Welcome to Saltwood

Saltwood is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Hythe and is known for its historic castle, Saltwood Castle. The castle dates back to the 11th century and was once owned by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Today, the castle is privately owned and is not open to the public. However, visitors can still admire the castle's impressive exterior and the surrounding gardens.

Aside from the castle, Saltwood is also home to a number of other historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Peter and St. Paul's Church. The church features a Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower, and is a popular destination for history enthusiasts. The village also has a number of quaint shops and cafes, as well as a primary school and a village hall.

Saltwood is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located near the Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is also close to the coast. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the beach at nearby Hythe, or take a short drive to the historic city of Canterbury. With its rich history and stunning scenery, Saltwood is a charming destination for anyone looking to explore the beauty of Kent.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 3.1°C

Feels Like: -3.7°C

Wind: 28.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Saltwood C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Newton	Grange Road Saltwood Hythe Kent CT21 4QS 01303266058 School Website
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Clarke	St John's Road Hythe Kent CT21 4BE 1303266578 School Website
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Charles Joseph	Sandling Road Saltwood Hythe Kent CT21 4HL 01303265521 School Website
Hythe Bay C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carolyn Chivers	Cinque Ports Avenue Hythe Kent CT21 6HS 01303267802 School Website
Palmarsh Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jamie Leach	St George's Place Hythe Kent CT21 6NE 01303260212 School Website
Seabrook Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Carter	Seabrook Road Hythe Kent CT21 5RL 01303238429 School Website
Folkestone St Martins Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Carter	Horn Street Folkestone Kent CT20 3JJ 01303238888 School Website
Lympne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Steve Owen	Octavian Drive Lympne Hythe Kent CT21 4JG 01303268041 School Website
Cheriton Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Angela Maxted	Church Road Folkestone Kent CT20 3EP 01303276112 School Website
Harcourt Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Anthony Silk	Biggins Wood Road Folkestone Kent CT19 4NE 01303275294 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sandling Off Sandling Road, Sandling, Kent, CT21 4HH 0.87 Miles

Westenhanger Stone Street, Westenhanger, Kent, TN25 6DE 2.00 Miles

Folkestone West Station Approach, Off Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3PA 3.34 Miles

Folkestone Central Station Approach, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HB 3.96 Miles

Kearsney Alkham Lane, Kearsney, Kent, CT17 0RN 9.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Direct Line Cars 01797 361075 10 Palmarsh Cr, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6NX 1.91 Miles
Pro Cars 07771 164060 Millstream Cottage, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5SL 1.95 Miles
Airport Solutions 07964 063344 25 Horn St, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5SL 1.95 Miles
Premier Taxis 01303 270000 337 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4BQ 3.05 Miles
1St Choice Cars 01303 242428 Caesars Way, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4AH 3.10 Miles
Taxi Direct 07919 093170 41 Kingsnorth Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QP 3.88 Miles
A R L Prestige Hire 01303 891985 15 Sandpiper Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7TA 3.98 Miles
Folkestone Airport Taxis 07852 299158 8 Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QT 4.06 Miles
Folkestone Taxi Co Ltd 01303 252000 113 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2BL 4.25 Miles
Silverstar Cars 01303 760409 Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7QH 4.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Canterbury Anticoagulation Service 01303 267876	Eakins-Anticoag Service 110 High Street Hythe Kent CT21 5LE
Ashford Anticoagulation Service 01303 267876	Eakins-Anticoag Service 110 High Street Hythe Kent CT21 5LE
Skc Anticoagulation Service 01303 267876	Eakins-Anticoag Service 110 High Street Hythe Kent CT21 5LE
Thanet Anticoag Service - Paydens 01303 267876	Eakins-Anticoag Service 110 High Street Hythe Kent CT21 5LE
Sun Lane 01303 267102	Sun Lane Surgery 5 Sun Lane Hythe Kent CT21 5JY

Local Stores

Cheriton
66 High Street
Cheriton
Folkestone
Kent
CT19 4HB
01303 275254
Store Website
2.85 miles

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SPAR Greatstone
136 Coast Drive
Greatstone
New Romney
TN28 8NR
01797 363654
Store Website
8.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hythe Veterinary Centre
Osborne House 3-5 Portland Road Hythe Kent CT21 6EG 01303 260003 hello@hythevetcentre.co.uk Website 0.77 miles
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Barrow Hill Veterinary Centre
Barrow Hill Veterinary 2 Fort Road Hythe Kent CT21 6JS 01303 269000 hythe@barrowhill-vets.com Website 0.78 miles
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Manor Veterinary Clinic
Methodist Church Hall Church Road Lyminge Folkestone Kent CT18 8JA 01303 273203 office@manorveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 3.30 miles

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Manor Veterinary Clinic
Shearway Business Park Shearway Road Folkestone Kent CT19 4RH 01303 273203 admin@manorveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 3.34 miles
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Puppy party 8-9am (pre-booked)
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Medivet Folkestone
3 Sandgate Hill Sandgate Folkestone Kent CT20 2JF 01303 248501 folkestone@medivet.co.uk Website 3.36 miles
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Companion Care (Folkestone) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 West Park Farm Retail Park Park Farm Road Folkestone Kent CT19 5SY 01303 253 041 folkestone@companioncare.co.uk Website 4.04 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Hythe Canal
Free Parking At Botolphs Bridge In West Hythe. The Canal Path Runs Left And Right From Here. Flat And Level Walk Where Dogs Can Run Off Lead Either On A Path Or Up On A Grassy Bank. Dogs Can Swim At Points Along The Canal. The Tow Path Is Popular With Cyclists And Horses But The Grassy Top Is Reserved For Bikers And Dogs Only. Beautiful Scenery And Even A Chance To See Wild African Animals As The Route Passes The Plains Of Port Lympne Safari Park- Who Knew There Were Zebras And Giraffes Roaming Free In Kent! Lots Of Picnic Areas On Route, But No Toilet Or Refreshments On Route, Although Pubs Nearby Are Dog Friendly 27-45 Burmarsh Rd 1.65 miles

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West Hythe Canal
Lazy Afternoon Walk Route. We Walked To Hythe High Street And Went To A Dog Friendly Pub For Dinner Which Was Lovely! There Are A Number Of Dog Friendly Pubs In The Area. 3 Seabrook Grove Hythe CT21 5QZ 1.72 miles

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

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North Downs Way
Following A Wooded Walk From Elham Valley Railway Towards Folkestone 1 Peene Cottages 2.29 miles

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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 5.15 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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Kearsney Abbey
Lovely Walk Through A Park And Wooded Area. Great For Kids And Lots Of Water For Adventurous Dogs. 12 Kearsney Ave Temple Ewell Dover CT16 3BU 9.84 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	11.9°C	8.3°C	6.5°C	5.3°C	4.8°C	4.6°C	4.7°C	5.7°C	6.4°C	5.8°C	4.9°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	9.1°C	4.8°C	2.2°C	0.9°C	1°C	1.2°C	1.8°C	3.6°C	5°C	5°C	3.4°C	2.9°C

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Temp	3.9°C	3.9°C	3.4°C	2.5°C	1.6°C	2.2°C	4.3°C	5.9°C	6.1°C	5.3°C	3.5°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	2.8°C	2.2°C	0.7°C	-1.5°C	-3.2°C	-2.7°C	-0.3°C	1.8°C	2.4°C	1.6°C	-1°C	0.1°C

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Temp	-0.4°C	-1.9°C	-2.9°C	-3.7°C	-3.8°C	-2.4°C	0.1°C	1.9°C	1.9°C	0°C	-1.2°C	-0.7°C
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