Welcome to Elham

Elham is a picturesque village located in the heart of Kent, England. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers. Elham is also home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church and the Elham Valley Line Trust Museum, which showcases the history of the local railway.

One of the most notable features of Elham is its charming high street, which is lined with traditional buildings and independent shops. Visitors can browse a range of unique boutiques, antique stores, and art galleries, as well as enjoy a meal or a drink in one of the village's many pubs and restaurants. Elham is also home to a thriving community of artists and craftspeople, who showcase their work in local galleries and studios.

Elham is surrounded by stunning countryside, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is located on the North Downs Way, a long-distance footpath that runs from Farnham in Surrey to Dover in Kent. The area is also popular with cyclists, with several scenic routes passing through the village. Visitors can explore the nearby Elham Valley, which is home to a variety of wildlife and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, Elham has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Elham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan File	Vicarage Lane Elham Canterbury Kent CT4 6TT 01303840325 School Website
Lyminge Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Matt Day	Church Road Lyminge Folkestone Kent CT18 8JA 01303862367 School Website
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
Stowting Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Uden	Stowting Stowting Hill Ashford Kent TN25 6BE 01303862375 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
Stelling Minnis Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr John Gray	Bossingham Road Stelling Minnis Canterbury Kent CT4 6DU 01227709218 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
Barham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Higgins	Valley Road Barham Canterbury Kent CT4 6NX 01227831312 School Website
Harcourt Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Anthony Silk	Biggins Wood Road Folkestone Kent CT19 4NE 01303275294 School Website
Bodsham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Newton	Bodsham Ashford Kent TN25 5JQ 01233750374 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sandling Off Sandling Road, Sandling, Kent, CT21 4HH 4.77 Miles

Westenhanger Stone Street, Westenhanger, Kent, TN25 6DE 5.02 Miles

Folkestone West Station Approach, Off Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3PA 5.03 Miles

Folkestone Central Station Approach, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HB 5.41 Miles

Shepherds Well Station Road, Shepherdswell, Kent, CT15 7PE 5.79 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Silverstar Cars 01303 760409 Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7QH 3.42 Miles
A R L Prestige Hire 01303 891985 15 Sandpiper Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7TA 3.49 Miles
1St Choice Cars 01303 242428 Caesars Way, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4AH 4.39 Miles
Premier Taxis 01303 270000 337 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4BQ 4.82 Miles
Airport Solutions 07964 063344 25 Horn St, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5SL 5.02 Miles
Pro Cars 07771 164060 Millstream Cottage, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5SL 5.02 Miles
Masters Executive Travel 0800 012 6979 19 Ingoldsby Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6JJ 5.37 Miles
Taxi Direct 07919 093170 41 Kingsnorth Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QP 5.47 Miles
Avva Cab 07980 820294 10 Canterbury Rd, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5NG 5.56 Miles
Folkestone Airport Taxis 07852 299158 8 Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QT 5.73 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Shuttlesfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wingmore No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lyminge Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Silverlands No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bedingfield Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hawkinge And Elham 01303 840213	The Surgery Old Road, Elham Canterbury Kent CT4 6UH
Church Road 01303 862109	The Surgery Church Road,Lyminge Folkestone Kent CT18 8HY
New Lyminge Surgery 01303 863160	The New Lyminge Surgery Greenbanks, Lyminge Folkestone Kent CT18 8NS
Beaton_Hawkinge 01303 892434	Hawkinge Health Centre 74 Canterbury Road Hawkinge Folkestone Kent CT18 7BP
White House Surgery 01303 275434	The White House Surgery 1 Cheriton High Street Folkestone Kent CT19 4PU

Local Stores

Cheriton
66 High Street
Cheriton
Folkestone
Kent
CT19 4HB
01303 275254
Store Website
4.63 miles

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SPAR - London Road Dover
49-50 London Road
Dover
CT17 0SP
01304 202315
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lingfield East
Little Droveway Stud Droveway Stelling Minnis Canterbury Kent CT4 6AJ 01303 768530 east@lingfieldequinevets.co.uk Website 1.79 miles

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Manor Veterinary Clinic
Methodist Church Hall Church Road Lyminge Folkestone Kent CT18 8JA 01303 273203 office@manorveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 1.95 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 2.81 miles
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Hawkinge Veterinary Surgery
Jhe Thompson Limited 9B Defiant Close Hawkinge Kent CT18 7SU 01303 764190 Website 3.59 miles

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Manor Veterinary Clinic
Shearway Business Park Shearway Road Folkestone Kent CT19 4RH 01303 273203 admin@manorveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 4.33 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 4.64 miles
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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 2.55 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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North Downs Way
Following A Wooded Walk From Elham Valley Railway Towards Folkestone 1 Peene Cottages 3.66 miles

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West Hythe Canal
Lazy Afternoon Walk Route. We Walked To Hythe High Street And Went To A Dog Friendly Pub For Dinner Which Was Lovely! There Are A Number Of Dog Friendly Pubs In The Area. 3 Seabrook Grove Hythe CT21 5QZ 5.56 miles

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Hythe Canal
Free Parking At Botolphs Bridge In West Hythe. The Canal Path Runs Left And Right From Here. Flat And Level Walk Where Dogs Can Run Off Lead Either On A Path Or Up On A Grassy Bank. Dogs Can Swim At Points Along The Canal. The Tow Path Is Popular With Cyclists And Horses But The Grassy Top Is Reserved For Bikers And Dogs Only. Beautiful Scenery And Even A Chance To See Wild African Animals As The Route Passes The Plains Of Port Lympne Safari Park- Who Knew There Were Zebras And Giraffes Roaming Free In Kent! Lots Of Picnic Areas On Route, But No Toilet Or Refreshments On Route, Although Pubs Nearby Are Dog Friendly 27-45 Burmarsh Rd 6.58 miles

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Canal Hythe Port Lympne
Starting At The Car Park In West Hythe Follow The Royal Military Canal Path West, After About 1Km (You Will Be Running Parallel With Port Lympne Zoo), There Is A Footpath On The Right That Takes You Up Through The Park. W Hythe Rd West Hythe Hythe CT21 4NT 6.76 miles The Carpark Is On The North Side Of The Canal Off The West Hythe 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 6.92 miles

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