Welcome to Longfield

Longfield is a village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated between the towns of Dartford and Gravesend and is part of the Sevenoaks district. The village has a population of around 4,500 people and is known for its rural charm and picturesque surroundings. Longfield is surrounded by fields and farmland, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy the outdoors.

The village has a range of amenities, including a post office, a library, a medical centre, and a number of shops and restaurants. There are also several schools in the area, including Longfield Academy, which is a secondary school that serves the local community. Longfield is well-connected to other parts of Kent and London, with regular train services to London Victoria and the Kent coast.

Longfield is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including St Mary Magdalene Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its impressive architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. Other notable landmarks in the area include the Longfield War Memorial, which commemorates the local soldiers who lost their lives in World War I and II, and the Longfield Hill Windmill, which is a restored 18th-century windmill that is open to the public.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 5.8°C

Wind: 15.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Longfield Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Felix Donkor	Main Road Longfield Kent DA3 7PH 01474700700 School Website
Steephill School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr John Abbott	Off Castle Hill Fawkham Longfield Kent DA3 7BG 1474702107 School Website
Langafel Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Maynard	Main Road Longfield Kent DA3 7PW 01474703398 School Website
Rowhill School Foundation Special School Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Geoffrey Bartrum	Main Road Longfield Kent DA3 7PW 01474705377 School Website
Our Lady Of Hartley Catholic Primary School Hartley Longfield Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss James Baker	Stack Lane Hartley Longfield Kent DA3 8BL 01474706385 School Website
Hartley Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicole Galinis	Round Ash Way Hartley Longfield Kent DA3 8BT 01474702742 School Website
Sedley's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs J Rolfe	Church Street Southfleet Gravesend Kent DA13 9NR 1474833221 School Website
Fawkham Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Mandy Bridges	Valley Road Fawkham Longfield Kent DA3 8NA 01474702312 School Website
Milestone Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Goosani	Ash Road New Ash Green Longfield Kent DA3 8JZ 01474709420 School Website
Istead Rise Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Steven Payne	Downs Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA13 9HG 01474833177

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Longfield Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QA 0.09 Miles

Meopham Station Approach, Off Wrotham Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0LT 2.67 Miles

Farningham Road Station Road, South Darenth, Kent, DA4 9JB 2.93 Miles

Ebbsfleet International International Way, Ebbsfleet Valley, Kent, DA10 1EB 3.30 Miles

Sole Street Sole Street, Cobham, Kent, DA13 0XY 3.38 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Saf Hire Cars 01322 222123 24 Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QD 0.13 Miles
A S A P Cars 01322 380000 24 Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QD 0.13 Miles
Abacus Taxis 01474 777000 Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QA 0.14 Miles
Ebbsfleet Cars 01474 777000 Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QA 0.14 Miles
Station Taxis 01474 708899 The Woodyard/Whitehill Rd, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QS 0.39 Miles
Sapphire Limousines 01474 320528 1 Porchester Close, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7DQ 0.54 Miles
Rydan Cars 01474 873622 59 Colt Stead, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8LN 2.19 Miles
Bjl Minibus And Airport Transfers 01474 703198 18 Bramble Avenue, Dartford, Kent, DA2 8BP 2.23 Miles
A2 Freedom Taxis 01474 707020 9 Bramble Avenue, Dartford, Kent, DA2 8BP 2.23 Miles
Istead Rise Minibus Co 01474 832848 22 Haven Close, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9JR 2.26 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Longfield Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Main Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitehill Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hoselands Hill Ash Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gorsewood Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stacks Lane / Church Road Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Hartley Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Nuthatch Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Wheatsheaf Pub Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Manor Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross House Pennis Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fawkham Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pinden Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Jubilee Medical Centre 01424 702127	Kent House Surgery 36 Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD
Swanscombe Health Centre 01474 707236	Bean Village Surgery Southfleet Road Bean Kent DA2 8BS
Bean Village Surgery	Southfleet Road Bean Dartford Kent DA2 8BS
The Surgery 01474 873828	New Ash Green Longfield Gravesend Kent DA3 8RH
Downs Way Medical Practice 0300 4562305	Istead Rise Surgery Worcester Cl, Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9LB

