Welcome to Bladbean

Bladbean is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated in the South East of England and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is home to a small community of residents who are proud of their heritage and work hard to maintain the village's charm and character.

Bladbean is steeped in history and has a number of interesting landmarks and attractions. One of the most notable is the St. Giles Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another popular attraction is the Bladbean Manor, which is a stunning example of Tudor architecture. The manor is now a private residence, but visitors can still admire its beauty from the outside.

Despite its small size, Bladbean has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a small shop and post office, as well as a pub and a village hall. The village hall is a hub of activity and hosts a range of events and activities throughout the year, including community meetings, concerts, and fairs. The village is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

Local Schools

School	Details
Elham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan File	Vicarage Lane Elham Canterbury Kent CT4 6TT 01303840325 School Website
Stelling Minnis Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr John Gray	Bossingham Road Stelling Minnis Canterbury Kent CT4 6DU 01227709218 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
Selsted Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Woodgate	Selsted Dover Kent CT15 7HH 01303844286 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
Lyminge Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Matt Day	Church Road Lyminge Folkestone Kent CT18 8JA 01303862367 School Website
Petham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Scott Guy	Petham Canterbury Kent CT4 5RD 01227700260 School Website
Bodsham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Newton	Bodsham Ashford Kent TN25 5JQ 01233750374 School Website
Stowting Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Uden	Stowting Stowting Hill Ashford Kent TN25 6BE 01303862375 School Website
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shepherds Well Station Road, Shepherdswell, Kent, CT15 7PE 4.93 Miles

Aylesham Ackholt Road, Aylesham, Kent, CT3 3AS 5.00 Miles

Snowdown Holt Street, Near Nonington, Kent, CT15 4JH 5.11 Miles

Adisham Station Road, Adisham, Kent, CT3 3JE 5.44 Miles

Bekesbourne Station Road, Bekesbourne, Kent, CT4 5EP 5.55 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Silverstar Cars 01303 760409 Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7QH 5.01 Miles
A R L Prestige Hire 01303 891985 15 Sandpiper Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7TA 5.20 Miles
M C D Chauffeur Services 01227 760251 45 Barton Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1YQ 6.06 Miles
Lydden Cars 07702 625334 Keppeldown/Canterbury Rd, Dover, Kent, CT15 7EP 6.08 Miles
Tudor Cars Taxis 01227 451451 Unit 5, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3AA 6.14 Miles
Canterbury Airport And Long Distance Transfers 07896 061607 Barton Business Park, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3AA 6.14 Miles
1St Choice Cars 01303 242428 Caesars Way, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4AH 6.28 Miles
Cabco Canterbury 01227 455455 21 Sullivan Close, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3TF 6.40 Miles
Lynx Taxis Ltd 01227 464232 Dane John Works/Gordon Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3PP 6.54 Miles
Zcarsglobal Limited 01227 789100 Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3JP 6.54 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bladbean Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Breach Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Henbury Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marley Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Derringstone Downs Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hawkinge And Elham 01303 840213	The Surgery Old Road, Elham Canterbury Kent CT4 6UH
Church Road 01303 862109	The Surgery Church Road,Lyminge Folkestone Kent CT18 8HY
New Lyminge Surgery 01303 863160	The New Lyminge Surgery Greenbanks, Lyminge Folkestone Kent CT18 8NS
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

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Elham Valley Referrals
24 Barham Business Park Elham Valley Road Barham Canterbury Kent CT4 6DQ 01303 840499 reception@elhamvalley.com Website 1.27 miles
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Lingfield East
Little Droveway Stud Droveway Stelling Minnis Canterbury Kent CT4 6AJ 01303 768530 east@lingfieldequinevets.co.uk Website 2.00 miles

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Manor Veterinary Clinic
Methodist Church Hall Church Road Lyminge Folkestone Kent CT18 8JA 01303 273203 office@manorveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 3.93 miles

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Aylesham Veterinary Clinic
Unit 2A Aylesham Business Park, Ackholt Road Aylesham Kent CT3 3AJ 01304 842444 whitemillvets@btconnect.com Website 5.03 miles
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Hawkinge Veterinary Surgery
Jhe Thompson Limited 9B Defiant Close Hawkinge Kent CT18 7SU 01303 764190 Website 5.23 miles

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Bourne Veterinary Practice
Chalkpit Farm Chalkpit Hill Bekesbourne Canterbury Kent CT4 5EU 01227 832322 info@bournevets.co.uk Website 5.23 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 3.84 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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North Downs Way
Following A Wooded Walk From Elham Valley Railway Towards Folkestone 1 Peene Cottages 5.68 miles

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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 6.55 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 7.27 miles

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West Hythe Canal
Lazy Afternoon Walk Route. We Walked To Hythe High Street And Went To A Dog Friendly Pub For Dinner Which Was Lovely! There Are A Number Of Dog Friendly Pubs In The Area. 3 Seabrook Grove Hythe CT21 5QZ 7.60 miles

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Hythe Canal
Free Parking At Botolphs Bridge In West Hythe. The Canal Path Runs Left And Right From Here. Flat And Level Walk Where Dogs Can Run Off Lead Either On A Path Or Up On A Grassy Bank. Dogs Can Swim At Points Along The Canal. The Tow Path Is Popular With Cyclists And Horses But The Grassy Top Is Reserved For Bikers And Dogs Only. Beautiful Scenery And Even A Chance To See Wild African Animals As The Route Passes The Plains Of Port Lympne Safari Park- Who Knew There Were Zebras And Giraffes Roaming Free In Kent! Lots Of Picnic Areas On Route, But No Toilet Or Refreshments On Route, Although Pubs Nearby Are Dog Friendly 27-45 Burmarsh Rd 8.58 miles

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