Welcome to Boxley

Boxley is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Medway and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks in Boxley is the Boxley Abbey, which was founded in the 12th century and is now a popular tourist attraction.

Boxley is a peaceful and tranquil village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a primary school. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the area, offering a range of traditional English cuisine. The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities.

Boxley is a popular destination for tourists and visitors, who come to explore the village's rich history and beautiful countryside. The village is also home to a number of local events and festivals throughout the year, including the Boxley Village Fete and the Boxley Beer Festival. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an exciting adventure, Boxley has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Tunbury Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Ruth Austin	Tunbury Avenue Walderslade Chatham Kent ME5 9HY 01634863085 School Website
Walderslade Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Rowley-Jones	Dargets Road Walderslade Chatham Kent ME5 8BJ 1634337766 School Website
Lordswood School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Lusinski	Lordswood Lane Chatham Kent ME5 8NN 01634336767 School Website
Swingate Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Steven Geary	Sultan Road Lordswood Chatham Kent ME5 8TJ 01634863778 School Website
St Benedicts Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Mcalpine	Lambourn Way Lordswood Chatham Kent ME5 8PU 01634669700 School Website
Oaklands School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Barry Symons	Weedswood Road Walderslade Chatham Kent ME5 0QS 1634333820 School Website
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Ebdon	Bleakwood Road Chatham Kent ME5 0NF 01634864701 School Website
Greenacre School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Shelly Bridger	157 Walderslade Road Walderslade Chatham Kent ME5 0LP 01634861593 School Website
Maundene School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Dora Indresano	Swallow Rise Walderslade Chatham Kent ME5 7QB 1634864721 School Website
Pgw Partnership Of Greenacre And Walderslade Sixth Form Centres Ages:16-19 Head Teacher To Be Confirmed	Bradfields Avenue Chatham Kent ME5 0LE

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chatham Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PN 3.13 Miles

Halling High Street, Halling, Kent, ME1 1BN 3.38 Miles

Gillingham (Kent) Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XE 3.60 Miles

Snodland High Street, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5AN 3.66 Miles

New Hythe Off New Hythe Lane, New Hythe, Kent, ME20 6XJ 3.70 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
B R Taxis 01634 306306 8 Trelawn Crescent, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8QF 0.28 Miles
Airport Connections 01634 200123 77 Courtfield Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8QD 0.31 Miles
1St Airport 01634 717370 10/Longwood/Boxley Rd, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9JG 0.56 Miles
Ajc Personal Chauffeur Services 01634 869977 42 Gatcombe Cl, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7RD 0.83 Miles
Chariot Taxis 01634 672666 Lower Bell Industrial Estate 1 Chatham Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9QY 1.23 Miles
Smart Minibus Travel 01634 304212 24 Alamein Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0HZ 1.58 Miles
A And D Vintage Cars 01634 306181 19 Cobblestones, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3NS 1.76 Miles
City Way Chauffeurs 07793 160148 237A City Way, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2TL 1.98 Miles
S And A Travel 07931 556888 49 Wilson Av, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2RJ 2.09 Miles
Executive Cars Uk 01622 320058 3 Higham View, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3DG 2.10 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Boxley Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sherwood Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walderslade Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mackenzie Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coppice Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lordswood Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tuscan Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Robin Hood Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hallwood Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Impton Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ballens Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodbury Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Saracen Fields Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Princes Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Montford Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Reach Healthcare - Covid Local Vaccination Service	62A Robin Hood Lane Walderslade Chatham ME5 9LD
Reach Healthcare 01634 687200	Walderslade Vil Surg 62A Robin Hood Lane Walderslade Kent ME5 9LD
Tunbury Avenue Surgery	16 Tunbury Avenue Chatham ME5 9EH
Reach Healthcare	Green Suite Lordswood Health Centre Sultan Road Chatham Kent ME5 8TJ
Dr O Singh & Partner	Lordswood Community Sultan Road Chatham Kent ME5 8TJ

Local Stores

Walderslade
Walderslade Road
Walderslade
Chatham
Kent
ME5 9LL
01634 662900
Store Website
0.39 miles

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SPAR Chatham
82-86 Silverweed Road
Chatham
ME5 0QX
01634 863545
Store Website
0.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Warren House Veterinary Group - Lordswood Surgery
4 Oaks Business Village Revenge Road Chatham Kent ME5 8LF 01634 671334 lordswoodinfo@warrenhousevets.co.uk Website 0.56 miles
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Rspca Medway West Branch
The Parsons Memorial Clinic 174 Walderslade Road Chatham Kent ME5 0PQ 01634 681187 rspcamedway@hotmail.co.uk Website 0.97 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Warren House Veterinary Group - Walderslade Surgery
96 Walderslade Road Chatham Kent ME5 0LL 01634 684440 waldersladerecep@warrenhousevets.co.uk Website 1.31 miles
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Companion Care (Chatham) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Horsted Retail Park Chatham Kent ME5 9SQ 01634 560660 chatham@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.51 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Warren House Veterinary Group - Rochester Surgery
Anchor Road Rochester Kent ME1 2PR 01634 815555 Rochesterinfo@warrenhousevets.co.uk Website 2.48 miles
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After 7.15pm emergency calls should be made to 01634 780073
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After 7.15pm emergency calls should be made to 01634 780073
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After 7.15pm emergency calls should be made to 01634 780073
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After 7.15pm emergency calls should be made to 01634 780073
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After 7.15pm emergency calls should be made to 01634 780073
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After 4.30pm emergency calls should be made to 01634 780073
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After 7.15pm emergency calls should be made to 01634 780073

Warren House
Warren House Anchor Road Rochester Kent ME1 2PR 07595 189017 anthonypiercy7@gmail.com 2.48 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.90 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

Location what3words suave.meant.flitting

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 2.79 miles

Location what3words pigs.ahead.ratty

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 4.52 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 5.39 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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Hucking Estate Woods
Beautiful Walking Area With Plenty Of Forest Areas As Well As Large Fields, Generally Pretty Quiet And Not Too Busy. Hucking Estate - Woodland Trust Car Park Church Road Lancashire 5.90 miles

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Shorne Woods Country Park
Nice Place To Walk The Dog, On And Off The Lead. Lots Of Variations Of Routes. They Do Seasonal Treasure Hunts With The Children, At Easter, Halloween Etc. There's A Cafe For A Cup Of Tea, Cake Etc. Plus A Gift Shop. There's A Big Play Area For Little Kids And Big Kids. Total Mixture. Brewers Rd Shorne Gravesend DA12 3HX 6.69 miles

Location what3words humble.united.hardly

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