Welcome to East Farleigh

East Farleigh is a charming village located in the county of Kent, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Medway, which adds to its picturesque beauty. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 13th-century church of St. Mary's, which is a Grade I listed building. The church is a popular tourist attraction and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture.

East Farleigh is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village is known for its friendly community, and visitors are always welcomed with open arms. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market, which are popular with both locals and tourists.

The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which makes it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The area is also home to a number of nature reserves, including the East Farleigh Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons. The village is also located close to a number of other popular tourist destinations, including the town of Maidstone and the historic Leeds Castle.

Local Schools

School	Details
East Farleigh Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Peter Goodman	Vicarage Lane East Farleigh Maidstone Kent ME15 0LY 01622726364 School Website
St Helens Montessori School Other Independent School Ages:2-12 Head Teacher Miss Jeannelle Dening Smitherman	Lower Road East Farleigh Maidstone Kent ME15 0JT 1622721731 School Website
Jubilee Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marilyn Nadesan	Gatland Lane Maidstone Kent ME16 8PF 01622808873 School Website
Bower Grove School Foundation Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Maz Cleave	Fant Lane Maidstone Kent ME16 8NL 01622726773 School Website
Barming Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Laker	Belmont Close Barming Maidstone Kent ME16 9DY 1622726472 School Website
West Borough Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ashley Crittenden	Greenway Maidstone Kent ME16 8TL 01622726391 School Website
Oakwood Park Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Moody	Oakwood Park Maidstone Kent ME16 8AH 01622726683 School Website
Coxheath Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Giacomo Mazza	Stockett Lane Coxheath Maidstone Kent ME17 4PS 1622745553 School Website
St Augustine Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jason Feldwick	Oakwood Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8AE 01622752490 School Website
St Simon Stock Catholic School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jon Malone	Oakwood Park Maidstone Kent ME16 0JP 01622754551 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
East Farleigh Station Road, East Farleigh, Kent, ME15 0JH 0.27 Miles

Maidstone West Station Approach, Off The Broadway, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RJ 1.93 Miles

Barming Hermitage Lane, East Barming, Kent, ME16 9NS 2.22 Miles

Maidstone Barracks Buckland Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SQ 2.24 Miles

Maidstone East Station Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1QN 2.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Speedwell Replica Cars 01622 721331 The Wagon Lodge Court Lodge, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 0HQ 0.46 Miles
Door To Door Travel 01622 725541 13 St. Margarets Cl, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8QN 1.02 Miles
Comfort Travel 07830 163393 13 The Spillway, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6FE 1.27 Miles
Aztec Taxis / Maidstone Taxi And Airport Services 01622 727272 14 Gainsborough Drive, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0UZ 1.56 Miles
Malling Taxis 01622 200225 78 Kingfishermeadow, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RB 1.80 Miles
Maidstone Taxi 01622 414456 56 High Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1SY 2.06 Miles
Sapphire Cars 01622 663000 2 Medway Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1JS 2.14 Miles
Express Cabs 01622 690000 14 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6EX 2.17 Miles
Kent Airport Taxis 07896 061607 Earl House/Earl St, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1PD 2.19 Miles
M And A Taxis 01622 690101 Unit G 3, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0ST 2.21 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
East Farleigh Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forge Garage Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Farleigh Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Helens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dean Street Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Glebe Lane Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Horseshoes No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gallants Lane Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Oliver North House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Charlton Lane Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Chamberlain Avenue Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Barming Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:00:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fountain Inn Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Fant Lane Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Beverley Road Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Blackthorn 01622 726277	Blackthorn Medical Centre St Andrews Road, Barming Maidstone Kent ME16 9AN
Blackthorn Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	St Andrews Road Maidstone ME16 9AL
Blackthorn Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	St Andrews Road Maidstone ME16 9AL
College Practice Barming	Marigold Way Maidstone Kent ME16 0ZJ
The Orchard Medical Centre	146 Heath Road Coxheath Maidstone ME17 4PL

Local Stores

Maidstone - Loose Road
1 Loose Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 7BW
01622 681109
Store Website
2.15 miles

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SPAR Maidstone
4-6
Upper Fant Road
Maidstone
ME16 8DN
01622 664160
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Trinity Vet Centre
Hermitage Walk Hermitage Lane Maidstone Kent ME16 9NZ 01622 726730 reception@trinityvetcentre.com 1.39 miles

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Coxheath Veterinary Clinic Ltd
6 Westerhill Road Coxheath Maidstone Kent ME17 4DG 01622 743888 tibbittsvet@btconnect.com Website 1.44 miles
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Pennard Vets Maidstone
27 College Road Maidstone Kent ME15 6SX 01622 752154 maidstone@pennardvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.95 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store London Road Retail Park Maidstone Kent ME16 0DT 01622 769704 maidstone@jollyes.co.uk 2.06 miles
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Dna Vetcare Ltd T/A Pinebank Veterinery Surgery
85B London Road Maidstone Kent ME16 0DX 01622 755 098 2.11 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 2.44 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 1.71 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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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 2.51 miles

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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 3.43 miles

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Hucking Estate Woods
Beautiful Walking Area With Plenty Of Forest Areas As Well As Large Fields, Generally Pretty Quiet And Not Too Busy. Hucking Estate - Woodland Trust Car Park Church Road Lancashire 7.71 miles

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Trolley Country Park
Flat Path, Wooded. 2 The Covert Vigo Village Gravesend DA13 0SY 7.91 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 8.01 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

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