Welcome to Wissenden

Wissenden Kent is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated in the Weald of Kent, which is an area of rolling hills and woodland. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its friendly community and traditional village events.

One of the main attractions in Wissenden Kent is the village pub, The Bull. This traditional English pub is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving a range of real ales and delicious pub food. The pub also hosts regular events, including live music and quiz nights. Another popular attraction in the village is the annual Wissenden Festival, which takes place in the summer and features live music, food stalls, and a funfair.

Despite its small size, Wissenden Kent has a rich history. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church and the 16th-century Wissenden Manor. The village also played a role in the English Civil War, with a battle taking place nearby in 1648. Today, Wissenden Kent is a peaceful and picturesque village, offering visitors a glimpse into traditional English village life.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: -3.8°C

Feels Like: -8°C

Wind: 6.5 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Bethersden Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Rebecca Heaton	School Road Bethersden Ashford Kent TN26 3AH 01233820479 School Website
Smarden Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claudia Miller	Pluckley Road Smarden Ashford Kent TN27 8ND 01233770316 School Website
High Halden Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Burlton	Church Hill High Halden Ashford Kent TN26 3JB 01233850285 School Website
Pluckley Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorraine Smith	The Street Pluckley Ashford Kent TN27 0QS 01233840422 School Website
Little Acorns School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-15 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Neal	London Beach Farm Ashford Road St Michael's Tenterden Kent TN30 6SR 1233850422 School Website
Greenfields School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Cartwright	Tenterden Road Biddenden Ashford Kent TN27 8BE 1580292523 School Website
St Michael's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Williamson	Ashford Road St Michael's Tenterden Kent TN30 6PU 1580763210 School Website
Egerton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Julia Walker	Stisted Way Egerton Ashford Kent TN27 9DR 01233756274 School Website
John Mayne Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Tester	High Street Biddenden Ashford Kent TN27 8AL 1580291424 School Website
Chilmington Green Primary School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Stella Schâringer	Mock Lane Ashford Kent TN23 3DS 1233228241 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Pluckley Station Road, Pluckley, Kent, TN27 0RT 1.66 Miles

Headcorn Station Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9SD 4.71 Miles

Charing Station Road, Charing, Kent, TN27 0JA 5.73 Miles

Ashford International Station Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EZ 6.57 Miles

Lenham Station Approach Road, Off High Street, Lenham, Kent, ME17 2HR 6.76 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Maidstone Taxi Co 01622 890003 Partridges Yard/Monks Hill, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8QJ 2.65 Miles
Limostar 01233 712261 Pluckley Road, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0QH 3.80 Miles
Afm Cars 01233 333500 Chilmington Green Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3DH 4.06 Miles
Limo Hire Sussex Kent 0800 644 1593 30 Henley Meadows, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6EN 4.17 Miles
Clarkes Minibus Hire 01580 292095 4 Woolpack Corner, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8BU 4.27 Miles
Speedy Connections Travel Services 01233 666494 10 Deyley Way, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5HX 4.69 Miles
Air1port Cars 01233 666494 10 Deyley Way, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5HX 4.69 Miles
Ashford International Taxis 01233 666494 10 Deyley Way, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5HX 4.69 Miles
Air2port Cars 0845 013 5146 10 Deyley Way, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5HX 4.69 Miles
Acorn Executive Cars 01233 730907 26 Molloy Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 1HS 4.75 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wissenden Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maltmans Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bethersden Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Further Quarter Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Biddenden Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Smarden Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pluckley Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halden Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brissenden Green Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Halden Old Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fir Toll Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pluckley Thorne Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cuckolds Corner Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monks Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Headcorn Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Shenley Road Headcorn Ashford TN27 9HX
Headcorn Surgery 01622 890294	Headcorn Surgery Grigg Lane Headcorn Kent TN27 9AA
Woodchurch Surgery 01233 860236	The Surgery Front Road Woodchurch,Ashford Kent TN26 3SF
Singleton Health Centre	10 The Singleton Centre Ashford TN23 5GR
Ivy Court Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Ivy Court Tenterden TN30 6RB

Local Stores

Ashford - Loudon Way
Loudon Way
Ashford
Kent
TN23 3JJ
01233 641485
Store Website
5.39 miles

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SPAR - Repton Avenue
20 Cedar Parade
Ashford
TN23 3TE
01233 746791
Store Website
5.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Cherry Tree Gentle Farewells
Cherry Tree Farm High Halden Ashford Kent TN26 3HJ 01233 226440 mail@cherrytreegentlefarewells.com Website 1.16 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 1.45 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
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Oaklands
Sandy Lane Great Chart Ashford Kent TN26 1JN 07552 409390 chirovetkentltd@gmail.com Website 3.27 miles

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Green Lane Veterinary Clinic
Shenley Farm Shenley Road Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9HX 01622 890245 3.70 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cinque Ports Veterinary Group
Tenterden Veterinary Surgery Highlands Ashford Road Tenterden Kent TN30 6LX 01580 763 309 tenterden@cinqueportsvets.co.uk Website 4.49 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 4.95 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 2.33 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 4.91 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 8.89 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 10.33 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 11.22 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 12.19 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-3°C	-3.5°C	-3.5°C	-3.6°C	-3.6°C	0.1°C	4.1°C	6.2°C	8.2°C	6.4°C	4.4°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6°C	-5.5°C	-4.1°C	-6.3°C	-3.5°C	0.6°C	2.9°C	5.3°C	3.7°C	0.5°C	-0.9°C

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Feels Like	-1.7°C	-2.1°C	-2.3°C	-2.2°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	0.9°C	1.1°C	0.7°C	1.1°C	4.7°C

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