Welcome to Horsmonden

Horsmonden is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated in the Weald of Kent, which is an area of rolling hills and woodland. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings.

One of the most notable buildings in Horsmonden is the parish church of St Margaret's. This beautiful church dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade I listed building. It features a stunning stained glass window and a 15th-century font. The church is also home to a number of interesting memorials, including one to the famous English composer, Thomas Tallis, who was born in the village.

Horsmonden is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a post office, and a pub. The village is surrounded by farmland and orchards, and is known for its apple and cherry crops. The annual Horsmonden Summer Festival celebrates the village's agricultural heritage and features a range of events and activities for all ages. Overall, Horsmonden is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

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Temp: 2.2°C

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Wind: 7.2 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Horsmonden Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley Sharp	Back Lane Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8NJ 1892722529 School Website
Brenchley And Matfield Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Mallon	Market Heath Brenchley Tonbridge Kent TN12 7NY 01892722929 School Website
Goudhurst And Kilndown Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsay Roberts	Beaman Close Cranbrook Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1DZ 01580211365 School Website
Bethany School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Francie Healy	Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1LB 1580211273 School Website
Mascalls Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jo Brooks	Maidstone Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6LT 01892835366 School Website
Lamberhurst St Marys C Of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Bromley	Pearse Place Lamberhurst Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8EJ 01892890281 School Website
Paddock Wood Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Libby Fidock	Old Kent Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6JE 1892833654 School Website
Marden Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Niall Dosad	Goudhurst Road Marden Tonbridge Kent TN12 9JX 1622831393 School Website
St Margarets Collier Street Church Of England Voluntary Controlled School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Ryan	Collier Street Marden Tonbridge Kent TN12 9RR 01892730264 School Website
Colliers Green Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Josephine Hopkins	Colliers Green Cranbrook Kent TN17 2LR 01580211335 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Paddock Wood Station Approach, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6ER 3.43 Miles

Marden Church Green Lane, Marden, Kent, TN12 9HS 3.68 Miles

Beltring Beltring Road, Beltring, Kent, TN12 6QH 4.65 Miles

Staplehurst Station Approach, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0QR 5.74 Miles

Yalding Hampstead Lane, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6HN 6.05 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Gateway Taxis 01892 725727 Brenchley Rd, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 8DN 0.18 Miles
Rolls Royce Chauffeur Ltd 01892 730288 The Stables, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 9PN 2.89 Miles
S And P Taxis Ltd 01892 833555 34 Cogate Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6UE 3.35 Miles
Paddock Wood Cars 01892 516351 36A Commercial Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6EL 3.37 Miles
Granary Cars 01892 832285 36 Commercial Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6EL 3.37 Miles
Paddock Wood Private Hire 07825 070619 36A Commercial Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6EL 3.37 Miles
Scott Cabs 01892 890145 12 Down Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 8HR 3.59 Miles
Richard's Private Care Hire 01622 832252 Widehurst Bungalows, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 9LN 3.78 Miles
Rival Minibus Travel 01892 835838 3 Colts Hill Pl, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6SL 3.81 Miles
Fairway Taxis 07801 495326 Ridgeway, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4PH 4.84 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Horsmonden Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Garlands No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Council Cottages No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hazel Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burrs Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broad Ford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Grovehurst No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rams Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marle Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Smalls Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Brenchley Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brattles No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bramble Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Pearsons Green Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Firethorn	Lamberhurst Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8LP
Howell Surgery 01892 722007	Howell Surgery High Street Brenchley Kent TN12 7NQ
Old Parsonage Surgery 01580 211241	Old Parsonage Surgery Balcombes Hill Goudhurst Kent TN17 1AN
Woodlands Health Centre 01892 833331	Woodlands Health Centre Allington Road Paddock Wood Kent TN12 6AX
Lamberhurst 01892 890800	The Surgery The Down,Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8EX

Local Stores

Petrol East Peckham - Tonbridge
Branbridges Road
East Peckham
Tonbridge
Kent
TN12 5WH
01622 872954
Store Website
5.05 miles

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SPAR - Goudhurst
High Street
Goudhurst
Cranbrook
TN17 1AL
01580 213654
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Goudhurst Veterinary Surgery &Amp; Equine Clinic
Goudhurst Veterinary Surgery &Amp; Equine Clinic, Bedgebury Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2QT 01580 211981 goudhurst@cvsvets.com Website 2.52 miles
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Putlands Veterinary Surgery
Maidstone Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6DZ 01892 835456 post@putlandsvets.co.uk Website 3.15 miles
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Pattenden Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Segro House Pattenden Lane Marden Kent TN12 9QJ 01622397900 info@pattendenvets.com Website 3.72 miles
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Little Hoppers Animal Hospital Group - Five Oak Green
Falmouth Veterinary Surgery Whetsted Road Five Oak Green Tonbridge Kent TN12 6RS 01892 883403 info@littlehoppersvets.co.uk Website 4.32 miles
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Dacre House Veterinary Clinic
6 High Street Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4NY 01892 487174 reception@dacrehouse.co.uk Website 4.74 miles

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Medivet Cranbrook
Brooksden High Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3DT 01580 713381 cranbrook@medivet.co.uk Website 5.36 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Haysden Park
Huge Open And Closed Park Based Around A Lake With Lots Routes Leading Off Towards And Along The Medway River. Lots Of Dogs And Great For Socialising. Royal Oak Lower Haysden Ln Tonbridge Lancashire TN11 9BD 8.71 miles

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Dene Park
Lovely Forest Walk. Plenty A Different Paths For You To Get Lost In That All Lead Back To The Car Park. Lovely Stream For Them To Play In. Dene Park Lancashire 8.74 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 9.16 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 10.15 miles

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Penshurst Place Circular
Approx 3 Mile Medium Walk Around The Beautiful Penshurst Place, One Or More Fields With Cows/Sheep. May Be Difficult To Get Some Dogs Through V Shaped Stiles. Leicester Square Penshurst Tonbridge TN11 8BL 10.90 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 11.58 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	2.1°C	1.3°C	0.5°C	0.1°C	0°C	1.4°C	3.4°C	4.2°C	3.7°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-1.3°C
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Temp	-1.8°C	-2.2°C	-2.8°C	-3.6°C	-3.1°C	-1.4°C	1.2°C	2.7°C	2.3°C	0.2°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C
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