havering. The London Borough of Havering is to the east.

You can visit Chadwell Heath places with Walkfo Chadwell Heath to hear history at Chadwell Heath’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Chadwell Heath has 66 places to visit in our interactive Chadwell Heath map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Chadwell Heath, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Chadwell Heath places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Chadwell Heath & the surrounding areas.

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Walkfo: Visit Chadwell Heath Places Map
66 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Chadwell Heath tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Chadwell Heath

  

Best Chadwell Heath places to visit

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Chadwell Heath has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Chadwell Heath’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Chadwell Heath’s information audio spots:

Rush Green, London Rush Green is a suburban area in Romford in East London. It straddles the boundary of Barking and Dagenham and Havering. It is located 13.5 miles (22 km) east-northeast of Charing Cross.

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