Welcome to Kingsdown

Kingsdown is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the coast of the English Channel and is known for its stunning views of the sea. The village is home to a small community of around 500 people and has a rich history dating back to the 13th century. Kingsdown is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Kingsdown is the beach, which is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. The beach is surrounded by cliffs and has a number of rock pools that are perfect for exploring. There are also several coastal walks that offer stunning views of the sea and the surrounding countryside. The village has a number of pubs and restaurants that serve traditional English food and drink, as well as a small selection of shops and cafes.

Kingsdown is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St John the Baptist Church and the Kingsdown Conservation Area, which is home to a number of listed buildings. The village has a strong sense of community and hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Kingsdown is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a taste of traditional English life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Kingsdown And Ringwould Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Hygate	Glen Road Kingsdown Deal Kent CT14 8DD 1304373734 School Website
Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary Other Independent Special School Ages:10-19 Head Teacher Mr Simon Graydon	Ringwould Road Ringwould Deal Kent CT14 8DW 1304381906 School Website
The Downs Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Natalie Luxford	Owen Square Walmer Deal Kent CT14 7TL 1304372486 School Website
Ripplevale School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-18 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Norris	Chapel Lane Ripple Deal Kent CT14 8JG 1304373866 School Website
Deal Parochial Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Justine Brown	Gladstone Road Walmer Deal Kent CT14 7ER 1304374464 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maria Pullen	St Richard's Road Deal Kent CT14 9LF 01304375046 School Website
Goodwin Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Gwynn Bassan	Hamilton Road Deal CT14 9BD 3333602210
Brewood Secondary School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Katharine Butterworth	86 London Road Deal Kent CT14 9TR 1304363000 School Website
Portal House School Community Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Rosemary Bradley	Sea Street St Margarets-At-Cliffe Dover Kent CT15 6SS 01304853033
St Margarets At Cliffe Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Helen Comfort	Sea Street St Margarets-At-Cliffe Dover Kent CT15 6SS 01304852639 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Walmer Station Drive, Walmer, Kent, CT14 7RN 1.45 Miles

Martin Mill Station Approach, Martin Mill, Kent, CT15 5JZ 2.42 Miles

Deal Queen Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 6HD 2.63 Miles

Dover Priory Station Approach, Off Folkestone Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 9SB 5.73 Miles

Kearsney Alkham Lane, Kearsney, Kent, CT17 0RN 5.99 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Direct Cars 01304 382222 1 Station Dr, Deal, Kent, CT14 7RY 1.39 Miles
Pheonix Cars 01304 368880 2 North Barrack Rd, Deal, Kent, CT14 7DS 2.09 Miles
Cliffe Cars 01304 363577 9 Cheriton Place, Deal, Kent, CT14 7DT 2.16 Miles
Ai Castles Taxis Service 01304 363636 54 Queen St, Deal, Kent, CT14 6HD 2.59 Miles
Castle Taxis 01304 381381 54 Queen Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 6HD 2.59 Miles
Jacks Cars 01304 362299 2B South Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 7AW 2.59 Miles
Channel Travel (Deal) Ltd 01304 853098 Solana/Reach Rd, Dover, Kent, CT15 6AE 2.67 Miles
Deal Cars 01304 382345 Unit 1 Southwall Ind Est/Southwall Rd, Deal, Kent, CT14 9QB 3.07 Miles
J T Cars And Mini Buses Ltd 07884 493602 Bherunda/Stoneheap Rd, Dover, Kent, CT15 5BU 3.58 Miles
Dover White Cliff Taxi 01304 202070 Albert Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1RD 5.39 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Mount Pleasant No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingsdown Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chalk Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Osbourne Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Balmoral Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cliffe Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coastguard Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cecil Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ringwould Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawkshill Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grams Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thompson Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Glen No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walmer Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Balmoral Surgery 01304 373444	Balmoral Surgery Canada Road, Walmer Deal Kent CT14 7EQ
St Richards Road Surgery 01304 364111	St Richards Road Surgery 227 St Richards Road Deal Kent CT14 9LF
Deal Dermatology Clinic 01304 364111	St Richards Road Surgery 227 St Richards Road Deal Kent CT14 9LF
Manor Road Surgery 01304 367495	38 Manor Road Deal Kent CT14 9BX
The Cedars Surgery 01304 373341	The Cedars Surgery 24 Marine Road,Walmer Deal Kent CT14 7DN

Local Stores

Mill Hill
Beauchamp Avenue
Mill Hill
Deal
Kent
CT14 9EZ
01304 372901
Store Website
1.98 miles

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SPAR - London Road Dover
49-50 London Road
Dover
CT17 0SP
01304 202315
Store Website
5.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Walmer -The Goodwins Veterinary Surgery
4 Cambridge Road Walmer Deal Kent CT14 7HG 01304 360005 walmer@medivet.co.uk Website 1.77 miles
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East Kent Equine Ltd (Ambulatory Only)
21 Mill Road Deal Kent CT14 9AH 01304 364648 eastkentequine@hotmail.com Website 2.35 miles
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Animal House Veterinary Services (Deal) Ltd
110 London Road Deal Kent CT14 9TY 01304 379533 ahvsvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 2.42 miles
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Maison Dieu Veterinary Group - Deal
Basement Of Hughenden House Sondes Road Deal Kent CT14 7BW 01304 373042 maisondieuvets@cvsvets.com Website 2.57 miles
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Lakeview Veterinary Surgery
58 Union Road Deal Kent CT14 6AR 01304 375571 lakeviewvets@hotmail.co.uk 2.88 miles

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Dover (Whitfield) Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home White Cliffs Retail Park Honeywood Parkway, Whitefield Dover Kent CT16 3PS 0130487340 doverwhitfield@vets4pets.com Website 4.81 miles
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Local Dog Walks

The Pine Garden To North Foreland Lighthouse
Open Countryside Walk From The Pines Garden And Café At St Margeret's Bay Between Dover And Deal, Follow The Road Up And Eventually You Will Come To The Lighthouse Which Is National Trust And Has A Café. Beach Rd St Margaret'S At Cliffe 2.55 miles Follow The Hill Down To St Margaret'S Bay And Look For The Sign Post On The Right.

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Willow Woods
Small Wooded Area Just Outside Of Deal. Deal Lancashire 4.17 miles

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The White Cliffs Of Dover
A Linear Dog Friendly Walk Along The White Cliffs Of Dover Towards And Reaching South Foreland Lighthouse. The White Cliffs Are A National Trust Site, Allowing For Plenty Of Parking And A Visitor Centre With A Gift Shop And Cafe, Which Offer Outside Seating For You And Your Dog. CT15 5NA 4.27 miles Follow The Brown Signs From The A258 Duke Of York’S Roundabout; 3Rd Exit Towards Dover Town Centre, After 1 Mile Turn Left Into Upper Road. The Entrance Is On The Right After 1 Mile, At The Sharp Bend In The Road.

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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 5.77 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 5.84 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 7.78 miles

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