Welcome to Lower Bitchet

Lower Bitchet is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated near the town of Maidstone and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including a 12th-century church and a 16th-century manor house.

Lower Bitchet is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside, making it the perfect place for hiking and cycling. There are also a number of local pubs and restaurants where visitors can enjoy traditional English cuisine and sample locally brewed beers and ales.

Despite its small size, Lower Bitchet has a strong sense of community. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. There are also a number of local clubs and societies, including a gardening club and a book club, which provide opportunities for residents to socialize and meet new people. Overall, Lower Bitchet is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a taste of traditional English life.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 2.2°C

Feels Like: 0.3°C

Wind: 4 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
White Rocks Farm Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Woods	Underriver Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0SL 1732761888 School Website
Sevenoaks Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:3-14 Head Teacher Mr L Harrison	Fawke Cottage Godden Green Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0JU 1732762336 School Website
St Lawrence Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Saunders	Church Road Stone Street Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0LN 01732761393 School Website
Sevenoaks School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jesse Elzinga	High Street Sevenoaks Kent Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HU 1732455133 School Website
Solefield School Other Independent School Ages:4-13 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Mcclure	Solefields Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1PH 1732452142 School Website
Lady Boswells Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Sevenoaks Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Pullen, Mrs Sharon Saunders	Plymouth Drive Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3RW 01732452851 School Website
Walthamstow Hall Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Miss Stephanie Ferro	Holly Bush Lane Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3UL 1732451334 School Website
Shipbourne School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Terri Daters	Stumble Hill Shipbourne Tonbridge Kent TN11 9PB 01732810344 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Primary School Sevenoaks Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Therese Pullan	Bayham Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3XD 01732453944 School Website
St Thomas Catholic Primary School Sevenoaks Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Geraldine Leahy	South Park Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1EH 01732453921 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kemsing Honeypot Lane, Kemsing, Kent, TN15 6NT 2.61 Miles

Sevenoaks Tubs Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1DP 2.62 Miles

Bat & Ball Bat &Amp;Amp; Ball Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 5AP 2.72 Miles

Hildenborough Rings Hill, Hildenborough, Kent, TN11 8LX 3.22 Miles

Dunton Green Station Road, Dunton Green, Kent, TN13 2XD 3.72 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Knole Taxis 01732 465002 Knole Way, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3RS 2.00 Miles
Beeline Taxis 01732 456214 103B London Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1AX 2.20 Miles
Hartwell Classic Cars 01732 452345 134A Kippington Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2LW 2.33 Miles
Abc Cars Of Sevenoaks 01732 779599 154 Seal Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 5AA 2.45 Miles
Airport Cars Kent Ltd 01732 550082 Selham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3JL 2.52 Miles
Sevenoaks Taxis 01732 456241 117A Saint Johns Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3PE 2.61 Miles
Taxis In Sevenoaks 01732 459990 Sevenoaks Station, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1DP 2.66 Miles
Seven Oaks Airport Transfer Service 01732 446126 Sevenoaks Station, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1DP 2.66 Miles
Victor Hire Taxis 01732 452089 162 London Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2JA 2.69 Miles
D And G Taxis 0800 954 5060 Greatness Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 5BE 2.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fawke Common Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bitchet Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Underiver Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Underiver Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blakes Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stone Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Godden Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Mote Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Hollanden Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parkfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seal Chart Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackhall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Common Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ivy Hatch Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodland Rise Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Town Medical Centre 01732 454545	Town Medical Centre 25 London Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1AR
South Park Medical Practice 01732 744200	South Park Medical Pract. South Park Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1ED
The Surgery 1732838777	Morley's Road Weald Sevenoaks Kent TN14 6QX
Amherst Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	21 St. Botolphs Road Sevenoaks TN13 3AQ
Amherst Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	21 St. Botolphs Road Sevenoaks TN13 3AQ

