Welcome to Meresborough

Meresborough is a small town located in the county of Kent, England. The town is situated on the banks of the River Medway and is known for its rich history and beautiful scenery. Meresborough has a population of around 10,000 people and is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the countryside and experience the local culture.

One of the main attractions in Meresborough is the Meresborough Castle, which was built in the 12th century. The castle is now a museum and is open to the public. Visitors can explore the castle's history and learn about the various battles that took place in the area. The castle also offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular spot for picnics and walks.

Another popular attraction in Meresborough is the River Medway, which runs through the town. The river is a great place for fishing, boating, and other water activities. There are also several parks and nature reserves in the area, which offer visitors the chance to explore the local flora and fauna. Overall, Meresborough is a charming town that offers visitors a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Local Weather

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Wind: 8.7 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Hartlip Endowed Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Jerome	The Street Hartlip Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7TL 01795842473 School Website
Miers Court Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Chapman	Silverspot Close Rainham Kent ME8 8JR 1634388943 School Website
Leigh Academy Rainham Free Schools Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Alexandra Millward	Otterham Quay Lane Gillingham Kent ME8 8GS 1634412440 School Website
Park Wood Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mr Alex Moir	Deanwood Drive Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9LP 01634234699 School Website
St Margarets Church Of England Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lenny Williams	Orchard Street Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9AE 01634230998 School Website
St Margaret's Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Fewtrell	St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street Orchard Street Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9AE 1634231327 School Website
Riverside Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Robson	St Edmunds Way Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 8ET 1634338700 School Website
St Augustine Of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Prestidge	Deanwood Drive Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9NP 01634371892 School Website
Deanwood Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Wright	Deanwood Primary School, Long Catlis Road Parkwood Gillingham Kent ME8 9TX 1634231901 School Website
Fairview Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karin Tillett	Drewery Drive Wigmore Gillingham Kent ME8 0NU 01634338710 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rainham (Kent) Station Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7SF 1.24 Miles

Newington Station Road, Newington, Kent, ME9 7LQ 2.08 Miles

Gillingham (Kent) Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XE 4.05 Miles

Chatham Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PN 4.89 Miles

Sittingbourne St. Michaels Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3ED 4.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Stretched 2 The Limit Limousines 01634 375071 31 Ferrier Close, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9JL 1.01 Miles
Taxi Van 01634 319904 12 Chesham Dr, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LY 1.05 Miles
Rainham Cab Co 01634 233333 88 Station Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7PJ 1.19 Miles
M And T Minibus Travel 01634 388376 7 Cooden Cl, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7QD 1.40 Miles
A And D Premier Chauffeur Service 07904 974191 38 Cheriton Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0EU 1.40 Miles
Classic Chauffeured Cars 07890 035245 47 Georgian Way, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0RA 1.56 Miles
Cab-Line 01795 476666 53 Church La, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7JU 2.13 Miles
M L Taxis Executive 01634 318183 78 Twydall La, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JF 2.33 Miles
A And D Vintage Cars 01634 306181 19 Cobblestones, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3NS 2.34 Miles
Air-Waves Taxis 07967 762770 62 First Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LG 3.13 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Meresborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hartlip Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moor Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farthing Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Mierscourt Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Harvesters Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ploughmans Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grainey Fields No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Burnham Walk No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rainham Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Norreys Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Orchard Family Practice 01634 337620	The Red Suite 103-107 High St Rainham Kent ME8 8AA
The Church View Practice 01634 337642	Rainham Hthy Living Ctr 103-107 High Street Rainham Kent ME8 8AA
Long Catlis Road Surgery 01634 233491	Parkwood Health Centre Long Catlis Road Rainham Kent ME8 9PR
Long Catlis Road Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Parkwood Health Centre Long Catlis Road Gillingham Kent ME8 9PR
Long Catlis Road Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Parkwood Health Centre Long Catlis Road Gillingham Kent ME8 9PR

Local Stores

Rainham - Parkwood Green
22 Parkwood Green
Rainham
Gillingham
Kent
ME8 9PN
01634 232309
Store Website
1.15 miles

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SPAR Gillingham
64
Twydall Green
Gillingham
ME8 6XJ
01634233447
Store Website
2.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ralph Chambers &Amp; Associates
2 Parkwood Green Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9PN 01634 239335 rcwoof2009@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.15 miles
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Wigmore Veterinary Centre
Wigmore Veterinary Centre 392 Maidstone Road Wigmore Rainham Kent ME8 0JA 01634 388045 reception@wigmorevets.co.uk Website 1.38 miles
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Vets Now (Gillingham)
Campus Way Gillingham Kent ME8 0RR 01634 780073 gillinghamclinic@vets-now.com Website 2.24 miles
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Gillingham Pdsa Pet Hospital
Campus Way Gillingham Business Park Gillingham Kent ME8 0RR 01634 376347 Website 2.24 miles

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Gillingham Kent Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2, Gillingham Retail Park Ambley Road Gillingham Kent ME8 0PU gillinghamkent@vets4pets.com Website 2.33 miles

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Medway Park Veterinary Centre
46 Watling Street Gillingham Kent ME7 2YN 01634 570 530 medwayparkvets@gmail.com 3.27 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 2.84 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

Location what3words suave.meant.flitting

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 4.11 miles

Location what3words control.clashing.speedy

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 6.22 miles

Location what3words pigs.ahead.ratty

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 6.65 miles

Location what3words peanut.help.debit

Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 7.65 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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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 9.46 miles

Location what3words humble.united.hardly

Weather Forecast

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