Welcome to Reading Street

Reading Street is a small village located in the district of Thanet in Kent, England. The village is situated between the towns of Margate and Ramsgate and is known for its picturesque countryside and charming atmosphere. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a popular destination for visitors to the area.

One of the main attractions of Reading Street is its proximity to the beautiful Kent coastline. The village is just a short drive from some of the most stunning beaches in the region, including Botany Bay and Joss Bay. These beaches are popular with locals and tourists alike and offer a range of activities, including swimming, surfing, and sunbathing. The area is also home to a number of coastal walks, which offer stunning views of the sea and the surrounding countryside.

Despite its small size, Reading Street has a thriving community and a range of amenities. The village is home to a number of shops, including a post office, a convenience store, and a bakery. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the area, offering a range of dining options. The village is well-connected to the rest of Kent, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. Overall, Reading Street is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 3.1°C

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Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School Details
Wittersham Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs George Hawkins
The Street
Wittersham
Tenterden
Kent
TN30 7EA
01797270329
School Website
Tenterden Infant School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Tina Mcintosh
Recreation Ground Road
Tenterden
Kent
TN30 6RA
1580762086
School Website
Tenterden Church Of England Junior School
Academy Converter
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Tina Mcintosh
Recreation Ground Road
Tenterden
Kent
TN30 6RA
1580763717
School Website
Woodchurch Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Kelly Burlton
Bethersden Road
Woodchurch
Ashford
Kent
TN26 3QJ
01233860232
School Website
Homewood School And Sixth Form Centre
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Jeremy Single
Ashford Road
Tenterden
Kent
TN30 6LT
01580764222
School Website
St Michael's Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sara Williamson
Ashford Road
St Michael's
Tenterden
Kent
TN30 6PU
1580763210
School Website
Little Acorns School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:5-15
Head Teacher
Mrs Alison Neal
London Beach Farm
Ashford Road
St Michael's
Tenterden
Kent
TN30 6SR
1233850422
School Website
High Halden Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kelly Burlton
Church Hill
High Halden
Ashford
Kent
TN26 3JB
01233850285
School Website
Rolvenden Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Tina Mcintosh
Hastings Road
Rolvenden
Cranbrook
Kent
TN17 4LS
1580241444
School Website
St Michaels Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ani Lawrence
Houghton Green Lane
Playden
Playden Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7PJ
01797280277
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Appledore
Station Road, Appledore, Kent, TN26 2DG
3.46 Miles
Ham Street
Station Approach, Ashford Road, Ham Street, Kent, TN26 2DU
5.20 Miles
Rye (Sussex)
Station Approach, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7AB
6.24 Miles
Winchelsea
Winchelsea Lane, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4JX
7.73 Miles
Pluckley
Station Road, Pluckley, Kent, TN27 0RT
7.94 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Skyfleet Car Leasing
01233 730260
Capital House, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2LF
3.43 Miles
Limo Hire Sussex Kent
0800 644 1593
30 Henley Meadows, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6EN
3.55 Miles
Country Cars Peasmarsh
01797 230063
Sharvels Farm House, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6YG
5.28 Miles
Davids Taxi
01797 230388
Wickets/Main St, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6SY
5.28 Miles
Tollgate Taxis
01797 230630
40 The Maltings, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6ST
5.32 Miles
Castle Cars
07804 231164
40 The Maltings, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6ST
5.32 Miles
Acorn Executive Cars
01233 730907
26 Molloy Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 1HS
5.81 Miles
Clarkes Minibus Hire
01580 292095
4 Woolpack Corner, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8BU
6.06 Miles
Rother Cabs
01797 224554
36 Kings Av, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7LX
6.08 Miles
Estate Taxis
07813 351646
147 Pottingfield Road, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7BW
6.24 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Reading Street
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Stone Corner
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Leigh Green
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Appledore School
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Small Hythe
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Heathside
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Summerhill
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The Crown
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Stocks
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Ditton Farm
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Cherry Gardens
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Appledore Post Office
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:11:00
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Ratsbury
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Poplar Road
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Tyghe Farm
No More Collections Today
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Woodchurch Surgery
01233 860236
The Surgery
Front Road
Woodchurch,Ashford
Kent
TN26 3SF
Ivy Court Surgery
01580 763666
Ivy Court Surgery
Recreation Ground Road
Tenterden
Kent
TN30 6RB
Ivy Court Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Ivy Court
Tenterden
TN30 6RB
Ivy Court Surgery - Temporary Cabin
Ivy Court
Tenterden
Kent
TN30 6RB
Ivy Court Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Ivy Court
Tenterden
TN30 6RB
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Local Stores