Local Stores

Tonbridge - York Parade
11 York Parade
Tonbridge
Kent
TN10 3NP
01732 350318
Store Website
3.61 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Hildenborough
London Road
Tonbridge
Kent
TN11 9ND
01732 835 400
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pennard Vets Sevenoaks
Pennard House 5 Eardley Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1XY 01732 452344 sevenoaks@pennardvets.com Website 2.29 miles
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The Sevenoaks Veterinary Surgery
104 Seal Road Sevenoaks Kent TN14 5AU 01732 740 999 enquiries@meophamvets.co.uk Website 2.59 miles
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The Oaks Veterinary Practice
Wickhurst Road Weald Sevenoaks Kent TN14 6LY 07795 328758 anna@theoaksvet.co.uk Website 3.13 miles

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Pennard Vets Borough Green
36 Western Road Borough Green Sevenoaks Kent TN15 8AG 01732 882232 sevenoaks@pennardvetgroup.co.uk 3.72 miles

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Elands Veterinary Clinic
St. John'S Church London Road Dunton Green Sevenoaks Kent TN13 2TE 01732 452 333 vets@elandsvet.co.uk Website 4.09 miles
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Tonbridge Veterinary Surgery
9 Higham Lane Tonbridge Kent TN10 4JB 01732 355763 enquiries@meophamvets.co.uk Website 4.30 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Oldbury Hill
Beautiful National Trust Site With Many Different Walks Available. Very Steep And Hilly To Start With But Worth The Effort When You Get To The Top! Once At The Top It's Perfectly Safe For Off Lead Investigating And Away From The Road (Mines A Typical 100 Mile Per Hour Springer Spaniel) Very Friendly Dog Walkers And Only Ever Had One Nasty Encounter With Another Dog. Styants Bottom Road Lancashire 1.87 miles

Location what3words nation.traded.ally

Dene Park
Lovely Forest Walk. Plenty A Different Paths For You To Get Lost In That All Lead Back To The Car Park. Lovely Stream For Them To Play In. Dene Park Lancashire 3.19 miles

Location what3words vote.serves.pound

Haysden Park
Huge Open And Closed Park Based Around A Lake With Lots Routes Leading Off Towards And Along The Medway River. Lots Of Dogs And Great For Socialising. Royal Oak Lower Haysden Ln Tonbridge Lancashire TN11 9BD 4.94 miles

Location what3words snake.chats.sadly

Toys Hill
Lovely Walk Going Through Emmetts Garden For A Coffee Toys Hill Car Park Toy'S Hill Road Lancashire 5.82 miles Follow The Red Markers

Location what3words frock.wash.send

Toys Hill
A Choice Of Three Circular Routes. The 3 Mile (Red) Involves Crossing Two Roads Otherwise Off Lead Walk. Brasted Chart Lancashire 5.98 miles

Location what3words bright.begin.twig

Penshurst Place Circular
Approx 3 Mile Medium Walk Around The Beautiful Penshurst Place, One Or More Fields With Cows/Sheep. May Be Difficult To Get Some Dogs Through V Shaped Stiles. Leicester Square Penshurst Tonbridge TN11 8BL 6.44 miles

Location what3words poppy.daisy.maps

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4°C	-4.6°C	-4.1°C	-3°C	-2.4°C	-1.8°C	-1.1°C	0.4°C	1°C	0.4°C	1°C	-1.2°C

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	Fog	Fog	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate rain at times	Overcast	Patchy rain nearby	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	2.4°C	2.7°C	2.6°C	2.4°C	2.1°C	2°C	2.3°C	5.6°C	5.3°C	4.1°C	3.6°C	3.1°C
Feels Like	-0.3°C	-0.8°C	-1.5°C	-2.4°C	-2.9°C	-3°C	-2.8°C	1.7°C	1.3°C	-0.1°C	-0.3°C	0.2°C

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Temp	2.8°C	2.6°C	2.5°C	2.4°C	2.5°C	3.9°C	6°C	8.3°C	10°C	8.6°C	7.3°C	7°C
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