Welcome to Headcorn

Headcorn is a charming village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated between the towns of Maidstone and Ashford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 13th-century church of St. Peter and St. Paul, which is a popular tourist attraction. The village also has a number of shops, pubs, and restaurants, making it a great place to visit for a day out.

One of the main attractions in Headcorn is the Headcorn Aerodrome, which is a popular destination for aviation enthusiasts. The aerodrome has a rich history, having been used during World War II as a base for the Royal Air Force. Today, it is home to a number of flying schools and offers a range of activities, including skydiving, gliding, and hot air balloon rides. Visitors can also take a tour of the aerodrome and learn about its fascinating history.

Another popular attraction in Headcorn is the Kent and East Sussex Railway, which is a heritage railway that runs between Tenterden and Bodiam. The railway offers visitors the chance to step back in time and experience the golden age of steam travel. The journey takes passengers through some of Kent's most beautiful countryside, including the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The railway also has a museum and a gift shop, making it a great place to visit for families and train enthusiasts alike.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10.3°C

Feels Like: 7°C

Wind: 18.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Headcorn Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Symonds	Kings Road Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9QT 01622891289 School Website
Frittenden Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Nichola Costello	Frittenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 2DD 01580852250 School Website
Staplehurst School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Lucy Davenport	Gybbon Rise Staplehurst Tonbridge Kent TN12 0LZ 01580891765 School Website
Ulcombe Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Masters	The Street Ulcombe Maidstone Kent ME17 1DU 01622842903 School Website
Sutton Valence School Other Independent School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr James Thomas	North Street Sutton Valence Maidstone Kent ME17 3HL 1622845203 School Website
Sutton Valence Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Marianne Terry	North Street Sutton Valence Maidstone Kent ME17 3HT 01622842188 School Website
Smarden Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claudia Miller	Pluckley Road Smarden Ashford Kent TN27 8ND 01233770316 School Website
John Mayne Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Tester	High Street Biddenden Ashford Kent TN27 8AL 1580291424 School Website
Kingswood Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Lynsey Sanchez Daviu	Cayser Drive Kingswood Maidstone Kent ME17 3QF 01622842674 School Website
Platts Heath Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Darren Waters	Headcorn Road Platts Heath Maidstone Kent ME17 2NH 01622850316 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Headcorn Station Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9SD 0.44 Miles

Staplehurst Station Approach, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0QR 2.96 Miles

Marden Church Green Lane, Marden, Kent, TN12 9HS 5.54 Miles

Pluckley Station Road, Pluckley, Kent, TN27 0RT 5.64 Miles

Harrietsham Station Road, Harrietsham, Kent, ME17 1JA 5.72 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Maidstone Taxi Co 01622 890003 Partridges Yard/Monks Hill, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8QJ 2.94 Miles
M T C Taxis 01622 890003 10 Surrenden Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0LX 3.15 Miles
L T J Chauffeurs 01580 890483 Manorbier/Marden Rd, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0PB 3.35 Miles
Clarkes Minibus Hire 01580 292095 4 Woolpack Corner, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8BU 4.61 Miles
Richard's Private Care Hire 01622 832252 Widehurst Bungalows, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 9LN 4.78 Miles
Express Cabs 01622 686868 4 Orchard Industrial Estate, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9YE 5.15 Miles
A1 Wheelden Cars 01622 861155 Ledian Farm, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1RZ 5.25 Miles
Quick Cabs 01622 851475 The Nursery/Chegworth La, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1DB 5.39 Miles
Bearsted Cars 01622 609900 Queen Elizabeth Square, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9DG 6.15 Miles
Bearsted Cars 01622 609999 21 Queen Elizabeth Square, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9DG 6.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Headcorn Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Headcorn Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lenham Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheeler Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Water Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Smarden Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shenley Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawkenbury Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Jubilee Corner Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Frittenden Old Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheeler Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorpes Gates Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Lashenden Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Firs Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southernden Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Headcorn Surgery 01622 890294	Headcorn Surgery Grigg Lane Headcorn Kent TN27 9AA
Headcorn Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Shenley Road Headcorn Ashford TN27 9HX
Staplehurst Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Offens Drive Staplehurst Tonbridge TN12 0LB
Malling Health Four 01580 891220	Staplehurst Health Centre Offens Drive, Staplehurst Tonbridge Kent TN12 0LB
Sutton Valence Group Practice 01622 842212	Sutton Valence Group Prac South Lane Sutton Valence Maidstone, Kent ME17 3BD

Local Stores

Harrietsham - Ashford Road
1 Buckingham Drive
Harrietsham
Maidstone
Kent
ME17 1GF
01622 850081
Store Website
5.60 miles

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SPAR Staplehurst
9 - 11
The Parade
Staplehurst
TN12 0LA
01580 891734
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Headcorn
The Chalet North Street Headcorn Kent TN27 9NN 01622 890351 headcorn@medivet.co.uk Website 0.11 miles

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Green Lane Veterinary Clinic
Shenley Farm Shenley Road Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9HX 01622 890245 1.53 miles

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Little Hoppers Animal Hospital Group - Staplehurst
Stable Cottage Rathbond House High Street Staplehurst Kent TN12 0AD 01580 847277 staplehurst@littlehoppersvets.co.uk Website 2.92 miles
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Sounder Equine Ltd
Stilebridge Barn Stilebridge Lane Marden Kent TN12 9BB 07922 955216 sounderequine@outlook.com Website 4.99 miles

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Cherry Tree Gentle Farewells
Cherry Tree Farm High Halden Ashford Kent TN26 3HJ 01233 226440 mail@cherrytreegentlefarewells.com Website 5.24 miles

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Pennard Vets Langley Park
Unit 3, Laight Road Maidstone Kent ME17 3FU 01622 808084 langleypark@pennardvetgroup.co.uk Website 5.36 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 4.18 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 7.47 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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Mote Park
Nice Open Fields, Good For Picnics, A Play Area For The Kids And A Cafe. Plus A Large Lake To Feed The Ducks, Swans And Geese. Different Walks To Try And Everyone Is Really Friendly Walking Their Dog. 19-35 Mote Ave Lancashire 7.94 miles

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Hucking Estate Woods
Beautiful Walking Area With Plenty Of Forest Areas As Well As Large Fields, Generally Pretty Quiet And Not Too Busy. Hucking Estate - Woodland Trust Car Park Church Road Lancashire 8.61 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 8.74 miles

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Cobtree Manor Park
Really Nice Walk For The Dogs. There Is A Refreshment Area / Cafe For A Cup Of Tea Or A Bacon Sandwich On A Sunday Morning. Currently They Are Building A Purpose Built Cafe For This. Also There Is A Big Wooden Playground With Climbing Frames, Slides, Swings. Free Parking. Really Nice People Walking There Dog And Everyone Is Really Friendly. Endeavour House 259 Forstal Rd Aylesford Lancashire ME20 7AQ 10.41 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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