Welcome to Halstead

Halstead is a small village located in the district of Sevenoaks, Kent, England. The village is situated on the River Bourne and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Halstead is a peaceful and quiet place to live, with a population of around 2,000 people. The village has a rich history, with evidence of Roman and Saxon settlements in the area.

One of the main attractions in Halstead is the 14th-century church of St Margaret's. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular venue for weddings and other events. Another popular attraction in Halstead is the local pub, The George and Dragon. The pub is a traditional English pub and serves a range of local beers and ales, as well as delicious food.

Halstead is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a hair salon. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include the annual Halstead Village Fete, which is held in the summer and features a range of stalls, games, and entertainment for all ages. Overall, Halstead is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxed way of life.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.4°C

Feels Like: 3.9°C

Wind: 7.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Halstead Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Saheed	Otford Lane Halstead Sevenoaks Kent TN14 7EA 1959532224 School Website
Pratts Bottom Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Carrie Cox	Hookwood Road Pratts Bottom Orpington Greater London BR6 7NX 01959532225 School Website
St Katharines Knockholt Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah-Jane Tormey	Main Road Knockholt Sevenoaks Kent TN14 7LS 01959532237 School Website
Shoreham Village School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gillian Lovatt-Young	Church Street Shoreham Sevenoaks Kent TN14 7SN 01959522228 School Website
Browns School Other Independent Special School Ages:9-18 Head Teacher Mr George Mitchell	Hawstead Lane Chelsfield Hawstead Lane Orpington Kent BR6 7PH 1689876816 School Website
Chelsfield Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Michaela Foley	Warren Road Chelsfield Orpington Kent BR6 6EP 1689825827 School Website
The Highway Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Hodson	The Highway Orpington Greater London BR6 9DJ 01689827990 School Website
Green Street Green Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Mandy Kaur	Vine Road Orpington Kent BR6 6DT 1689852781 School Website
Otford Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Roberts	High Street Otford Sevenoaks Kent TN14 5PG 01959523145 School Website
Dunton Green Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Tracey Boanas	London Road Dunton Green Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2UR 01732462221 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Knockholt Old London Road, Knockholt, Greater London, TN14 7HR 1.20 Miles

Chelsfield Station Approach, Chelsfield, Greater London, BR6 6EU 2.25 Miles

Shoreham Shoreham Road, Shoreham, Kent, TN14 7RT 2.46 Miles

Dunton Green Station Road, Dunton Green, Kent, TN13 2XD 2.85 Miles

Otford Station Road, Otford, Kent, TN14 5QY 2.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Reeves Private Hire Sevenoaks 01959 532006 8 Meadway, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 7EY 0.21 Miles
Chelsfield Carriage 07890 096643 69 High Beeches, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 6EE 2.23 Miles
Chelsfield Cars 01689 861666 Station Approach, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 6EU 2.24 Miles
Regal Car Services 01689 600587 10 Arundel Dr, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 9JG 2.45 Miles
Crown Luxury Cars Ltd 01689 852876 4 Glentrammon Rd, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 6DE 2.61 Miles
Luxury Chauffeured Cars 01959 526845 Shoreham Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 7UD 2.73 Miles
Chauffeur Bromley Orpington 07527 216409 Chelsfield Lane, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 7RS 2.95 Miles
Executive And Airport Travel (Chauffeur Service) 07949 547100 Chelsfield Lane, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 7RS 2.95 Miles
Tj Hire Ltd (Plant Services) 01689 823838 15 Long Acre, Orpington, Greater London, BR6 7RD 2.96 Miles
Daves Taxis 01732 458998 21 Stanhope Way, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2DZ 3.11 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Halstead Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Halstead Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Otford Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rushmore Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colegates Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Badgers Mount Old Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knockholt Pound Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heverswood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Johnson Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fort Halstead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stonehouse Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pratts Bottom Tso Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Orchard Road Pratts Bottom Opp Oak Cottage Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Homefield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Orpington Pcn Extended Service 01689 852204	Chelsfield Surgery 62 Windsor Drive Orpington Kent BR6 6HD
Chelsfield Surgery 01689 852204	Chelsfield Surgery 62 Windsor Dr, Chelsfield Orpington Kent BR6 6HD
Family Surgery 01689 850231	The Family Surgery 7 High Street Green Street Green Orpington, Kent BR6 6BG
Green Street Green Med Ct 01689 850012	Green Street Green Med Ct 21-21A High Street Green Street Green Orpington, Kent BR6 6BG
Otford Medical Practice 01959 524633	Leonard Avenue Otford Nr.Sevenoaks Kent TN14 5RB

