Welcome to Bowmans

Bowmans is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. The village is situated in the heart of the Kentish countryside and is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is known for its picturesque beauty and is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the stunning countryside and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the village.

One of the main attractions of Bowmans is its historic church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is a popular destination for visitors who come to admire its stunning stained glass windows and intricate stonework. The church is also home to a number of important historical artifacts, including a rare 14th-century brass lectern and a collection of medieval wall paintings.

Bowmans is also home to a number of charming pubs and restaurants, which serve up delicious local cuisine and offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The village is known for its traditional English pubs, which offer a range of local ales and ciders, as well as hearty pub grub. Visitors can also enjoy a range of outdoor activities in the surrounding countryside, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding, making Bowmans the perfect destination for those who love the great outdoors.

Local Schools

School	Details
Dartford Grammar School For Girls Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Pritchard	Shepherds Lane Dartford Kent DA1 2NT 1322223123 School Website
Dartford Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Julian Metcalf	West Hill Dartford Kent DA1 2HW 01322223039 School Website
West Hill Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Katy Ward	Dartford Road Dartford Kent DA1 3DZ 1322226019 School Website
Dartford Science And Technology College Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Anne Davis	Heath Lane Dartford Kent DA1 2LY 01322224309 School Website
Westgate Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Crosley	Summerhill Road Dartford Kent DA1 2LP 01322223382 School Website
Our Ladys Catholic Primary School Dartford Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Isabel Quinn	King Edward Avenue Dartford Kent DA1 2HX 01322222759 School Website
Wentworth Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lewis Pollock	Wentworth Drive Dartford Kent DA1 3NG 01322225694 School Website
North Kent College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr David Gleed	Oakfield Lane Dartford Kent DA1 2JT 1322629400
Oakfield Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rajinder Kaur-Gill	Oakfield Lane Dartford Kent DA1 2SW 1322220831 School Website
Wilmington Grammar School For Girls Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Lawson	Wilmington Grange Parsons Lane Wilmington Dartford Kent DA2 7BB 01322226351 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dartford Station Approach, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BP 0.85 Miles

Crayford Lower Station Road, Crayford, Greater London, DA1 3PY 1.10 Miles

Slade Green Forest Road, Slade Green, Greater London, DA8 2NX 1.93 Miles

Bexley Station Approach, Bexley, Greater London, DA5 1AQ 2.30 Miles

Barnehurst Station Approach, Barnehurst, Greater London, DA7 6HQ 2.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Minibus Airport Transfers 01322 223948 1 Wentworth Drive, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3NQ 0.52 Miles
Minibus Anywhere 01322 285376 1 Wentworth Drive, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3NQ 0.52 Miles
Safhire Cabs 01322 222111 51 Spital Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2DX 0.59 Miles
A S A P Taxis 01322 222123 51 Spital Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2DX 0.59 Miles
A2 Cars Dartford Ltd 01322 800800 51 Spital Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2DX 0.59 Miles
Access Cars Dartford 01322 281980 2 Cobham House, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2AU 0.62 Miles
Chauffeurbikes 07913 370999 Anne Of Cleves Rd, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2BQ 0.65 Miles
Beeline Taxis 01322 223344 18A Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BX 0.70 Miles
A S A P Cars 01474 707070 39 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BE 0.70 Miles
All Night Cars 01322 221100 47 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BG 0.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Blackmans Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shepherds Lane Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Havelock Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heathclose Ave Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sycamore Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Miskin Road Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rowan Crescent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Heath Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Hill Schools Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Chastillian Road Old Post Office Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Dartford Mail Processing Unit Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dartford Mail Processing Unit Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dartford Mail Processing Unit Business Box Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:45
Swaisland Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beech Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Orchard Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Tower Road Dartford DA1 2HA
The Orchard Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Tower Road Dartford DA1 2HA
The Wellcome Practice 01322 223960	The Orchard Practice Dartford West Health Ctr. Tower Road,Dartford Kent DA1 2HA
Dartford West Health Centre 01322 223600	Redwood Practice Dartford West H/Ctr Dartford Kent DA1 2HA
Maple Practice 01322 220594	Maple Practice Dartford West Hc,Tower Rd Dartford Kent DA1 2HA

