Welcome to Newington

Newington is a small village located in the district of Swale, Kent, England. The village is situated on the A2 road, which connects London to Dover. The village has a population of around 2,000 people and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable landmarks in Newington is the Church of St. Mary the Virgin. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. The church has a beautiful Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Newington is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The pub, called The Rose and Crown, is a popular spot for locals to gather and enjoy a pint. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a sports field. Overall, Newington is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Newington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Tara Deevoy	School Lane Newington Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7LB 01795842300 School Website
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
Lower Halstow Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tara Deevoy	School Lane Lower Halstow Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7ES 01795842344 School Website
Borden Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Tollervey	School Lane Borden Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8JS 1795472593 School Website
Bobbing Village School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Brooks	Sheppey Way Bobbing Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8PL 01795423939 School Website
Grove Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Lauren Flain	Hilton Drive Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1PT 01795477417 School Website
Holywell Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Espley	Forge Lane Upchurch Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7AE 1634388416 School Website
Westlands School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Christina Honess	Westlands Avenue Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1PF 01795477475 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
Aspire School Free Schools Special Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Dipple	Vellum Drive Sittingbourne ME10 5DA 1795899788 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Newington Station Road, Newington, Kent, ME9 7LQ 0.13 Miles

Rainham (Kent) Station Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7SF 2.61 Miles

Sittingbourne St. Michaels Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3ED 2.99 Miles

Kemsley Sheerness Road, Kemsley, Kent, ME10 2ST 3.03 Miles

Swale Sheppey Way, Near Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SS 4.23 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cab-Line 01795 476666 53 Church La, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7JU 0.20 Miles
Bourne Travel 01795 437000 59 Gadby Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PY 1.92 Miles
Club Taxis 01795 410400 55 Amethyst Dr, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 5JR 2.32 Miles
M And T Minibus Travel 01634 388376 7 Cooden Cl, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7QD 2.47 Miles
On Time Taxis 01795 439999 11 Worcester Dr, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2QP 2.51 Miles
Rainham Cab Co 01634 233333 88 Station Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7PJ 2.65 Miles
Lets Go Green Cabs 01795 444444 74 West Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1AR 2.78 Miles
Swale Cabs 01795 470000 86 West Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1AS 2.78 Miles
The White Cab Co 01795 422222 119 William St, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1HS 2.82 Miles
Fab Cab 01795 420002 Tower View, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3EE 2.89 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Newington Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Playstool Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
London Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keycol Hill Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Hartlip Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Breach Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Chesley Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Chestnut Street Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Grainey Fields Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Hartlip Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Danaway Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Westfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Souths Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bobbing Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Newington Surgery	43 High Street Newington Sittingbourne ME9 7JR
Shaunak Ln 01634 231423	56 Oak Lane Upchurch Rainham Gillingham Kent ME9 7AU
The Meads Medical Practice 01795 477266	29 Quartz Way The Meads Sittingbourne Kent ME10 5AA
The Church View Practice 01634 337642	Rainham Hthy Living Ctr 103-107 High Street Rainham Kent ME8 8AA
Orchard Family Practice 01634 337620	The Red Suite 103-107 High St Rainham Kent ME8 8AA

Local Stores

Petrol Bobbing Corner
Sheppey Way
Bobbing
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME9 8PG
01795 412920
Store Website
1.73 miles

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SPAR Gillingham
64
Twydall Green
Gillingham
ME8 6XJ
01634233447
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bobbing Hill Veterinary Surgery
Grove Dairy Farm Bobbing Hill Bobbing Kent ME9 8NY 01795500707 enquiries@bobbinghillvets.co.uk 1.42 miles
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Borden Lane Veterinary Surgery
3 Borden Lane Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1BT 01795 423227 Website 2.49 miles
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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 2.74 miles
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Fern Cottage Veterinary Surgery
233-235 Park Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1ER 01795 476411 admin@ferncottagevets.co.uk Website 2.88 miles
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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 2.98 miles
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Ralph Chambers &Amp; Associates
2 Parkwood Green Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9PN 01634 239335 rcwoof2009@hotmail.co.uk Website 3.16 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 4.22 miles

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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 4.80 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

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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 8.06 miles

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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 8.12 miles

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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 8.84 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 9.09 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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