Welcome to Fosten Green

Fosten Green is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. The village is situated near the town of Sittingbourne and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Fosten Green is a peaceful and quiet place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a small population of around 200 people and is known for its friendly community.

One of the main attractions of Fosten Green is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, fields, and forests, making it a great place for hiking and exploring. There are many footpaths and bridleways in the area, which offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The village is also home to a number of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, and rabbits.

Fosten Green is a historic village with a rich heritage. The village has a number of historic buildings, including a 12th-century church and a 16th-century manor house. The church is dedicated to St. Mary and is a Grade II listed building. The manor house, known as Fosten Green House, is also a Grade II listed building and is now used as a private residence. The village has a strong sense of community and is proud of its heritage.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 2.2°C

Feels Like: -0.9°C

Wind: 6.7 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Greenlands Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Cook	Green Street Green Road Darenth Dartford Kent DA2 8DH 1474703178 School Website
Bean Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Graham Reilly	School Lane Bean Dartford Kent DA2 8AW 01474833225 School Website
Sutton-At-Hone Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Trowell	Church Road Sutton-At-Hone Dartford Kent DA4 9EX 1322862147 School Website
Sedley's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs J Rolfe	Church Street Southfleet Gravesend Kent DA13 9NR 1474833221 School Website
Longfield Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Felix Donkor	Main Road Longfield Kent DA3 7PH 01474700700 School Website
Steephill School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr John Abbott	Off Castle Hill Fawkham Longfield Kent DA3 7BG 1474702107 School Website
Fleetdown Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alice Harrington	Lunedale Road Darenth Dartford Kent DA2 6JX 1322226891 School Website
Horton Kirby Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Glenn Pollard	Horton Road Horton Kirby Dartford Kent DA4 9BN 1322863278 School Website
Cherry Orchard Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Forsythe	Cherry Orchard Cherry Orchard Road Ebbsfleet Valley Ebbsfleet Kent DA10 1AD 1322242011 School Website
Stone St Mary's Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Rolfe	Hayes Road Horns Cross Greenhithe Kent DA9 9EF 1322382292 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Longfield Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QA 1.58 Miles

Farningham Road Station Road, South Darenth, Kent, DA4 9JB 1.97 Miles

Greenhithe Station Road, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9NQ 2.64 Miles

Stone Crossing Stone Place Road, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9AR 2.68 Miles

Ebbsfleet International International Way, Ebbsfleet Valley, Kent, DA10 1EB 2.78 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A1 Minibuses 01474 708288 47 Ridgeway, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7JW 0.87 Miles
A2 Freedom Taxis 01474 707020 9 Bramble Avenue, Dartford, Kent, DA2 8BP 1.04 Miles
Bjl Minibus And Airport Transfers 01474 703198 18 Bramble Avenue, Dartford, Kent, DA2 8BP 1.04 Miles
Station Taxis 01474 708899 The Woodyard/Whitehill Rd, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QS 1.24 Miles
Saf Hire Cars 01322 222123 24 Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QD 1.51 Miles
A S A P Cars 01322 380000 24 Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QD 1.51 Miles
Ebbsfleet Cars 01474 777000 Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QA 1.60 Miles
Abacus Taxis 01474 777000 Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QA 1.60 Miles
Executive Cars Uk 01322 517855 9 Hawley Terrace, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7RN 2.05 Miles
Sapphire Limousines 01474 320528 1 Porchester Close, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7DQ 2.16 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Green Street Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Darenth Schools No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pinden No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langlands Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bean Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Thrift No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheatsheaf Pub No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Beacon Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coombefield Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Watchgate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stonewood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bean Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lane End Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Whitehill Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Downes No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bean Village Surgery	Southfleet Road Bean Dartford Kent DA2 8BS
Swanscombe Health Centre 01474 707236	Bean Village Surgery Southfleet Road Bean Kent DA2 8BS
Bennett Way Surgery	Bennett Way Dartford DA2 7JT
Jubilee Medical Centre 01424 702127	Kent House Surgery 36 Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD
Devon Road Surgery 01322 862121	32 Devon Road South Darenth Dartford Kent DA4 9AB

Local Stores

Lane End
77 Watchgate
Lane End
Dartford
Kent
DA2 7JY
01322 224397
Store Website
1.17 miles