Local Stores

Chastilian Road
36-38 Chastilian Road
Dartford
Kent
DA1 3JJ
01322 220823
Store Website
0.45 miles

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Mon	07:00	22:00
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SPAR - Black Fen
3 - 4 Black Fen Parade
Black Fen
DA15 9LU
02083 033452
Store Website
4.2 miles

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Mon	06:00	23:00
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Dartford Heath Retail Park Princes Road Dartford DA1 2QA Website 0.18 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only

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Mon	14:00	18:00
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Medivet - 24 Hour Dartford
Enterprise House 8 Essex Road Dartford Kent DA1 2AU 01322 897977 24hour.dartford@medivet.co.uk Website 0.62 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mead Veterinary Centre
Mead Road Dartford Kent DA1 2RH 01322 223311 Website 0.64 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mon	08:00	20:30
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Sat	09:00	16:00
Closed between 10:30 and 14:00
Sun	11:00	13:00

Easipetcare Ltd
2 Kent Road Dartford Kent DA1 2DA 01322 223447 dartford@easipetcare.com Website 0.73 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	20:15
Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Tue	08:00	20:15
Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Wed	08:00	20:15
Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Thu	08:00	20:15
Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Fri	08:00	18:00
Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Sat	12:00	18:00
Sun	closed	closed

Companion Care (Crayford) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Tower Retail Park Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4LD 01322 621 360 crayford@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.09 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	09:00	18:30
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Sat	09:00	17:00
Sun	10:00	15:00

Medivet Lingfield Lodge Vet Clinic
Crayford Leisure Centre &Amp; Greyhound Stadium Stadium Way Dartford Kent DA1 4HR 01732 864 092 lingfieldlodge@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.16 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Hall Place Cray
A Flat Walk With The River Cray Running Through The Middle. During The Spring And Summer The Front Fields Are Used By Footballers A Lot. During The Winter This Walk Can Be Very Wet! Hall Place Dartford Bexley DA5 1PQ 1.86 miles

Location what3words thick.snacks.cloud

Joyden’S Wood
Many Paths To Explore And Help You Pick Your Way Through This Ancient Woodland. Some Popular Bridlepaths On The Edge Of The Woods But Clearly Marked. Lovely Carvings Dotted Through The Woods And A Model Wooden Ww1plane Tells An Interesting Story. Evidence Of Dyke Dating Back To The Romans. 68 Eden Rd Bexley DA5 2EG 2.16 miles Best Accessed From Summerhouse Drive

Location what3words coast.still.down

Darenth Country Park
Beautiful Area With A Mix Of Gravelled Paths, Woodland And Large Dog Walking Flat Areas, Almost Like A Recreation Ground. Lots Of Parts To Explore And Plenty Of Areas For Dogs To Enjoy. 23 Darenth Park Ave Lancashire 2.44 miles

Location what3words chimp.hogs.agreed

Foots Cray Meadows
Foots Cray Meadows Lancashire 3.51 miles

Location what3words petty.clean.duke

Foots Cray Meadows
A Fairly Flat Series Of Meadows With A River Running Through It. Bridle Path At Certain Points And Some Wildlife Protected Areas. 2 Rectory Ln Lancashire 3.51 miles

Location what3words petty.clean.duke

Foots Cray Meadows
Hidden Away In The Suburbs Of London, Foots Cray Meadows Offers A Beautiful, Short, Circular Walk Around A Stream, Which Your Dog Can Enjoy! DA14 5AG 3.72 miles If Approaching From Orpington, Make For Crittal’S Corner, Go Under The A20 And Take The Opposite Exit (The One For B&Q) And Carry Straight On To The Traffic Lights At The Bottom Of Sidcup Hill. Go Straight Across At The Lights Into Rectory Lane. The Lane Bends Sharply Left At The Church And The Entrance To Foots Cray Place Is On The Right 250 Metres Past The Bend.

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