Welcome to Kingsnorth

Kingsnorth is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Ashford and is home to approximately 5,000 residents. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are several historical landmarks and buildings that can be found in the area. One of the most notable landmarks is the Kingsnorth Power Station, which was decommissioned in 2012 and is now being redeveloped into a new housing development.

The village of Kingsnorth has a strong sense of community, and there are several local events and activities that take place throughout the year. The Kingsnorth Festival is a popular event that takes place every summer and features live music, food stalls, and a variety of other entertainment. There are also several local sports teams and clubs, including a football club and a cricket club, which provide opportunities for residents to get involved in sports and stay active.

In terms of amenities, Kingsnorth has several shops, pubs, and restaurants, as well as a primary school and a community centre. The village is also well-connected to the rest of Kent, with easy access to the M20 motorway and regular bus services to nearby towns and cities. Overall, Kingsnorth is a charming village with a strong sense of community and plenty of amenities and activities to keep residents entertained and engaged.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 1°C

Feels Like: -3.6°C

Wind: 10.7 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Kingsnorth Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Iain Witts	Church Hill Kingsnorth Ashford Kent TN23 3EF 01233622673 School Website
The John Wallis Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Damian Mcbeath	Millbank Road Kingsnorth Ashford Kent TN23 3HG 01233623465 School Website
Furley Park Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Collip	Reed Crescent Park Farm Kingsnorth Ashford Kent TN23 3PA 01233501732 School Website
Beaver Green Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tina Oakley	Cuckoo Lane Ashford Kent TN23 5DA 01233621989 School Website
The John Wesley Church Of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Harrington	Wesley School Road Cuckoo Lane Singleton Ashford Kent TN23 5LW 01233614660 School Website
St Simon Of England Roman Catholic Primary School Ashford Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Peter Mccabe	Noakes Meadow Ashford Kent TN23 4RB 01233623199 School Website
East Stour Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs E Law	Earlsworth Road South Willesborough Ashford Kent TN24 0DW 1233630820 School Website
Ashford Oaks Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Phil Chantler	Oak Tree Road Ashford Kent TN23 4QR 01223631259 School Website
Finberry Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stella Scharinger	Jemmett Road Ashford Kent TN23 4QE 01233622686 School Website
Great Chart Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Pang	Hoxton Close Singleton Ashford Kent TN23 5LB 01233620040 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ashford International Station Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EZ 1.87 Miles

Ham Street Station Approach, Ashford Road, Ham Street, Kent, TN26 2DU 3.54 Miles

Pluckley Station Road, Pluckley, Kent, TN27 0RT 5.52 Miles

Wye Bridge Street, Wye, Kent, TN25 5EB 5.53 Miles

Appledore Station Road, Appledore, Kent, TN26 2DG 6.23 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Academy Cars 01233 500464 11 Snowbell Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3NF 0.48 Miles
Apt - Ashford Private Transfers 01233 500464 11 Snowbell Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3NF 0.48 Miles
T And P Cars 01233 501007 28 Kestrel Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RB 0.62 Miles
Taxi Ashford 01233 501007 Kestrel Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RB 0.62 Miles
Ashford Taxis 01233 885102 28 Kestrel Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RB 0.62 Miles
Network Executive Cars 01233 333437 54 Smithy Drive, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3NS 0.68 Miles
Kent Limousine Hire 0845 675 0694 Ashofrd Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 1NJ 0.83 Miles
Ashford Taxis 01233 888888 Unit 6/Wotton Rd, Ashford, Kent, TN23 6LL 0.91 Miles
Phone-A-Cab 07887 600718 5 Brenchley Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5SP 0.98 Miles
Amb Travel 01233 626952 45 Kingsnorth Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 6JB 1.06 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ashford Road Kingsnorth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingsnorth Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Park Farm Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Britannia Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheepfold Lane Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Washford Farm Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wotton Road Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wotton Road Business Box Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Stanhope Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Steeds Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Poppymead Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coulter Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingsnorth Road Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stubbs Cross Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Langney Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kingsnorth Medical Practice 01233 610140	Kingsnorth Medical Pract. Ashford Road, Kingsnorth Ashford Kent TN23 3ED
St Stephens Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	St Stephens Walk Ashford TN23 5AQ
St Stephens Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	St Stephens Walk Ashford TN23 5AQ
St Stephens Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	St. Stephens Walk Ashford TN23 5AQ
St Stephens Health Centre	St. Stephens Walk Ashford TN23 5AQ

