Welcome to Ulcombe

Ulcombe is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated in the heart of the Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Ulcombe is the 13th-century church of St. Nicholas, which is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and its impressive bell tower.

Ulcombe is a peaceful and tranquil village that is perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are a number of local events and activities that take place throughout the year. One of the most popular events in Ulcombe is the annual village fete, which takes place in the summer. The fete is a great opportunity for locals and visitors to come together and enjoy a range of activities, including live music, food stalls, and games.

Despite its small size, Ulcombe has a rich history that is reflected in its architecture and landmarks. The village has a number of historic buildings, including the Old Rectory, which dates back to the 17th century. The Old Rectory is now a private residence, but it is still a popular attraction for visitors to the village. Another historic building in Ulcombe is the Manor House, which was built in the 16th century. The Manor House is now a bed and breakfast, and it is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the history and charm of the village.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 5.3°C

Feels Like: 0.7°C

Wind: 16.8 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Ulcombe Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Masters	The Street Ulcombe Maidstone Kent ME17 1DU 01622842903 School Website
Kingswood Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Lynsey Sanchez Daviu	Cayser Drive Kingswood Maidstone Kent ME17 3QF 01622842674 School Website
Platts Heath Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Darren Waters	Headcorn Road Platts Heath Maidstone Kent ME17 2NH 01622850316 School Website
Sutton Valence School Other Independent School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr James Thomas	North Street Sutton Valence Maidstone Kent ME17 3HL 1622845203 School Website
Sutton Valence Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Marianne Terry	North Street Sutton Valence Maidstone Kent ME17 3HT 01622842188 School Website
Harrietsham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Tara Deevoy	West Street Harrietsham Maidstone Kent ME17 1JZ 01622859261 School Website
Leeds And Broomfield Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Fiona Steer	Lower Street Leeds Maidstone Kent ME17 1RL 01622861398 School Website
Headcorn Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Symonds	Kings Road Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9QT 01622891289 School Website
Lenham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Mccluskey	Ham Lane Lenham Maidstone Kent ME17 2LL 01622858260 School Website
The Lenham School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Foreman	Ham Lane Lenham Maidstone Kent ME17 2LL 1622858267 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harrietsham Station Road, Harrietsham, Kent, ME17 1JA 2.53 Miles

Lenham Station Approach Road, Off High Street, Lenham, Kent, ME17 2HR 3.16 Miles

Headcorn Station Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9SD 3.32 Miles

Hollingbourne Eythorne Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1TX 3.52 Miles

Staplehurst Station Approach, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0QR 5.00 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Quick Cabs 01622 851475 The Nursery/Chegworth La, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1DB 2.21 Miles
A1 Wheelden Cars 01622 861155 Ledian Farm, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1RZ 2.79 Miles
Connect Cars 01622 859595 6 Mitchell Close, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2AE 3.41 Miles
Express Cabs 01622 686868 4 Orchard Industrial Estate, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9YE 3.95 Miles
Allington Classic Cars 01622 880005 Big Allington Farm, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1RD 4.03 Miles
Bearsted Cars 01622 609900 Queen Elizabeth Square, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9DG 4.86 Miles
Bearsted Cars 01622 609999 21 Queen Elizabeth Square, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9DG 4.86 Miles
Chariots Taxis 01622 662666 48 Cumberland Avenue, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7JJ 5.23 Miles
Maidstone Taxi Co 01622 890003 Partridges Yard/Monks Hill, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8QJ 5.24 Miles
L T J Chauffeurs 01580 890483 Manorbier/Marden Rd, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0PB 5.51 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ulcombe Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ulcombe Place Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Knowle Hill Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ulcombe Hill Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Chartway Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingswood Old Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairbourne Heath Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Manor Corner Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Jubilee Corner Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Kingswood Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Loxley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Lodge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Oaks Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Gravelly Bottom Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Grafty Green Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sutton Valence Group Practice 01622 842212	Sutton Valence Group Prac South Lane Sutton Valence Maidstone, Kent ME17 3BD
Southways	North Street Sutton Valence Maidstone ME17 3HT
The Glebe Medical Centre	Church Road Harrietsham Maidstone Kent ME17 1AP
Langley 01622 863060	The Orchard Surgery Horseshoes Lane, Langley Maidstone Kent ME17 3JY
Headcorn Surgery 01622 890294	Headcorn Surgery Grigg Lane Headcorn Kent TN27 9AA

