Welcome to Ashford

Ashford is a town located in the county of Kent, in the southeast of England. It is situated on the River Stour and has a population of approximately 75,000 people. The town has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era, and has been an important market town for centuries. Today, Ashford is a thriving commercial and residential center, with a range of amenities and attractions for visitors and residents alike.

One of the most notable features of Ashford is its transport links. The town is located on the M20 motorway, which provides easy access to London and the rest of the country. It is also served by Ashford International railway station, which offers high-speed train services to London, Paris, and Brussels. This makes Ashford an ideal location for commuters and businesses looking to establish a presence in the southeast of England.

In addition to its transport links, Ashford has a range of cultural and recreational attractions. The town is home to a number of historic buildings, including St Mary's Church and the Ashford Museum. It also has a thriving arts scene, with a number of galleries and theaters showcasing local talent. For those who enjoy the outdoors, Ashford has a number of parks and green spaces, including Victoria Park and the Conningbrook Lakes Country Park. Overall, Ashford is a vibrant and dynamic town, with something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

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Wind: 9.4 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School Details
Ashford School
Other Independent School
Head Teacher
Mr Michael Hall
East Hill
Ashford
Kent
TN24 8PB
1233625171
School Website
The T3 School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Gary Malone
Sydenham House, Church Road
Ashford
Kent
TN23 1RD
7999094612
Victoria Road Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Lisa Davis Mrs Kelly Collens
Victoria Road
Ashford
Kent
TN23 7HQ
01233620044
School Website
Ashford St Marys Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nicola Hirst
Western Avenue
Ashford
Kent
TN23 1ND
01233625531
School Website
The North School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Clair Ellerby
Essella Road
Ashford
Kent
TN24 8AL
1233614600
School Website
Cornfields School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:7-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Mary Mckeeman
207 Hythe Road
Ashford
TN24 8PL
1233877046
School Website
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs D Rougvie-Fevrier
Quantock Drive
Ashford
Kent
TN24 8QN
1233622797
School Website
Highworth Grammar School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Duncan Beer
Maidstone Road
Ashford
Kent
TN24 8UD
01233624910
School Website
The Norton Knatchbull School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Ms Ben Greene
Hythe Road
Ashford
Kent
TN24 0QJ
01233620045
School Website
Finberry Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Stella Scharinger
Jemmett Road
Ashford
Kent
TN23 4QE
01233622686
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ashford International
Station Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EZ
0.32 Miles
Wye
Bridge Street, Wye, Kent, TN25 5EB
3.47 Miles
Charing
Station Road, Charing, Kent, TN27 0JA
5.53 Miles
Pluckley
Station Road, Pluckley, Kent, TN27 0RT
5.63 Miles
Ham Street
Station Approach, Ashford Road, Ham Street, Kent, TN26 2DU
5.65 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Ashford Private Hire Taxis
01233 333500
High Street, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8TF
0.14 Miles
Khan Taxi
01233 380031
34A Bank Street, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1BA
0.27 Miles
Courtesy Cars
01233 638298
43 Albert Rd, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8NU
0.35 Miles
Aaa Taxis
01233 666777
13/Tutsham Court/Nine Acres, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9JS
0.79 Miles
Ashford Bridal Cars
01233 650049
96 Orion Way, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0DZ
0.84 Miles
Executive Chauffeurs
07941 086066
10 Meadow Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HB
0.84 Miles
Airport Cabs Direct
01233 625980
17 Christopher Bushell Way, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9PY
0.86 Miles
Arrow Taxis Ltd
01233 666666
St Georges Business Centre, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EL
0.94 Miles
Barrie's Private Hire
07737 764397
70 Albemarle Rd, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0HN
0.95 Miles
Airport Cars Kent
01233 694321
33 Sir John Fogge Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3GA
1.02 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street Lower
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashford Delivery Office
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:18:15
Saturday Last Collection:12:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Ashford Delivery Office
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:18:15
Saturday Last Collection:12:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Ashford Delivery Office
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:18:15
Saturday Last Collection:12:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Church Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Upper
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:17:15
Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
High Street Upper
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:17:15
Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Tufton Street
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tufton Street
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hardinge Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashford Station
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:16:30
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Hythe Road Old Post Office
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Henwood Business Box
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:18:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Henwood Industrial Estate
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:18:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
International Station
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Hollington Surgery
Blue Line Lane
Ashford
TN24 8UN
Hollington Surgery
01233 622361
Hollington Surgery
Blue Line Lane
Ashford
Kent
TN24 8UN
Sydenham House Medical Centre
01233 645851
Sydenham House Med Centre
Mill Court
Ashford
Kent
TN24 8DN
New Hayesbank Surgery
01233 624642
New Hayesbank Surgery
Bybrook, Kennington
Ashford
Kent
TN24 9JZ
Musgrove Park Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Beaver Road
Ashford
TN23 7SP
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Local Stores

