Welcome to Groves

Groves Kent is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated near the town of Faversham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Groves Kent is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the English countryside.

One of the main attractions of Groves Kent is its historic church, St. Mary's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. It features a beautiful stained glass window and a stunning bell tower. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture.

Another popular attraction in Groves Kent is the local pub, The Three Mariners. The pub is located in the heart of the village and is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. It serves a range of traditional English dishes and has a wide selection of beers and ales. The pub also hosts regular events and live music nights, making it a lively and vibrant place to visit. Overall, Groves Kent is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a taste of traditional English life.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 4°C

Feels Like: 0.2°C

Wind: 10.7 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Herne Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Mal Saunders	School Lane Herne Herne Bay Kent CT6 7AL 01227374069 School Website
Herne Church Of England Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs E Thomas-Friend	Palmer Close Herne Herne Bay Kent CT6 7AH 01227740793 School Website
Briary Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicky Murrell	Greenhill Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 7RS 1227373095 School Website
Herne Bay High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Jon Boyes	Bullockstone Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 7NS 01227361221 School Website
Hoath Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tim Whitehouse	School Lane Hoath Canterbury Kent CT3 4LA 01227860249 School Website
Hampton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Yvonne Nunn	Fitzgerald Avenue Herne Bay Kent CT6 8NB 01227372159 School Website
Fairlight Glen Independent Special School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Cordes	Verona House 45 Station Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 5QQ 1227741113
Herne Bay Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Nicky Brown	Stanley Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 5SH 01227372245 School Website
Herne Bay Junior School Foundation School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Melody Kingman	Kings Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 5DA 01227374608 School Website
Spires Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Anna Burden	Bredlands Lane Sturry Canterbury Kent CT2 0HD 01227710392 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Herne Bay The Circus, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8PJ 1.76 Miles

Sturry Island Road, Sturry, Kent, CT2 0ED 2.60 Miles

Chestfield & Swalecliffe Thanet Way, Swalecliffe, Kent, CT5 3JB 2.72 Miles

Whitstable Old Bridge Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1RB 3.92 Miles

Canterbury West Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN 4.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Premier Cars 01227 710310 18, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7LQ 0.59 Miles
Executive Cars 01227 713383 Herne Common, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7LQ 0.59 Miles
Roger Collin Cars 01227 366405 42 Vinten Close, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7TG 0.88 Miles
Herne Bay Taxis 01227 369999 80 Mill Lane, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7DR 1.27 Miles
Herne Cars Ltd 01227 373333 Jersey Farm/80 Mill La, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7DR 1.27 Miles
Allport Cars 01227 370370 46 Pochard Crescent, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5SZ 1.54 Miles
Airways Taxis 01227 498080 160 Greenhill Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7RS 1.60 Miles
Central Airports 01227 363666 31 Granville Drive, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7QZ 1.61 Miles
Arts Cars 07864 683457 24 Clare Dr, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7QU 1.62 Miles
Abacus Cars 01227 283666 Railway Station/The Circus, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8PJ 1.73 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Herne Common No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bushey Fields No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Curtis Wood Park Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bullockstone Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ridgeway Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Herne Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ash Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Calcott No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Streetfield Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Herne No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodrow Chase No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Fairway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawe Farm Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Telford Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sigurdsson	Herne & Broomfield Surgery 38 Broomfield Road Broomfield Herne Bay Kent CT6 7LY
Park Surgery 01227 742568	The Park Surgery 116 Kings Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 5RE
William Street Surgery	67 William Street Herne Bay CT6 5NR
Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	King Edward Avenue Herne Bay CT6 6EB
Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	King Edward Avenue Herne Bay CT6 6EB

Local Stores

Eddington - Thanet Way
Unit 1 Braid Drive
Eddington
Kent
CT6 5DZ
01227 368672
Store Website
1.38 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lord Whisky Low Income Clinic
Unit 11 Wealden Forest Park Herne Common Kent CT6 7LQ 01303862622 lord.whisky@btinternet.com 0.54 miles

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Broadway Veterinary Group
Unit 1 Herne Bay Business Park The Links Herne Bay Kent CT6 7FE 01227 375978 gill.smith5@zen.co.uk 1.40 miles

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Vets Now Herne Bay
Unit 1 Herne Bay Kent CT6 7FE 01227 470033 hernebayclinic@vets-now.com Website 1.40 miles

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Broadway Veterinary Centre
1 The Broadway Herne Bay Kent CT6 8SR 01227 375978 alex.green@broadwayvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.22 miles
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Corner House Vets
20 Canterbury Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 5DJ 01227 374858 contact@cornerhousevets.co.uk Website 2.25 miles
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Animed Veterinary Centre
90 Osborne Gardens Beltinge Herne Bay Kent CT6 6SE 01227 361111 beltinge@animedvets.com Website 2.71 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 4.05 miles

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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 4.84 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 10.80 miles

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Sandwich Bay
Pebble And Sandy Private Beach Walk. Charge To Access The Beach, But No Time Limit And Great At Low Tide. Sandwich Lancashire 11.24 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 11.85 miles

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Willow Woods
Small Wooded Area Just Outside Of Deal. Deal Lancashire 12.14 miles

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Weather Forecast

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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	5.2°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

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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

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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
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