Welcome to Hoo

Hoo Kent is a small village located in the Medway district of Kent, England. The village is situated on the Hoo Peninsula, which is surrounded by the River Thames and the River Medway. Hoo Kent is known for its beautiful countryside, which is perfect for hiking and cycling. The village is also home to several historic landmarks, including the St. Werburgh's Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

One of the main attractions in Hoo Kent is the Hoo Peninsula, which is a popular destination for nature lovers. The peninsula is home to several nature reserves, including the RSPB Northward Hill Reserve, which is known for its diverse birdlife. The Hoo Peninsula is also home to several historic sites, including the remains of the Hoo Fort, which was built in the 19th century to protect the River Thames from invasion.

Hoo Kent is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Kent. The village is home to several local businesses, including pubs, restaurants, and shops, which offer visitors a taste of the local culture. Whether you're interested in hiking, birdwatching, or exploring historic landmarks, Hoo Kent has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 16.3°C

Feels Like: 16.3°C

Wind: 10.3 MPH

Wind Dir: N

Local Schools

School	Details
The Hundred Of Hoo Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Carl Guerin-Hassett	Main Road Hoo Rochester Kent ME3 9HH 01634251443 School Website
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School And The Marlborough Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Mclean	Pottery Road Hoo St Werburgh Rochester Kent ME3 9BS 1634338040 School Website
High Halstow Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Stangroom	Harrison Drive High Halstow Rochester Kent ME3 8TF 01634251098 School Website
Chattenden Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie North	Chattenden Lane Chattenden Rochester Kent ME3 8LF 01634250861 School Website
Cliffe Woods Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen Connolly	View Road Cliffe Woods Rochester Kent ME3 8UJ 01634220822 School Website
City Of Rochester School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Alicja Emmett	Bradbury House View Road Cliffe Woods Rochester Kent ME3 8UJ 1634570706 School Website
St Marys Island Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Easton	Island Way West St Marys Island Chatham Kent ME4 3ST 01634891050 School Website
Wainscott Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Monique Harlin	Wainscott Road Wainscott Rochester Kent ME2 4JX 1634332550 School Website
St Helens Church Of England Primary School Cliffe Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Jarvis	Church Street Cliffe Rochester Kent ME3 7PU 01634220246 School Website
Waterfront Utc University Technical College Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Mclean	South Side Three Road Chatham Kent ME4 4FQ 1634505800 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gillingham (Kent) Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XE 3.38 Miles

Strood Canal Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 4DR 3.44 Miles

Higham School Lane, Higham, Kent, ME3 7JQ 3.54 Miles

Rochester 86 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NH 3.65 Miles

Halling High Street, Halling, Kent, ME1 1BN 3.95 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kent Airport Taxis 07896 061607 Dux Court, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8RZ 0.17 Miles
Hoo Cab Co Ltd 01634 251234 24 Church Street, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9AL 1.39 Miles
Medway Executive Cars 07834 049324 113 View Road, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8UQ 1.95 Miles
The Kent Limousine Association 01634 220223 Cooling Road, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7RY 2.52 Miles
Ace Taxis 01634 720500 Medway Enterprise Centre, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4SY 2.99 Miles
Express Travel 01634 818181 4A Westcourt Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5RD 3.19 Miles
Cnc Taxis 01634 302010 12 Arden Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1HG 3.24 Miles
Chauffeured-In-Style 01634 720055 Unit 6 Riverside, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4DP 3.35 Miles
Gillingham Taxis 01634 420019 Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XE 3.43 Miles
Strood Cabs 01634 711121 10 North Street, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4SH 3.52 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Four Wents No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Knights Road Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bells Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hoo Potteries 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
High Halstow Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Naafi No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hoo Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hoo Schools No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chattenden Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spendiff No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thames Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Balls Cottages No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Christmas Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St. Werburgh Med.Practice 01634 250523	St.Werburgh Med.Practice 98 Bells Lane Hoo St. Werburgh Rochester,Kent ME3 9HU
Recreation Hall 01634 250142	High Halstow Rochester Kent ME3 8SF
The Elms Medical Centre 01634 250142	The Elms Medical Centre Tilley Close,Main Rd,Hoo Rochester Kent ME3 9AE
Maritime Health Partnership 01634 557050	St. Mary's Island Surgery Edgeway St Mary's Island Chatham ME4 3EP
St Mary's Island Surgery	Edgeway St. Marys Island Chatham ME4 3EP

