Welcome to Hamstreet

Hamstreet is a small village located in the Ashford district of Kent, England. The village is situated on the A2070 road, which connects Ashford to Hastings. Hamstreet is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. The village has a population of around 2,000 people and is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the Kent countryside.

One of the most notable landmarks in Hamstreet is the St. Mary's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and its impressive bell tower. Another popular attraction in Hamstreet is the Royal Military Canal. The canal was built in the early 19th century as a defense against a possible invasion by Napoleon. Today, the canal is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists who are looking to explore the Kent countryside.

Hamstreet is also home to a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a post office, a convenience store, and a number of pubs and restaurants. The village is also home to a primary school and a number of community groups and organizations. Hamstreet is a close-knit community that is proud of its heritage and traditions. The village is a great place to live or visit for anyone who is looking for a peaceful and picturesque location in the heart of the Kent countryside.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 3.3°C

Feels Like: 1.9°C

Wind: 3.6 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hamstreet Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Glancy	Hamstreet Ashford Kent TN26 2EA 01233732577 School Website
Furley Park Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Collip	Reed Crescent Park Farm Kingsnorth Ashford Kent TN23 3PA 01233501732 School Website
Kingsnorth Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Iain Witts	Church Hill Kingsnorth Ashford Kent TN23 3EF 01233622673 School Website
Woodchurch Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Kelly Burlton	Bethersden Road Woodchurch Ashford Kent TN26 3QJ 01233860232 School Website
Brenzett Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Charlotte Barnden	Straight Lane Brenzett Romney Marsh Kent TN29 9UA 1797344335 School Website
The John Wallis Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Damian Mcbeath	Millbank Road Kingsnorth Ashford Kent TN23 3HG 01233623465 School Website
Aldington Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mrs Sandra Maccourt And Mr Ben Dawson.	Roman Road Aldington Ashford Kent TN25 7EE 01233720247 School Website
Mersham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cheryl Chalkley	Church Road Mersham Ashford Kent TN25 6NU 01233720449 School Website
East Stour Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs E Law	Earlsworth Road South Willesborough Ashford Kent TN24 0DW 1233630820 School Website
The John Wesley Church Of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Harrington	Wesley School Road Cuckoo Lane Singleton Ashford Kent TN23 5LW 01233614660 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ham Street Station Approach, Ashford Road, Ham Street, Kent, TN26 2DU 0.21 Miles

Appledore Station Road, Appledore, Kent, TN26 2DG 2.85 Miles

Ashford International Station Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EZ 5.45 Miles

Pluckley Station Road, Pluckley, Kent, TN27 0RT 7.91 Miles

Westenhanger Stone Street, Westenhanger, Kent, TN25 6DE 8.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Skyfleet Car Leasing 01233 730260 Capital House, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2LF 1.89 Miles
Kent Limousine Hire 0845 675 0694 Ashofrd Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 1NJ 2.86 Miles
United Taxis 01233 666999 Woodacre, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7JB 2.91 Miles
Acorn Executive Cars 01233 730907 26 Molloy Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 1HS 3.24 Miles
Taxi Ashford 01233 501007 Kestrel Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RB 3.51 Miles
Ashford Taxis 01233 885102 28 Kestrel Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RB 3.51 Miles
T And P Cars 01233 501007 28 Kestrel Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RB 3.51 Miles
Academy Cars 01233 500464 11 Snowbell Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3NF 3.81 Miles
Apt - Ashford Private Transfers 01233 500464 11 Snowbell Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3NF 3.81 Miles
Network Executive Cars 01233 333437 54 Smithy Drive, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3NS 3.89 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ruckinge Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hamstreet Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Warehorne Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warehorne Leacon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ruckinge Old Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ruckinge Crossing Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bromley Green Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kenardington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Snave Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bromley Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bilsington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stone Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moat Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Appledore Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Steeds Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hamstreet Surgery 01233 730190	The Surgery Ruckinge Rd, Hamstreet Ashford Kent TN26 2NJ
Woodchurch Surgery 01233 860236	The Surgery Front Road Woodchurch,Ashford Kent TN26 3SF
Kingsnorth Medical Practice 01233 610140	Kingsnorth Medical Pract. Ashford Road, Kingsnorth Ashford Kent TN23 3ED
B&H Intermediate Care Service 0300 5550104	Ic24 Ltd, Kingston House The Long Barrow Ashford Kent TN24 0GP
St Stephens Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	St Stephens Walk Ashford TN23 5AQ