Brookfield
The Old Community Centre
Brookfield Court
Ashford
Kent
TN23 5ER
01233 664701
shop.6728@coop.co.uk
Store Website
8.30 miles
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SPAR - Bridgefield Mini Market
Unit 1
Ryeland Way
Ashford
TN25 7FU
01233 340513
Store Website
7.9 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Heronden Veterinary Practice
Unit 3, Pickhill Business Centre
Smallhythe Road
Tenterden
Kent
TN30 7LZ
01580 762030
info@herondenvets.co.uk
Website
2.20 miles
Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cinque Ports Veterinary Group
Tenterden Veterinary Surgery
Highlands
Ashford Road
Tenterden
Kent
TN30 6LX
01580 763 309
tenterden@cinqueportsvets.co.uk
Website
3.06 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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A - Z Animal Care
Ripleys Garden Centre
Ashfod Road
Bethersden
Ashford
Kent
TN26 3LF
01233 822411
emma@a-zanimalcare.co.uk
Website
5.27 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Vaccination clinic only
Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Cherry Tree Gentle Farewells
Cherry Tree Farm
High Halden
Ashford
Kent
TN26 3HJ
01233 226440
mail@cherrytreegentlefarewells.com
Website
5.66 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Rw Equine Vet
Egmont Farm
Coppards Lane
Northiam
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 6QS
01797 334300
office@rwequinevet.co.uk
Website
6.10 miles
Animals Treated
Camelids

Equines

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cinque Ports Veterinary Group Ltd
Rye Veterinary Surgery
Cinque Ports Square
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7AN
01797 222 265
infoRye@cinqueportsvets.co.uk
Website
6.24 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Rye Harbor
Wills Cottages
Rye
TN31 7TT
7.33 miles

Park By The Martello Tower. From The East, Rye Is 20 Miles From Ashford Along The A259; From The West We&Amp;#39;Re Just A Short Trip (14 Miles) From Hastings, Again Along The A259. From Central London Follow The M20 To Ashford, Then Take Thea259 To Rye.
Location
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Dering Woods
A Lovely Easy Walk, This Wood Is Part Of The Woodland Trust, So The Paths Are Kept Clear All Year Round. It Can Get Quite Muddy During The Winter Months, Also There Are Active Bridal Ways So You May Occasionally Bump Into The Odd Horse Here And There. Lots Of Local People Use The Woods As Their Local Walking Spot So Lots Of Dogs Will Be There!
Smarden Bell Rd
Smarden
8.92 miles

Location
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Rye Harbour East Sussex
This 6.9 Mile Walk Started And Finished At Winchelsea Beach In East Sussex (Grid Reference Tq 911155) Taking In Rye Harbour And The Nature Reserve. It Can Easily Be Shortened To Suit Your Needs And Is Almost Totally Flat. It Includes The Baron Shingle Spit, Entrance To Rye Harbour, Ww2 Gun Shelter, Tragic Lifeboat Story, A Martello Tower And The Nature Reserve. It Can Be Adapted To Make It Wheelchair Accessible.
Pett Level Rd
Winchelsea
Lancashire
TN36 4NG
9.36 miles

Grid Reference Tq 911155
Location
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Hothfield Common
This Managed, Ancient, Heath Is Popular With Dog Walkers From Nearby Villages. There Are Several Areas, All Separately Fenced Off With Plenty Of Gates Allowing Access. Sheep Are To Be Found Grazing In The Wet Meadow And There Is A Herd Of Around 22 Highland Cattle That Are Moved From One Area To Another On A Regular Basis. Maps, One In The Car Park And Another In The Main Heathland Area Are Updated To Show Where The Cattle Are Currently Grazing - These Areas Can Be Easily Avoided Once You Know The Layout Of The Common If You Are Reluctant To Meet Up With Them.
Cades Rd
9.90 miles

Location
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Pett Level Beach
Pett Level Beach Is Amazing. There Is Ample Free Parking Along The Entire Length Of The Beach. Check Out The Tide Times Before You Go As It’S At Its Best During Low Tide, Where Miles Of Sandbanks Are Exposed. There Are A Few Muddy Clay Areas That Are Best Avoided, But Can Easily Be Washed Off In The Sea.
5 Pett Level Rd
Hastings
TN35 4EH
10.93 miles

Park By The Road And Walk Over The Sea Defence
Location
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Canal Hythe Port Lympne
Starting At The Car Park In West Hythe Follow The Royal Military Canal Path West, After About 1Km (You Will Be Running Parallel With Port Lympne Zoo), There Is A Footpath On The Right That Takes You Up Through The Park.
W Hythe Rd
West Hythe
Hythe
CT21 4NT
12.80 miles

The Carpark Is On The North Side Of The Canal Off The West Hythe Road.
Location
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