Welcome to Shorncliffe Camp

Shorncliffe Camp is a historic military base located in Kent, England. It was established in 1794 and has since played a significant role in the country's military history. The camp was initially used as a training ground for soldiers who were preparing to fight in the Napoleonic Wars. Over the years, it has been used for various purposes, including as a base for Canadian troops during World War I and as a training ground for the British Army during World War II. Today, the camp is still in use and is home to the Royal Gurkha Rifles.

The camp is situated on a hill overlooking the English Channel, providing a strategic location for military operations. The surrounding area is also rich in history, with nearby sites such as the Battle of Britain Memorial and the Dover Castle. The camp itself has several historic buildings, including the Officers' Mess, which dates back to the 19th century. The camp also has a museum that showcases its history and the role it has played in the country's military operations.

Shorncliffe Camp has been an important part of Kent's history and continues to play a significant role in the country's military operations. Its strategic location and rich history make it a popular destination for tourists and history enthusiasts. The camp's continued use by the military ensures that its legacy will continue for years to come.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 3.3°C

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Wind: 4.9 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

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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
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
Cheriton Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Angela Maxted	Church Road Folkestone Kent CT20 3EP 01303276112 School Website
The Folkestone School For Girls Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Lester	Coolinge Lane Folkestone Kent CT20 3RB 01303251125 School Website
Sandgate Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Green	Coolinge Lane Folkestone Kent CT20 3QU 01303257280 School Website
All Soul's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Ransley	Stanley Road Folkestone Kent CT19 4LG 1303275967 School Website
Morehall Primary School And Nursery Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Am'e Moris	Morehall Primary School And Nursery Chart Road Folkestone Kent CT19 4PN 1303275128 School Website
Martello Grove Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Natalie Barrow	C/O Morehall Academy Chart Road Folkestone Kent CT19 4PN 01303847540 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
Turner Free School Free Schools Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Jennifer Van Deelen	Tile Kiln Lane Cheriton Folkestone CT19 4PB 1303842400 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Folkestone West Station Approach, Off Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3PA 1.00 Miles

Folkestone Central Station Approach, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HB 1.55 Miles

Sandling Off Sandling Road, Sandling, Kent, CT21 4HH 3.17 Miles

Westenhanger Stone Street, Westenhanger, Kent, TN25 6DE 4.35 Miles

Kearsney Alkham Lane, Kearsney, Kent, CT17 0RN 7.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Solutions 07964 063344 25 Horn St, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5SL 0.52 Miles
Pro Cars 07771 164060 Millstream Cottage, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5SL 0.52 Miles
Premier Taxis 01303 270000 337 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4BQ 0.84 Miles
1St Choice Cars 01303 242428 Caesars Way, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4AH 1.17 Miles
Taxi Direct 07919 093170 41 Kingsnorth Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QP 1.46 Miles
Folkestone Airport Taxis 07852 299158 8 Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QT 1.61 Miles
Folkestone Taxi Co Ltd 01303 252000 113 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2BL 1.80 Miles
Channel Cars Ltd 01303 252252 9 Grace Hill, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1HA 2.01 Miles
J J Taxis 01303 244442 24 Tontine Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1JU 2.19 Miles
Avva Cab 07980 820294 10 Canterbury Rd, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5NG 2.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Moore Barracks Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Wellington Terrace Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Royal Military Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Helena Corniche Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Balcony House Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chichester Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mckenzie Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Enbrook Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandgate High Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
99 Enbrook Valley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Sandgate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cheriton Court Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Folkestone Medical Centre	Folkestone Medical Centre North Road Shorncliffe Folkestone Kent CT20 3HF
White House Surgery 01303 275434	The White House Surgery 1 Cheriton High Street Folkestone Kent CT19 4PU
Sandgate Road 01303 851241	The Surgery 180 Sandgate Road Folkestone Kent CT20 2HN
Manor Clinic 01303 851122	The Surgery 31 Manor Road Folkestone Kent CT20 2SE
Invicta Health Connect Folkestone 01227 470057	Royal Victoria Hospital Radnor Park Avenue Folkestone Kent CT19 5BN

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - London Road Dover
49-50 London Road
Dover
CT17 0SP
01304 202315
Store Website
8.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Folkestone
3 Sandgate Hill Sandgate Folkestone Kent CT20 2JF 01303 248501 folkestone@medivet.co.uk Website 0.90 miles
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Manor Veterinary Clinic
Shearway Business Park Shearway Road Folkestone Kent CT19 4RH 01303 273203 admin@manorveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 1.40 miles
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Abbeywell Veterinary Clinic
2-3 Majestic Parade Sandgate Road Folkestone Kent CT20 2BZ 01303 227179 info@abbeywellvets.co.uk Website 1.69 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 1.91 miles
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Hythe Veterinary Centre
Osborne House 3-5 Portland Road Hythe Kent CT21 6EG 01303 260003 hello@hythevetcentre.co.uk Website 2.35 miles
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Hawkinge Veterinary Surgery
Jhe Thompson Limited 9B Defiant Close Hawkinge Kent CT18 7SU 01303 764190 Website 2.62 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 0.94 miles

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North Downs Way
Following A Wooded Walk From Elham Valley Railway Towards Folkestone 1 Peene Cottages 1.62 miles

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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 3.82 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 4.04 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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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 4.50 miles The Carpark Is On The North Side Of The Canal Off The West Hythe Road.

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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 7.91 miles

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