Welcome to Lyminge

Lyminge is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated in the district of Folkestone and Hythe and is approximately 10 miles south of Canterbury. The village has a rich history dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period, and it is believed that it was once the capital of the Kingdom of Kent. Today, Lyminge is a peaceful and picturesque village that attracts visitors from all over the world.

One of the main attractions in Lyminge is the St. Mary and St. Ethelburga Church. This beautiful church dates back to the 12th century and is known for its stunning architecture and intricate stained glass windows. The church is also home to a number of historical artifacts, including a 7th-century stone cross and a 9th-century Viking sword. Visitors can take a guided tour of the church and learn about its fascinating history.

Another popular attraction in Lyminge is the Elham Valley Railway Museum. This museum is dedicated to the history of the railway in the Elham Valley and features a collection of vintage locomotives, carriages, and other railway memorabilia. Visitors can take a ride on a steam train and experience what it was like to travel by train in the early 20th century. The museum also hosts a number of special events throughout the year, including steam train rides and vintage vehicle rallies.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 3.3°C

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Wind: 4.9 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Lyminge Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Matt Day	Church Road Lyminge Folkestone Kent CT18 8JA 01303862367 School Website
Elham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan File	Vicarage Lane Elham Canterbury Kent CT4 6TT 01303840325 School Website
Stowting Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Uden	Stowting Stowting Hill Ashford Kent TN25 6BE 01303862375 School Website
Saltwood C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Newton	Grange Road Saltwood Hythe Kent CT21 4QS 01303266058 School Website
Cheriton Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Angela Maxted	Church Road Folkestone Kent CT20 3EP 01303276112 School Website
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Charles Joseph	Sandling Road Saltwood Hythe Kent CT21 4HL 01303265521 School Website
Harcourt Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Anthony Silk	Biggins Wood Road Folkestone Kent CT19 4NE 01303275294 School Website
The Churchill School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Zoe Stone	Haven Drive Hawkinge Folkestone Kent CT18 7RH 01303893892 School Website
Folkestone St Martins Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Carter	Horn Street Folkestone Kent CT20 3JJ 01303238888 School Website
Hawkinge Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Aly Ward	Canterbury Road Hawkinge Folkestone Kent CT18 7BN 01303892224 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sandling Off Sandling Road, Sandling, Kent, CT21 4HH 2.78 Miles

Westenhanger Stone Street, Westenhanger, Kent, TN25 6DE 3.06 Miles

Folkestone West Station Approach, Off Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3PA 4.11 Miles

Folkestone Central Station Approach, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HB 4.66 Miles

Shepherds Well Station Road, Shepherdswell, Kent, CT15 7PE 7.53 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A R L Prestige Hire 01303 891985 15 Sandpiper Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7TA 3.19 Miles
Silverstar Cars 01303 760409 Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7QH 3.34 Miles
1St Choice Cars 01303 242428 Caesars Way, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4AH 3.48 Miles
Airport Solutions 07964 063344 25 Horn St, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5SL 3.60 Miles
Pro Cars 07771 164060 Millstream Cottage, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5SL 3.60 Miles
Premier Taxis 01303 270000 337 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4BQ 3.82 Miles
Taxi Direct 07919 093170 41 Kingsnorth Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QP 4.68 Miles
Direct Line Cars 01797 361075 10 Palmarsh Cr, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6NX 4.93 Miles
Folkestone Airport Taxis 07852 299158 8 Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QT 4.94 Miles
Masters Executive Travel 0800 012 6979 19 Ingoldsby Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6JJ 4.96 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Church Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Silverlands Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lyminge Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bedingfield Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sibton Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Four Went Ways Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Barn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Each End Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Hempstead Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Postling Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Elham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Church Road 01303 862109	The Surgery Church Road,Lyminge Folkestone Kent CT18 8HY
New Lyminge Surgery 01303 863160	The New Lyminge Surgery Greenbanks, Lyminge Folkestone Kent CT18 8NS
Hawkinge And Elham 01303 840213	The Surgery Old Road, Elham Canterbury Kent CT4 6UH
Beaton_Hawkinge 01303 892434	Hawkinge Health Centre 74 Canterbury Road Hawkinge Folkestone Kent CT18 7BP
White House Surgery 01303 275434	The White House Surgery 1 Cheriton High Street Folkestone Kent CT19 4PU

Local Stores

Cheriton
66 High Street
Cheriton
Folkestone
Kent
CT19 4HB
01303 275254
Store Website
3.58 miles

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SPAR - Bridgefield Mini Market
Unit 1
Ryeland Way
Ashford
TN25 7FU
01233 340513
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Manor Veterinary Clinic
Methodist Church Hall Church Road Lyminge Folkestone Kent CT18 8JA 01303 273203 office@manorveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 0.06 miles

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Lingfield East
Little Droveway Stud Droveway Stelling Minnis Canterbury Kent CT4 6AJ 01303 768530 east@lingfieldequinevets.co.uk Website 2.83 miles

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Hawkinge Veterinary Surgery
Jhe Thompson Limited 9B Defiant Close Hawkinge Kent CT18 7SU 01303 764190 Website 3.39 miles

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Manor Veterinary Clinic
Shearway Business Park Shearway Road Folkestone Kent CT19 4RH 01303 273203 admin@manorveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 3.54 miles
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Hythe Veterinary Centre
Osborne House 3-5 Portland Road Hythe Kent CT21 6EG 01303 260003 hello@hythevetcentre.co.uk Website 3.96 miles
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Barrow Hill Veterinary Centre
Barrow Hill Veterinary 2 Fort Road Hythe Kent CT21 6JS 01303 269000 hythe@barrowhill-vets.com Website 4.01 miles
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Local Dog Walks

North Downs Way
Following A Wooded Walk From Elham Valley Railway Towards Folkestone 1 Peene Cottages 2.39 miles

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Reinden Woods
The Paths Through Reinden Wood, A Mixed Deciduous And Coniferous Woodland, Are A Combination Of Public Bridleway And Permissive Paths Agreed With The Mod. It Is A Surfaced Route For The Most Part, With Some Uneven Ground. 1 The Paddocks Densole Folkestone CT18 7BL 3.23 miles Sign Posted As Mod -There Are Parking Places At The Start Of The Walk, Off The A260 Between Hawkinge And Densole.

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West Hythe Canal
Lazy Afternoon Walk Route. We Walked To Hythe High Street And Went To A Dog Friendly Pub For Dinner Which Was Lovely! There Are A Number Of Dog Friendly Pubs In The Area. 3 Seabrook Grove Hythe CT21 5QZ 4.00 miles

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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 4.59 miles

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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 4.76 miles The Carpark Is On The North Side Of The Canal Off The West Hythe Road.

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Kearsney Abbey
Lovely Walk Through A Park And Wooded Area. Great For Kids And Lots Of Water For Adventurous Dogs. 12 Kearsney Ave Temple Ewell Dover CT16 3BU 8.34 miles

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Weather Forecast

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