Welcome to Lower Stoke

Lower Stoke is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the eastern bank of the River Medway, just south of the town of Rochester. The village has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era, and is home to several historic landmarks, including the Grade II listed Lower Stoke Church. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

Lower Stoke is a close-knit community, with a population of around 1,000 people. The village has a primary school, a post office, and a local pub, The Three Sisters. The pub is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving traditional pub food and a range of drinks. The village also has a community centre, which hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including a popular annual summer fete.

Despite its small size, Lower Stoke has a lot to offer. The village is located just a short drive from the historic town of Rochester, which is home to a range of shops, restaurants, and attractions, including Rochester Castle and the Dickensian Christmas Festival. The village is also within easy reach of the Kent coast, with popular seaside towns such as Whitstable and Herne Bay just a short drive away. Whether you're looking for a peaceful rural retreat or a base from which to explore the surrounding area, Lower Stoke is a great choice.

Local Schools

School	Details
Stoke Community School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Lorna Rimmer	Allhallows Road Lower Stoke Rochester Kent ME3 9SL 01634270428 School Website
High Halstow Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Stangroom	Harrison Drive High Halstow Rochester Kent ME3 8TF 01634251098 School Website
St James Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fay Cordingley	High Street Isle Of Grain Rochester Kent ME3 0BS 01634270341 School Website
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School And The Marlborough Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Mclean	Pottery Road Hoo St Werburgh Rochester Kent ME3 9BS 1634338040 School Website
The Hundred Of Hoo Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Carl Guerin-Hassett	Main Road Hoo Rochester Kent ME3 9HH 01634251443 School Website
Lubbins Park Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Murrell	May Avenue Canvey Island Essex SS8 7HF 1268697181 School Website
Leigh Beck Infant School And Nursery Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Lane	Point Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 7TD 01268682322 School Website
Leigh Beck Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Aaron Wright	Point Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 7TD 1268683037 School Website
Castle View School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Steve Durkin	Foksville Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 7FH 1268696811 School Website
St Edward's Catholic Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Wakefield	New Road Sheerness Kent ME12 1BW 1795662708 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sheerness-On-Sea Bridge Road, Sheerness-On-Sea, Kent, ME12 1RJ 5.26 Miles

Queenborough Main Road, Queenborough, Kent, ME11 5DB 5.43 Miles

Gillingham (Kent) Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XE 5.90 Miles

Rainham (Kent) Station Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7SF 6.05 Miles

Leigh On Sea Belton Way, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 2ET 6.18 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kent Airport Taxis 07896 061607 Dux Court, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8RZ 3.92 Miles
Hoo Cab Co Ltd 01634 251234 24 Church Street, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9AL 3.99 Miles
Luxury Limousines 01268 515779 Sea Breeze, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7HD 4.54 Miles
Sheppey Taxis 01795 664444 Old Pilot Station/Sheerness Docks, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1RS 4.76 Miles
Royal Taxis 01795 661111 Duke Of Clarence Trading Estate, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1RQ 5.02 Miles
Micks Minibuses 01268 681389 7A May Av, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7EE 5.04 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01795 666644 133 High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1UD 5.48 Miles
Val's Cars 01795 661515 133A High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1UD 5.48 Miles
Acclaim Travel 01268 692842 2 Metz Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9AX 5.55 Miles
Georges Minibuses 01268 692352 First Av, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9LR 5.76 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lower Stoke Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stoke Schools No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middle Stoke No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Stoke No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Binney Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Davids Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ratcliffe Highway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
All Hallows Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St Marys No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitehall Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingsnorth No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Christmas Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clinch Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Halstow Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Thames Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Davies Cgj 01634 271347	The Village Hall Mallard Way Lower Stoke Rochester Kent ME3 9ST
Lee Kw 01634 270345	The Surgery Avery Way Allhallows Rochester Kent ME3 9NY
Recreation Hall 01634 250142	High Halstow Rochester Kent ME3 8SF
Village Hall 01634 270791	Isle Of Grain Rochester Kent ME3 0BY
St. Werburgh Med.Practice 01634 250523	St.Werburgh Med.Practice 98 Bells Lane Hoo St. Werburgh Rochester,Kent ME3 9HU

Local Stores

Isle of Grain
27 High Street
Isle Of Grain
Rochester
Kent
ME3 0BJ
01634 272819
Store Website
3.23 miles

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SPAR Hoo
11 - 17 Church Street
Hoo
ME3 9AH
01634 250131
Store Website
3.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Warren House Veterinary Group - High Halstow Surgery
Christmas Lane High Halstow Rochester Kent ME3 8SW 01634 255155 Highhalstowinfo@warrenhousevets.co.uk Website 2.72 miles

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Medivet Canvey Island
199 Furtherwick Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 7BW 01268 511 905 canvey.island@medivet.co.uk Website 4.88 miles
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Riverside Vets Canvey
Treda 110 Long Road Canvey Island Essex SS8 0JN 01268 682412 riverside_canvey@live.co.uk Website 5.28 miles
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Wellpets Vets Kent
211 High Street Sheerness Kent ME12 1UR 01795 662243 admin.sheerness@wellpets.co.uk Website 5.64 miles

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Kingsferry Veterinary Clinic
Neats Court Queensborough Isle Of Sheppey Kent ME11 5AR 01795 662000 reception@kingsferryvets.co.uk Website 5.92 miles

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Margetts &Amp; Associates Ltd
19 Copenhagen Road Gillingham Kent ME7 4RX 01634 854411 medvet1000@hotmail.com 6.18 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Capstone Farm Country Park
A Local Council Owned Country Park, Between Chatham And Gillingham, With Free Parking, Cafe, Toikets, And Play Areas For Children. Set Out Across An Extensive Countryside, With Paths For Walking, Running, Cycling, There Are Large Meadows, A Lake, Picnic Areas, And Very Good Signage And Information Panels. 343 Capstone Rd Gillingham ME7 3JE 7.36 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

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Gunnersand#039; Park To East Beach Shoebury
3 Magazine Rd Southend-On-Sea Lancashire SS3 9QN 8.10 miles Postcode Ss3 9Hq Takes You To The Harvester Restaurant On Ness Road. Follow This Round The Corner Until You See New Barge Pier Road, And Turn In There. I'Ve Struggled A Bit To Find The Most Accurate Car Park Postcode If You'Re Relying On Sat Nav, As The Estates Are Still Being Built, And Postcodes Don'T Seem To Be Available For The Most Logical Choices.

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Edwards Hall Park
69 Bosworth Rd Southend-On-Sea Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5AD 8.47 miles Follow Bosworth Road Across Wren Avenue To The Very Top Of The Street And You'Ll See The Car Park Entrance.

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Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Way Basildon Lancashire SS16 4UH 8.74 miles Sign Posted Near Pitsea Train Station

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Coalhouse Fort Park
Princess Margaret Rd East Tilbury Tilbury RM18 8QD 8.97 miles

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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 9.97 miles

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