Local Stores

Brookfield
The Old Community Centre
Brookfield Court
Ashford
Kent
TN23 5ER
01233 664701
shop.6728@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.42 miles

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SPAR - Bridgefield Mini Market
Unit 1
Ryeland Way
Ashford
TN25 7FU
01233 340513
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vets Now (Ashford)
C/O Cinque Vet Centre Ashford Road Kings North Ashford Kent TN23 3EN 01232 879913 ashfordclinic@vets-now.com Website 0.03 miles

Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cinque Ports Veterinary Group Ltd
Cinque Ports Veterinary Hosp- Kingsnorth Ashford Road Kingsnorth Ashford Kent TN23 3EA 01233 640 022 kingsnorth@cinqueportsvets.co.uk Website 0.45 miles
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Companion Care (Ashford) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Gallagher Retail Park Norman Road Ashford Kent TN23 7DH 01233 641 003 ashford@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.24 miles
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Margetts &Amp; Associates (Ashford)
Bucksford Court Singleton Centre Singleton Hill Ashford Kent TN23 5GR 01233 661099 practice@margettsvetsashford.co.uk Website 1.68 miles
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Westpoint Farm Vets, Ashford
Unit 11 St John'S Court Sevington Business Park Ashford Kent TN24 0SJ 2.14 miles

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Barrow Hill Veterinary Group Ltd
Barrow Hill Veterinary Centre Maidstone Road Ashford Kent TN24 8TY 01233 624 687 reception@barrowhill-vets.com Website 2.34 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 4.34 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 6.89 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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Dering Woods
A Lovely Easy Walk, This Wood Is Part Of The Woodland Trust, So The Paths Are Kept Clear All Year Round. It Can Get Quite Muddy During The Winter Months, Also There Are Active Bridal Ways So You May Occasionally Bump Into The Odd Horse Here And There. Lots Of Local People Use The Woods As Their Local Walking Spot So Lots Of Dogs Will Be There! Smarden Bell Rd Smarden 7.19 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 7.67 miles

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Canal Hythe Port Lympne
Starting At The Car Park In West Hythe Follow The Royal Military Canal Path West, After About 1Km (You Will Be Running Parallel With Port Lympne Zoo), There Is A Footpath On The Right That Takes You Up Through The Park. W Hythe Rd West Hythe Hythe CT21 4NT 8.34 miles The Carpark Is On The North Side Of The Canal Off The West Hythe Road.

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Hythe Canal
Free Parking At Botolphs Bridge In West Hythe. The Canal Path Runs Left And Right From Here. Flat And Level Walk Where Dogs Can Run Off Lead Either On A Path Or Up On A Grassy Bank. Dogs Can Swim At Points Along The Canal. The Tow Path Is Popular With Cyclists And Horses But The Grassy Top Is Reserved For Bikers And Dogs Only. Beautiful Scenery And Even A Chance To See Wild African Animals As The Route Passes The Plains Of Port Lympne Safari Park- Who Knew There Were Zebras And Giraffes Roaming Free In Kent! Lots Of Picnic Areas On Route, But No Toilet Or Refreshments On Route, Although Pubs Nearby Are Dog Friendly 27-45 Burmarsh Rd 9.06 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	1.3°C	0.3°C	-1.3°C	-2.1°C	-1.1°C	2.2°C	7.6°C	11.1°C	11.8°C	10°C	7.7°C	7°C

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Feels Like	5.2°C	4.5°C	4.2°C	3.8°C	4.5°C	5.7°C	7.1°C	10°C	12.1°C	12.9°C	14.1°C	9.9°C

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