Welcome to Bishopsbourne

Bishopsbourne is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south-east of Canterbury and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 12th-century church of St Mary's, which is a Grade I listed building. The church is a popular destination for visitors and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in the country.

The village of Bishopsbourne has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era. The village was once an important centre for agriculture and was home to a number of large estates. Today, the village is a peaceful and picturesque place, with a strong sense of community. There are a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a post office, and a pub. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a bakery and a farm shop.

Bishopsbourne is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and picturesque villages. The village is located close to a number of popular tourist destinations, including the city of Canterbury, which is home to the famous Canterbury Cathedral. The village is also within easy reach of the Kent coast, with its beautiful beaches and seaside towns. Bishopsbourne is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, with a number of scenic routes in the surrounding countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Bridge And Patrixbourne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss James Tibbles	Conyngham Lane Bridge Canterbury Kent CT4 5JX 01227830276 School Website
Barham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Higgins	Valley Road Barham Canterbury Kent CT4 6NX 01227831312 School Website
Adisham Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sophie Metcalf	The Street Adisham Canterbury Kent CT3 3JW 01304840246 School Website
Kms Kent Ltd Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Miss Sharon Mount	The Street Womenswold Canterbury Kent CT4 6HE 7936243771 School Website
Aylesham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Darran Callaghan	Attlee Avenue Aylesham Canterbury Kent CT3 3BS 01304840392 School Website
St Anselms Catholic School Canterbury Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr J Rowarth	Old Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3EN 01227826200 School Website
Simon Langton Girls Grammar School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Pollard	Old Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3EW 01227463711 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
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Aylesham Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Hester Seager-Fleming	Ackholt Road Aylesham Canterbury Kent CT3 3AS 01304840370 School Website
The Worthgate School Other Independent School Ages:13-22 Head Teacher Dr Nicola Robinson	68 New Dover Road 68 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3LQ 1227866540 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bekesbourne Station Road, Bekesbourne, Kent, CT4 5EP 2.14 Miles

Adisham Station Road, Adisham, Kent, CT3 3JE 2.87 Miles

Aylesham Ackholt Road, Aylesham, Kent, CT3 3AS 3.13 Miles

Snowdown Holt Street, Near Nonington, Kent, CT15 4JH 3.75 Miles

Canterbury East Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB 4.06 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tudor Cars Taxis 01227 451451 Unit 5, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3AA 3.09 Miles
Canterbury Airport And Long Distance Transfers 07896 061607 Barton Business Park, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3AA 3.09 Miles
M C D Chauffeur Services 01227 760251 45 Barton Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1YQ 3.14 Miles
Silverline Travel 01227 728599 72 The Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1TD 3.30 Miles
Crystal Cars 01227 490202 Canterbury Ct1 1Rg, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1RG 3.53 Miles
Canterbury Airport Transfers 01227 455333 58 Warwick Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1RQ 3.59 Miles
County Cars 01227 721256 Pines/School La, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1QU 3.80 Miles
Zcarsglobal Limited 01227 789100 Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3JP 3.84 Miles
Mercury Cars 01227 472578 18 Love La, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1TZ 3.92 Miles
Lynx Taxis Ltd 01227 464232 Dane John Works/Gordon Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3PP 3.92 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bishopsbourne No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitelocks No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lane Kingston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East End Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Out Elmstead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
16 High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marley Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rectory Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Patrixbourne No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barham Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bursted No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bekesbourne Aerodrome No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barham Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Canterbury Medical Practice 01227 831900	Bridge Health Centre Patrixbourne Road, Bridge Canterbury Kent CT4 5BL
Aylesham Medical Practice 01304 840233	Aylesham Health Centre Queens Road, Aylesham Canterbury Kent CT3 3BB
East Kent Bcsc 01227 766877	Kent & Canterbury Hospital Ethelbert Road Canterbury CT1 3NG
Canterbury Medical Practice	Ethelbert Road Canterbury CT1 3NR
Littlebourne Surgery	Court Hill Littlebourne Canterbury CT3 1TX

Local Stores

Aylesham
Market Place
Aylesham
Canterbury
Kent
CT3 3DY
01304 840235
shop.4597@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.83 miles

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SPAR - Harbledown
Harbledown Service Station
A2 Dover Road
Harbledown
Canterbury
CT2 9AZ
01227 764091
Store Website
6.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bourne Veterinary Practice
Chalkpit Farm Chalkpit Hill Bekesbourne Canterbury Kent CT4 5EU 01227 832322 info@bournevets.co.uk Website 1.81 miles

Animals Treated
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Elham Valley Referrals
24 Barham Business Park Elham Valley Road Barham Canterbury Kent CT4 6DQ 01303 840499 reception@elhamvalley.com Website 3.04 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Open for admissions from 8.30am. 24 hour emergency service.
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Open for admissions from 8.30am. 24 hour emergency service.
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Open for admissions from 8.30am. 24 hour emergency service.
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Open for admissions from 8.30am. 24 hour emergency service.
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Open for admissions from 8.30am. 24 hour emergency service.

Aylesham Veterinary Clinic
Unit 2A Aylesham Business Park, Ackholt Road Aylesham Kent CT3 3AJ 01304 842444 whitemillvets@btconnect.com Website 3.20 miles
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The Barton Veterinary Hospital
34 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3BH 01227 765522 reception.barton@cvsvets.com Website 3.59 miles
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Canterbury Veterinary Surgery
43 - 45 Northgate Canterbury Kent CT1 1BE 01227 802802 reception@canterburyvets.co.uk 4.31 miles

Animals Treated
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Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Riverside Retail Park, Ten Perch Road Wincheap Canterbury Kent CT1 3TQ 01227 812 884 canterbury@companioncare.co.uk Website 4.35 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 6.75 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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Singledge Lane Woods
Public Footpath Route Through A Woods. Leads Off Through The Fields Or A Circular Path Through The Wood. Some Parking At The Side Of The Road But Limited. Near Dover Clay Pigeon Shooting Club So Bear This In Mind If Your Dog Is Nervous Of Load Noises. Singledge Ln Shepherdswell Dover CT15 5AF 7.01 miles

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Willow Woods
Small Wooded Area Just Outside Of Deal. Deal Lancashire 7.71 miles

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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 7.99 miles

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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 8.28 miles

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North Downs Way
Following A Wooded Walk From Elham Valley Railway Towards Folkestone 1 Peene Cottages 9.03 miles

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