Local Stores

Brookfield
The Old Community Centre
Brookfield Court
Ashford
Kent
TN23 5ER
01233 664701
shop.6728@coop.co.uk
Store Website
5.08 miles

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SPAR - Bridgefield Mini Market
Unit 1
Ryeland Way
Ashford
TN25 7FU
01233 340513
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vets Now (Ashford)
C/O Cinque Vet Centre Ashford Road Kings North Ashford Kent TN23 3EN 01232 879913 ashfordclinic@vets-now.com Website 3.65 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cinque Ports Veterinary Group Ltd
Cinque Ports Veterinary Hosp- Kingsnorth Ashford Road Kingsnorth Ashford Kent TN23 3EA 01233 640 022 kingsnorth@cinqueportsvets.co.uk Website 4.07 miles
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Companion Care (Ashford) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Gallagher Retail Park Norman Road Ashford Kent TN23 7DH 01233 641 003 ashford@companioncare.co.uk Website 4.83 miles
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Westpoint Farm Vets, Ashford
Unit 11 St John'S Court Sevington Business Park Ashford Kent TN24 0SJ 4.99 miles

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Margetts &Amp; Associates (Ashford)
Bucksford Court Singleton Centre Singleton Hill Ashford Kent TN23 5GR 01233 661099 practice@margettsvetsashford.co.uk Website 5.18 miles
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Medivet Evegate - Montgomery Veterinary Clinic
Evegate Business Park Station Road Smeth Ashford Kent TN25 6SX 01303 813756 evegate@medivet.co.uk Website 5.36 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Canal Hythe Port Lympne
Starting At The Car Park In West Hythe Follow The Royal Military Canal Path West, After About 1Km (You Will Be Running Parallel With Port Lympne Zoo), There Is A Footpath On The Right That Takes You Up Through The Park. W Hythe Rd West Hythe Hythe CT21 4NT 7.63 miles The Carpark Is On The North Side Of The Canal Off The West Hythe Road.

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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 7.83 miles

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Hythe Canal
Free Parking At Botolphs Bridge In West Hythe. The Canal Path Runs Left And Right From Here. Flat And Level Walk Where Dogs Can Run Off Lead Either On A Path Or Up On A Grassy Bank. Dogs Can Swim At Points Along The Canal. The Tow Path Is Popular With Cyclists And Horses But The Grassy Top Is Reserved For Bikers And Dogs Only. Beautiful Scenery And Even A Chance To See Wild African Animals As The Route Passes The Plains Of Port Lympne Safari Park- Who Knew There Were Zebras And Giraffes Roaming Free In Kent! Lots Of Picnic Areas On Route, But No Toilet Or Refreshments On Route, Although Pubs Nearby Are Dog Friendly 27-45 Burmarsh Rd 8.35 miles

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Dering Woods
A Lovely Easy Walk, This Wood Is Part Of The Woodland Trust, So The Paths Are Kept Clear All Year Round. It Can Get Quite Muddy During The Winter Months, Also There Are Active Bridal Ways So You May Occasionally Bump Into The Odd Horse Here And There. Lots Of Local People Use The Woods As Their Local Walking Spot So Lots Of Dogs Will Be There! Smarden Bell Rd Smarden 9.50 miles

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Rye Harbor
Wills Cottages Rye TN31 7TT 9.81 miles Park By The Martello Tower. From The East, Rye Is 20 Miles From Ashford Along The A259; From The West We&Amp;#39;Re Just A Short Trip (14 Miles) From Hastings, Again Along The A259. From Central London Follow The M20 To Ashford, Then Take Thea259 To Rye.

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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 10.54 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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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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