Welcome to Bossingham

Bossingham is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of Canterbury and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Bossingham is a popular destination for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the English countryside.

One of the main attractions in Bossingham is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to a number of historic graves and monuments. Another popular attraction in Bossingham is the Bossingham Mill, which is a 19th-century windmill that has been restored and is now used as a private residence.

Bossingham is also home to a number of walking and cycling trails, which allow visitors to explore the surrounding countryside. The village is located near the North Downs Way, which is a long-distance footpath that runs from Farnham in Surrey to Dover in Kent. The trail offers stunning views of the Kent countryside and is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. Overall, Bossingham is a charming village that offers visitors a peaceful and relaxing retreat from the stresses of modern life.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 3.3°C

Feels Like: 1.6°C

Wind: 4 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Stelling Minnis Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr John Gray	Bossingham Road Stelling Minnis Canterbury Kent CT4 6DU 01227709218 School Website
Petham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Scott Guy	Petham Canterbury Kent CT4 5RD 01227700260 School Website
Bodsham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Newton	Bodsham Ashford Kent TN25 5JQ 01233750374 School Website
Barham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Higgins	Valley Road Barham Canterbury Kent CT4 6NX 01227831312 School Website
Elham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan File	Vicarage Lane Elham Canterbury Kent CT4 6TT 01303840325 School Website
New School Canterbury Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beth Cuenco	New School Canterbury Garlinge Green Road Garlinge Green Canterbury Kent CT4 5RU 1227730067 School Website
Bridge And Patrixbourne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss James Tibbles	Conyngham Lane Bridge Canterbury Kent CT4 5JX 01227830276 School Website
Simon Langton Grammar School For Boys Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Ken Moffat	Langton Lane Nackington Road Canterbury Kent CT4 7AS 01227463567 School Website
St Anselms Catholic School Canterbury Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr J Rowarth	Old Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3EN 01227826200 School Website
Chartham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Jamie Noble	Shalmsford Street Chartham Canterbury Kent CT4 7QN 1227738225 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chartham Station Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7HT 4.73 Miles

Bekesbourne Station Road, Bekesbourne, Kent, CT4 5EP 4.98 Miles

Canterbury East Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB 5.15 Miles

Chilham Ashford Road, Chilham, Kent, CT4 8EG 5.37 Miles

Canterbury West Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN 5.78 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Etm Executive Cars 01227 730929 5 Stour Valley Business Park, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7HF 4.66 Miles
Cabco Canterbury 01227 455455 21 Sullivan Close, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3TF 4.72 Miles
M C D Chauffeur Services 01227 760251 45 Barton Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1YQ 4.80 Miles
Tudor Cars Taxis 01227 451451 Unit 5, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3AA 4.98 Miles
Canterbury Airport And Long Distance Transfers 07896 061607 Barton Business Park, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3AA 4.98 Miles
Lynx Taxis Ltd 01227 464232 Dane John Works/Gordon Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3PP 5.00 Miles
Cabco 01227 455455 92 Wincheap, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RS 5.02 Miles
Canterbury Suit Hire - Tuppers Tux 01227 767797 66-68 Wincheap, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RS 5.02 Miles
Zcarsglobal Limited 01227 789100 Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3JP 5.06 Miles
Dads Taxis 01227 456888 Simmonds Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RA 5.08 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bossingham Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stelling Minnis Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Chequers Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stelling Minnis Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bursted Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Petham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Tarry Hall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dean Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marley Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hawkinge And Elham 01303 840213	The Surgery Old Road, Elham Canterbury Kent CT4 6UH
Canterbury Medical Practice 01227 831900	Bridge Health Centre Patrixbourne Road, Bridge Canterbury Kent CT4 5BL
Canterbury Medical Practice	Ethelbert Road Canterbury CT1 3NR
East Kent Bcsc 01227 766877	Kent & Canterbury Hospital Ethelbert Road Canterbury CT1 3NG
Chartham Surgery	Parish Road Chartham Canterbury Kent CT4 7JU

Local Stores

Aylesham
Market Place
Aylesham
Canterbury
Kent
CT3 3DY
01304 840235
shop.4597@coop.co.uk
Store Website
5.66 miles

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SPAR - Harbledown
Harbledown Service Station
A2 Dover Road
Harbledown
Canterbury
CT2 9AZ
01227 764091
Store Website
6.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lingfield East
Little Droveway Stud Droveway Stelling Minnis Canterbury Kent CT4 6AJ 01303 768530 east@lingfieldequinevets.co.uk Website 2.27 miles

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Elham Valley Referrals
24 Barham Business Park Elham Valley Road Barham Canterbury Kent CT4 6DQ 01303 840499 reception@elhamvalley.com Website 3.14 miles
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Open for admissions from 8.30am. 24 hour emergency service.

Bourne Veterinary Practice
Chalkpit Farm Chalkpit Hill Bekesbourne Canterbury Kent CT4 5EU 01227 832322 info@bournevets.co.uk Website 4.88 miles

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Manor Veterinary Clinic
Methodist Church Hall Church Road Lyminge Folkestone Kent CT18 8JA 01303 273203 office@manorveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 5.03 miles

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Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Riverside Retail Park, Ten Perch Road Wincheap Canterbury Kent CT1 3TQ 01227 812 884 canterbury@companioncare.co.uk Website 5.03 miles
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The Barton Veterinary Hospital
34 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3BH 01227 765522 reception.barton@cvsvets.com Website 5.05 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Reinden Woods
The Paths Through Reinden Wood, A Mixed Deciduous And Coniferous Woodland, Are A Combination Of Public Bridleway And Permissive Paths Agreed With The Mod. It Is A Surfaced Route For The Most Part, With Some Uneven Ground. 1 The Paddocks Densole Folkestone CT18 7BL 5.90 miles Sign Posted As Mod -There Are Parking Places At The Start Of The Walk, Off The A260 Between Hawkinge And Densole.

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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 7.00 miles

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North Downs Way
Following A Wooded Walk From Elham Valley Railway Towards Folkestone 1 Peene Cottages 7.22 miles

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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 8.40 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.

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Singledge Lane Woods
Public Footpath Route Through A Woods. Leads Off Through The Fields Or A Circular Path Through The Wood. Some Parking At The Side Of The Road But Limited. Near Dover Clay Pigeon Shooting Club So Bear This In Mind If Your Dog Is Nervous Of Load Noises. Singledge Ln Shepherdswell Dover CT15 5AF 8.51 miles

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Victory Woods
There Is A Small Area To Park Your Car And A Large Open Field For Dogs To Run About. Amazing Views Over The Surrounding Countryside. 3 Denstroude Ln Canterbury Lancashire CT2 9JX 8.51 miles

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Weather Forecast

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