Welcome to New Town

New Town Kent is a small town located in the southeastern part of England. It is situated in the county of Kent and has a population of approximately 10,000 people. The town is known for its beautiful countryside, historic landmarks, and friendly community. New Town Kent is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway.

One of the main attractions in New Town Kent is the historic Canterbury Cathedral. This magnificent cathedral is over 1,400 years old and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can take a guided tour of the cathedral and learn about its rich history and architecture. Another popular attraction in the town is the St. Augustine's Abbey, which was founded in the 6th century. The abbey is now in ruins, but visitors can still explore the site and learn about its fascinating history.

New Town Kent is also known for its beautiful countryside and outdoor activities. The town is surrounded by rolling hills, lush forests, and picturesque villages. Visitors can go hiking, cycling, or horseback riding in the countryside, or take a leisurely stroll through the town's charming streets. There are also several parks and gardens in the town, including the Dane John Gardens and the Westgate Gardens, which are perfect for picnics and relaxing in the sun.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 2.3°C

Feels Like: -0.7°C

Wind: 6.5 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Dartford Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Roberts	York Road Dartford Kent DA1 1SQ 01322224453 School Website
St Anselms Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura White	Littlebrook Manor Way Temple Hill Dartford Kent DA1 5EA 01322225173 School Website
The Gateway Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jamiel Cassem	Milestone Road Dartford Kent DA2 6DW 01322220090 School Website
Temple Hill Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Leon Dawson	St Edmund's Road Temple Hill Dartford Kent DA1 5ND 1322224600 School Website
River Mill Primary School Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Suzanne Leader	Central Road Dartford DA1 5XR 1322466975 School Website
The Leigh Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Collins	Green Street Green Road Dartford Kent DA1 1QE 01322620400 School Website
The Brent Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Rye	London Road Stone Dartford Kent DA2 6BA 01322223943 School Website
Westgate Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Crosley	Summerhill Road Dartford Kent DA1 2LP 01322223382 School Website
Stone Lodge School Free Schools Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Gavin Barnett	Stone Lodge Road Dartford DA2 6FY 1322250340 School Website
Dartford Science And Technology College Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Anne Davis	Heath Lane Dartford Kent DA1 2LY 01322224309 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dartford Station Approach, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BP 0.53 Miles

Stone Crossing Stone Place Road, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9AR 1.57 Miles

Greenhithe Station Road, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9NQ 2.13 Miles

Crayford Lower Station Road, Crayford, Greater London, DA1 3PY 2.24 Miles

Slade Green Forest Road, Slade Green, Greater London, DA8 2NX 2.35 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bridge Cars 01322 288888 Rear Of/102 Colney Rd, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1UH 0.05 Miles
Clarkes Cabs 01322 288888 102 Colney Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1UH 0.05 Miles
Dartford Cars Ltd 01322 808080 26 East Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1RZ 0.19 Miles
A S A P Cars 01322 222111 38 Temple Hill Sq, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5HZ 0.37 Miles
Blue Water Carriages 01474 707070 38 Temple Hill Sq, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5HZ 0.37 Miles
Beeline Taxis 01322 223344 18A Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BX 0.57 Miles
A S A P Cars 01474 707070 39 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BE 0.57 Miles
All Night Cars 01322 221100 47 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BG 0.57 Miles
Dartford And Gravesham Airport Transfers 07896 061607 Kent House, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1DY 0.58 Miles
Dartford Airport Taxis 07896 061607 Prospect Pl, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1DY 0.58 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
St Vincents Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fulwich Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
75 East Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Queen Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Brent Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mount Pleasant Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dene Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Attlee Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bow Arrow Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pilgrims Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Temple Hill Square No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Brent Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Orchard Centre No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Dartford Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dartford East Health Centre 01322 421480	Dartford East Health Ctr. Pilgrims Way Off Watling Street Dartford DA1 1QY
Pilgrims Way Surgery 01322 279881	Pilgrims Way Surgery Dartford East Health Ctr Dartford Kent DA1 1QY
Temple Hill Surgery 01322 226090	St Edmunds Church Living St Edmunds Road Dartford Kent DA1 5ND
Dartford Football Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Princes Park Stadium Grassbanks Dartford DA1 1RT
Lowfield Medical Centre 01322 224550	Lowfield Medical Centre 65/67 Lowfield Street Dartford Kent DA1 1HP

Local Stores

Colney Road
76 Colney Road
Dartford
Kent
DA1 1UH
01322 220572
Store Website
0.01 miles

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Sun	08:00	20:00

SPAR - Black Fen
3 - 4 Black Fen Parade
Black Fen
DA15 9LU
02083 033452
Store Website
5.4 miles

