Welcome to Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the North Downs, which is a range of hills that runs through the southeastern part of England. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, which is popular with walkers and hikers. The area is also home to a number of historic sites, including the remains of a Roman villa and a medieval church.

One of the most popular attractions in Beacon Hill is the North Downs Way, which is a long-distance footpath that runs through the village. The trail offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a great way to explore the area. There are also a number of other walking and cycling routes in the area, including the Pilgrims' Way, which is a historic route that runs from Winchester to Canterbury.

In addition to its natural beauty, Beacon Hill is also home to a number of local businesses, including a pub, a village shop, and a post office. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are a number of events and activities that take place throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Beacon Hill is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a taste of rural life in the heart of Kent.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 9.3°C

Wind: 9.4 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Chattenden Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie North	Chattenden Lane Chattenden Rochester Kent ME3 8LF 01634250861 School Website
St Marys Island Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Easton	Island Way West St Marys Island Chatham Kent ME4 3ST 01634891050 School Website
Wainscott Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Monique Harlin	Wainscott Road Wainscott Rochester Kent ME2 4JX 1634332550 School Website
The Hundred Of Hoo Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Carl Guerin-Hassett	Main Road Hoo Rochester Kent ME3 9HH 01634251443 School Website
Hilltop Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ewa Eddy	Hilltop Road Frindsbury Rochester Kent ME2 4QN 1634710312 School Website
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School And The Marlborough Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Mclean	Pottery Road Hoo St Werburgh Rochester Kent ME3 9BS 1634338040 School Website
Forward2 Employment Limited Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Halton	The Historic Dockyard Chatham ME4 4TZ 1634683990 School Website
Temple Mill Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Lewis	Cliffe Road Strood Rochester Kent ME2 3NL 01634629079 School Website
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Thacker	Frindsbury Road Strood Rochester Kent ME2 4JA 01634718964 School Website
Waterfront Utc University Technical College Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Mclean	South Side Three Road Chatham Kent ME4 4FQ 1634505800 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Strood Canal Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 4DR 1.77 Miles

Rochester 86 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NH 1.97 Miles

Gillingham (Kent) Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XE 2.19 Miles

Halling High Street, Halling, Kent, ME1 1BN 2.30 Miles

Chatham Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PN 2.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ace Taxis 01634 720500 Medway Enterprise Centre, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4SY 1.31 Miles
Hoo Cab Co Ltd 01634 251234 24 Church Street, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9AL 1.58 Miles
Express Travel 01634 818181 4A Westcourt Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5RD 1.66 Miles
Chauffeured-In-Style 01634 720055 Unit 6 Riverside, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4DP 1.73 Miles
Medway Executive Cars 07834 049324 113 View Road, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8UQ 1.74 Miles
Kent Airport Taxis 07896 061607 Dux Court, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8RZ 1.76 Miles
Strood Cabs 01634 711121 10 North Street, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4SH 1.87 Miles
Cnc Taxis 01634 302010 12 Arden Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1HG 1.92 Miles
Kent Bentley Hire 07950 626626 The Command House Mews, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TX 1.97 Miles
S And B Car And Van Hire 01634 844600 23 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NH 2.06 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Balls Cottages Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Upnor Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chattenden Post Office Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chancel Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upnor Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Naafi Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higham Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Marys Island Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dockhead Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lingley Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jarrett Avenue Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Povey Avenue Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Anthonys Way Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pembroke Gate Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hoo Potteries Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St Mary's Island Surgery	Edgeway St. Marys Island Chatham ME4 3EP
Medway Central Pcn Eas 01634 575050	Maritime Health Edgeway, St Marys Island Chatham ME4 3EP
Maritime Health Partnership 01634 557050	St. Mary's Island Surgery Edgeway St Mary's Island Chatham ME4 3EP
Wainscott Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Miller Way Wainscott Rochester ME2 4LP
Wainscott Surgery	Miller Way Wainscott Rochester Kent ME2 4LP

Local Stores

Wainscott - Wainscott Road
4 Wainscott Road
Wainscott
Rochester
Kent
ME2 4LB
01634 715610
Store Website
0.63 miles

