Welcome to Hampton

Hampton Kent is a small town located in the county of Kent, England. The town is known for its rich history and beautiful architecture. It is home to several historic buildings, including the Hampton Court Palace, which was once the residence of King Henry VIII. The palace is now open to the public and is a popular tourist attraction. The town also has several museums and art galleries, showcasing the town's cultural heritage.

Hampton Kent is a thriving community with a population of around 15,000 people. The town has a strong economy, with several industries contributing to its growth. The town's main industries include agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The town is also home to several small businesses, including cafes, restaurants, and shops. The town's residents are friendly and welcoming, making it a great place to live or visit.

Hampton Kent is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities. The town is located near several nature reserves and parks, offering opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife watching. The town is also close to the coast, providing easy access to beaches and water sports. Overall, Hampton Kent is a charming town with a rich history, a strong economy, and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 2.1°C

Feels Like: -2.3°C

Wind: 11 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Hampton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Yvonne Nunn	Fitzgerald Avenue Herne Bay Kent CT6 8NB 01227372159 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
Briary Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicky Murrell	Greenhill Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 7RS 1227373095 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
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
Swalecliffe Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben Cooper	Bridgefield Road Swalecliffe Whitstable Kent CT5 2PH 01227272101 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Whitstable Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michele Blunt	Northwood Road Whitstable Kent CT5 2EY 01227272692 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Herne Bay The Circus, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8PJ 0.48 Miles

Chestfield & Swalecliffe Thanet Way, Swalecliffe, Kent, CT5 3JB 1.62 Miles

Whitstable Old Bridge Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1RB 3.03 Miles

Sturry Island Road, Sturry, Kent, CT2 0ED 4.48 Miles

Canterbury West Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN 5.76 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Heron Taxi Services 01227 366666 19 West Cliff Gardens, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8DT 0.25 Miles
Abby Cars 01227 367703 142 Grand Dr, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8HU 0.43 Miles
Arts Cars 07864 683457 24 Clare Dr, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7QU 0.43 Miles
Coastal Cars Airport Services 01227 370007 15 Wrentham Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7UU 0.50 Miles
Central Airports 01227 363666 31 Granville Drive, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7QZ 0.51 Miles
Abacus Cars 01227 283666 Railway Station/The Circus, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8PJ 0.58 Miles
Airways Taxis 01227 498080 160 Greenhill Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7RS 0.59 Miles
Allport Cars 01227 370370 46 Pochard Crescent, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5SZ 0.62 Miles
Cab It 01227 369526 5 Austin Av, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8BA 0.92 Miles
8 Seater Travel Services 07776 174275 13 Queens Gdns, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5BS 1.12 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Beaumont Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carlton Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grand Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Poplar Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sea Street Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Greenhill Old Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Daimler Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bournemouth Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Albany Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Grove Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Telford Court Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Studd Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Herne Bay Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Fairway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pochard Crescent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Heron Medical Practice 01227 742226	Heron Medical Practice 161 Station Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 5NF
Borno Anticoagulation Service 01227 368668	Borno Chemists Ltd 159 Station Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 5NE
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
The Coach House Surgery	27 Canterbury Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 5DQ

Local Stores

Sea Street
98 Sea Street
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 8QF
01227 741550
Store Website
0.31 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Broadway Veterinary Centre
1 The Broadway Herne Bay Kent CT6 8SR 01227 375978 alex.green@broadwayvetgroup.co.uk Website 0.61 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 1.27 miles

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Vets Now Herne Bay
Unit 1 Herne Bay Kent CT6 7FE 01227 470033 hernebayclinic@vets-now.com Website 1.27 miles

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Corner House Vets
20 Canterbury Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 5DJ 01227 374858 contact@cornerhousevets.co.uk Website 1.33 miles
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Lord Whisky Low Income Clinic
Unit 11 Wealden Forest Park Herne Common Kent CT6 7LQ 01303862622 lord.whisky@btinternet.com 2.42 miles

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Animed Veterinary Centre
90 Osborne Gardens Beltinge Herne Bay Kent CT6 6SE 01227 361111 beltinge@animedvets.com Website 2.48 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 3.67 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 5.10 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 10.14 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 12.51 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 12.66 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 13.94 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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Weather Forecast

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Temp	3.8°C	2.7°C	1.5°C	1.1°C	1.4°C	4.3°C	9.3°C	12.4°C	12.8°C	11.3°C	9.6°C	9.2°C
Feels Like	1.3°C	0.3°C	-1.3°C	-2.1°C	-1.1°C	2.2°C	7.6°C	11.1°C	11.8°C	10°C	7.7°C	7°C

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

	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Heavy rain at times	Moderate rain	Moderate rain	Heavy rain at times	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	7.8°C	7.4°C	7.2°C	6.9°C	7.2°C	8.1°C	9.7°C	12.3°C	14.1°C	14.8°C	15°C	11.4°C
Feels Like	5.2°C	4.5°C	4.2°C	3.8°C	4.5°C	5.7°C	7.1°C	10°C	12.1°C	12.9°C	14.1°C	9.9°C

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Temp	9.4°C	6.4°C	4.5°C	3.9°C	3.9°C	4.3°C	4.8°C	4.8°C	4.1°C	3.1°C	4.6°C	8.2°C
Feels Like	6.8°C	3°C	0.9°C	0.4°C	0.6°C	1°C	1.7°C	1.6°C	0.7°C	-0.8°C	1.8°C	6.2°C

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