Welcome to Dargate Common

Dargate Common is a beautiful and serene location situated in the heart of Kent. The common is a vast expanse of land that is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The area is a popular destination for nature lovers and bird watchers, as it is home to a variety of bird species, including the rare nightingale. The common is also a great place for a peaceful walk or a picnic with family and friends.

The common is steeped in history and has been a significant location for centuries. It was once a grazing ground for livestock and was also used as a training ground for soldiers during World War II. Today, the common is a protected area, and visitors are encouraged to respect the natural environment and wildlife. The area is also home to several ancient burial mounds, which are believed to date back to the Bronze Age.

Dargate Common is a place of great natural beauty and is an essential part of the Kent countryside. The area is a haven for wildlife and is home to a variety of rare and endangered species. The common is also a popular destination for walkers and hikers, who come to enjoy the stunning views and peaceful surroundings. Whether you are looking for a place to relax and unwind or a location to explore the natural world, Dargate Common is the perfect destination.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 3.3°C

Feels Like: 1.6°C

Wind: 4 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Kent College International Study Centre Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Turnbull	Whitstable Road Canterbury Kent CT2 9DT 1227763231
Kent College (Canterbury) Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Turnbull	Whitstable Road Canterbury Kent CT2 9DT 1227763231
St Edmund's School Canterbury Other Independent School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Edward O'connor	St Thomas Hill Canterbury Kent CT2 8HU 1227475600 School Website
Blean Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ian Rowden	Whitstable Road Blean Canterbury Kent CT2 9ED 01227471254 School Website
Kent College Junior School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon James	Harbledown Canterbury Canterbury Kent CT2 9AQ 1227762436
Bemix Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Helena Jennings	University Road Unit 44 Canterbury CT2 7FG 1227374285 School Website
The Canterbury Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Bev Farrell	City View Franklyn Road Canterbury Kent CT2 8PT 01227462883 School Website
The Canterbury Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Jon Watson	Knight Avenue Canterbury Kent CT2 8QA 01227463971 School Website
University Of Kent Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Karen Cox	The Registry Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ 1227764000 School Website
The Archbishops School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher David Elliott	St Stephens Hill Canterbury Kent CT2 7AP 01227765805 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Canterbury West Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN 1.32 Miles

Canterbury East Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB 1.67 Miles

Chartham Station Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7HT 2.69 Miles

Sturry Island Road, Sturry, Kent, CT2 0ED 3.38 Miles

Chilham Ashford Road, Chilham, Kent, CT4 8EG 4.46 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Canterbury Cabs 01227 505003 24 Westgate Court Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8JR 0.71 Miles
Jem Taxis 01227 763000 2 Runcie Place, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8DY 0.84 Miles
Wilkinson Taxis Ltd 01227 450450 4 London Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8LX 1.03 Miles
Canterbury Galaxy Taxis 01227 450150 91 St Duntans Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AD 1.33 Miles
Longport Taxis 01227 458885 93 Blean Common, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9JH 1.34 Miles
Euro Taxis 01227 808222 5 St. Andrews Cl, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RT 1.49 Miles
Marks Taxi 07799 026040 25 Charollais Close, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7BA 1.50 Miles
Fabcab Taxis 01227 731100 Taxis To And From Herne Bay / Whitstable Local Villages And, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2PA 1.52 Miles
Dads Taxis 01227 456888 Simmonds Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RA 1.58 Miles
Cabco 01227 455455 92 Wincheap, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RS 1.63 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
75 Rough Common Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Garden Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highfield Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Wood Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harbledown Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cherry Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tile Kiln Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Giles Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitstable Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harbledown Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westgate Court Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Harbledown Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The University Of Kent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bramshaw Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitstable Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
University Medical Centre 01227 469333	The University Med.Ctr. Giles Lane Canterbury Kent CT2 7PB
Blean Surgery	11 Tyler Hill Road Blean Canterbury Kent CT2 9HP
Sea Cadet Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Northgate Canterbury CT1 1WL
Sea Cadet Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	1 Northgate Canterbury CT1 1WL
Northgate Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	1 Northgate Canterbury CT1 1WL

Local Stores

Kent University - Park Wood
University of Kent
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 7SG
01227 816853
Store Website
0.67 miles