Local Stores

Orpington
2-3 Crescent Way
Orpington
Greater London
BR6 9LP
01689 861035
Store Website
2.97 miles

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SPAR - Pruh Hospital
Pruh Hospital
Farnborough Common
Orpington
BR6 8ND
01689 863805
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Chelsfield - All Creatures Clinic
51 Windsor Drive Orpington Kent BR6 6EY 01689 856220 chelsfield@medivet.co.uk Website 2.29 miles

Animals Treated
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Elands Veterinary Clinic
St. John'S Church London Road Dunton Green Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2TE 01732 452 333 vets@elandsvet.co.uk Website 2.47 miles
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Medivet Orpington Green Street (Ashmore Vets)
59 High Street Green Street Green Orpington Kent BR6 6BQ 01689 855 840 orpington.green.st@medivet.co.uk Website 2.55 miles
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Anderson Veterinary Group
28 Station Road Orpington Kent BR6 0SA 01689 822607 enquiries@andersonvets.com Website 3.52 miles
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The Sevenoaks Veterinary Surgery
104 Seal Road Sevenoaks Kent TN14 5AU 01732 740 999 enquiries@meophamvets.co.uk Website 3.92 miles
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Parkvets Petts Wood
88 Crofton Lane Orpington Kent BR5 1HD 01689 867810 pettswood@parkvets.net Website 4.21 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Petts Wood
A Beautiful Wood .... National Trust. Lovely For All Ages, Dogs On Or Off Lead, Lots Of Oaths And Interesting And Things Like The Statue For Daylight Saving, A Large Meadow And A Farm. Some Small Streams And The Possibility Of Parking At The Tunnel Entrance And Walking Through To One Of The Pubs In Chislhurst. Lovely Blue Bells And Great Variety Of Mushrooms And Toadstools In Season . 20 Birchwood Rd Orpington Lancashire BR5 1NY 5.03 miles Petts Wood. Several Entrances But Possibly The Best Is Under The Railway Tunnel At The Bottom Of Birchwood Road. Parking On Side Of The Road Is Mostly Free After 10Am.

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Toys Hill
A Choice Of Three Circular Routes. The 3 Mile (Red) Involves Crossing Two Roads Otherwise Off Lead Walk. Brasted Chart Lancashire 5.83 miles

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Toys Hill
Lovely Walk Going Through Emmetts Garden For A Coffee Toys Hill Car Park Toy'S Hill Road Lancashire 5.84 miles Follow The Red Markers

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Foots Cray Meadows
Hidden Away In The Suburbs Of London, Foots Cray Meadows Offers A Beautiful, Short, Circular Walk Around A Stream, Which Your Dog Can Enjoy! DA14 5AG 6.34 miles If Approaching From Orpington, Make For Crittal’S Corner, Go Under The A20 And Take The Opposite Exit (The One For B&Q) And Carry Straight On To The Traffic Lights At The Bottom Of Sidcup Hill. Go Straight Across At The Lights Into Rectory Lane. The Lane Bends Sharply Left At The Church And The Entrance To Foots Cray Place Is On The Right 250 Metres Past The Bend.

Oldbury Hill
Beautiful National Trust Site With Many Different Walks Available. Very Steep And Hilly To Start With But Worth The Effort When You Get To The Top! Once At The Top It's Perfectly Safe For Off Lead Investigating And Away From The Road (Mines A Typical 100 Mile Per Hour Springer Spaniel) Very Friendly Dog Walkers And Only Ever Had One Nasty Encounter With Another Dog. Styants Bottom Road Lancashire 6.41 miles

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Foots Cray Meadows
Foots Cray Meadows Lancashire 6.67 miles

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Weather Forecast

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