Welcome to Marden Thorn

Marden Thorn is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated in the heart of the Weald, a region known for its rolling hills and picturesque countryside. The village is surrounded by orchards and hop fields, which are a testament to the area's rich agricultural heritage. Marden Thorn is a peaceful and idyllic place, with a strong sense of community and a friendly atmosphere.

The village has a long and fascinating history, dating back to the Roman era. It was once an important centre for the production of iron, and evidence of this can still be seen in the form of the Marden Ironworks, which operated in the area for over 200 years. Today, Marden Thorn is a popular destination for visitors who are looking to explore the local countryside and enjoy the tranquillity of rural life. There are plenty of walking and cycling routes in the area, as well as a number of historic landmarks and attractions to discover.

Despite its small size, Marden Thorn has a thriving community, with a range of local amenities and services. There is a village hall, a primary school, a post office, and a number of shops and pubs. The village also hosts a range of events throughout the year, including a popular annual fete and a Christmas market. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, Marden Thorn is a charming and welcoming place that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11°C

Feels Like: 8.2°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: N

Local Schools

School	Details
Marden Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Niall Dosad	Goudhurst Road Marden Tonbridge Kent TN12 9JX 1622831393 School Website
Staplehurst School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Lucy Davenport	Gybbon Rise Staplehurst Tonbridge Kent TN12 0LZ 01580891765 School Website
Bethany School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Francie Healy	Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1LB 1580211273 School Website
Colliers Green Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Josephine Hopkins	Colliers Green Cranbrook Kent TN17 2LR 01580211335 School Website
St Margarets Collier Street Church Of England Voluntary Controlled School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Ryan	Collier Street Marden Tonbridge Kent TN12 9RR 01892730264 School Website
Frittenden Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Nichola Costello	Frittenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 2DD 01580852250 School Website
Goudhurst And Kilndown Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsay Roberts	Beaman Close Cranbrook Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1DZ 01580211365 School Website
Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Holman	Common Road Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2BH 01580713895 School Website
Horsmonden Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley Sharp	Back Lane Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8NJ 1892722529 School Website
Cranbrook Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Francesca Shaw	Carriers Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JZ 01580713249 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Marden Church Green Lane, Marden, Kent, TN12 9HS 1.46 Miles

Staplehurst Station Approach, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0QR 1.74 Miles

Headcorn Station Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9SD 4.91 Miles

Paddock Wood Station Approach, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6ER 5.68 Miles

Beltring Beltring Road, Beltring, Kent, TN12 6QH 5.88 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Richard's Private Care Hire 01622 832252 Widehurst Bungalows, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 9LN 0.23 Miles
L T J Chauffeurs 01580 890483 Manorbier/Marden Rd, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0PB 1.25 Miles
M T C Taxis 01622 890003 10 Surrenden Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0LX 1.42 Miles
Rolls Royce Chauffeur Ltd 01892 730288 The Stables, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 9PN 2.73 Miles
Gateway Taxis 01892 725727 Brenchley Rd, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 8DN 4.18 Miles
F G K Cars 01580 712299 Unit 6 Hartley Dyke Business Centre, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3QG 5.19 Miles
Express Cabs 01622 686868 4 Orchard Industrial Estate, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9YE 5.49 Miles
Paddock Wood Private Hire 07825 070619 36A Commercial Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6EL 5.70 Miles
Paddock Wood Cars 01892 516351 36A Commercial Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6EL 5.70 Miles
Granary Cars 01892 832285 36 Commercial Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6EL 5.70 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Marden Thorne Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
West End Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Marden Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Plain Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Oliver Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goudhurst Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marden Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bathurst Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Mccabe Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bower Walk No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sherenden Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Staplehurst Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Staplehurst Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Church Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Marden Medical Centre 01622 831257	Marden Medical Centre Church Green, Marden Tonbridge Kent TN12 9HP
Malling Health Four 01580 891220	Staplehurst Health Centre Offens Drive, Staplehurst Tonbridge Kent TN12 0LB
Staplehurst Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Offens Drive Staplehurst Tonbridge TN12 0LB
Old Parsonage Surgery 01580 211241	Old Parsonage Surgery Balcombes Hill Goudhurst Kent TN17 1AN
Firethorn	Lamberhurst Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8LP

Local Stores

Cranbrook
58 High Street
Cranbrook
Kent
TN17 3DN
01580 714410
Store Website
4.46 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pattenden Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Segro House Pattenden Lane Marden Kent TN12 9QJ 01622397900 info@pattendenvets.com Website 1.64 miles
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Little Hoppers Animal Hospital Group - Staplehurst
Stable Cottage Rathbond House High Street Staplehurst Kent TN12 0AD 01580 847277 staplehurst@littlehoppersvets.co.uk Website 1.66 miles
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Sounder Equine Ltd
Stilebridge Barn Stilebridge Lane Marden Kent TN12 9BB 07922 955216 sounderequine@outlook.com Website 2.90 miles

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Goudhurst Veterinary Surgery &Amp; Equine Clinic
Goudhurst Veterinary Surgery &Amp; Equine Clinic, Bedgebury Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2QT 01580 211981 goudhurst@cvsvets.com Website 4.29 miles
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Medivet Cranbrook
Brooksden High Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3DT 01580 713381 cranbrook@medivet.co.uk Website 4.51 miles

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Medivet Headcorn
The Chalet North Street Headcorn Kent TN27 9NN 01622 890351 headcorn@medivet.co.uk Website 4.66 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 6.81 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

Location what3words frock.clap.civil

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 7.71 miles

Location what3words peanut.help.debit

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 8.73 miles

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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 9.75 miles

Location what3words pigs.ahead.ratty

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 10.75 miles

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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 10.86 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Overcast	Overcast	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	23°C	21.8°C	21.5°C	21.9°C	23.5°C	24.4°C	26°C	27.8°C	29.3°C	27.4°C	24.5°C	22.3°C
Feels Like	25.3°C	21.8°C	21.5°C	21.9°C	26°C	27.1°C	29.5°C	30.9°C	31.3°C	28.5°C	26°C	24.9°C

Friday	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	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Heavy rain at times	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Sunny	Clear
Temp	20.4°C	18.6°C	17.4°C	16.6°C	20.2°C	24.8°C	29.2°C	27.5°C	26.2°C	27.1°C	23.8°C	19.7°C
Feels Like	20.4°C	18.6°C	17.4°C	16.6°C	20.2°C	26.6°C	32°C	30.1°C	28.3°C	28.9°C	24.6°C	19.7°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	16.7°C	14°C	12.3°C	11.4°C	13.9°C	17.6°C	21.4°C	23°C	23.2°C	22.6°C	20.6°C	18.8°C
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