Welcome to Gore

Gore Kent is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated near the town of Sittingbourne and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. The village has a population of around 500 people and is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the most notable landmarks in Gore Kent is the St. Thomas of Canterbury Church. This beautiful church dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The church is open to visitors and is a popular spot for weddings and other special events. Another popular attraction in the village is the Gore Court Cricket Club. This historic cricket club has been in operation since the 19th century and is a great place to watch a game of cricket or enjoy a drink in the clubhouse.

Gore Kent is also home to a number of small businesses and shops. The village has a post office, a convenience store, and a few local pubs and restaurants. The village is known for its friendly community and welcoming atmosphere, making it a great place to live or visit. Overall, Gore Kent is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Kent, England.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 3.3°C

Feels Like: 1.6°C

Wind: 4 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Peters Methodist Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kristina Dyer	St Peter's Grove Canterbury Kent CT1 2DH 01227464392 School Website
Haven Nook Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ruth Minhall	73-75 Castle Street Canterbury Kent CT1 2QD 1227469156 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Jo Williamson	St John's Place Northgate Canterbury Kent CT1 1BD 01227462360 School Website
The King's School Canterbury Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Worthington	25 The Precincts Canterbury Kent CT1 2ES 1227595501
The Canterbury Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Jon Watson	Knight Avenue Canterbury Kent CT2 8QA 01227463971 School Website
St Thomas Catholic Primary School Canterbury Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Lisa D'agostini	99 Military Road Canterbury Kent CT1 1NE 01227462539 School Website
St Stephen's Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Alice Edgington	Hales Drive St Stephen's Canterbury Kent CT2 7AB 1227769204 School Website
Canterbury Christ Church University Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Rama Thirunamachandran	North Holmes Road Canterbury Kent CT1 1QU 1227782236 School Website
The Canterbury Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Bev Farrell	City View Franklyn Road Canterbury Kent CT2 8PT 01227462883 School Website
St Stephens Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Cutts Sarah Heaney	Hales Drive St Stephens Canterbury Kent CT2 7AD 01227464119 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Canterbury West Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN 0.13 Miles

Canterbury East Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB 0.53 Miles

Sturry Island Road, Sturry, Kent, CT2 0ED 2.56 Miles

Chartham Station Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7HT 2.99 Miles

Bekesbourne Station Road, Bekesbourne, Kent, CT4 5EP 3.20 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Canterbury Galaxy Taxis 01227 450150 91 St Duntans Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AD 0.05 Miles
Wilkinson Taxis Ltd 01227 450450 4 London Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8LX 0.29 Miles
Fabcab Taxis 01227 731100 Taxis To And From Herne Bay / Whitstable Local Villages And, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2PA 0.30 Miles
Jem Taxis 01227 763000 2 Runcie Place, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8DY 0.48 Miles
Euro Taxis 01227 808222 5 St. Andrews Cl, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RT 0.49 Miles
Marks Taxi 07799 026040 25 Charollais Close, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7BA 0.52 Miles
City Cars 01227 454445 Suite 1/15 Dover St, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3HD 0.57 Miles
Cab Co 01227 784000 Suite 3-4/15 Dover St, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3HD 0.57 Miles
Dads Taxis 01227 456888 Simmonds Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RA 0.61 Miles
Mercury Cars 01227 472578 18 Love La, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1TZ 0.63 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Station Road (St Dunstans) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road (St Dunstans) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lionard House Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roper Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Stephens Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
London Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Canterbury Old Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Canterbury Old Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitstable Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mandeville Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kings School Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Buttermarket Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rose Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rose Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northgate Old Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sea Cadet Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Northgate Canterbury CT1 1WL
Sea Cadet Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	1 Northgate Canterbury CT1 1WL
Northgate Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	1 Northgate Canterbury CT1 1WL
Invicta Health Dgs Hubs 01227 470057	Invicta Health 1 Northgate Canterbury Kent CT1 1WL
Northgate Medical Practice 01227 208556	Northgate Medical Pract. 1 Northgate Canterbury Kent CT1 1WL

Local Stores

Kent Union's Co-op
University of Kent
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 7UG
01227 471029
Store Website
1.01 miles

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SPAR - Harbledown
Harbledown Service Station
A2 Dover Road
Harbledown
Canterbury
CT2 9AZ
01227 764091
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Canterbury Veterinary Surgery
43 - 45 Northgate Canterbury Kent CT1 1BE 01227 802802 reception@canterburyvets.co.uk 0.47 miles

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Ancare Veterinary Surgery
120 Whitstable Road Canterbury Kent CT2 8EG 01227 761023 ancare@btinternet.com 0.58 miles

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Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Riverside Retail Park, Ten Perch Road Wincheap Canterbury Kent CT1 3TQ 01227 812 884 canterbury@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.85 miles
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The Barton Veterinary Hospital
34 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3BH 01227 765522 reception.barton@cvsvets.com Website 0.95 miles
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Canterbury Sturry Road Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2A, Marshwood Close Sturry Road Canterbury Kent CT1 1DX canterburysturry@vets4pets.com 1.31 miles


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Bourne Veterinary Practice
Chalkpit Farm Chalkpit Hill Bekesbourne Canterbury Kent CT4 5EU 01227 832322 info@bournevets.co.uk Website 3.75 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Victory Woods
There Is A Small Area To Park Your Car And A Large Open Field For Dogs To Run About. Amazing Views Over The Surrounding Countryside. 3 Denstroude Ln Canterbury Lancashire CT2 9JX 3.50 miles

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Duncan Down
Duncan Down Is An Open, Public, Area To The South West Of Whitstable And Is The Largest Village Green In The United Kingdom. It Is A 21 Hectare (52 Acre) Area Of Grass And Woodland Incorporating Two Ponds And A Brook. The Area Is Maintained By The Friends Of Duncan Down With Assistance From Canterbury City Council And Has Received A Grant From The Lottery Breathing Places Programme. Thanet Way Lancashire 4.61 miles

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Kings Wood
Kings Wood Has One Pathed Route From The Car Park. This Walk Is Very Popular With Lots Of Dog Owners, As It Is Very Peaceful And Is Very Big. Hiking Boots Should Be Worn As The Path Is Uneven And There Are Hills To Trek Up At Times, It Can Also Be Very Muddy. Unnamed Road Canterbury Lancashire CT4 8HQ 7.83 miles

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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 9.33 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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Oare Marshes
Lovely Walk Around The Marshes We Walked For 9 Miles Last Sunday, Great Country Views Swale Cottage Uplees Rd Oare Faversham ME13 0QU 9.82 miles

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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 10.97 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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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-1°C	-1°C	-0.2°C	1.1°C	1.8°C	2.2°C	2.6°C	2.9°C	3°C	8.3°C	2.9°C	0.8°C
Feels Like	-4°C	-4.6°C	-4.1°C	-3°C	-2.4°C	-1.8°C	-1.1°C	0.4°C	1°C	0.4°C	1°C	-1.2°C

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Temp	2.4°C	2.7°C	2.6°C	2.4°C	2.1°C	2°C	2.3°C	5.6°C	5.3°C	4.1°C	3.6°C	3.1°C
Feels Like	-0.3°C	-0.8°C	-1.5°C	-2.4°C	-2.9°C	-3°C	-2.8°C	1.7°C	1.3°C	-0.1°C	-0.3°C	0.2°C

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Temp	2.8°C	2.6°C	2.5°C	2.4°C	2.5°C	3.9°C	6°C	8.3°C	10°C	8.6°C	7.3°C	7°C
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