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SPAR - Harbledown
Harbledown Service Station
A2 Dover Road
Harbledown
Canterbury
CT2 9AZ
01227 764091
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ancare Veterinary Surgery
120 Whitstable Road Canterbury Kent CT2 8EG 01227 761023 ancare@btinternet.com 0.74 miles

Animals Treated
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Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Riverside Retail Park, Ten Perch Road Wincheap Canterbury Kent CT1 3TQ 01227 812 884 canterbury@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.45 miles
Amenities
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Canterbury Veterinary Surgery
43 - 45 Northgate Canterbury Kent CT1 1BE 01227 802802 reception@canterburyvets.co.uk 1.69 miles

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The Barton Veterinary Hospital
34 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3BH 01227 765522 reception.barton@cvsvets.com Website 2.22 miles
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Canterbury Sturry Road Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2A, Marshwood Close Sturry Road Canterbury Kent CT1 1DX canterburysturry@vets4pets.com 2.26 miles


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Whitstable Bay Veterinary Centre
Clapham Hill Whitstable Kent CT5 3DN 01227 264915 Website 3.16 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Victory Woods
There Is A Small Area To Park Your Car And A Large Open Field For Dogs To Run About. Amazing Views Over The Surrounding Countryside. 3 Denstroude Ln Canterbury Lancashire CT2 9JX 2.27 miles

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Duncan Down
Duncan Down Is An Open, Public, Area To The South West Of Whitstable And Is The Largest Village Green In The United Kingdom. It Is A 21 Hectare (52 Acre) Area Of Grass And Woodland Incorporating Two Ponds And A Brook. The Area Is Maintained By The Friends Of Duncan Down With Assistance From Canterbury City Council And Has Received A Grant From The Lottery Breathing Places Programme. Thanet Way Lancashire 3.63 miles

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Kings Wood
Kings Wood Has One Pathed Route From The Car Park. This Walk Is Very Popular With Lots Of Dog Owners, As It Is Very Peaceful And Is Very Big. Hiking Boots Should Be Worn As The Path Is Uneven And There Are Hills To Trek Up At Times, It Can Also Be Very Muddy. Unnamed Road Canterbury Lancashire CT4 8HQ 7.29 miles

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Oare Marshes
Lovely Walk Around The Marshes We Walked For 9 Miles Last Sunday, Great Country Views Swale Cottage Uplees Rd Oare Faversham ME13 0QU 8.53 miles

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Kings Wood
An Ancient, Woodland Site, King’S Wood Offers An Excellent Forest Walk Through Vast And Beautiful Woodland. Lancashire TN25 4AR 8.72 miles King’S Wood Is Easily Accessible From The M20 At Ashford. Leave The Motorway At Junction 9, Signposted To Ashford, Faversham. At The First Roundabout, Turn Left For Faversham A251. Continue Through To A T-Junction With The A251. Turn Left, Toward Challock. Continue On The Road For Around 3-Miles, Before Taking A Sharp Right Turn To White Hill, Just Before The Sign To Challock.

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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 11.98 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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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-1°C	-1°C	-0.2°C	1.1°C	1.8°C	2.2°C	2.6°C	2.9°C	3°C	2.9°C	2.9°C	0.8°C
Feels Like	-4°C	-4.6°C	-4.1°C	-3°C	-2.4°C	-1.8°C	-1.1°C	0.4°C	1°C	0.4°C	1°C	-1.2°C

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	Fog	Fog	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate rain at times	Overcast	Patchy rain nearby	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	2.4°C	2.7°C	2.6°C	2.4°C	2.1°C	2°C	2.3°C	5.6°C	5.3°C	4.1°C	3.6°C	3.1°C
Feels Like	-0.3°C	-0.8°C	-1.5°C	-2.4°C	-2.9°C	-3°C	-2.8°C	1.7°C	1.3°C	-0.1°C	-0.3°C	0.2°C

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	Mist	Mist	Mist	Mist	Fog	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	2.8°C	2.6°C	2.5°C	2.4°C	2.5°C	3.9°C	6°C	8.3°C	10°C	8.6°C	7.3°C	7°C
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