Welcome to Bredhurst

Bredhurst is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles southeast of the town of Chatham and 35 miles southeast of London. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the 13th-century St. Peter's Church and the Bredhurst Woodland Trust Nature Reserve.

The village of Bredhurst has a rich history dating back to the medieval period. The village was once home to a number of farms and agricultural estates, and many of the historic buildings in the area date back to this time. Today, Bredhurst is a quiet and peaceful village, with a strong sense of community and a friendly atmosphere. The village is home to a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a primary school, and a number of shops and pubs.

One of the main attractions of Bredhurst is the Bredhurst Woodland Trust Nature Reserve. This beautiful nature reserve covers over 50 acres of woodland and is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and foxes. The reserve is a popular destination for walkers and nature lovers, and there are a number of well-marked trails and footpaths that wind their way through the woods. Whether you're looking for a peaceful stroll or a more challenging hike, the Bredhurst Woodland Trust Nature Reserve is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting the area.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 2.1°C

Feels Like: -0.7°C

Wind: 5.8 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Bredhurst Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Cox	The Street Bredhurst Gillingham Kent ME7 3JY 01634231271 School Website
Deanwood Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Wright	Deanwood Primary School, Long Catlis Road Parkwood Gillingham Kent ME8 9TX 1634231901 School Website
St Augustine Of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Prestidge	Deanwood Drive Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9NP 01634371892 School Website
Hempstead Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Cross	Birch Grove Hempstead Gillingham Kent ME7 3HJ 01634336963 School Website
Hempstead Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Cross	Hempstead Road Hempstead Gillingham Kent ME7 3QG 01634336963 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
Fairview Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karin Tillett	Drewery Drive Wigmore Gillingham Kent ME8 0NU 01634338710 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
Park Wood Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mr Alex Moir	Deanwood Drive Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9LP 01634234699 School Website
Lordswood School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Lusinski	Lordswood Lane Chatham Kent ME5 8NN 01634336767 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rainham (Kent) Station Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7SF 2.88 Miles

Bearsted Ware Street, Bearsted, Kent, ME14 4PH 3.82 Miles

Gillingham (Kent) Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XE 4.01 Miles

Chatham Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PN 4.19 Miles

Newington Station Road, Newington, Kent, ME9 7LQ 4.33 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Classic Chauffeured Cars 07890 035245 47 Georgian Way, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0RA 0.91 Miles
A And D Vintage Cars 01634 306181 19 Cobblestones, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3NS 1.22 Miles
Stretched 2 The Limit Limousines 01634 375071 31 Ferrier Close, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9JL 1.41 Miles
1St Airport 01634 717370 10/Longwood/Boxley Rd, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9JG 1.66 Miles
B R Taxis 01634 306306 8 Trelawn Crescent, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8QF 1.67 Miles
Airport Connections 01634 200123 77 Courtfield Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8QD 1.69 Miles
Taxi Van 01634 319904 12 Chesham Dr, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LY 1.77 Miles
A And D Premier Chauffeur Service 07904 974191 38 Cheriton Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0EU 2.15 Miles
Ajc Personal Chauffeur Services 01634 869977 42 Gatcombe Cl, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7RD 2.29 Miles
M L Taxis Executive 01634 318183 78 Twydall La, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JF 2.77 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bredhurst Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunn Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lidsing Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lambsfrith Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Bredhurst Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hempstead Valley Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Elm Court Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grain Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawbeck Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
White Gates Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wigmore Road Top Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Magpie Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairview Avenue Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clandon Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Catlis Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Parkwood Family Practice 01634 269610	119 Long Catlis Road Parkwood Rainham Gillingham, Kent ME8 9RR
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
Lordswood Hlc - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Sultan Road Chatham ME5 8TJ
Lordswood Hlc - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Sultan Road Chatham ME5 8TJ

Local Stores

Rainham - Parkwood Green
22 Parkwood Green
Rainham
Gillingham
Kent
ME8 9PN
01634 232309
Store Website
1.42 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ralph Chambers &Amp; Associates
2 Parkwood Green Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9PN 01634 239335 rcwoof2009@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.46 miles
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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 1.51 miles
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Wigmore Veterinary Centre
Wigmore Veterinary Centre 392 Maidstone Road Wigmore Rainham Kent ME8 0JA 01634 388045 reception@wigmorevets.co.uk Website 1.56 miles
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Vets Now (Gillingham)
Campus Way Gillingham Kent ME8 0RR 01634 780073 gillinghamclinic@vets-now.com Website 2.18 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Gillingham Pdsa Pet Hospital
Campus Way Gillingham Business Park Gillingham Kent ME8 0RR 01634 376347 Website 2.18 miles

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Gillingham Kent Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2, Gillingham Retail Park Ambley Road Gillingham Kent ME8 0PU gillinghamkent@vets4pets.com Website 2.53 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 2.04 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 3.88 miles

Location what3words pigs.ahead.ratty

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 4.15 miles

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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 4.57 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 5.57 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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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 8.36 miles

Location what3words humble.united.hardly

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	2.4°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.3°C	4.2°C	12.1°C	17°C	18°C	13.9°C	9°C	6.7°C

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