Welcome to Thanington

Thanington is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the city of Canterbury and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. The village is home to a number of listed buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Nicholas Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a popular attraction for visitors to the area and is renowned for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Thanington is also home to a number of local amenities and services. The village has a primary school, a post office, and a small convenience store, as well as a number of pubs and restaurants. The area is also well-connected to the surrounding towns and cities, with regular bus services running to Canterbury and other nearby locations.

Despite its small size, Thanington is a vibrant and welcoming community, with a strong sense of local pride and identity. The village hosts a number of events and activities throughout the year, including a popular annual fete and a range of sporting and social clubs. Whether you are a resident or a visitor to the area, Thanington is a charming and picturesque location that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 2.2°C

Feels Like: -2.1°C

Wind: 10.7 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School Details
The Canterbury Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Bev Farrell
City View
Franklyn Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 8PT
01227462883
School Website
Wincheap Foundation Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nicola Dawson
Hollow Lane
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3SD
01227464134
School Website
The Canterbury Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:11-19
Head Teacher
Mr Jon Watson
Knight Avenue
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 8QA
01227463971
School Website
Kent College Junior School
Other Independent School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Simon James
Harbledown
Canterbury
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 9AQ
1227762436
The Orchard School
Community Special School
Ages:5-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Annabel Lilley
Cambridge Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3QQ
01227769220
School Website
St Nicholas School
Community Special School
Ages:3-19
Head Teacher
Mr Richard Dalton
Holme Oak Close
Nunnery Fields
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3JJ
01227464316
School Website
Haven Nook
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Ruth Minhall
73-75 Castle Street
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2QD
1227469156
School Website
St Peters Methodist Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Kristina Dyer
St Peter's Grove
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2DH
01227464392
School Website
Simon Langton Grammar School For Boys
Foundation School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Ken Moffat
Langton Lane
Nackington Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT4 7AS
01227463567
School Website
The King's School Canterbury
Other Independent School
Ages:13-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Elizabeth Worthington
25 The Precincts
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2ES
1227595501
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Canterbury East
Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB
1.00 Miles
Canterbury West
Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN
1.34 Miles
Chartham
Station Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7HT
1.81 Miles
Sturry
Island Road, Sturry, Kent, CT2 0ED
3.75 Miles
Bekesbourne
Station Road, Bekesbourne, Kent, CT4 5EP
3.75 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Cabco Canterbury
01227 455455
21 Sullivan Close, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3TF
0.51 Miles
Cabco
01227 455455
92 Wincheap, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RS
0.76 Miles
Canterbury Suit Hire - Tuppers Tux
01227 767797
66-68 Wincheap, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RS
0.76 Miles
Dads Taxis
01227 456888
Simmonds Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RA
0.78 Miles
Euro Taxis
01227 808222
5 St. Andrews Cl, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RT
0.83 Miles
Canterbury Cabs
01227 505003
24 Westgate Court Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8JR
0.91 Miles
Lynx Taxis Ltd
01227 464232
Dane John Works/Gordon Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3PP
1.00 Miles
Jem Taxis
01227 763000
2 Runcie Place, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8DY
1.03 Miles
Wilkinson Taxis Ltd
01227 450450
4 London Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8LX
1.05 Miles
Fabcab Taxis
01227 731100
Taxis To And From Herne Bay / Whitstable Local Villages And, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2PA
1.09 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Grays Way
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St Nicholas Road
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Cockering Road
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Morrisons
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Merchants Way
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Maynard Road
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Wincheap Ind Estate Business Box
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Wincheap
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Miller Avenue
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Harbledown Hill
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Martyrs Field Road
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Hollow Lane
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Kwik Fit
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Harbledown
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Zealand Road
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Molony
Canterbury Health Centre
26 Old Dover Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3JH
Canterbury Health Centre
0300 0426600
Canterbury Health Centre
26 Old Dover Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3JH
Canterbury Medical Practice
Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
CT1 3NR
East Kent Bcsc
01227 766877
Kent & Canterbury Hospital
Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
CT1 3NG
Psicon
01227 379099
15 New Dover Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3AS
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Local Stores

Kent Union's Co-op
University of Kent
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 7UG
01227 471029
Store Website
1.91 miles
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SPAR - Harbledown
Harbledown Service Station
A2 Dover Road
Harbledown
Canterbury
CT2 9AZ
01227 764091
Store Website
2.1 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home
Riverside Retail Park, Ten Perch Road
Wincheap
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3TQ
01227 812 884
canterbury@companioncare.co.uk
Website
0.39 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Ancare Veterinary Surgery
120 Whitstable Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 8EG
01227 761023
ancare@btinternet.com
1.32 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

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The Barton Veterinary Hospital
34 New Dover Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3BH
01227 765522
reception.barton@cvsvets.com


Website
1.57 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Canterbury Veterinary Surgery
43 - 45 Northgate
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1BE
01227 802802
reception@canterburyvets.co.uk
1.62 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Canterbury Sturry Road Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home
Unit 2A, Marshwood Close
Sturry Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1DX
canterburysturry@vets4pets.com
2.49 miles
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Bourne Veterinary Practice
Chalkpit Farm
Chalkpit Hill
Bekesbourne
Canterbury
Kent
CT4 5EU
01227 832322
info@bournevets.co.uk
Website
4.23 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Victory Woods
There Is A Small Area To Park Your Car And A Large Open Field For Dogs To Run About. Amazing Views Over The Surrounding Countryside.
3 Denstroude Ln
Canterbury
Lancashire
CT2 9JX
3.66 miles

Location
what3words
roosts.group.safest
Duncan Down
Duncan Down Is An Open, Public, Area To The South West Of Whitstable And Is The Largest Village Green In The United Kingdom. It Is A 21 Hectare (52 Acre) Area Of Grass And Woodland Incorporating Two Ponds And A Brook. The Area Is Maintained By The Friends Of Duncan Down With Assistance From Canterbury City Council And Has Received A Grant From The Lottery Breathing Places Programme.
Thanet Way
Lancashire
5.13 miles

Location
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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
6.66 miles

Location
what3words
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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
8.17 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.
Location
what3words
escorting.superhero.soda
Oare Marshes
Lovely Walk Around The Marshes We Walked For 9 Miles Last Sunday, Great Country Views
Swale Cottage
Uplees Rd
Oare
Faversham
ME13 0QU
9.51 miles

Location
what3words
awake.moderated.waking
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
10.53 miles

Sign Posted As Mod -There Are Parking Places At The Start Of The Walk, Off The A260 Between Hawkinge And Densole.
Location
what3words
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Weather Forecast

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