Welcome to Benover

Benover is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Yalding and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of Benover is its church, St. Peter and St. Paul. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular venue for weddings and other events.

In addition to its church, Benover is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. These include the Benover Farmhouse, which dates back to the 16th century, and the Benover House, which was built in the 18th century. The village also has a number of walking trails and nature reserves, making it a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Overall, Benover is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to explore.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hunton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anita Makey	Bishops Lane Hunton Maidstone Kent ME15 0SJ 01622820360 School Website
Laddingford St Marys Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Gemma Hitch	Darman Lane Laddingford Maidstone Kent ME18 6BL 01622871270 School Website
Yalding St Peter And St Paul Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Friend	Vicarage Road Yalding Maidstone Kent ME18 6DP 01622814298 School Website
St Margarets Collier Street Church Of England Voluntary Controlled School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Ryan	Collier Street Marden Tonbridge Kent TN12 9RR 01892730264 School Website
The Quest School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Martin	Bell 3 The Hop Farm Maidstone Road Paddock Wood Kent TN12 6PY 1732522700 School Website
East Peckham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Elliott	Pound Road East Peckham Tonbridge Kent TN12 5LH 01622871268 School Website
Coxheath Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Giacomo Mazza	Stockett Lane Coxheath Maidstone Kent ME17 4PS 1622745553 School Website
Wateringbury Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Johnson	147 Bow Road Wateringbury Maidstone Kent ME18 5EA 01622812199 School Website
Paddock Wood Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Libby Fidock	Old Kent Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6JE 1892833654 School Website
Marden Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Niall Dosad	Goudhurst Road Marden Tonbridge Kent TN12 9JX 1622831393 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Yalding Hampstead Lane, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6HN 1.72 Miles

Beltring Beltring Road, Beltring, Kent, TN12 6QH 1.79 Miles

Paddock Wood Station Approach, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6ER 2.83 Miles

Wateringbury Station Approach, Off Maidstone Road, Wateringbury, Kent, ME18 5EA 3.01 Miles

Marden Church Green Lane, Marden, Kent, TN12 9HS 3.22 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Rolls Royce Chauffeur Ltd 01892 730288 The Stables, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 9PN 2.32 Miles
Paddock Wood Cars 01892 516351 36A Commercial Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6EL 2.94 Miles
Granary Cars 01892 832285 36 Commercial Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6EL 2.94 Miles
Paddock Wood Private Hire 07825 070619 36A Commercial Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6EL 2.94 Miles
S And P Taxis Ltd 01892 833555 34 Cogate Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6UE 3.42 Miles
Speedwell Replica Cars 01622 721331 The Wagon Lodge Court Lodge, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 0HQ 3.74 Miles
Rival Minibus Travel 01892 835838 3 Colts Hill Pl, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6SL 4.38 Miles
A R C Chauffeur 07769 715926 139 Discovery Drive, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4DS 4.47 Miles
Door To Door Travel 01622 725541 13 St. Margarets Cl, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8QN 4.58 Miles
Richard's Private Care Hire 01622 832252 Widehurst Bungalows, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 9LN 4.59 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Benover Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Wolsey Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Congelow Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laddingford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laddingford Bridge Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
West Street Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Collier Street Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Yalding Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Vicarage Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Moor Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Fowle Hall Queen Street Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
The Vicarage Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Hunton Road Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
East Street Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Yalding Station Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details

Local Stores

Petrol East Peckham - Tonbridge
Branbridges Road
East Peckham
Tonbridge
Kent
TN12 5WH
01622 872954
Store Website
1.87 miles

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SPAR Maidstone
4-6
Upper Fant Road
Maidstone
ME16 8DN
01622 664160
Store Website
5.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Coxheath Veterinary Clinic Ltd
6 Westerhill Road Coxheath Maidstone Kent ME17 4DG 01622 743888 tibbittsvet@btconnect.com Website 2.89 miles
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Pattenden Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Segro House Pattenden Lane Marden Kent TN12 9QJ 01622397900 info@pattendenvets.com Website 3.04 miles
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Putlands Veterinary Surgery
Maidstone Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6DZ 01892 835456 post@putlandsvets.co.uk Website 3.27 miles
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Sounder Equine Ltd
Stilebridge Barn Stilebridge Lane Marden Kent TN12 9BB 07922 955216 sounderequine@outlook.com Website 3.35 miles

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Little Hoppers Animal Hospital Group - Five Oak Green
Falmouth Veterinary Surgery Whetsted Road Five Oak Green Tonbridge Kent TN12 6RS 01892 883403 info@littlehoppersvets.co.uk Website 3.81 miles
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Equicall
Bell Equine Butcher'S Lane Mereworth Maidstone Kent ME18 5GS 07970818160 ian.bellis@equicall.co.uk 4.55 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 4.95 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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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 5.92 miles

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Dene Park
Lovely Forest Walk. Plenty A Different Paths For You To Get Lost In That All Lead Back To The Car Park. Lovely Stream For Them To Play In. Dene Park Lancashire 6.40 miles

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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 6.91 miles

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Haysden Park
Huge Open And Closed Park Based Around A Lake With Lots Routes Leading Off Towards And Along The Medway River. Lots Of Dogs And Great For Socialising. Royal Oak Lower Haysden Ln Tonbridge Lancashire TN11 9BD 8.60 miles

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Trolley Country Park
Flat Path, Wooded. 2 The Covert Vigo Village Gravesend DA13 0SY 9.16 miles

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