Welcome to Rother

Rother is a small town located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Rother, which flows through the town and provides a picturesque backdrop for visitors. The town has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. Rother is also known for its beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields surrounding the town.

One of the most notable landmarks in Rother is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture, with a striking tower and intricate carvings. Visitors can explore the church and learn about its history, as well as enjoy the stunning views from the top of the tower. Another popular attraction in Rother is the Bodiam Castle, a 14th-century fortress that was built to defend against French invasion. The castle is now a popular tourist destination, with guided tours and interactive exhibits that bring its history to life.

Rother is also a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and fishing. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside, including the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is home to a diverse range of wildlife and plant species. Visitors can explore the many walking trails and cycle routes that wind through the countryside, or try their hand at fishing in the River Rother. With its rich history, stunning architecture, and beautiful countryside, Rother is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Kent.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 7.3°C

Wind: 14.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Beckley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Simon Thurston	Main Street Beckley Rye East Sussex TN31 6RN 01797260324 School Website
Northiam Church Of England Primary School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Bray	Main Street Northiam Rye East Sussex TN31 6NB 1797252141 School Website
Frewen College Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Nick Goodman	Northiam Rye East Sussex TN31 6NL 1797252494 School Website
Rolvenden Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Tina Mcintosh	Hastings Road Rolvenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4LS 1580241444 School Website
Sandhurst Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Norman	Rye Road Sandhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5JE 01580850288 School Website
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
Peasmarsh Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lison Smart	School Lane Peasmarsh Rye East Sussex TN31 6UW 01797230325 School Website
Bodiam Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cherane Marshall	Bodiam Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5UH 01580830342 School Website
Benenden Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsay Roberts	The Green Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4DN 01580240565 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rye (Sussex) Station Approach, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7AB 6.06 Miles

Winchelsea Winchelsea Lane, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4JX 6.37 Miles

Doleham Doleham Lane, Doleham, East Sussex, TN35 4LY 6.67 Miles

Robertsbridge Station Road, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5DJ 7.49 Miles

Three Oaks Butchers Lane, Three Oaks, East Sussex, TN35 4NL 8.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Country Cars Peasmarsh 01797 230063 Sharvels Farm House, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6YG 3.33 Miles
Davids Taxi 01797 230388 Wickets/Main St, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6SY 3.71 Miles
Tollgate Taxis 01797 230630 40 The Maltings, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6ST 3.80 Miles
Castle Cars 07804 231164 40 The Maltings, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6ST 3.80 Miles
Limo Hire Sussex Kent 0800 644 1593 30 Henley Meadows, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6EN 5.22 Miles
Village Car Services 01424 882465 Sunrae/Cackle St, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6DX 5.26 Miles
Estate Taxis 07813 351646 147 Pottingfield Road, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7BW 5.69 Miles
Elba Private Hire Ltd 01580 752984 40 Winchester Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 4DQ 5.90 Miles
Clarkes Minibus Hire 01580 292095 4 Woolpack Corner, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8BU 6.20 Miles
Rother Cabs 01797 224554 36 Kings Av, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7LX 6.29 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Newenden Old Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ballards Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maytham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rolvenden Layne Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highpark Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northiam Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Beckley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beckley Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Linkhill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church House Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackbrook Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gybbons Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Watermill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Northiam Surgery 01797 252140	The Surgery Main Street, Northiam Rye East Sussex TN31 6ND
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

Local Stores

Cranbrook
High Street
Cranbrook
Kent
TN17 3DQ
01580 714366
Store Website
7.08 miles

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SPAR - Planters A21 Hurst Green
Orchard Farm
London Road
Hurst Green
TN19 7QS
01580 860959
Store Website
7.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rw Equine Vet
Egmont Farm Coppards Lane Northiam Rye East Sussex TN31 6QS 01797 334300 office@rwequinevet.co.uk Website 1.04 miles

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Badgers Oak Veterinary Clinic
Badgers Oak Hastings Road Northiam Rye East Sussex TN31 6NH 01797 252321 badgersoakvets@gmail.com Website 2.32 miles
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Heronden Veterinary Practice
Unit 3, Pickhill Business Centre Smallhythe Road Tenterden Kent TN30 7LZ 01580 762030 info@herondenvets.co.uk Website 3.73 miles

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Lmt Equine Ltd
Walkhurst Farm New Pond Road Benendon Cranbrook Kent TN17 4EN 07717 495535 lauravetchiro@gmail.com Website 4.72 miles

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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 4.97 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cinque Ports Veterinary Group
Hawkhurst Veterinary Surgery Springfield Cranbrook Road Hawkhurst Kent TN18 5EE 01580 752 187 infohawkhurst@cinqueportsvets.co.uk Website 6.05 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Rye Harbor
Wills Cottages Rye TN31 7TT 7.79 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 what3words toned.springing.lodge

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 8.27 miles Grid Reference Tq 911155

Location what3words helpers.tortoises.soak

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 9.03 miles Park By The Road And Walk Over The Sea Defence

Location what3words ends.prevented.sting

Country Park Barley Lane
If You Park At Barley Lane Car Park (Fee £1.00 All Day), There Are A Choice Of Three Paths Into The Country Park. If You Go East You Can Walk Back Into Hastings Toward The Castle And Tea Shop. West Takes You Toward, Fairlights. Wooded Areas And Sea Views. There Are Some Quite Steep Trails But You Can Keep To The Flatter Areas. 93 Barley Ln Hastings TN35 5NT 10.53 miles Barley Lane

Location what3words safely.lend.maple

Alexandra Park
There Is Free Parking Along St Helen's Road. A Well Laid Out And Interesting Park, Lots Of Water Fowl; Grey Herons, Ducks, Coots. To Make This A Longer Walk There Are Wooded Areas West Of The Fenced Off Part Of The Park. Pretty Busy During Summer Months. 8 Lower Park Rd Hastings TN34 2LB 10.79 miles

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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 11.32 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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