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Sun	08:00	21:00

Local Vetinary Surgeries

Easipetcare Ltd
2 Kent Road Dartford Kent DA1 2DA 01322 223447 dartford@easipetcare.com Website 0.61 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
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Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Tue	08:00	20:15
Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
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Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
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Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Fri	08:00	18:00
Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Sat	12:00	18:00
Sun	closed	closed

Medivet - 24 Hour Dartford
Enterprise House 8 Essex Road Dartford Kent DA1 2AU 01322 897977 24hour.dartford@medivet.co.uk Website 0.70 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mead Veterinary Centre
Mead Road Dartford Kent DA1 2RH 01322 223311 Website 0.83 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	09:00	16:00
Closed between 10:30 and 14:00
Sun	11:00	13:00

Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Dartford Heath Retail Park Princes Road Dartford DA1 2QA Website 1.20 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only

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Companion Care (Crayford) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Tower Retail Park Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4LD 01322 621 360 crayford@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.12 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Medivet Lingfield Lodge Vet Clinic
Crayford Leisure Centre &Amp; Greyhound Stadium Stadium Way Dartford Kent DA1 4HR 01732 864 092 lingfieldlodge@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.29 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Darenth Country Park
Beautiful Area With A Mix Of Gravelled Paths, Woodland And Large Dog Walking Flat Areas, Almost Like A Recreation Ground. Lots Of Parts To Explore And Plenty Of Areas For Dogs To Enjoy. 23 Darenth Park Ave Lancashire 1.47 miles

Location what3words chimp.hogs.agreed

Hall Place Cray
A Flat Walk With The River Cray Running Through The Middle. During The Spring And Summer The Front Fields Are Used By Footballers A Lot. During The Winter This Walk Can Be Very Wet! Hall Place Dartford Bexley DA5 1PQ 3.03 miles

Location what3words thick.snacks.cloud

Joyden’S Wood
Many Paths To Explore And Help You Pick Your Way Through This Ancient Woodland. Some Popular Bridlepaths On The Edge Of The Woods But Clearly Marked. Lovely Carvings Dotted Through The Woods And A Model Wooden Ww1plane Tells An Interesting Story. Evidence Of Dyke Dating Back To The Romans. 68 Eden Rd Bexley DA5 2EG 3.38 miles Best Accessed From Summerhouse Drive

Location what3words coast.still.down

Foots Cray Meadows
Foots Cray Meadows Lancashire 4.75 miles

Location what3words petty.clean.duke

Foots Cray Meadows
A Fairly Flat Series Of Meadows With A River Running Through It. Bridle Path At Certain Points And Some Wildlife Protected Areas. 2 Rectory Ln Lancashire 4.75 miles

Location what3words petty.clean.duke

Foots Cray Meadows
Hidden Away In The Suburbs Of London, Foots Cray Meadows Offers A Beautiful, Short, Circular Walk Around A Stream, Which Your Dog Can Enjoy! DA14 5AG 4.94 miles If Approaching From Orpington, Make For Crittal’S Corner, Go Under The A20 And Take The Opposite Exit (The One For B&Q) And Carry Straight On To The Traffic Lights At The Bottom Of Sidcup Hill. Go Straight Across At The Lights Into Rectory Lane. The Lane Bends Sharply Left At The Church And The Entrance To Foots Cray Place Is On The Right 250 Metres Past The Bend.

Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light rain	Overcast	Mist	Light rain
Temp	3.7°C	3.6°C	3.1°C	3.1°C	3.4°C	5.3°C	6.9°C	7.1°C	5.2°C	4°C	3.6°C	3°C
Feels Like	0.9°C	1°C	0.7°C	0.8°C	1.6°C	4°C	5.7°C	4.9°C	2°C	1°C	0.5°C	-0.6°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	2.1°C	1.3°C	0.5°C	0.1°C	0°C	1.4°C	3.4°C	4.2°C	3.7°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-1.3°C
Feels Like	-2°C	-3.2°C	-4.2°C	-4.7°C	-4.8°C	-3.1°C	-0.5°C	0.4°C	0.1°C	-0.8°C	-3.3°C	-5.5°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	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-1.8°C	-2.2°C	-2.8°C	-3.6°C	-3.1°C	-1.4°C	1.2°C	2.7°C	2.3°C	0.2°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C
Feels Like	-6.1°C	-6.9°C	-7.7°C	-8.6°C	-8.5°C	-6.8°C	-3.7°C	-1.9°C	-2°C	-3.7°C	-4.9°C	-5.6°C

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