Welcome to Great Stour

The Great Stour is a river that flows through the county of Kent in southeastern England. It is approximately 50 miles long and runs from its source near the village of Lenham to its mouth at Pegwell Bay, near the town of Ramsgate. The river is an important part of the local ecosystem and provides a habitat for a variety of plant and animal species.

The Great Stour is also an important cultural and historical landmark in Kent. The river has played a significant role in the development of the region, serving as a source of water for agriculture and industry. It has also been a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking. The river is surrounded by picturesque countryside and historic towns and villages, making it a popular destination for tourists.

Despite its importance, the Great Stour has faced a number of challenges in recent years. Pollution from agricultural runoff and sewage has had a negative impact on the river's water quality, and the construction of dams and weirs has disrupted the natural flow of the river. However, efforts are being made to address these issues and protect the Great Stour for future generations to enjoy.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 13.2°C

Feels Like: 11.5°C

Wind: 11.6 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Hope View School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr Paul Johnson	Station Approach Chilham Canterbury Kent CT4 8EG 1227738000 School Website
Chilham St Marys Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Delia Cooper	School Hill Chilham Canterbury Kent CT4 8DE 01227730442 School Website
Chartham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Jamie Noble	Shalmsford Street Chartham Canterbury Kent CT4 7QN 1227738225 School Website
New School Canterbury Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beth Cuenco	New School Canterbury Garlinge Green Road Garlinge Green Canterbury Kent CT4 5RU 1227730067 School Website
Selling Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Paez	The Street Selling Faversham Kent ME13 9RQ 01227752202 School Website
Petham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Scott Guy	Petham Canterbury Kent CT4 5RD 01227700260 School Website
Kent College Junior School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon James	Harbledown Canterbury Canterbury Kent CT2 9AQ 1227762436
Boughton Under Blean And Dunkirk Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Way	School Lane Boughton-Under-Blean Faversham Kent ME13 9AW 01227751431 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
Wincheap Foundation Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Dawson	Hollow Lane Canterbury Kent CT1 3SD 01227464134 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chilham Ashford Road, Chilham, Kent, CT4 8EG 0.38 Miles

Chartham Station Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7HT 1.63 Miles

Selling Selling, Near Selling, Kent, ME13 9PW 2.92 Miles

Canterbury East Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB 4.42 Miles

Canterbury West Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN 4.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Etm Executive Cars 01227 730929 5 Stour Valley Business Park, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7HF 2.14 Miles
Fabcab Taxis 01227 731100 14 Chestnut Close, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7DT 2.35 Miles
Etm Executive Cars 01227 730929 14 Chestnut Close, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7DT 2.35 Miles
Cabco Canterbury 01227 455455 21 Sullivan Close, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3TF 3.82 Miles
Canterbury Cabs 01227 505003 24 Westgate Court Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8JR 4.06 Miles
Cabco 01227 455455 92 Wincheap, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RS 4.17 Miles
Canterbury Suit Hire - Tuppers Tux 01227 767797 66-68 Wincheap, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RS 4.17 Miles
Dads Taxis 01227 456888 Simmonds Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RA 4.20 Miles
Euro Taxis 01227 808222 5 St. Andrews Cl, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RT 4.27 Miles
Jem Taxis 01227 763000 2 Runcie Place, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8DY 4.29 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Canterbury Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shalmsford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mystole No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chilham Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
72 Shalmsford Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Wives Lees Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chartham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chartham Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
3 Rattington Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chartham Downs No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hatch Lane / New Town Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Garlinge Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chartham Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chartham Hatch No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Godmersham Village Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Old School Surgery 01227 738282	The Old School Surgery Bolts Hill, Chartham Nr. Canterbury Kent CT4 7JY
Chartham Surgery	Parish Road Chartham Canterbury Kent CT4 7JU
Canterbury Medical Practice	Ethelbert Road Canterbury CT1 3NR
East Kent Bcsc 01227 766877	Kent & Canterbury Hospital Ethelbert Road Canterbury CT1 3NG
Molony	Canterbury Health Centre 26 Old Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3JH

Local Stores

Wye
Churchfield Way
Wye
Ashford
Kent
TN25 5BP
01233 812659
Store Website
4.76 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Silver Gate Vets
1 Weatherall Close Dunkirk Faversham Kent ME13 9UL 07765 279980 silvergatevets@gmail.com Website 3.31 miles
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Animals Treated
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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 3.82 miles
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Ancare Veterinary Surgery
120 Whitstable Road Canterbury Kent CT2 8EG 01227 761023 ancare@btinternet.com 4.51 miles

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Cinque Ports Veterinary Group Ltd
Wye Veterinary Surgery 5A Oxenturn Road Wye Kent TN25 5BH 01233 813 003 wyeoffice@cinqueportsvets.co.uk Website 4.92 miles
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Animals Treated
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The Barton Veterinary Hospital
34 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3BH 01227 765522 reception.barton@cvsvets.com Website 4.92 miles
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Canterbury Veterinary Surgery
43 - 45 Northgate Canterbury Kent CT1 1BE 01227 802802 reception@canterburyvets.co.uk 5.04 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.23 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 4.75 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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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 5.08 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 6.92 miles

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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 8.50 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 8.64 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	9°C	7.7°C	6.6°C	5.5°C	4.4°C	10.7°C	16.8°C	20.9°C	22.5°C	21.4°C	17.3°C	14.9°C
Feels Like	7.4°C	5.8°C	4.4°C	3.1°C	3.4°C	9.5°C	16.4°C	20.8°C	23.4°C	21.4°C	17.3°C	13.8°C

Tuesday	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	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	12.9°C	11°C	9.5°C	8.4°C	9.7°C	11.7°C	13.7°C	15.6°C	15.9°C	14.5°C	10.9°C	10.9°C
Feels Like	11.1°C	8.9°C	7.4°C	6.4°C	7.6°C	9.7°C	12.2°C	14.9°C	15.5°C	13.7°C	9.1°C	9.4°C

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

	Cloudy	Overcast	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	7.6°C	6.3°C	5.5°C	4.8°C	7.4°C	11.8°C	16.9°C	20.1°C	21.3°C	21.4°C	19.8°C	13.1°C
Feels Like	4.8°C	3.2°C	2.3°C	1.4°C	5.2°C	10.7°C	16.6°C	20°C	21.3°C	21.3°C	19.8°C	11.6°C

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