Welcome to Aylesford

Aylesford is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Medway and is known for its picturesque scenery and historic landmarks. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and evidence of this can be seen in the remains of a Roman villa that was discovered in the area. Aylesford is also home to a number of medieval buildings, including the 13th-century Aylesford Priory, which is now a popular tourist attraction.

One of the most notable landmarks in Aylesford is the Aylesford Bridge, which dates back to the 14th century. The bridge is a popular spot for visitors to take in the stunning views of the River Medway and the surrounding countryside. Another popular attraction in the village is the Aylesford Farmers' Market, which takes place on the third Sunday of every month. The market offers a wide range of locally sourced produce, including fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, cheese, and baked goods.

Aylesford is also home to a number of pubs and restaurants, offering visitors a chance to sample some of the local cuisine. The village is particularly well-known for its traditional Kentish ale, which is brewed using locally sourced hops. Overall, Aylesford is a charming village that offers visitors a chance to step back in time and experience the rich history and culture of Kent.

Local Weather

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Temp: 1°C

Feels Like: -2.2°C

Wind: 6.5 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Aylesford Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Billy Harrington	Teapot Lane Aylesford Kent ME20 7JU 01622718192 School Website
Aylesford School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Tanya Kelvie	Teapot Lane Aylesford Kent ME20 7JU 1622717341 School Website
Ditton Infant School Foundation School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Claire Lewer	Pear Tree Avenue Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6EB 01732844107 School Website
St Peters Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jim Holditch	Mount Pleasant Aylesford Kent ME20 7BE 01622717335 School Website
Ditton Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Graham Ward	New Road Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6AE 01732843446 School Website
Brookfield Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nathaniel South	Swallow Road Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6PY 01732843667 School Website
Brookfield Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs C Smith	Swallow Road Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6PY 01732840955 School Website
Lunsford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gary Anscombe	Swallow Road Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6PY 01732843352 School Website
St Mark's Church Of England Primary School, Eccles Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Bassett	Eccles Row Eccles Aylesford Kent ME20 7HS 1622717337 School Website
St James The Great Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Tamasin Springett	Chapman Way East Malling Kent ME19 6SD 01732841912 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Aylesford Station Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JL 0.10 Miles

New Hythe Off New Hythe Lane, New Hythe, Kent, ME20 6XJ 0.99 Miles

Barming Hermitage Lane, East Barming, Kent, ME16 9NS 1.37 Miles

East Malling High Street, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6AJ 1.62 Miles

Snodland High Street, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5AN 2.05 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Carefree Driving Services Ltd 01622 793020 5 Rowan Close, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7LP 0.22 Miles
Holthouse Carriages 01622 710804 401 London Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6DB 0.50 Miles
Cars 01622 792644 Cottage Industrial Estate, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7AD 1.03 Miles
Gemini Private Hire 01732 845644 18 New Hythe Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6PN 1.11 Miles
Airports Sos 01622 882186 53 Cork Street, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7HG 1.12 Miles
Conder Kevin Private Hire Ltd 01732 845604 64 Plover Rd, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6JZ 1.41 Miles
Leybourne Taxi 07751 870979 14 Little Oxley, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5QU 1.64 Miles
Oscars Private Hire 01622 686180 6 Mid Kent Shopping Centre/Castle Rd, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0PU 1.75 Miles
Kent Class Cars 07931 594612 36 Middle Mill Road, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6PS 1.84 Miles
Skyline Cars 01732 400200 5 Busbridge Close, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6BD 1.86 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Aylesford Station Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
The Friars No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Premier Parade No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Priory Grove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Teapot Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hall Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Primrose Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aylesford Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Ditton Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Royal British Legion Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodlands Road Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Ditton Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:00:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bell Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Preston Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Quarry Wood Industrial Estate Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Sunday Last Collection:00:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Aylesford Medical Centre 01622 885880	The New Aylesford Surgery Admiral Moore Drive R.B.L.V., Aylesford Maidstone, Kent ME20 7SE
Thornhills Medical Practice 01732 849980	Thornhills Med Pract Larkfield Hc, Martin Sq Aylesford Kent ME20 6QJ
Malling Pcn Ncc 01732 849980	Larkfield Health Centre Martin Square Larkfield Kent ME20 6QJ
Wateringbury Branch Surgery - Larkfield	The George Holding Centre Chaucer Way Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6SS
The Whitehouse Surgery	Mackenders Lane Eccles Aylesford Kent ME20 7HX

Local Stores

Snodland - Holborough Road
1 Holborough Road
Snodland
Kent
ME6 5DQ
01634 241430
Store Website
2.19 miles

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SPAR - Chatham Road
Chatham Road Service Station
Chatham Road
Maidstone
ME14 2ND
01622 683597
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Maidstone) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home South Aylesford Retail Park Aylesford Maidstone Kent ME20 7TP 01622 711 363 maidstone@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.60 miles
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Pennard Vets Allington
5 Mid-Kent Shopping Centre Castle Road Allington Maidstone Kent ME16 0PU 01622 663166 allington@pennardvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.74 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Sandhole Veterinary Centre
Sandhole Snodland Kent ME6 5LG 01634 242502 nurse@sandholevets.com Website 1.98 miles
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Trinity Vet Centre
Hermitage Walk Hermitage Lane Maidstone Kent ME16 9NZ 01622 726730 reception@trinityvetcentre.com 2.22 miles

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Dna Vetcare Ltd T/A Pinebank Veterinery Surgery
85B London Road Maidstone Kent ME16 0DX 01622 755 098 2.39 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store London Road Retail Park Maidstone Kent ME16 0DT 01622 769704 maidstone@jollyes.co.uk 2.53 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Cobtree Manor Park
Really Nice Walk For The Dogs. There Is A Refreshment Area / Cafe For A Cup Of Tea Or A Bacon Sandwich On A Sunday Morning. Currently They Are Building A Purpose Built Cafe For This. Also There Is A Big Wooden Playground With Climbing Frames, Slides, Swings. Free Parking. Really Nice People Walking There Dog And Everyone Is Really Friendly. Endeavour House 259 Forstal Rd Aylesford Lancashire ME20 7AQ 1.49 miles

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Mote Park
Nice Open Fields, Good For Picnics, A Play Area For The Kids And A Cafe. Plus A Large Lake To Feed The Ducks, Swans And Geese. Different Walks To Try And Everyone Is Really Friendly Walking Their Dog. 19-35 Mote Ave Lancashire 3.63 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 3.88 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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Capstone Farm Country Park
A Local Council Owned Country Park, Between Chatham And Gillingham, With Free Parking, Cafe, Toikets, And Play Areas For Children. Set Out Across An Extensive Countryside, With Paths For Walking, Running, Cycling, There Are Large Meadows, A Lake, Picnic Areas, And Very Good Signage And Information Panels. 343 Capstone Rd Gillingham ME7 3JE 5.50 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

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Trolley Country Park
Flat Path, Wooded. 2 The Covert Vigo Village Gravesend DA13 0SY 5.55 miles

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Camer Park
Large Field Like Walk Once You Get Through The Woody Entrance The Park Opens Right Up With Plenty Of Room For The Bouncy Pups And The Calm Pooches! Wrotham Rd Meopham Gravesend DA13 0AB 6.59 miles

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Weather Forecast

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