Welcome to Murston

Murston is a small village located in the Swale district of Kent, England. It is situated on the eastern bank of the River Swale, which separates it from the Isle of Sheppey. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and it was once a thriving port town. Today, Murston is a quiet residential area with a population of around 5,000 people.

One of the most notable landmarks in Murston is the All Saints Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture. Another popular attraction in the village is the Murston Old Churchyard, which is a peaceful and serene place to visit. The churchyard is home to many historic graves and is a popular spot for nature walks.

Murston is also home to a number of local businesses, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are many events and activities held throughout the year, including the annual Murston Fun Day. Overall, Murston is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxed way of life.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Sunny Bank Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Jack Allen
Sunny Bank
Murston
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 3QN
1795473891
School Website
Vtc Independent School
Other Independent School
Ages:13-18
Head Teacher
Mr Sean Campbell
Unit 2,
Centre 2000
St Michaels Road
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 3DZ
1795899240
School Website
Canterbury Road Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Zoe King
School Road
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 4SE
01795423818
School Website
Lansdowne Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Claire Jobe
Gladstone Drive
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 3BH
01795423752
School Website
South Avenue Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Tracy Cadwallader
South Avenue
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 4SU
01795477750
School Website
Sittingbourne Community College
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-19
Head Teacher
Mr Nick Smith
Swanstree Avenue
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 4NL
01795472449
School Website
Meadowfield School
Foundation Special School
Ages:4-19
Head Teacher
Ms Daniel Zaccheo
Swanstree Avenue
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 4NL
01795477788
School Website
Bapchild And Tonge Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Christian Kelly
School Lane
Bapchild
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME9 9NL
01795424143
School Website
Borden Grammar School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Ashley Tomlin
Avenue Of Remembrance
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 4DB
01795424192
School Website
Highsted Grammar School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Miss Anne Kelly
Highsted Road
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 4PT
01795424223
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sittingbourne
St. Michaels Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3ED
0.79 Miles
Kemsley
Sheerness Road, Kemsley, Kent, ME10 2ST
1.74 Miles
Teynham
Lower Road, Teynham, Kent, ME9 9DU
2.43 Miles
Swale
Sheppey Way, Near Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SS
3.26 Miles
Newington
Station Road, Newington, Kent, ME9 7LQ
3.74 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Diamond Carz
01795 474845
84 Woodberry Dr, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3AX
0.27 Miles
A2 Cabs Ltd
01795 430400
Unit 8/West La Trading Est/West La, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3TT
0.28 Miles
A2 Cabs Ltd
01795 478888
Unit 8 Office West Lane Trading Estate, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3TT
0.28 Miles
Sittingbourne Cabs
01795 426600
20 Hugh Price Close, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3AR
0.30 Miles
A2 Cabs
01795 430400
Smeed Dean Centre, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3EW
0.34 Miles
Fab Cab
01795 420002
Tower View, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3EE
0.90 Miles
Cab-It
01795 436666
9 West Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1AA
0.91 Miles
Lets Go Green Cabs
01795 444444
74 West Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1AR
1.02 Miles
Swale Cabs
01795 470000
86 West Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1AS
1.02 Miles
The White Cab Co
01795 422222
119 William St, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1HS
1.04 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Murston Post Office
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Eurolink Estate
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Eurolink Estate Business Box
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Portland Avenue
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Lansdown Road
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Snipes Hill
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Vincent Road
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East Street Old Post Office
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St Johns Avenue
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Crown Quay Lane
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Great East Hall
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Peregrine Drive
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High Street
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Step Style
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Bell Road
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
The Chestnuts Surgery
01795 470794
The Chestnuts Surgery
70 East Street
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 4RU
Memorial Medical Centre
01795 477764
Memorial Medical Centre
Bell Road
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 4XX
The Medic Care Surgery
01795 521205
Sittingbourne Memhospital
Bell Road
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 4DT
Green Porch Medical Partnership
01795 424315
Green Porch Med Centre
Green Porch Close
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 2HA
London Road Medical Centre
01795 472100
The Medical Centre
32 London Road
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 1ND
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Local Stores

Murston
2 Church Road
Murston
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 3RE
01795 426046
Store Website
0.03 miles
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SPAR Gillingham
64
Twydall Green
Gillingham
ME8 6XJ
01634233447
Store Website
7.7 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Sittivets
1 Castle Court
Castle Road
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 3TD
01795 474 900
Website
0.24 miles
Animals Treated
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Dogs

Small Mammals

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Sittingbourne Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home
Unit D Sittingbourne Retail Park
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 2XD
01795 411990
sittingbourne@vets4pets.com
Website
0.79 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Wellpets Vets Kent
3-5 Periwinkle Court
Church Street
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 2JZ
01795 424 600
admin.sittingbourne@wellpets.co.uk
Website
1.04 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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Fern Cottage Veterinary Surgery
233-235 Park Road
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 1ER
01795 476411
admin@ferncottagevets.co.uk
Website
1.20 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

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Borden Lane Veterinary Surgery
3 Borden Lane
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 1BT
01795 423227
Website
1.30 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

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Swaleside Veterinary Surgery
82 London Road
Teynham
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME9 9QH
01795 520972
swalesidevets@fsmail.net
2.10 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

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Local Dog Walks

Oare Marshes
Lovely Walk Around The Marshes We Walked For 9 Miles Last Sunday, Great Country Views
Swale Cottage
Uplees Rd
Oare
Faversham
ME13 0QU
5.15 miles

Location
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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
5.65 miles

Location
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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
8.55 miles

What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E
Location
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Kings Wood
An Ancient, Woodland Site, King’S Wood Offers An Excellent Forest Walk Through Vast And Beautiful Woodland.
Lancashire
TN25 4AR
10.33 miles

King’S Wood Is Easily Accessible From The M20 At Ashford. Leave The Motorway At Junction 9, Signposted To Ashford, Faversham. At The First Roundabout, Turn Left For Faversham A251. Continue Through To A T-Junction With The A251. Turn Left, Toward Challock. Continue On The Road For Around 3-Miles, Before Taking A Sharp Right Turn To White Hill, Just Before The Sign To Challock.
Location
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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
10.73 miles

Location
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Kings Wood
Kings Wood Has One Pathed Route From The Car Park. This Walk Is Very Popular With Lots Of Dog Owners, As It Is Very Peaceful And Is Very Big. Hiking Boots Should Be Worn As The Path Is Uneven And There Are Hills To Trek Up At Times, It Can Also Be Very Muddy.
Unnamed Road
Canterbury
Lancashire
CT4 8HQ
10.93 miles

Location
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