Welcome to Frittenden

Frittenden is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated in the heart of the Weald, a region known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense woodlands, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Frittenden is also home to several historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Mary's Church, which is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings.

One of the main attractions of Frittenden is its annual village fair, which takes place every July. The fair is a popular event that attracts visitors from all over the region. It features a range of activities and entertainment, including live music, traditional games, and a variety of food and drink stalls. The fair is also known for its traditional Morris dancing, which is performed by local groups in colorful costumes. The event is a great way to experience the local culture and community spirit of Frittenden.

Frittenden is also a great place to explore the surrounding countryside. The village is located near several nature reserves and walking trails, including the Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, which is home to over 10,000 trees and shrubs from around the world. The area is also known for its cycling routes, with several scenic routes passing through the village and surrounding countryside. Whether you're looking for a relaxing stroll or an adrenaline-fueled adventure, Frittenden has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 6°C

Feels Like: 3.2°C

Wind: 8.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Frittenden Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Nichola Costello	Frittenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 2DD 01580852250 School Website
Headcorn Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Symonds	Kings Road Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9QT 01622891289 School Website
Staplehurst School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Lucy Davenport	Gybbon Rise Staplehurst Tonbridge Kent TN12 0LZ 01580891765 School Website
Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Holman	Common Road Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2BH 01580713895 School Website
John Mayne Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Tester	High Street Biddenden Ashford Kent TN27 8AL 1580291424 School Website
Dulwich Prep Cranbrook Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Paul David	Coursehorn Cranbrook Kent TN17 3NP 1580712179 School Website
Cranbrook Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Francesca Shaw	Carriers Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JZ 01580713249 School Website
Belle Vue School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Mckeeman	Jockey Lane Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JN 1580854641 School Website
Cranbrook School Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Will Chuter	Waterloo Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JD 01580711800 School Website
Colliers Green Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Josephine Hopkins	Colliers Green Cranbrook Kent TN17 2LR 01580211335 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Headcorn Station Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9SD 2.23 Miles

Staplehurst Station Approach, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0QR 2.78 Miles

Marden Church Green Lane, Marden, Kent, TN12 9HS 5.03 Miles

Pluckley Station Road, Pluckley, Kent, TN27 0RT 6.74 Miles

Harrietsham Station Road, Harrietsham, Kent, ME17 1JA 7.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
M T C Taxis 01622 890003 10 Surrenden Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0LX 2.46 Miles
L T J Chauffeurs 01580 890483 Manorbier/Marden Rd, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0PB 2.84 Miles
Maidstone Taxi Co 01622 890003 Partridges Yard/Monks Hill, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8QJ 3.08 Miles
Clarkes Minibus Hire 01580 292095 4 Woolpack Corner, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8BU 3.32 Miles
Richard's Private Care Hire 01622 832252 Widehurst Bungalows, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 9LN 3.84 Miles
F G K Cars 01580 712299 Unit 6 Hartley Dyke Business Centre, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3QG 5.31 Miles
Limo Hire Sussex Kent 0800 644 1593 30 Henley Meadows, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6EN 5.83 Miles
Rolls Royce Chauffeur Ltd 01892 730288 The Stables, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 9PN 6.40 Miles
Express Cabs 01622 686868 4 Orchard Industrial Estate, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9YE 6.57 Miles
A1 Wheelden Cars 01622 861155 Ledian Farm, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1RZ 7.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Frittenden Old Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheeler Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Firs Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Water Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Three Chimneys Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knoxbridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Quarter Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lashenden Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shenley Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Headcorn Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Headcorn Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Staplehurst Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Staplehurst Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mccabe Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Staplehurst Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Offens Drive Staplehurst Tonbridge TN12 0LB
Malling Health Four 01580 891220	Staplehurst Health Centre Offens Drive, Staplehurst Tonbridge Kent TN12 0LB
Headcorn Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Shenley Road Headcorn Ashford TN27 9HX
Headcorn Surgery 01622 890294	Headcorn Surgery Grigg Lane Headcorn Kent TN27 9AA
Old School Surgery 01580 712476	The Old School Surgery Rectory Fields Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JB

Local Stores

Cranbrook
58 High Street
Cranbrook
Kent
TN17 3DN
01580 714410
Store Website
4.10 miles

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SPAR Staplehurst
9 - 11
The Parade
Staplehurst
TN12 0LA
01580 891734
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Headcorn
The Chalet North Street Headcorn Kent TN27 9NN 01622 890351 headcorn@medivet.co.uk Website 2.23 miles

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Little Hoppers Animal Hospital Group - Staplehurst
Stable Cottage Rathbond House High Street Staplehurst Kent TN12 0AD 01580 847277 staplehurst@littlehoppersvets.co.uk Website 2.23 miles
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Green Lane Veterinary Clinic
Shenley Farm Shenley Road Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9HX 01622 890245 2.39 miles

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Medivet Cranbrook
Brooksden High Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3DT 01580 713381 cranbrook@medivet.co.uk Website 4.23 miles

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Lmt Equine Ltd
Walkhurst Farm New Pond Road Benendon Cranbrook Kent TN17 4EN 07717 495535 lauravetchiro@gmail.com Website 4.56 miles

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Pattenden Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Segro House Pattenden Lane Marden Kent TN12 9QJ 01622397900 info@pattendenvets.com Website 5.18 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Dering Woods
A Lovely Easy Walk, This Wood Is Part Of The Woodland Trust, So The Paths Are Kept Clear All Year Round. It Can Get Quite Muddy During The Winter Months, Also There Are Active Bridal Ways So You May Occasionally Bump Into The Odd Horse Here And There. Lots Of Local People Use The Woods As Their Local Walking Spot So Lots Of Dogs Will Be There! Smarden Bell Rd Smarden 5.62 miles

Location what3words relished.steer.kilt

Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 8.68 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

Location what3words frock.clap.civil

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 9.32 miles

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Hothfield Common
This Managed, Ancient, Heath Is Popular With Dog Walkers From Nearby Villages. There Are Several Areas, All Separately Fenced Off With Plenty Of Gates Allowing Access. Sheep Are To Be Found Grazing In The Wet Meadow And There Is A Herd Of Around 22 Highland Cattle That Are Moved From One Area To Another On A Regular Basis. Maps, One In The Car Park And Another In The Main Heathland Area Are Updated To Show Where The Cattle Are Currently Grazing - These Areas Can Be Easily Avoided Once You Know The Layout Of The Common If You Are Reluctant To Meet Up With Them. Cades Rd 10.10 miles

Location what3words grades.bandaged.humans

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 10.70 miles

Location what3words control.clashing.speedy

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 11.72 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-14.4°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
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