Local Stores

Hoo
11-13 Main Road
Hoo
Rochester
Kent
ME3 9AA
01634 250347
Store Website
1.28 miles

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SPAR Hoo
11 - 17 Church Street
Hoo
ME3 9AH
01634 250131
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Warren House Veterinary Group - High Halstow Surgery
Christmas Lane High Halstow Rochester Kent ME3 8SW 01634 255155 Highhalstowinfo@warrenhousevets.co.uk Website 1.42 miles

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Medway City Veterinary Centre
George Summers Close Strood Rochester Kent ME2 4FF 01634 718078 medway@cvsvets.com Website 2.86 miles
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Medivet Strood - Stanhope Veterinary Centre
29 Stanhope Road Rochester Kent ME2 3EJ 01634 713065 strood@medivet.co.uk Website 3.55 miles
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Margetts &Amp; Associates Ltd
19 Copenhagen Road Gillingham Kent ME7 4RX 01634 854411 medvet1000@hotmail.com 3.59 miles

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Manor Veterinary Centre
10 Manor Road Chatham Kent ME4 6AG 01634 407777 manorvets@hotmail.com 3.80 miles
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Clover Street Veterinary Clinic
Clover Street Chatham Kent ME4 4DT 01634 848999 Website 3.84 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Capstone Farm Country Park
A Local Council Owned Country Park, Between Chatham And Gillingham, With Free Parking, Cafe, Toikets, And Play Areas For Children. Set Out Across An Extensive Countryside, With Paths For Walking, Running, Cycling, There Are Large Meadows, A Lake, Picnic Areas, And Very Good Signage And Information Panels. 343 Capstone Rd Gillingham ME7 3JE 5.37 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

Location what3words suave.meant.flitting

Coalhouse Fort Park
Princess Margaret Rd East Tilbury Tilbury RM18 8QD 5.42 miles

Location what3words venues.detail.drag

Shorne Woods Country Park
Nice Place To Walk The Dog, On And Off The Lead. Lots Of Variations Of Routes. They Do Seasonal Treasure Hunts With The Children, At Easter, Halloween Etc. There's A Cafe For A Cup Of Tea, Cake Etc. Plus A Gift Shop. There's A Big Play Area For Little Kids And Big Kids. Total Mixture. Brewers Rd Shorne Gravesend DA12 3HX 5.90 miles

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Jeskyns Country Park Gravesend
Jeskyns Is A Dog Walk For Both Dogs And Families, There Is A Dog Pond For Swimming Dogs, Aswell As Off Lead Areas, On Lead Areas And Two Inclosed Areas If Your Dog Does Not Recall. Henhurst Rd Gravesend DA12 3AN 7.19 miles Henhurst Rd, Cobham Da12 3An

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Jeskyns Country Park
A Very Dog- Friendly Walk With Clear Paths And Different Routes To Follow. Well Sign-Posted For On-Lead And Off-Lead Areas, There Is An Area For Dog Agility And An Enclosed Area For Dog Training. There Is A Bridle Path That Runs Through The Park Too. Henhurst Rd 7.44 miles

Location what3words clap.discrepancy.runner

Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 7.94 miles Sign Posted Near Pitsea Train Station

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Fog	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	17.2°C	15.1°C	15.3°C	15.7°C	18°C	21.7°C	24.7°C	26.1°C	26.1°C	24.5°C	21.2°C	19°C
Feels Like	17.2°C	14.8°C	15.2°C	15.7°C	18°C	21.7°C	25.9°C	27.1°C	27°C	25.8°C	21.2°C	19°C

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

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Clear
Temp	18.1°C	16.9°C	15°C	13.6°C	16.9°C	21.6°C	24°C	24.3°C	23.7°C	22.8°C	20.6°C	17.8°C
Feels Like	18.1°C	16.9°C	14.9°C	13.2°C	16.8°C	21.6°C	25°C	25.4°C	25.2°C	24.8°C	20.6°C	17.8°C

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

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	16.3°C	15°C	14.1°C	13.7°C	17.7°C	21.2°C	22.7°C	23.8°C	24.1°C	23.4°C	21.2°C	18.7°C
Feels Like	16.3°C	14.9°C	14.1°C	13.8°C	17.8°C	21.2°C	24.6°C	25.4°C	25.5°C	25.2°C	21.2°C	18.7°C

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