Welcome to Chalksole

Chalksole is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of the town of Canterbury and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Chalksole Oast House, which dates back to the 18th century and was once used for drying hops.

The village of Chalksole is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The area is home to a number of nature reserves, including the Blean Woods, which is one of the largest areas of ancient woodland in the country. The woods are home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and a wide range of bird species.

Chalksole is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the Chalksole Windmill, which dates back to the 19th century and is one of the few remaining windmills in the area. The windmill has been restored and is now open to the public, offering visitors the chance to learn about the history of milling and see the machinery in action. Overall, Chalksole is a charming village with a rich history and beautiful surroundings, making it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the Kent countryside.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 15.3°C

Feels Like: 15.3°C

Wind: 8.3 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Selsted Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Woodgate	Selsted Dover Kent CT15 7HH 01303844286 School Website
Lydden Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Neil Brinicombe	Stonehall Lydden Dover Kent CT15 7LA 01304822887 School Website
Capel Le Ferne Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Richards	Capel Street Capel-Le-Ferne Folkestone Kent CT18 7HB 01303251353 School Website
Temple Ewell Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Matthews	3-4 Brookside Temple Ewell Dover Kent CT16 3DT 01304822665 School Website
The Sallygate School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-17 Head Teacher Mr Alistair Hammond	Channels & Choices Kearsney Manor Alkham Road Temple Ewell CT16 3EQ 1304212510 School Website
River Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Neil Brinicombe	Lewisham Road River Dover Kent CT17 0PP 01304822516 School Website
Hawkinge Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Aly Ward	Canterbury Road Hawkinge Folkestone Kent CT18 7BN 01303892224 School Website
Sibertswold Church Of England Primary School At Shepherdswell Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Lamb	Coldred Road Shepherdswell Dover Kent CT15 7LF 01304830312 School Website
Harbour School Community Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs John Dexter	Elms Vale Road Dover Kent CT17 9PS 01304201964 School Website
The Churchill School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Zoe Stone	Haven Drive Hawkinge Folkestone Kent CT18 7RH 01303893892 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kearsney Alkham Lane, Kearsney, Kent, CT17 0RN 2.64 Miles

Shepherds Well Station Road, Shepherdswell, Kent, CT15 7PE 3.21 Miles

Dover Priory Station Approach, Off Folkestone Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 9SB 4.24 Miles

Folkestone Central Station Approach, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HB 4.61 Miles

Folkestone West Station Approach, Off Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3PA 4.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Lydden Cars 07702 625334 Keppeldown/Canterbury Rd, Dover, Kent, CT15 7EP 2.01 Miles
Silverstar Cars 01303 760409 Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7QH 2.96 Miles
Whitfield Cars 01304 822840 Glencairn/Green La, Dover, Kent, CT16 3ER 3.10 Miles
County Cars 01304 202027 Poulton Close, Dover, Kent, CT17 0HL 3.18 Miles
County Taxis 01304 208208 Poulton Cl, Dover, Kent, CT17 0HL 3.18 Miles
A R L Prestige Hire 01303 891985 15 Sandpiper Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7TA 3.36 Miles
Richards Dover Taxi 07721 040312 29 Brookfield Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2AU 3.50 Miles
Dolphin Airport Transfers 0800 881 8191 Churchhill Ct, Dover, Kent, CT17 0TF 3.64 Miles
Masters Executive Travel 0800 012 6979 19 Ingoldsby Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6JJ 3.84 Miles
A2b Cars 01304 225588 96-98 London Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 0SH 3.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Alkham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ewell Minnis No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Alkham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swingfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lydden No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Standen No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Radigunds Abbey No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadacre No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Selsted No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stonehall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Hougham Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawkinge Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Field No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upton Wood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Densole Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lydden Surgery 01304 832160	114 Canterbury Road Lydden Dover Kent CT15 7ET
Beaton_Hawkinge 01303 892434	Hawkinge Health Centre 74 Canterbury Road Hawkinge Folkestone Kent CT18 7BP
Premnath_Shepherdswell	Shepherdswell Surgery 41 Eythorne Road Shepherdswell Dover Kent CT15 7PG
The Whitfield Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	43 Sandwich Road Whitfield Dover CT16 3LT
Chauduri 01304 820756	43 Sandwich Road Whitfield Dover Kent CT16 3LT