Hunter Avenue
83 Hunter Avenue
South Willesborough
Ashford
Kent
TN24 0HG
01233 621339
Store Website
0.85 miles
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SPAR - Repton Avenue
20 Cedar Parade
Ashford
TN23 3TE
01233 746791
Store Website
1.1 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Barrow Hill Veterinary Group Ltd
Barrow Hill Veterinary Centre
Maidstone Road
Ashford
Kent
TN24 8TY
01233 624 687
reception@barrowhill-vets.com
Website
0.56 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Companion Care (Ashford) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home
Gallagher Retail Park
Norman Road
Ashford
Kent
TN23 7DH
01233 641 003
ashford@companioncare.co.uk
Website
0.94 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Medivet Willesborough - Peter Edgar Vets
20 Kennington Road
Willesborough
Ashford
Kent
TN24 0NR
01233 610610
willesborough@medivet.co.uk
Website
1.39 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Eureka Veterinary Centre
Unit 9
Eureka Place
Trinity Road
Ashford
Kent
TN25 4BY
01233 611071
reception@eurekavets.co.uk
Website
1.54 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Westpoint Farm Vets, Ashford
Unit 11
St John'S Court
Sevington Business Park
Ashford
Kent
TN24 0SJ
1.65 miles
Animals Treated
Cattle

Deer

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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Margetts &Amp; Associates (Ashford)
Bucksford Court
Singleton Centre
Singleton Hill
Ashford
Kent
TN23 5GR
01233 661099
practice@margettsvetsashford.co.uk
Website
1.68 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Hothfield Common
This Managed, Ancient, Heath Is Popular With Dog Walkers From Nearby Villages. There Are Several Areas, All Separately Fenced Off With Plenty Of Gates Allowing Access. Sheep Are To Be Found Grazing In The Wet Meadow And There Is A Herd Of Around 22 Highland Cattle That Are Moved From One Area To Another On A Regular Basis. Maps, One In The Car Park And Another In The Main Heathland Area Are Updated To Show Where The Cattle Are Currently Grazing - These Areas Can Be Easily Avoided Once You Know The Layout Of The Common If You Are Reluctant To Meet Up With Them.
Cades Rd
3.13 miles

Location
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Kings Wood
An Ancient, Woodland Site, King’S Wood Offers An Excellent Forest Walk Through Vast And Beautiful Woodland.
Lancashire
TN25 4AR
4.78 miles

King’S Wood Is Easily Accessible From The M20 At Ashford. Leave The Motorway At Junction 9, Signposted To Ashford, Faversham. At The First Roundabout, Turn Left For Faversham A251. Continue Through To A T-Junction With The A251. Turn Left, Toward Challock. Continue On The Road For Around 3-Miles, Before Taking A Sharp Right Turn To White Hill, Just Before The Sign To Challock.
Location
what3words
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Kings Wood
Kings Wood Has One Pathed Route From The Car Park. This Walk Is Very Popular With Lots Of Dog Owners, As It Is Very Peaceful And Is Very Big. Hiking Boots Should Be Worn As The Path Is Uneven And There Are Hills To Trek Up At Times, It Can Also Be Very Muddy.
Unnamed Road
Canterbury
Lancashire
CT4 8HQ
5.51 miles

Location
what3words
rooms.remaking.visit
Dering Woods
A Lovely Easy Walk, This Wood Is Part Of The Woodland Trust, So The Paths Are Kept Clear All Year Round. It Can Get Quite Muddy During The Winter Months, Also There Are Active Bridal Ways So You May Occasionally Bump Into The Odd Horse Here And There. Lots Of Local People Use The Woods As Their Local Walking Spot So Lots Of Dogs Will Be There!
Smarden Bell Rd
Smarden
7.16 miles

Location
what3words
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Canal Hythe Port Lympne
Starting At The Car Park In West Hythe Follow The Royal Military Canal Path West, After About 1Km (You Will Be Running Parallel With Port Lympne Zoo), There Is A Footpath On The Right That Takes You Up Through The Park.
W Hythe Rd
West Hythe
Hythe
CT21 4NT
8.80 miles

The Carpark Is On The North Side Of The Canal Off The West Hythe Road.
Location
what3words
ferrying.courier.rides
Hythe Canal
Free Parking At Botolphs Bridge In West Hythe. The Canal Path Runs Left And Right From Here. Flat And Level Walk Where Dogs Can Run Off Lead Either On A Path Or Up On A Grassy Bank. Dogs Can Swim At Points Along The Canal. The Tow Path Is Popular With Cyclists And Horses But The Grassy Top Is Reserved For Bikers And Dogs Only. Beautiful Scenery And Even A Chance To See Wild African Animals As The Route Passes The Plains Of Port Lympne Safari Park- Who Knew There Were Zebras And Giraffes Roaming Free In Kent! Lots Of Picnic Areas On Route, But No Toilet Or Refreshments On Route, Although Pubs Nearby Are Dog Friendly
27-45 Burmarsh Rd
9.47 miles

Location
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