Welcome to Ditton

Ditton is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Medway and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks in Ditton is the St. Peter and St. Paul Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Ditton is a peaceful and quiet village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a pub. The pub, called The Cock Inn, is a popular spot for locals to gather and socialize. The village also has a primary school, which is highly regarded for its excellent standards of education. The school has a strong focus on community involvement and encourages parents to get involved in school activities.

Ditton is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many opportunities for outdoor activities. The River Medway is a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are many walking and cycling trails in the area. The village is also close to the North Downs, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The North Downs offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside and are a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. Overall, Ditton is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 15°C

Feels Like: 14°C

Wind: 10.3 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
Ditton Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Graham Ward	New Road Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6AE 01732843446 School Website
Ditton Infant School Foundation School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Claire Lewer	Pear Tree Avenue Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6EB 01732844107 School Website
Aylesford Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Billy Harrington	Teapot Lane Aylesford Kent ME20 7JU 01622718192 School Website
Aylesford School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Tanya Kelvie	Teapot Lane Aylesford Kent ME20 7JU 1622717341 School Website
Brookfield Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nathaniel South	Swallow Road Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6PY 01732843667 School Website
Brookfield Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs C Smith	Swallow Road Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6PY 01732840955 School Website
Lunsford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gary Anscombe	Swallow Road Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6PY 01732843352 School Website
The Malling School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr John Vennart	Beech Road East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6DH 01732840995 School Website
St James The Great Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Tamasin Springett	Chapman Way East Malling Kent ME19 6SD 01732841912 School Website
Leybourne, St Peter And St Paul Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Tina Holditch	Rectory Lane North Leybourne West Malling Kent ME19 5HD 1732842008 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Aylesford Station Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JL 0.71 Miles

East Malling High Street, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6AJ 0.82 Miles

New Hythe Off New Hythe Lane, New Hythe, Kent, ME20 6XJ 1.31 Miles

Barming Hermitage Lane, East Barming, Kent, ME16 9NS 1.39 Miles

West Malling Station Approach, Off Swan Street, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6HJ 1.46 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Holthouse Carriages 01622 710804 401 London Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6DB 0.41 Miles
Gemini Private Hire 01732 845644 18 New Hythe Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6PN 0.53 Miles
Carefree Driving Services Ltd 01622 793020 5 Rowan Close, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7LP 0.78 Miles
Conder Kevin Private Hire Ltd 01732 845604 64 Plover Rd, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6JZ 0.83 Miles
Kent Class Cars 07931 594612 36 Middle Mill Road, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6PS 1.05 Miles
Skyline Cars 01732 400200 5 Busbridge Close, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6BD 1.06 Miles
Leybourne Taxi 07751 870979 14 Little Oxley, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5QU 1.14 Miles
West Malling And Larkfield Taxis 01732 845535 Eden Farm La, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6HL 1.62 Miles
Cars 01622 792644 Cottage Industrial Estate, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7AD 1.71 Miles
Airports Sos 01622 882186 53 Cork Street, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7HG 1.87 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Scott Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ditton Post Office Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:00:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St Peters Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ditton Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Primrose Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Priory Grove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bell Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradbourne Park Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Woodlands Road Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Laburnum Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Teapot Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Larkfield Post Office Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:00:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Clare Park Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Watermeadow Post Office Collection Today available until:10:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Sunday Last Collection:00:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Malling Pcn Ncc 01732 849980	Larkfield Health Centre Martin Square Larkfield Kent ME20 6QJ
Thornhills Medical Practice 01732 849980	Thornhills Med Pract Larkfield Hc, Martin Sq Aylesford Kent ME20 6QJ
Aylesford Medical Centre 01622 885880	The New Aylesford Surgery Admiral Moore Drive R.B.L.V., Aylesford Maidstone, Kent ME20 7SE
Wateringbury Branch Surgery - Larkfield	The George Holding Centre Chaucer Way Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6SS
Avicenna Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Oxley Shaw Lane Leybourne West Malling ME19 5PU

Local Stores

Snodland - Holborough Road
1 Holborough Road
Snodland
Kent
ME6 5DQ
01634 241430
Store Website
2.45 miles

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SPAR - West Malling
265 London Road
West Malling
ME19 5AE
01732 840000
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Maidstone) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home South Aylesford Retail Park Aylesford Maidstone Kent ME20 7TP 01622 711 363 maidstone@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.78 miles
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Pennard Vets
107 High Street West Malling Kent ME19 6NA 01732 843080 Website 1.87 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Sandhole Veterinary Centre
Sandhole Snodland Kent ME6 5LG 01634 242502 nurse@sandholevets.com Website 1.92 miles
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Pennard Vets Allington
5 Mid-Kent Shopping Centre Castle Road Allington Maidstone Kent ME16 0PU 01622 663166 allington@pennardvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.06 miles
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Trinity Vet Centre
Hermitage Walk Hermitage Lane Maidstone Kent ME16 9NZ 01622 726730 reception@trinityvetcentre.com 2.11 miles

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Dna Vetcare Ltd T/A Pinebank Veterinery Surgery
85B London Road Maidstone Kent ME16 0DX 01622 755 098 2.64 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.15 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 3.91 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 3.96 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 5.13 miles

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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 6.30 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

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Camer Park
Large Field Like Walk Once You Get Through The Woody Entrance The Park Opens Right Up With Plenty Of Room For The Bouncy Pups And The Calm Pooches! Wrotham Rd Meopham Gravesend DA13 0AB 6.55 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	13°C	10.9°C	9.4°C	8.7°C	14°C	19.2°C	23.7°C	24.9°C	25°C	25.2°C	21°C	18.6°C

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Temp	16.8°C	15°C	13.3°C	11.6°C	14.1°C	17.7°C	21.2°C	22.9°C	22.6°C	20.9°C	17.5°C	15.2°C
Feels Like	16.8°C	14.4°C	12°C	10°C	13.3°C	17.5°C	21.1°C	24.4°C	23.7°C	20.9°C	17.5°C	14.9°C

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