Local Stores

River
72 Lower Road
River
Dover
Kent
CT17 0RD
01304 822410
Store Website
2.84 miles

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SPAR - London Road Dover
49-50 London Road
Dover
CT17 0SP
01304 202315
Store Website
4.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hawkinge Veterinary Surgery
Jhe Thompson Limited 9B Defiant Close Hawkinge Kent CT18 7SU 01303 764190 Website 3.15 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Whitfield - Bewsbury Cross Veterinary Clinic
1 Bewsbury Cross Lane Whitfield Dover Kent CT16 3HB 01304 824989 whitfield@medivet.co.uk Website 3.47 miles
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Animals Treated
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White Cliffs Veterinary Surgery
Unit 4 - 6 Whitfield Court White Cliffs Business Park Whitfield Dover Kent CT16 3PX 01304 414141 info@whitecliffsvets.co.uk Website 3.69 miles

Animals Treated
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Dover (Whitfield) Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home White Cliffs Retail Park Honeywood Parkway, Whitefield Dover Kent CT16 3PS 0130487340 doverwhitfield@vets4pets.com Website 3.84 miles
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Animals Treated
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Companion Care (Folkestone) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 West Park Farm Retail Park Park Farm Road Folkestone Kent CT19 5SY 01303 253 041 folkestone@companioncare.co.uk Website 3.87 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 4.11 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Open for admissions from 8.30am. 24 hour emergency service.
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Open for admissions from 8.30am. 24 hour emergency service.
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Open for admissions from 8.30am. 24 hour emergency service.
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Open for admissions from 8.30am. 24 hour emergency service.
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Open for admissions from 8.30am. 24 hour emergency service.
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24 hour emergency service.
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Open for admissions from 8.30am. 24 hour emergency service.

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 2.32 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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Kearsney Abbey
Lovely Walk Through A Park And Wooded Area. Great For Kids And Lots Of Water For Adventurous Dogs. 12 Kearsney Ave Temple Ewell Dover CT16 3BU 2.81 miles

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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 3.03 miles

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North Downs Way
Following A Wooded Walk From Elham Valley Railway Towards Folkestone 1 Peene Cottages 5.01 miles

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The White Cliffs Of Dover
A Linear Dog Friendly Walk Along The White Cliffs Of Dover Towards And Reaching South Foreland Lighthouse. The White Cliffs Are A National Trust Site, Allowing For Plenty Of Parking And A Visitor Centre With A Gift Shop And Cafe, Which Offer Outside Seating For You And Your Dog. CT15 5NA 5.76 miles Follow The Brown Signs From The A258 Duke Of York’S Roundabout; 3Rd Exit Towards Dover Town Centre, After 1 Mile Turn Left Into Upper Road. The Entrance Is On The Right After 1 Mile, At The Sharp Bend In The Road.

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Willow Woods
Small Wooded Area Just Outside Of Deal. Deal Lancashire 6.30 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Mist	Fog	Mist	Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	19.7°C	18°C	16.3°C	16.4°C	18.6°C	22.4°C	26.9°C	28°C	27.9°C	27°C	25.4°C	23.8°C
Feels Like	19.7°C	18°C	16.3°C	16.4°C	18.6°C	24°C	29.6°C	30.2°C	29.7°C	28.9°C	27.2°C	25.7°C

Wednesday	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	Mist	Fog	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Temp	22.2°C	20.9°C	20.3°C	20.4°C	22°C	26°C	28.7°C	29.9°C	29.9°C	29°C	27.1°C	24.8°C
Feels Like	24.7°C	20.9°C	20.3°C	20.4°C	22°C	28.8°C	31.7°C	33.1°C	33.1°C	32°C	29.6°C	26.9°C

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Temp	24.7°C	24.6°C	24.5°C	24.4°C	25.6°C	27.8°C	30.5°C	31.5°C	31.4°C	30.7°C	29.1°C	26.7°C
Feels Like	26.8°C	26.6°C	26.5°C	26.4°C	27.8°C	30.6°C	34.2°C	35.5°C	35.3°C	34.4°C	32°C	29°C

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