Welcome to Further Quarter

Further Quarter is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. The village is known for its picturesque countryside and charming architecture. The village is home to a small population of around 500 people, and it is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it an ideal location for hiking and cycling.

The village of Further Quarter has a rich history that dates back to the medieval period. The village was once a thriving market town, and it played an important role in the local economy. Today, the village is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can sample the local cuisine and enjoy a pint of ale.

Despite its small size, Further Quarter has a strong sense of community, and there are a number of local events and festivals that take place throughout the year. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including shops, cafes, and galleries, which add to the village's unique character and charm. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an opportunity to explore the local history and culture, Further Quarter is a wonderful destination that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 11.3°C

Feels Like: 8.7°C

Wind: 15.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Greenfields School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Cartwright	Tenterden Road Biddenden Ashford Kent TN27 8BE 1580292523 School Website
Little Acorns School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-15 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Neal	London Beach Farm Ashford Road St Michael's Tenterden Kent TN30 6SR 1233850422 School Website
High Halden Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Burlton	Church Hill High Halden Ashford Kent TN26 3JB 01233850285 School Website
St Michael's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Williamson	Ashford Road St Michael's Tenterden Kent TN30 6PU 1580763210 School Website
Smarden Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claudia Miller	Pluckley Road Smarden Ashford Kent TN27 8ND 01233770316 School Website
Homewood School And Sixth Form Centre Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Jeremy Single	Ashford Road Tenterden Kent TN30 6LT 01580764222 School Website
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
Tenterden Church Of England Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tina Mcintosh	Recreation Ground Road Tenterden Kent TN30 6RA 1580763717 School Website
Tenterden Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Tina Mcintosh	Recreation Ground Road Tenterden Kent TN30 6RA 1580762086 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Headcorn Station Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9SD 3.56 Miles

Pluckley Station Road, Pluckley, Kent, TN27 0RT 4.51 Miles

Staplehurst Station Approach, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0QR 6.03 Miles

Lenham Station Approach Road, Off High Street, Lenham, Kent, ME17 2HR 8.20 Miles

Marden Church Green Lane, Marden, Kent, TN12 9HS 8.37 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Maidstone Taxi Co 01622 890003 Partridges Yard/Monks Hill, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8QJ 1.29 Miles
Clarkes Minibus Hire 01580 292095 4 Woolpack Corner, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8BU 1.35 Miles
Limo Hire Sussex Kent 0800 644 1593 30 Henley Meadows, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6EN 2.85 Miles
M T C Taxis 01622 890003 10 Surrenden Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0LX 5.79 Miles
L T J Chauffeurs 01580 890483 Manorbier/Marden Rd, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0PB 6.16 Miles
Limostar 01233 712261 Pluckley Road, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0QH 6.44 Miles
Afm Cars 01233 333500 Chilmington Green Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3DH 6.89 Miles
F G K Cars 01580 712299 Unit 6 Hartley Dyke Business Centre, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3QG 6.99 Miles
Acorn Executive Cars 01233 730907 26 Molloy Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 1HS 7.09 Miles
Richard's Private Care Hire 01622 832252 Widehurst Bungalows, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 9LN 7.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Guy House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Island Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newcastle Junction Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Biddenden Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Woodlands Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monks Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Worsenden Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lashenden Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Durrants Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Further Quarter Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hookstead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fosten Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
London Beech Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Three Chimneys Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brouges Wood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Ivy Court Surgery 01580 763666	Ivy Court Surgery Recreation Ground Road Tenterden Kent TN30 6RB
Ivy Court Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Ivy Court Tenterden TN30 6RB
Ivy Court Surgery - Temporary Cabin	Ivy Court Tenterden Kent TN30 6RB

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Cherry Tree Gentle Farewells
Cherry Tree Farm High Halden Ashford Kent TN26 3HJ 01233 226440 mail@cherrytreegentlefarewells.com Website 2.23 miles

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Green Lane Veterinary Clinic
Shenley Farm Shenley Road Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9HX 01622 890245 2.54 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cinque Ports Veterinary Group
Tenterden Veterinary Surgery Highlands Ashford Road Tenterden Kent TN30 6LX 01580 763 309 tenterden@cinqueportsvets.co.uk Website 3.34 miles
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A - Z Animal Care
Ripleys Garden Centre Ashfod Road Bethersden Ashford Kent TN26 3LF 01233 822411 emma@a-zanimalcare.co.uk Website 3.41 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
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Medivet Headcorn
The Chalet North Street Headcorn Kent TN27 9NN 01622 890351 headcorn@medivet.co.uk Website 3.86 miles

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Lmt Equine Ltd
Walkhurst Farm New Pond Road Benendon Cranbrook Kent TN17 4EN 07717 495535 lauravetchiro@gmail.com Website 4.55 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 4.19 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 7.89 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 11.39 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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Kings Wood
An Ancient, Woodland Site, King’S Wood Offers An Excellent Forest Walk Through Vast And Beautiful Woodland. Lancashire TN25 4AR 11.83 miles King’S Wood Is Easily Accessible From The M20 At Ashford. Leave The Motorway At Junction 9, Signposted To Ashford, Faversham. At The First Roundabout, Turn Left For Faversham A251. Continue Through To A T-Junction With The A251. Turn Left, Toward Challock. Continue On The Road For Around 3-Miles, Before Taking A Sharp Right Turn To White Hill, Just Before The Sign To Challock.

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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 11.87 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 11.96 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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