Welcome to Benenden

Benenden is a small village located in the Weald of Kent, England. It is situated approximately 12 miles southeast of Maidstone and 10 miles northwest of Hastings. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and tranquil atmosphere. The village is surrounded by beautiful woodland and rolling hills, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. George's Church and the 16th-century Benenden School.

Benenden School is a prestigious independent boarding school for girls aged 11-18. The school was founded in 1923 and has a long history of providing an excellent education to young women. The school is set in 250 acres of beautiful countryside and offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities. The school has a strong focus on pastoral care and aims to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for its students. The school has a strong reputation for academic excellence and has produced a number of notable alumnae, including Princess Anne and actress Rachel Weisz.

In addition to its natural beauty and historic buildings, Benenden is also home to a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a post office, a village shop, and a pub, as well as a number of small businesses and independent shops. The village also hosts a number of community events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Benenden is a charming and peaceful village that offers a high quality of life for its residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

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Temp: 6.4°C

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Wind: 7.8 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Benenden Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsay Roberts	The Green Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4DN 01580240565 School Website
Benenden School Other Independent School Ages:10-19 Head Teacher Mrs S Price	Cranbrook Road Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4AA 1580240592 School Website
Dulwich Prep Cranbrook Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Paul David	Coursehorn Cranbrook Kent TN17 3NP 1580712179 School Website
St Ronan's School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr William Trelawney-Vernon	Water Lane Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5DJ 1580752271 School Website
Rolvenden Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Tina Mcintosh	Hastings Road Rolvenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4LS 1580241444 School Website
Cranbrook School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Will Chuter	Waterloo Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JD 01580711800 School Website
Sandhurst Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Norman	Rye Road Sandhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5JE 01580850288 School Website
Belle Vue School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Mckeeman	Jockey Lane Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JN 1580854641 School Website
Cranbrook Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Francesca Shaw	Carriers Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JZ 01580713249 School Website
Hawkhurst Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jodi Hacker	Fowlers Park Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4JJ 01580753254 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Headcorn Station Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9SD 7.15 Miles

Etchingham Station Road, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7PA 7.19 Miles

Staplehurst Station Approach, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0QR 7.33 Miles

Robertsbridge Station Road, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5DJ 7.51 Miles

Marden Church Green Lane, Marden, Kent, TN12 9HS 8.44 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
F G K Cars 01580 712299 Unit 6 Hartley Dyke Business Centre, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3QG 3.28 Miles
Elba Private Hire Ltd 01580 752984 40 Winchester Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 4DQ 3.33 Miles
Clarkes Minibus Hire 01580 292095 4 Woolpack Corner, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8BU 3.73 Miles
Limo Hire Sussex Kent 0800 644 1593 30 Henley Meadows, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6EN 4.78 Miles
Ivy Executive 01580 443001 1A Station Road, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7PL 6.00 Miles
Maidstone Taxi Co 01622 890003 Partridges Yard/Monks Hill, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8QJ 6.12 Miles
M T C Taxis 01622 890003 10 Surrenden Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0LX 6.71 Miles
Ticehurst Cabs 01580 200180 Coronation Cottages, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 7LX 6.99 Miles
Richard's Private Care Hire 01622 832252 Widehurst Bungalows, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 9LN 7.07 Miles
L T J Chauffeurs 01580 890483 Manorbier/Marden Rd, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0PB 7.08 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Village Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Benenden Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Iden Green Old Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Mount Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beacon Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scullsgate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goddards Green Benenden Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crit Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Standen Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maplesden Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Benenden C H Old Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pricklegate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tilsden Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rolvenden Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Orchard End 01580 713622	Orchard End Surgery Dorothy Avenue Cranbrook Kent TN17 3AY
Old School Surgery 01580 712476	The Old School Surgery Rectory Fields Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JB
The Crane 01580 712260	The Crane Surgery Rectory Fields Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JB
Weald View Medical Practice - Hawkhurst 01580 753937	Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4EX
Weald View Medical Practice-Talbot Road	Wish Valley Talbot Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook TN18 4NB

Local Stores

Cranbrook
High Street
Cranbrook
Kent
TN17 3DQ
01580 714366
Store Website
2.90 miles

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SPAR - Planters A21 Hurst Green
Orchard Farm
London Road
Hurst Green
TN19 7QS
01580 860959
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lmt Equine Ltd
Walkhurst Farm New Pond Road Benendon Cranbrook Kent TN17 4EN 07717 495535 lauravetchiro@gmail.com Website 0.64 miles

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Medivet Cranbrook
Brooksden High Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3DT 01580 713381 cranbrook@medivet.co.uk Website 2.99 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cinque Ports Veterinary Group
Hawkhurst Veterinary Surgery Springfield Cranbrook Road Hawkhurst Kent TN18 5EE 01580 752 187 infohawkhurst@cinqueportsvets.co.uk Website 3.39 miles
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Rw Equine Vet
Egmont Farm Coppards Lane Northiam Rye East Sussex TN31 6QS 01797 334300 office@rwequinevet.co.uk Website 4.40 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cinque Ports Veterinary Group
Tenterden Veterinary Surgery Highlands Ashford Road Tenterden Kent TN30 6LX 01580 763 309 tenterden@cinqueportsvets.co.uk Website 4.96 miles
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Heronden Veterinary Practice
Unit 3, Pickhill Business Centre Smallhythe Road Tenterden Kent TN30 7LZ 01580 762030 info@herondenvets.co.uk Website 4.98 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 9.23 miles

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Rye Harbor
Wills Cottages Rye TN31 7TT 11.94 miles Park By The Martello Tower. From The East, Rye Is 20 Miles From Ashford Along The A259; From The West We&Amp;#39;Re Just A Short Trip (14 Miles) From Hastings, Again Along The A259. From Central London Follow The M20 To Ashford, Then Take Thea259 To Rye.

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Rye Harbour East Sussex
This 6.9 Mile Walk Started And Finished At Winchelsea Beach In East Sussex (Grid Reference Tq 911155) Taking In Rye Harbour And The Nature Reserve. It Can Easily Be Shortened To Suit Your Needs And Is Almost Totally Flat. It Includes The Baron Shingle Spit, Entrance To Rye Harbour, Ww2 Gun Shelter, Tragic Lifeboat Story, A Martello Tower And The Nature Reserve. It Can Be Adapted To Make It Wheelchair Accessible. Pett Level Rd Winchelsea Lancashire TN36 4NG 12.50 miles Grid Reference Tq 911155

Location what3words helpers.tortoises.soak

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 12.86 miles

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Pett Level Beach
Pett Level Beach Is Amazing. There Is Ample Free Parking Along The Entire Length Of The Beach. Check Out The Tide Times Before You Go As It’S At Its Best During Low Tide, Where Miles Of Sandbanks Are Exposed. There Are A Few Muddy Clay Areas That Are Best Avoided, But Can Easily Be Washed Off In The Sea. 5 Pett Level Rd Hastings TN35 4EH 13.13 miles Park By The Road And Walk Over The Sea Defence

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 13.50 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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