Local Stores

Harrietsham - Ashford Road
1 Buckingham Drive
Harrietsham
Maidstone
Kent
ME17 1GF
01622 850081
Store Website
2.42 miles

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SPAR Staplehurst
9 - 11
The Parade
Staplehurst
TN12 0LA
01580 891734
Store Website
5.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Harrietsham Veterinary Clinic
Harrietsham Vet Clinic, Unit 9 Roebuck Business Park Ashford Road, Harrietsham Maidstone Kent ME17 1AB 01622 858666 info@harrietshamvets.co.uk 2.32 miles
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Medivet Headcorn
The Chalet North Street Headcorn Kent TN27 9NN 01622 890351 headcorn@medivet.co.uk Website 3.21 miles

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Pennard Vets Langley Park
Unit 3, Laight Road Maidstone Kent ME17 3FU 01622 808084 langleypark@pennardvetgroup.co.uk Website 3.81 miles
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Green Lane Veterinary Clinic
Shenley Farm Shenley Road Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9HX 01622 890245 4.03 miles

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Medivet Bearstedbearsted Veterinary Surgery
Unit 10 Egremont Road Bearsted Maidstone Kent ME15 8LH 01622 736 677 bearsted@medivet.co.uk Website 4.98 miles
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Mote Park Veterinary Surgery
Northumberland Court Northumberland Road Maidstone Kent ME15 7LW 01622 759761 5.10 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 4.24 miles

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Hucking Estate Woods
Beautiful Walking Area With Plenty Of Forest Areas As Well As Large Fields, Generally Pretty Quiet And Not Too Busy. Hucking Estate - Woodland Trust Car Park Church Road Lancashire 5.50 miles

Location what3words control.clashing.speedy

Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 6.20 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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Mote Park
Nice Open Fields, Good For Picnics, A Play Area For The Kids And A Cafe. Plus A Large Lake To Feed The Ducks, Swans And Geese. Different Walks To Try And Everyone Is Really Friendly Walking Their Dog. 19-35 Mote Ave Lancashire 6.27 miles

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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 8.00 miles

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Cobtree Manor Park
Really Nice Walk For The Dogs. There Is A Refreshment Area / Cafe For A Cup Of Tea Or A Bacon Sandwich On A Sunday Morning. Currently They Are Building A Purpose Built Cafe For This. Also There Is A Big Wooden Playground With Climbing Frames, Slides, Swings. Free Parking. Really Nice People Walking There Dog And Everyone Is Really Friendly. Endeavour House 259 Forstal Rd Aylesford Lancashire ME20 7AQ 8.68 miles

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Weather Forecast

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	6.5°C	5.6°C	5°C	4.6°C	4.9°C	9.3°C	12.7°C	15°C	15.7°C	14.3°C	11.8°C	10.1°C
Feels Like	4.6°C	3.5°C	2.7°C	2°C	2.3°C	7°C	10.8°C	14.5°C	15.6°C	13.3°C	10.1°C	8.1°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	8.5°C	7°C	6°C	5.7°C	5.8°C	6.7°C	8.3°C	11.1°C	12.5°C	12°C	11.2°C	13.5°C
Feels Like	6.4°C	4.6°C	3.4°C	2.8°C	2.7°C	3.5°C	5.2°C	8.5°C	10.1°C	9.5°C	8.3°C	11.9°C

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