Welcome to Park Wood

Park Wood is a residential area located in the southeast of Maidstone, Kent. It is a popular area for families and students due to its proximity to the University of Kent and the town center. The area is well-connected with excellent transport links, including a regular bus service and a train station nearby. The area is also home to a range of local amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs.

One of the main attractions of Park Wood is its beautiful green spaces. The area is home to several parks and nature reserves, including the picturesque Mote Park. This 450-acre park is a popular destination for families, offering a range of activities such as boating, fishing, and cycling. The park also hosts a range of events throughout the year, including music festivals and fireworks displays.

Park Wood is also home to a range of excellent schools, making it a popular choice for families with children. The area has several primary schools, including Park Wood Infant School and Park Wood Junior School, as well as a secondary school, Maplesden Noakes School. The University of Kent is also located nearby, offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in a variety of subjects. Overall, Park Wood is a vibrant and welcoming community, offering a range of amenities and attractions for residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Light rain

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Wind: 25.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Kent College International Study Centre Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Turnbull	Whitstable Road Canterbury Kent CT2 9DT 1227763231
Kent College (Canterbury) Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Turnbull	Whitstable Road Canterbury Kent CT2 9DT 1227763231
Bemix Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Helena Jennings	University Road Unit 44 Canterbury CT2 7FG 1227374285 School Website
St Edmund's School Canterbury Other Independent School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Edward O'connor	St Thomas Hill Canterbury Kent CT2 8HU 1227475600 School Website
University Of Kent Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Karen Cox	The Registry Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ 1227764000 School Website
Blean Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ian Rowden	Whitstable Road Blean Canterbury Kent CT2 9ED 01227471254 School Website
The Archbishops School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher David Elliott	St Stephens Hill Canterbury Kent CT2 7AP 01227765805 School Website
St Stephen's Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Alice Edgington	Hales Drive St Stephen's Canterbury Kent CT2 7AB 1227769204 School Website
St Stephens Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Cutts Sarah Heaney	Hales Drive St Stephens Canterbury Kent CT2 7AD 01227464119 School Website
The Canterbury Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Jon Watson	Knight Avenue Canterbury Kent CT2 8QA 01227463971 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Canterbury West Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN 1.13 Miles

Canterbury East Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB 1.69 Miles

Sturry Island Road, Sturry, Kent, CT2 0ED 2.74 Miles

Chartham Station Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7HT 3.35 Miles

Bekesbourne Station Road, Bekesbourne, Kent, CT4 5EP 4.23 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jem Taxis 01227 763000 2 Runcie Place, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8DY 0.94 Miles
Canterbury Cabs 01227 505003 24 Westgate Court Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8JR 1.01 Miles
Wilkinson Taxis Ltd 01227 450450 4 London Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8LX 1.04 Miles
Marks Taxi 07799 026040 25 Charollais Close, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7BA 1.12 Miles
Andycabs 01227 767111 39 Ulcombe Gardens, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7QY 1.15 Miles
Canterbury Galaxy Taxis 01227 450150 91 St Duntans Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AD 1.23 Miles
Longley's Private Hire 01227 710777 5 Broad Oak Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7QE 1.23 Miles
Longport Taxis 01227 458885 93 Blean Common, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9JH 1.33 Miles
Fabcab Taxis 01227 731100 Taxis To And From Herne Bay / Whitstable Local Villages And, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2PA 1.47 Miles
Euro Taxis 01227 808222 5 St. Andrews Cl, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RT 1.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Giles Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Wood Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The University Of Kent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highfield Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tile Kiln Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manwood Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitstable Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bramshaw Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
75 Rough Common Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cherry Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tyler Hill Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leycroft Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hales Place Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Whitstable Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mandeville Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
University Medical Centre 01227 469333	The University Med.Ctr. Giles Lane Canterbury Kent CT2 7PB
Blean Surgery	11 Tyler Hill Road Blean Canterbury Kent CT2 9HP
Sea Cadet Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Northgate Canterbury CT1 1WL
Sea Cadet Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	1 Northgate Canterbury CT1 1WL
Northgate Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	1 Northgate Canterbury CT1 1WL

Local Stores

Kent University - Park Wood
University of Kent
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 7SG
01227 816853
Store Website
0.10 miles

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SPAR - Harbledown
Harbledown Service Station
A2 Dover Road
Harbledown
Canterbury
CT2 9AZ
01227 764091
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ancare Veterinary Surgery
120 Whitstable Road Canterbury Kent CT2 8EG 01227 761023 ancare@btinternet.com 0.65 miles

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Canterbury Veterinary Surgery
43 - 45 Northgate Canterbury Kent CT1 1BE 01227 802802 reception@canterburyvets.co.uk 1.41 miles

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Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Riverside Retail Park, Ten Perch Road Wincheap Canterbury Kent CT1 3TQ 01227 812 884 canterbury@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.73 miles
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Canterbury Sturry Road Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2A, Marshwood Close Sturry Road Canterbury Kent CT1 1DX canterburysturry@vets4pets.com 1.73 miles


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The Barton Veterinary Hospital
34 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3BH 01227 765522 reception.barton@cvsvets.com Website 2.10 miles
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Whitstable Bay Veterinary Centre
Clapham Hill Whitstable Kent CT5 3DN 01227 264915 Website 3.05 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Victory Woods
There Is A Small Area To Park Your Car And A Large Open Field For Dogs To Run About. Amazing Views Over The Surrounding Countryside. 3 Denstroude Ln Canterbury Lancashire CT2 9JX 2.42 miles

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Duncan Down
Duncan Down Is An Open, Public, Area To The South West Of Whitstable And Is The Largest Village Green In The United Kingdom. It Is A 21 Hectare (52 Acre) Area Of Grass And Woodland Incorporating Two Ponds And A Brook. The Area Is Maintained By The Friends Of Duncan Down With Assistance From Canterbury City Council And Has Received A Grant From The Lottery Breathing Places Programme. Thanet Way Lancashire 3.43 miles

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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 8.00 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 8.89 miles

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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 9.43 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.

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Reinden Woods
The Paths Through Reinden Wood, A Mixed Deciduous And Coniferous Woodland, Are A Combination Of Public Bridleway And Permissive Paths Agreed With The Mod. It Is A Surfaced Route For The Most Part, With Some Uneven Ground. 1 The Paddocks Densole Folkestone CT18 7BL 12.14 miles Sign Posted As Mod -There Are Parking Places At The Start Of The Walk, Off The A260 Between Hawkinge And Densole.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	9.2°C	8.1°C	7.3°C	6.5°C	5.4°C	5.8°C	7.9°C	13.5°C	14.5°C	11.6°C	7.4°C	5.2°C
Feels Like	6.9°C	6.1°C	4.7°C	3.4°C	2.4°C	2.7°C	5°C	12.8°C	13.6°C	10.2°C	5.5°C	3°C

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Temp	3.8°C	2.7°C	1.5°C	1.1°C	1.4°C	4.3°C	9.3°C	12.4°C	12.8°C	11.3°C	9.6°C	9.2°C
Feels Like	1.3°C	0.3°C	-1.3°C	-2.1°C	-1.1°C	2.2°C	7.6°C	11.1°C	11.8°C	10°C	7.7°C	7°C

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Temp	7.8°C	7.4°C	7.2°C	6.9°C	7.2°C	8.1°C	9.7°C	12.3°C	14.1°C	14.8°C	15°C	11.4°C
Feels Like	5.2°C	4.5°C	4.2°C	3.8°C	4.5°C	5.7°C	7.1°C	10°C	12.1°C	12.9°C	14.1°C	9.9°C

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