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SPAR - Chattenden North
4 Elms (North)
Main Road
Chattenden
ME3 8LL
01634 258159
Store Website
0.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medway City Veterinary Centre
George Summers Close Strood Rochester Kent ME2 4FF 01634 718078 medway@cvsvets.com Website 1.20 miles
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Medivet Strood - Stanhope Veterinary Centre
29 Stanhope Road Rochester Kent ME2 3EJ 01634 713065 strood@medivet.co.uk Website 1.93 miles
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Manor Veterinary Centre
10 Manor Road Chatham Kent ME4 6AG 01634 407777 manorvets@hotmail.com 2.21 miles
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Clover Street Veterinary Clinic
Clover Street Chatham Kent ME4 4DT 01634 848999 Website 2.30 miles

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Margetts &Amp; Associates Ltd
19 Copenhagen Road Gillingham Kent ME7 4RX 01634 854411 medvet1000@hotmail.com 2.31 miles

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Easipetcare
Union Street Chatham Kent ME4 4PZ 01634 829934 chatham@easipetcare.com Website 2.46 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Capstone Farm Country Park
A Local Council Owned Country Park, Between Chatham And Gillingham, With Free Parking, Cafe, Toikets, And Play Areas For Children. Set Out Across An Extensive Countryside, With Paths For Walking, Running, Cycling, There Are Large Meadows, A Lake, Picnic Areas, And Very Good Signage And Information Panels. 343 Capstone Rd Gillingham ME7 3JE 4.14 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

Location what3words suave.meant.flitting

Shorne Woods Country Park
Nice Place To Walk The Dog, On And Off The Lead. Lots Of Variations Of Routes. They Do Seasonal Treasure Hunts With The Children, At Easter, Halloween Etc. There's A Cafe For A Cup Of Tea, Cake Etc. Plus A Gift Shop. There's A Big Play Area For Little Kids And Big Kids. Total Mixture. Brewers Rd Shorne Gravesend DA12 3HX 4.65 miles

Location what3words humble.united.hardly

Coalhouse Fort Park
Princess Margaret Rd East Tilbury Tilbury RM18 8QD 5.42 miles

Location what3words venues.detail.drag

Jeskyns Country Park Gravesend
Jeskyns Is A Dog Walk For Both Dogs And Families, There Is A Dog Pond For Swimming Dogs, Aswell As Off Lead Areas, On Lead Areas And Two Inclosed Areas If Your Dog Does Not Recall. Henhurst Rd Gravesend DA12 3AN 6.05 miles Henhurst Rd, Cobham Da12 3An

Location what3words shakes.panic.organ

Jeskyns Country Park
A Very Dog- Friendly Walk With Clear Paths And Different Routes To Follow. Well Sign-Posted For On-Lead And Off-Lead Areas, There Is An Area For Dog Agility And An Enclosed Area For Dog Training. There Is A Bridle Path That Runs Through The Park Too. Henhurst Rd 6.21 miles

Location what3words clap.discrepancy.runner

Camer Park
Large Field Like Walk Once You Get Through The Woody Entrance The Park Opens Right Up With Plenty Of Room For The Bouncy Pups And The Calm Pooches! Wrotham Rd Meopham Gravesend DA13 0AB 7.81 miles

Location what3words record.wacky.topped

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	17.2°C	14.8°C	15.2°C	15.7°C	18°C	21.7°C	25.6°C	26.8°C	26.6°C	25.8°C	22°C	21°C

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	Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	18.6°C	16.8°C	15.4°C	14.9°C	18.5°C	22.7°C	24.3°C	24.7°C	24.4°C	23.4°C	20.9°C	17.9°C
Feels Like	18.6°C	16.8°C	15.4°C	14.9°C	18.5°C	23.8°C	25.3°C	25.7°C	25.6°C	25.1°C	20.9°C	17.9°C

Sunday	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	16.9°C	15.6°C	14.7°C	14.2°C	18.1°C	21.5°C	23°C	23.8°C	23.8°C	23.2°C	20.9°C	18.7°C
Feels Like	16.9°C	15.6°C	14.8°C	14.3°C	18.1°C	21.5°C	24.7°C	25.3°C	25.4°C	25.1°C	20.9°C	18.7°C

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