Welcome to Shadoxhurst

Shadoxhurst is a small village located in the Ashford district of Kent, England. The village is situated on the A28 road, which connects Ashford to Hastings. The village has a population of around 1,000 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 features of Shadoxhurst is its beautiful church, St. Peter and St. Paul. 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 interior of the church is also stunning, with a beautiful stained glass window and a 15th-century font.

Shadoxhurst is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village store, and a pub. The pub, The Kings Head, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The pub serves a range of traditional pub food and has a great selection of beers and wines. The village also has a number of community events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Shadoxhurst is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 8.2°C

Wind: 17.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Chilmington Green Primary School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Stella Schâringer	Mock Lane Ashford Kent TN23 3DS 1233228241 School Website
The John Wesley Church Of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Harrington	Wesley School Road Cuckoo Lane Singleton Ashford Kent TN23 5LW 01233614660 School Website
Kingsnorth Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Iain Witts	Church Hill Kingsnorth Ashford Kent TN23 3EF 01233622673 School Website
The John Wallis Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Damian Mcbeath	Millbank Road Kingsnorth Ashford Kent TN23 3HG 01233623465 School Website
Great Chart Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Pang	Hoxton Close Singleton Ashford Kent TN23 5LB 01233620040 School Website
Beaver Green Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tina Oakley	Cuckoo Lane Ashford Kent TN23 5DA 01233621989 School Website
Furley Park Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Collip	Reed Crescent Park Farm Kingsnorth Ashford Kent TN23 3PA 01233501732 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
St Simon Of England Roman Catholic Primary School Ashford Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Peter Mccabe	Noakes Meadow Ashford Kent TN23 4RB 01233623199 School Website
Ashford Oaks Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Phil Chantler	Oak Tree Road Ashford Kent TN23 4QR 01223631259 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ham Street Station Approach, Ashford Road, Ham Street, Kent, TN26 2DU 3.16 Miles

Ashford International Station Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EZ 3.53 Miles

Pluckley Station Road, Pluckley, Kent, TN27 0RT 4.60 Miles

Appledore Station Road, Appledore, Kent, TN26 2DG 5.22 Miles

Charing Station Road, Charing, Kent, TN27 0JA 7.06 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Acorn Executive Cars 01233 730907 26 Molloy Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 1HS 0.26 Miles
Kent Limousine Hire 0845 675 0694 Ashofrd Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 1NJ 1.56 Miles
Afm Cars 01233 333500 Chilmington Green Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3DH 1.88 Miles
Phone-A-Cab 07887 600718 5 Brenchley Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5SP 2.11 Miles
Speedy Connections Travel Services 01233 666494 10 Deyley Way, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5HX 2.26 Miles
Air1port Cars 01233 666494 10 Deyley Way, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5HX 2.26 Miles
Ashford International Taxis 01233 666494 10 Deyley Way, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5HX 2.26 Miles
Air2port Cars 0845 013 5146 10 Deyley Way, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5HX 2.26 Miles
Academy Cars 01233 500464 11 Snowbell Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3NF 2.38 Miles
Apt - Ashford Private Transfers 01233 500464 11 Snowbell Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3NF 2.38 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hornash Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shadoxhurst Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moat Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stubbs Cross Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bromley Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chilmington Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hengehurst Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coulter Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Washford Farm Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashford Road Kingsnorth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langney Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Britannia Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingsnorth Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Steeds Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kingsnorth Medical Practice 01233 610140	Kingsnorth Medical Pract. Ashford Road, Kingsnorth Ashford Kent TN23 3ED
Singleton Health Centre	10 The Singleton Centre Ashford TN23 5GR
St Stephens Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	St Stephens Walk Ashford TN23 5AQ
St Stephens Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	St Stephens Walk Ashford TN23 5AQ
St Stephens Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	St. Stephens Walk Ashford TN23 5AQ

Local Stores

Brookfield
The Old Community Centre
Brookfield Court
Ashford
Kent
TN23 5ER
01233 664701
shop.6728@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.65 miles

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SPAR - Bridgefield Mini Market
Unit 1
Ryeland Way
Ashford
TN25 7FU
01233 340513
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vets Now (Ashford)
C/O Cinque Vet Centre Ashford Road Kings North Ashford Kent TN23 3EN 01232 879913 ashfordclinic@vets-now.com Website 1.88 miles

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Oaklands
Sandy Lane Great Chart Ashford Kent TN26 1JN 07552 409390 chirovetkentltd@gmail.com Website 2.06 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cinque Ports Veterinary Group Ltd
Cinque Ports Veterinary Hosp- Kingsnorth Ashford Road Kingsnorth Ashford Kent TN23 3EA 01233 640 022 kingsnorth@cinqueportsvets.co.uk Website 2.29 miles
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Margetts &Amp; Associates (Ashford)
Bucksford Court Singleton Centre Singleton Hill Ashford Kent TN23 5GR 01233 661099 practice@margettsvetsashford.co.uk Website 2.40 miles
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Companion Care (Ashford) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Gallagher Retail Park Norman Road Ashford Kent TN23 7DH 01233 641 003 ashford@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.96 miles
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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 3.46 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
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Local Dog Walks

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 4.75 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 6.23 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 8.10 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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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 9.10 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 9.71 miles The Carpark Is On The North Side Of The Canal Off The West Hythe Road.

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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 10.44 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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Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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