Welcome to Highstead

Highstead Kent is a small village located in the southeastern part of England. It is situated in the county of Kent, which is known for its beautiful countryside and historic landmarks. Highstead Kent is a picturesque village that is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy the peaceful and tranquil lifestyle that the village offers.

One of the main attractions of Highstead Kent is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by miles of rolling hills and lush green fields, which provide a stunning backdrop for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also home to several nature reserves, including the Highstead Woods Nature Reserve, which is a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Highstead Kent is also known for its historic landmarks. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the Highstead Manor House, which dates back to the 16th century. The village also has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Today, Highstead Kent is a popular destination for tourists who are interested in exploring the village's rich history and beautiful countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Wingham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Helen Clements	School Lane Wingham Canterbury Kent CT3 1BD 01227720277 School Website
Wickhambreaux Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Crosbie	The Street Wickhambreaux Canterbury Kent CT3 1RN 01227721300 School Website
Preston Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Helen Clements	Mill Lane Preston Canterbury Kent CT3 1HB 01227722235 School Website
Littlebourne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Killick	Church Road Littlebourne Canterbury Kent CT3 1XS 01227721671 School Website
Goodnestone Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Victoria Solly	The Street Goodnestone Canterbury Kent CT3 1PQ 01304840329 School Website
Cartwright And Kelsey Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Fiona Crascall	School Road Ash Canterbury Kent CT3 2JD 01304812539 School Website
St Faith's At Ash School Limited Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Lawrence Groves	5 The Street Ash Canterbury Kent CT3 2HH 1304813409 School Website
Adisham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sophie Metcalf	The Street Adisham Canterbury Kent CT3 3JW 01304840246 School Website
Hersden Village Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ben Martin	Shaftesbury Road Hersden Canterbury Kent CT3 4HS 01227710414 School Website
Spires Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Anna Burden	Bredlands Lane Sturry Canterbury Kent CT2 0HD 01227710392 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Adisham Station Road, Adisham, Kent, CT3 3JE 2.70 Miles

Bekesbourne Station Road, Bekesbourne, Kent, CT4 5EP 3.37 Miles

Aylesham Ackholt Road, Aylesham, Kent, CT3 3AS 3.68 Miles

Sturry Island Road, Sturry, Kent, CT2 0ED 4.06 Miles

Snowdown Holt Street, Near Nonington, Kent, CT15 4JH 4.29 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Eagles Private Hire 07533 802971 25 Oxenden Crescent, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1BP 0.42 Miles
Green Light Private Hire 01227 722222 The White House, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1RR 1.17 Miles
County Cars 01227 721256 Pines/School La, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1QU 1.23 Miles
Ash Cars 01304 812187 The White House/Guilton, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 2HS 2.34 Miles
Silverline Travel 01227 728599 72 The Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1TD 2.40 Miles
East Kent Private Hire 01304 840244 Weavers Cottage, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1PQ 2.45 Miles
Brian Cars 01304 812162 53 Guilton, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 2HR 2.47 Miles
Northgate Cars 01227 860460 Unit 5/Wall End Farm/Island Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4DF 3.38 Miles
Canterbury Airport And Long Distance Transfers 07896 061607 Barton Business Park, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3AA 4.63 Miles
Tudor Cars Taxis 01227 451451 Unit 5, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3AA 4.63 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Preston Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wingham Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wingham Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Perry Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wingham Well No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haywain Canterbury Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wickhambreaux No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shatterling No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Saddlers Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Twitham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crockshard No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nash No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elmstone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ariyaratnam 01227 720205	2 Northcourt Road Wingham Canterbury Kent CT3 1BN
Littlebourne Surgery	Court Hill Littlebourne Canterbury CT3 1TX
Ash Surgery 01304 812227	The Surgery Chilton Place, Ash Canterbury Kent CT3 2HD
Hersden Surgery	The Surgery St. Albans Road Hersden Canterbury CT3 4EX
Aylesham Medical Practice 01304 840233	Aylesham Health Centre Queens Road, Aylesham Canterbury Kent CT3 3BB

Local Stores

Ash - Canterbury
20 The Street
Ash
Canterbury
Kent
CT3 2EW
01304 812239
Store Website
2.83 miles

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SPAR Sandwich
16 - 20
Market Street
Sandwich
CT13 9DA
01304 612233
Store Website
5.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bourne Veterinary Practice
Chalkpit Farm Chalkpit Hill Bekesbourne Canterbury Kent CT4 5EU 01227 832322 info@bournevets.co.uk Website 3.21 miles

Animals Treated
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Aylesham Veterinary Clinic
Unit 2A Aylesham Business Park, Ackholt Road Aylesham Kent CT3 3AJ 01304 842444 whitemillvets@btconnect.com Website 3.71 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Beacon View Vets
Eastry Surgery High Street Eastry Sandwich Kent CT13 0HE 01304 272131 hello@beaconviewvets.co.uk Website 4.79 miles
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Canterbury Sturry Road Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2A, Marshwood Close Sturry Road Canterbury Kent CT1 1DX canterburysturry@vets4pets.com 4.88 miles


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White Mill Veterinary Centre
Ash Road Sandwich Kent CT13 9JB 01304 611999 admin@whitemillvets.co.uk Website 5.06 miles
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Animals Treated
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The Barton Veterinary Hospital
34 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3BH 01227 765522 reception.barton@cvsvets.com Website 5.27 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Willow Woods
Small Wooded Area Just Outside Of Deal. Deal Lancashire 6.45 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 7.04 miles

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Singledge Lane Woods
Public Footpath Route Through A Woods. Leads Off Through The Fields Or A Circular Path Through The Wood. Some Parking At The Side Of The Road But Limited. Near Dover Clay Pigeon Shooting Club So Bear This In Mind If Your Dog Is Nervous Of Load Noises. Singledge Ln Shepherdswell Dover CT15 5AF 7.90 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 8.88 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 9.06 miles

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Kearsney Abbey
Lovely Walk Through A Park And Wooded Area. Great For Kids And Lots Of Water For Adventurous Dogs. 12 Kearsney Ave Temple Ewell Dover CT16 3BU 9.47 miles

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