Welcome to Church Hougham

Church Hougham is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. The village is situated on the top of a hill, which provides stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is home to a beautiful church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is dedicated to St. Lawrence and is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its impressive architecture and stunning stained glass windows.

The village of Church Hougham has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times. The village was once a thriving market town, with a number of shops and businesses. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place, with a strong sense of community. The village is home to a number of local events and festivals, including the annual Church Hougham Fete, which takes place in the summer.

Church Hougham is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with a number of walking and cycling routes to explore. The village is also located close to a number of popular tourist attractions, including Dover Castle and the White Cliffs of Dover. The village is a popular destination for visitors looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the countryside.

Local Schools

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Aycliffe Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Jacky Cox	St David's Avenue Dover Kent CT17 9HJ 01304202651 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
St Martin's School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Thompson	Markland Road Dover Kent CT17 9LY 1304206620 School Website
Astor College A Specialist College For The Arts Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Lee Kane	Astor Avenue Dover Kent CT17 0AS 01304201151 School Website
Vale View Community School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Sprigmore	Vale View Road Elms Vale Dover Kent CT17 9NP 1304202821 School Website
Dover Grammar School For Boys Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Philip Horstrup	Astor Avenue Dover Kent CT17 0DQ 01304206117 School Website
Priory Fields School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Kelly Brown	Astor Avenue Dover Kent CT17 0FS 1304211543 School Website
White Cliffs Primary College For The Arts Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Helen Castle	St Radigund's Road Dover Kent CT17 0LB 01304206174 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
Dover College Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Simon Fisher	Effingham Crescent Dover Kent CT17 9RH 1304205969 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dover Priory Station Approach, Off Folkestone Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 9SB 2.11 Miles

Kearsney Alkham Lane, Kearsney, Kent, CT17 0RN 2.76 Miles

Folkestone Central Station Approach, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HB 4.55 Miles

Folkestone West Station Approach, Off Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3PA 5.09 Miles

Martin Mill Station Approach, Martin Mill, Kent, CT15 5JZ 5.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
County Taxis 01304 208208 Poulton Cl, Dover, Kent, CT17 0HL 1.55 Miles
County Cars 01304 202027 Poulton Close, Dover, Kent, CT17 0HL 1.55 Miles
Dover Royal Taxis 01304 210210 147 Folkestone Road Dover Ct17 9Sg, Dover, Kent, CT17 9SG 1.82 Miles
Dover Royal Taxis 01304 210210 147 Folkestone Rd, Dover, Kent, CT17 9SG 1.82 Miles
Globel Travel Ltd 01304 207230 Suite 1 &Amp; 2 Building 6/Cruise Terminal 1/Western Docks, Dover, Kent, CT17 9TF 2.16 Miles
Star Taxis Dover 01304 228822 321 London Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 0SX 2.24 Miles
Central Chauffeur Services 0800 043 2752 Dover Port, Dover, Kent, CT17 9BU 2.24 Miles
Dolphin Airport Transfers 0800 881 8191 Churchhill Ct, Dover, Kent, CT17 0TF 2.27 Miles
A2b Cars 01304 225588 96-98 London Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 0SH 2.28 Miles
Taxi Meters 07971 334831 25 New St, Dover, Kent, CT17 9AU 2.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Church Hougham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Patricks Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farthingloe Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Hougham Old Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
375 Folkestone Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Giles Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Elms Vale Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elms Vale Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Citadel Barracks Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Radigunds Abbey Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Underdown Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Belgrave Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winchelsea Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
194 Coombe Valley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Satmar Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
White Cliffs Medical Centre 01304 201705	White Cliffs Medical Ctr. 143 Folkestone Road Dover Kent CT17 9SG
Invicta Health Connect-Dover 01303 847400	Buckland Hospital Coombe Valley Road Dover Kent CT17 0HD
High Street Surgery 01304 206463	The High Street Surgery 100 High Street Dover Kent CT16 1EQ
Peter Street Surgery	Peter Street Dover CT16 1EF
Buckland Medical Practice 01304 206353	Buckland Medical Centre Brookfield Place Buckland Avenue Dover, Kent CT16 2AE

Local Stores

Maxton - Folkestone Road
367-375 Folkestone Road
Maxton
Dover
Kent
CT17 9JR
01304 225641
Store Website
1.35 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Maison Dieu Veterinary Group - Dover
76-77 Maison Dieu Road Dover Kent CT16 1RE 01304 201 617 maisondieuvets@cvsvets.com Website 2.44 miles
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Medivet Dover - Burnham House Veterinary Surgery
33-35 Castle Street Dover Kent CT16 1PT 01304 206989 dover@medivet.co.uk Website 2.52 miles
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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 3.32 miles

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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 3.39 miles
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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 3.52 miles
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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 4.31 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.74 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 3.83 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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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 4.21 miles

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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 4.75 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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The Pine Garden To North Foreland Lighthouse
Open Countryside Walk From The Pines Garden And Café At St Margeret's Bay Between Dover And Deal, Follow The Road Up And Eventually You Will Come To The Lighthouse Which Is National Trust And Has A Café. Beach Rd St Margaret'S At Cliffe 5.85 miles Follow The Hill Down To St Margaret'S Bay And Look For The Sign Post On The Right.

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North Downs Way
Following A Wooded Walk From Elham Valley Railway Towards Folkestone 1 Peene Cottages 6.27 miles

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