Welcome to Hernhill

Hernhill is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles north of the town of Faversham and 7 miles east of the city of Canterbury. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade I listed St. Michael's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The village also has a primary school, a pub, and a village hall, which hosts a range of community events throughout the year.

One of the most notable features of Hernhill is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque woodlands, making it a popular destination for walkers, hikers, and nature lovers. The village is also home to a number of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, and a variety of birdlife. Visitors to Hernhill can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the village, taking in the sights and sounds of the countryside, or explore the nearby Blean Woods, which are a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Despite its small size, Hernhill has a rich history and a strong sense of community. The village has been inhabited since Roman times and has a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the aforementioned St. Michael's Church, which is considered one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in the county. The village also has a strong agricultural heritage, with many of its residents working in the farming industry. Today, Hernhill is a thriving community, with a range of local businesses and amenities, including a village shop, a post office, and a pub, which serves delicious food and drink to locals and visitors alike.

Local Weather

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Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 7°C

Wind: 17.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hernhill Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Alexander	Forstal Hernhill Faversham Kent ME13 9JG 01227751322 School Website
Boughton Under Blean And Dunkirk Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Way	School Lane Boughton-Under-Blean Faversham Kent ME13 9AW 01227751431 School Website
Graveney Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Blackwell	Seasalter Road Graveney Faversham Kent ME13 9DU 01795532005 School Website
St Mary Of Charity C Of E Aided Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Louise Rowley-Jones	Orchard Place Faversham Kent ME13 8AP 01795532496
Queen Elizabeths Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Anderson	Abbey Place Faversham Kent ME13 7BQ 01795533132 School Website
Selling Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Paez	The Street Selling Faversham Kent ME13 9RQ 01227752202 School Website
The Abbey School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Dr Rowland Speller	London Road Faversham Kent ME13 8RZ
Ethelbert Road Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Michele Kirkbride	Ethelbert Road Faversham Kent ME13 8SQ 01795533124 School Website
Davington Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Chilton Saint	Priory Row Davington Faversham Kent ME13 7EQ 01795532401 School Website
Joy Lane Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Debra Hines	Joy Lane Whitstable Kent CT5 4LT 01227261430 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Selling Selling, Near Selling, Kent, ME13 9PW 2.33 Miles

Faversham Station Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8EB 3.06 Miles

Chartham Station Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7HT 4.28 Miles

Chilham Ashford Road, Chilham, Kent, CT4 8EG 4.41 Miles

Whitstable Old Bridge Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1RB 4.66 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
C J's Airport Services Ltd 01795 533030 22 Abbey Fields, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8JA 2.64 Miles
Allens Taxis 01795 535555 14 The Shipyard/Upper Brents, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7DZ 3.04 Miles
Starlite Taxis 01795 591066 16 Upper Brents, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7DR 3.17 Miles
Longport Taxis 01227 458885 93 Blean Common, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9JH 3.30 Miles
A1 Taxis 01795 538887 65 Lower Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7NG 3.68 Miles
Whitstable Taxis 01227 261561 Unit 59/Joseph Wilson Ind Est/Millstrood Rd, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3PS 4.31 Miles
Etm Executive Cars 01227 730929 5 Stour Valley Business Park, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7HF 4.42 Miles
Abacus Cars 01227 277745 Railway Av, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1LJ 4.47 Miles
Canterbury Cabs 01227 505003 24 Westgate Court Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8JR 4.51 Miles
Beltinge Airport Services 01227 280055 87 Sydenham St, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1HL 4.59 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hernhill Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hernhill Forstal Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staple Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boughton Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bull Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boughton Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stoney Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dargate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnt Oast Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Poplar View Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goodnestone Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waterham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Graveney Old Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Courtenay Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hernhill High Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Folkestone Eye Centre	Newton Road Faversham ME13 8FH
Newton Place Surgery 01795 530777	Newton Place Surgery Newton Road Faversham Kent ME13 8FH
Seasalter Surgery	28 Faversham Road Seasalter Whitstable Kent CT5 4AR
Estuary View Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Estuary View Medical Centre 25 Boorman Way Whitstable CT5 3SE
Estuary View Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Estuary View Medical Centre 25 Boorman Way Whitstable CT5 3SE

Local Stores

FR Faversham
9 Whitstable Road
Faversham
Kent
ME13 8BE
Store Website
2.74 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Silver Gate Vets
1 Weatherall Close Dunkirk Faversham Kent ME13 9UL 07765 279980 silvergatevets@gmail.com Website 1.17 miles
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Lady Dane Vets Llp
Lady Dane Veterinary Centre Graveney Road Faversham Kent ME13 8UR 01795 532180 enquiries@ladydanevets.com Website 1.88 miles
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Swale Barn Vets
The Barn Macknade Selling Road Faversham Kent ME13 8XF 01795 608820 contact@swalebarnvets.co.uk Website 2.57 miles

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Medivet Favershamtoachim House Veterinary Surgery
17-19 Shunters Close Faversham Kent ME13 8GF 01795 531 313 faversham@medivet.co.uk Website 2.69 miles
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Whitstable Bay Veterinary Centre
Clapham Hill Whitstable Kent CT5 3DN 01227 264915 Website 3.20 miles

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Faversham Veterinary Clinic
2 South Road Faversham Kent ME13 7LR 01795 530 999 favershamvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 3.24 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.39 miles

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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 3.70 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 4.69 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 6.18 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 7.12 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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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 11.00 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°C

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