Welcome to Kingswood

Kingswood is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated in the Sevenoaks district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 13th-century church of St. Simon and St. Jude, which is a Grade II listed building. The village also has a primary school, a post office, and a village hall.

Kingswood is a popular destination for walkers and hikers due to its proximity to the North Downs Way, a long-distance footpath that runs through the village. The village is also home to several parks and green spaces, including Kingswood Recreation Ground, which has a playground, football pitch, and tennis courts. The village is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with regular bus services to Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, and London.

Overall, Kingswood is a charming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for residents and visitors alike. Its rich history, beautiful countryside, and convenient location make it a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether you're looking to explore the local area or simply relax and enjoy the scenery, Kingswood is definitely worth a visit.

Local Weather

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Wind: 6.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Kingswood Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Lynsey Sanchez Daviu	Cayser Drive Kingswood Maidstone Kent ME17 3QF 01622842674 School Website
Ulcombe Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Masters	The Street Ulcombe Maidstone Kent ME17 1DU 01622842903 School Website
Harrietsham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Tara Deevoy	West Street Harrietsham Maidstone Kent ME17 1JZ 01622859261 School Website
Leeds And Broomfield Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Fiona Steer	Lower Street Leeds Maidstone Kent ME17 1RL 01622861398 School Website
Sutton Valence School Other Independent School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr James Thomas	North Street Sutton Valence Maidstone Kent ME17 3HL 1622845203 School Website
Sutton Valence Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Marianne Terry	North Street Sutton Valence Maidstone Kent ME17 3HT 01622842188 School Website
Platts Heath Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Darren Waters	Headcorn Road Platts Heath Maidstone Kent ME17 2NH 01622850316 School Website
Hollingbourne Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Helen Bradley-Wyatt	Eyhorne Street Hollingbourne Maidstone Kent ME17 1UA 01622880270 School Website
Langley Park Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Sally Brading	Edmett Way Maidstone Kent ME17 3FX 1622250880 School Website
The Lenham School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Foreman	Ham Lane Lenham Maidstone Kent ME17 2LL 1622858267 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harrietsham Station Road, Harrietsham, Kent, ME17 1JA 2.13 Miles

Hollingbourne Eythorne Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1TX 2.60 Miles

Lenham Station Approach Road, Off High Street, Lenham, Kent, ME17 2HR 3.23 Miles

Headcorn Station Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9SD 4.13 Miles

Bearsted Ware Street, Bearsted, Kent, ME14 4PH 4.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Quick Cabs 01622 851475 The Nursery/Chegworth La, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1DB 1.48 Miles
A1 Wheelden Cars 01622 861155 Ledian Farm, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1RZ 1.86 Miles
Allington Classic Cars 01622 880005 Big Allington Farm, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1RD 3.14 Miles
Express Cabs 01622 686868 4 Orchard Industrial Estate, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9YE 3.32 Miles
Connect Cars 01622 859595 6 Mitchell Close, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2AE 3.44 Miles
Bearsted Cars 01622 609900 Queen Elizabeth Square, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9DG 4.15 Miles
Bearsted Cars 01622 609999 21 Queen Elizabeth Square, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9DG 4.15 Miles
Chariots Taxis 01622 662666 48 Cumberland Avenue, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7JJ 4.46 Miles
Wheelchair Friendly Taxis 07963 962546 3 Lombardy Dr, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5TA 5.41 Miles
First Capital Cars Taxi Maidstone 01622 210155 14 Spindle Glade, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5RQ 5.44 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kingswood Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingswood Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chartway Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Loxley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ulcombe Hill Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Ulcombe Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Gravelly Bottom Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Manor Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Fairbourne Heath No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ulcombe Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Broomfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Lower Lodge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knowle Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Fairbourne No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Chegworth Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Langley 01622 863060	The Orchard Surgery Horseshoes Lane, Langley Maidstone Kent ME17 3JY
Southways	North Street Sutton Valence Maidstone ME17 3HT
Sutton Valence Group Practice 01622 842212	Sutton Valence Group Prac South Lane Sutton Valence Maidstone, Kent ME17 3BD
The Glebe Medical Centre	Church Road Harrietsham Maidstone Kent ME17 1AP
Wallis Avenue 01622 686963	The Surgery Wallis Avenue,Parkwood Maidstone Kent ME15 9JJ

Local Stores

Harrietsham - Ashford Road
1 Buckingham Drive
Harrietsham
Maidstone
Kent
ME17 1GF
01622 850081
Store Website
2.08 miles

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SPAR Staplehurst
9 - 11
The Parade
Staplehurst
TN12 0LA
01580 891734
Store Website
5.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Harrietsham Veterinary Clinic
Harrietsham Vet Clinic, Unit 9 Roebuck Business Park Ashford Road, Harrietsham Maidstone Kent ME17 1AB 01622 858666 info@harrietshamvets.co.uk 1.94 miles
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Pennard Vets Langley Park
Unit 3, Laight Road Maidstone Kent ME17 3FU 01622 808084 langleypark@pennardvetgroup.co.uk Website 3.08 miles
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Medivet Headcorn
The Chalet North Street Headcorn Kent TN27 9NN 01622 890351 headcorn@medivet.co.uk Website 3.97 miles

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Medivet Bearstedbearsted Veterinary Surgery
Unit 10 Egremont Road Bearsted Maidstone Kent ME15 8LH 01622 736 677 bearsted@medivet.co.uk Website 4.08 miles
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Mote Park Veterinary Surgery
Northumberland Court Northumberland Road Maidstone Kent ME15 7LW 01622 759761 4.32 miles

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Maidstone Vets4pets Ltd
128 Sutton Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9BY 01622 686817 maidstone@vets4pets.com Website 4.40 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Hucking Estate Woods
Beautiful Walking Area With Plenty Of Forest Areas As Well As Large Fields, Generally Pretty Quiet And Not Too Busy. Hucking Estate - Woodland Trust Car Park Church Road Lancashire 4.66 miles

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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 5.15 miles

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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 5.42 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 5.44 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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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 7.79 miles

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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 8.68 miles

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Weather Forecast

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