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

Clear

Temp: 3.1°C

Feels Like: -0.6°C

Wind: 9.4 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School Details
Kingsnorth Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
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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
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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
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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
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
T And P Cars
01233 501007
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
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ashford Road Kingsnorth
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Kingsnorth Post Office
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Tesco Park Farm
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Britannia Lane
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Sheepfold Lane
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Special Mailbox:
Washford Farm Road
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Wotton Road
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Wotton Road Business Box
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Stanhope Post Office
No More Collections Today
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Special Mailbox:
Steeds Lane
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Poppymead
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Coulter Road
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Kingsnorth Road Post Office
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Stubbs Cross Post Office
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Special Mailbox:
Langney Drive
No More Collections Today
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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
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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
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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Cats

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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Westpoint Farm Vets, Ashford
Unit 11
St John'S Court
Sevington Business Park
Ashford
Kent
TN24 0SJ
2.14 miles
Animals Treated
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Deer

Pigs

Poultry

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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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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

Location
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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.
Location
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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

Location
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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

Location
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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.
Location
what3words
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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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