Local Stores

Longfield
14 Station Road
Longfield
Kent
DA3 7QH
01474 702141
Store Website
0.17 miles

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SPAR Tollgate
Tollgate
Watling Street
Gravesend
DA11 7NP
01474 564481
Store Website
2.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Parkvets Veterinary Clinic
49 Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD 01474 703377 parkvets@parkvets.com Website 0.14 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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The Shrubbery Veterinary Centre
5 The Link New Ash Green Longfield Kent DA3 8HG 01474 873370 shrubberyvet@btconnect.com Website 2.11 miles

Animals Treated
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The Swanscombe Veterinary Surgery
41/43 Swanscombe Street Swanscombe Kent DA10 0BQ 01322 381999 enquiries@meophamvets.co.uk Website 3.19 miles
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Animals Treated
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Shrubbery Veterinary Centre
65 Perry Street Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8RD 01474 333141 shrubberyvet@btconnect.com Website 3.28 miles
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Animals Treated
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The Meopham Veterinary Hospital
Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0QG 01474 815333 enquiries@meophamvets.co.uk Website 3.43 miles
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Animals Treated
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Medivet West Kingsdown
London Road West Kingsdown Sevenoaks Kent TN15 6EX 01474 852661 west.kingsdown@medivet.co.uk Website 3.74 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Camer Park
Large Field Like Walk Once You Get Through The Woody Entrance The Park Opens Right Up With Plenty Of Room For The Bouncy Pups And The Calm Pooches! Wrotham Rd Meopham Gravesend DA13 0AB 3.07 miles

Location what3words record.wacky.topped

Darenth Country Park
Beautiful Area With A Mix Of Gravelled Paths, Woodland And Large Dog Walking Flat Areas, Almost Like A Recreation Ground. Lots Of Parts To Explore And Plenty Of Areas For Dogs To Enjoy. 23 Darenth Park Ave Lancashire 3.14 miles

Location what3words chimp.hogs.agreed

Jeskyns Country Park
A Very Dog- Friendly Walk With Clear Paths And Different Routes To Follow. Well Sign-Posted For On-Lead And Off-Lead Areas, There Is An Area For Dog Agility And An Enclosed Area For Dog Training. There Is A Bridle Path That Runs Through The Park Too. Henhurst Rd 3.58 miles

Location what3words clap.discrepancy.runner

Jeskyns Country Park Gravesend
Jeskyns Is A Dog Walk For Both Dogs And Families, There Is A Dog Pond For Swimming Dogs, Aswell As Off Lead Areas, On Lead Areas And Two Inclosed Areas If Your Dog Does Not Recall. Henhurst Rd Gravesend DA12 3AN 3.72 miles Henhurst Rd, Cobham Da12 3An

Location what3words shakes.panic.organ

Shorne Woods Country Park
Nice Place To Walk The Dog, On And Off The Lead. Lots Of Variations Of Routes. They Do Seasonal Treasure Hunts With The Children, At Easter, Halloween Etc. There's A Cafe For A Cup Of Tea, Cake Etc. Plus A Gift Shop. There's A Big Play Area For Little Kids And Big Kids. Total Mixture. Brewers Rd Shorne Gravesend DA12 3HX 5.12 miles

Location what3words humble.united.hardly

Trolley Country Park
Flat Path, Wooded. 2 The Covert Vigo Village Gravesend DA13 0SY 5.19 miles

Location what3words skirt.blame.lists

Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-8.8°C	-8.8°C	-10.6°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-15.4°C	-11.3°C	-11.1°C	-15°C	-16.6°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-12.1°C	-11.9°C	-11.5°C	-11°C	-7.8°C	-4.2°C	0.2°C	3.6°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-0.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	-1.3°C	-1.8°C	-1.6°C	-0.8°C	0.4°C	2.5°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.2°C	2.9°C	0.6°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.2°C	-5.5°C	-4.3°C	-1.9°C	1.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-0.9°C	-3.5°C

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