Welcome to Capel

Capel Kent is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. The village is situated near the town of Tonbridge and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Capel Kent is a peaceful and quiet place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is known for its friendly community.

One of the main attractions of Capel Kent is its beautiful church, St. Thomas a Becket. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. It is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for tourists who want to learn more about the history of the village.

Capel Kent is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. The pub, The Plough Inn, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. It serves traditional English food and has a wide selection of beers and wines. The village shop is a great place to pick up essentials and is known for its friendly staff. Overall, Capel Kent is a charming village that offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 5.3°C

Feels Like: 3°C

Wind: 6.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School	Details
Capel Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Suzanne Farr	Five Oak Green Road Five Oak Green Tonbridge Kent TN12 6RP 01892833919 School Website
Kent College Pembury Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Miss Katrina Handford	Old Church Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4AX 1892822006 School Website
Pembury School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Walters	Lower Green Road Pembury Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4EB 01892822259 School Website
Somerhill Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Sinclair	Tudeley Road Tonbridge Kent TN11 0NJ 1732352124 School Website
Mascalls Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jo Brooks	Maidstone Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6LT 01892835366 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
Bishop Chavasse Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sacha Strand	2A Baker Lane Tonbridge Kent TN11 0FB 1732676040 School Website
Hillview School For Girls Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Hilary Burkett	Brionne Gardens Tonbridge Kent TN9 2HE 01732352793 School Website
Weald Of Kent Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Ken Macsporran (Acting Headteacher)	Tudeley Lane Tonbridge Kent TN9 2JP 01732373500 School Website
Brenchley And Matfield Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Mallon	Market Heath Brenchley Tonbridge Kent TN12 7NY 01892722929 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Paddock Wood Station Approach, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6ER 2.14 Miles

Beltring Beltring Road, Beltring, Kent, TN12 6QH 3.18 Miles

Tonbridge Barden Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1TT 3.24 Miles

High Brooms North Farm Road, High Brooms, Kent, TN2 3XE 3.32 Miles

Tunbridge Wells Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1BT 4.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Rival Minibus Travel 01892 835838 3 Colts Hill Pl, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6SL 0.77 Miles
S And P Taxis Ltd 01892 833555 34 Cogate Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6UE 1.66 Miles
Paddock Wood Cars 01892 516351 36A Commercial Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6EL 2.07 Miles
Granary Cars 01892 832285 36 Commercial Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6EL 2.07 Miles
Paddock Wood Private Hire 07825 070619 36A Commercial Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6EL 2.07 Miles
Fairway Taxis 07801 495326 Ridgeway, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4PH 2.52 Miles
Station Taxis 01732 363636 Unit, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1PP 2.84 Miles
Kentish Cab Co 01732 353209 18 Stainer Rd, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4DS 3.24 Miles
Tonbridge Taxis 01732 773300 1 Railway Approach, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1TS 3.24 Miles
L And B Cars 01892 515151 48 Birken Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3TG 3.29 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Alders Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Capel School Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Five Oak Green Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Crockhurst Street Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Badsells Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pembury Church Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Tudeley Hale Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Ploggs Hall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ringden Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pembury Lower Green Old P O Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laxton Gardens Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maidstone Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Somerhill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heyeswood Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Commercial Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
West Kent Health Federation 01892 481821	C/O Hospice In The Weald Maidstone Road Pembury Kent TN2 4TA
Woodlands Health Centre 01892 833331	Woodlands Health Centre Allington Road Paddock Wood Kent TN12 6AX
Waterfield House Surgery 01892 825488	Waterfield House 186 Henwood Green Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 4LR
Howell Surgery 01892 722007	Howell Surgery High Street Brenchley Kent TN12 7NQ
Maidstone Central Cluster 01732 376115	Wharf House Medway Wharf Road Tonbridge Kent TN9 1RE

Local Stores

East Peckham
Pound Road
East Peckham
Tonbridge
Kent
TN12 5BQ
01622 871399
Store Website
3.22 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Hildenborough
London Road
Tonbridge
Kent
TN11 9ND
01732 835 400
Store Website
3.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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 1.04 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Putlands Veterinary Surgery
Maidstone Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6DZ 01892 835456 post@putlandsvets.co.uk Website 1.91 miles
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Dacre House Veterinary Clinic
6 High Street Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4NY 01892 487174 reception@dacrehouse.co.uk Website 2.44 miles

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Companion Care (Tunbridge Wells) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Fountains Retail Park Dowding Way Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3FB 01892 500 050 tunbridgewells@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.68 miles
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Between 13:00 & 17:00 we are open for collections only - no vet is on site
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Community Pet Clinic
Jollyes Petfood Superstores Inside Jollyes Pet Store Cannon Lane Retail Park, Cannon Lane Tonbridge Kent TN9 1PN Website 2.94 miles


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Tonbridge Veterinary Surgery
9 Higham Lane Tonbridge Kent TN10 4JB 01732 355763 enquiries@meophamvets.co.uk Website 3.11 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 4.30 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 4.55 miles

Location what3words vote.serves.pound

Penshurst Place Circular
Approx 3 Mile Medium Walk Around The Beautiful Penshurst Place, One Or More Fields With Cows/Sheep. May Be Difficult To Get Some Dogs Through V Shaped Stiles. Leicester Square Penshurst Tonbridge TN11 8BL 6.84 miles

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Oldbury Hill
Beautiful National Trust Site With Many Different Walks Available. Very Steep And Hilly To Start With But Worth The Effort When You Get To The Top! Once At The Top It's Perfectly Safe For Off Lead Investigating And Away From The Road (Mines A Typical 100 Mile Per Hour Springer Spaniel) Very Friendly Dog Walkers And Only Ever Had One Nasty Encounter With Another Dog. Styants Bottom Road Lancashire 8.13 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 9.67 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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Trolley Country Park
Flat Path, Wooded. 2 The Covert Vigo Village Gravesend DA13 0SY 10.40 miles

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Weather Forecast

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Light rain	Moderate rain at times	Patchy rain nearby	Clear	Clear
Temp	9.6°C	9.5°C	9.5°C	9.7°C	10.4°C	13.6°C	15.4°C	15.2°C	15.8°C	16.1°C	15.1°C	13.9°C
Feels Like	7.1°C	7.2°C	7.2°C	7.4°C	8°C	12.5°C	15.1°C	14.7°C	15.7°C	16.7°C	13.6°C	11.9°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Patchy rain nearby	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	11.9°C	8.6°C	6.5°C	5.3°C	4.8°C	4.6°C	4.7°C	5.7°C	6.4°C	5.8°C	4.9°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	9.1°C	4.8°C	2.2°C	0.9°C	1°C	1.2°C	1.8°C	3.6°C	5°C	5°C	3.4°C	2.9°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Cloudy	Mist	Mist	Mist	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	3.9°C	3.9°C	3.4°C	2.5°C	1.6°C	2.2°C	4.3°C	5.9°C	6.1°C	5.3°C	3.5°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	2.8°C	2.2°C	0.7°C	-1.5°C	-3.2°C	-2.7°C	-0.3°C	1.8°C	2.4°C	1.6°C	-1°C	0.1°C

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