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SPAR Tollgate
Tollgate
Watling Street
Gravesend
DA11 7NP
01474 564481
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Parkvets Veterinary Clinic
49 Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD 01474 703377 parkvets@parkvets.com Website 1.49 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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The Swanscombe Veterinary Surgery
41/43 Swanscombe Street Swanscombe Kent DA10 0BQ 01322 381999 enquiries@meophamvets.co.uk Website 2.50 miles
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Animals Treated
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Mead Veterinary Centre
Mead Road Dartford Kent DA1 2RH 01322 223311 Website 3.16 miles
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Animals Treated
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Closed between 10:30 and 14:00
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Shrubbery Veterinary Centre
65 Perry Street Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8RD 01474 333141 shrubberyvet@btconnect.com Website 3.48 miles
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Animals Treated
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The Shrubbery Veterinary Centre
5 The Link New Ash Green Longfield Kent DA3 8HG 01474 873370 shrubberyvet@btconnect.com Website 3.50 miles

Animals Treated
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Easipetcare Ltd
2 Kent Road Dartford Kent DA1 2DA 01322 223447 dartford@easipetcare.com Website 3.50 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
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Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
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Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
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Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
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Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
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Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
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Local Dog Walks

Darenth Country Park
Beautiful Area With A Mix Of Gravelled Paths, Woodland And Large Dog Walking Flat Areas, Almost Like A Recreation Ground. Lots Of Parts To Explore And Plenty Of Areas For Dogs To Enjoy. 23 Darenth Park Ave Lancashire 1.51 miles

Location what3words chimp.hogs.agreed

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 4.68 miles

Location what3words record.wacky.topped

Jeskyns Country Park Gravesend
Jeskyns Is A Dog Walk For Both Dogs And Families, There Is A Dog Pond For Swimming Dogs, Aswell As Off Lead Areas, On Lead Areas And Two Inclosed Areas If Your Dog Does Not Recall. Henhurst Rd Gravesend DA12 3AN 4.82 miles Henhurst Rd, Cobham Da12 3An

Location what3words shakes.panic.organ

Jeskyns Country Park
A Very Dog- Friendly Walk With Clear Paths And Different Routes To Follow. Well Sign-Posted For On-Lead And Off-Lead Areas, There Is An Area For Dog Agility And An Enclosed Area For Dog Training. There Is A Bridle Path That Runs Through The Park Too. Henhurst Rd 4.82 miles

Location what3words clap.discrepancy.runner

Joyden’S Wood
Many Paths To Explore And Help You Pick Your Way Through This Ancient Woodland. Some Popular Bridlepaths On The Edge Of The Woods But Clearly Marked. Lovely Carvings Dotted Through The Woods And A Model Wooden Ww1plane Tells An Interesting Story. Evidence Of Dyke Dating Back To The Romans. 68 Eden Rd Bexley DA5 2EG 5.28 miles Best Accessed From Summerhouse Drive

Location what3words coast.still.down

Hall Place Cray
A Flat Walk With The River Cray Running Through The Middle. During The Spring And Summer The Front Fields Are Used By Footballers A Lot. During The Winter This Walk Can Be Very Wet! Hall Place Dartford Bexley DA5 1PQ 5.61 miles

Location what3words thick.snacks.cloud

Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Light rain
Temp	3.7°C	3.6°C	3.1°C	3.1°C	3.4°C	5.3°C	6.9°C	7.1°C	4.9°C	4°C	3.6°C	3°C
Feels Like	0.9°C	1°C	0.7°C	0.8°C	1.6°C	4°C	5.7°C	4.9°C	2°C	1°C	0.5°C	-0.6°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	2.1°C	1.3°C	0.5°C	0.1°C	0°C	1.4°C	3.4°C	4.2°C	3.7°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-1.3°C
Feels Like	-2°C	-3.2°C	-4.2°C	-4.7°C	-4.8°C	-3.1°C	-0.5°C	0.4°C	0.1°C	-0.8°C	-3.3°C	-5.5°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-1.8°C	-2.2°C	-2.8°C	-3.6°C	-3.1°C	-1.4°C	1.2°C	2.7°C	2.3°C	0.2°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C
Feels Like	-6.1°C	-6.9°C	-7.7°C	-8.6°C	-8.5°C	-6.8°C	-3.7°C	-1.9°C	-2°C	-3.7°C	-4.9°C	-5.6°C

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