Welcome to Bliby

Bliby is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of the town of Ashford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small number of residents and has a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village is known for its historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed Bliby House, which dates back to the 17th century.

Bliby is a popular destination for visitors who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside, which is perfect for walking, cycling, and horse riding. The area is also home to a number of nature reserves, including the RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve, which is located just a short drive from the village. The reserve is home to a wide variety of bird species, including the rare and endangered bittern.

Despite its small size, Bliby has a rich history and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. The village is home to the Grade II listed Bliby House, which was built in the 17th century and is now used as a private residence. Other historic buildings in the village include the 13th-century St Mary's Church and the 16th-century Bliby Mill. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, which serve locally sourced food and drink.

Local Weather

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Temp: 6.3°C

Feels Like: 4.7°C

Wind: 4.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Furley Park Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Collip	Reed Crescent Park Farm Kingsnorth Ashford Kent TN23 3PA 01233501732 School Website
Mersham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cheryl Chalkley	Church Road Mersham Ashford Kent TN25 6NU 01233720449 School Website
Kingsnorth Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Iain Witts	Church Hill Kingsnorth Ashford Kent TN23 3EF 01233622673 School Website
East Stour Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs E Law	Earlsworth Road South Willesborough Ashford Kent TN24 0DW 1233630820 School Website
Aldington Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mrs Sandra Maccourt And Mr Ben Dawson.	Roman Road Aldington Ashford Kent TN25 7EE 01233720247 School Website
The John Wallis Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Damian Mcbeath	Millbank Road Kingsnorth Ashford Kent TN23 3HG 01233623465 School Website
Willesborough Junior School Foundation School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fran Rusbridge	Highfield Road Willesborough Ashford Kent TN24 0JU 01233620405 School Website
Willesborough Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Fran Rusbridge	Church Road Willesborough Ashford Kent TN24 0JZ 01233624165 School Website
Caldecott Foundation School Non-Maintained Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Miss Stacey Mcshane	Station Road Smeeth Ashford Kent TN25 6PW 1303815685 School Website
Hamstreet Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Glancy	Hamstreet Ashford Kent TN26 2EA 01233732577 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ham Street Station Approach, Ashford Road, Ham Street, Kent, TN26 2DU 2.90 Miles

Ashford International Station Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EZ 3.11 Miles

Appledore Station Road, Appledore, Kent, TN26 2DG 5.77 Miles

Wye Bridge Street, Wye, Kent, TN25 5EB 6.07 Miles

Westenhanger Stone Street, Westenhanger, Kent, TN25 6DE 6.22 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
United Taxis 01233 666999 Woodacre, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7JB 0.08 Miles
T And P Cars 01233 501007 28 Kestrel Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RB 1.49 Miles
Taxi Ashford 01233 501007 Kestrel Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RB 1.49 Miles
Ashford Taxis 01233 885102 28 Kestrel Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RB 1.49 Miles
Network Executive Cars 01233 333437 54 Smithy Drive, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3NS 1.73 Miles
Academy Cars 01233 500464 11 Snowbell Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3NF 1.80 Miles
Apt - Ashford Private Transfers 01233 500464 11 Snowbell Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3NF 1.80 Miles
Kent Limousine Hire 0845 675 0694 Ashofrd Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 1NJ 1.86 Miles
Blue Line Taxis 01233 666123 The New Ashford Market/Monument Way/Orbital Pk, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0HB 1.86 Miles
Blue Line Taxi 01233 638638 K P C Business Centre/Canterbury Rd, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0BP 2.10 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Ruckinge Crossing Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mersham Forstal Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Aldington Post Office Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bilsington Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
B&H Intermediate Care Service 0300 5550104	Ic24 Ltd, Kingston House The Long Barrow Ashford Kent TN24 0GP
Kingsnorth Medical Practice 01233 610140	Kingsnorth Medical Pract. Ashford Road, Kingsnorth Ashford Kent TN23 3ED
Ashford Medical Partnership 01233 621626	Willesborough Health Ctr. Bentley Rd, Willesborough Ashford Kent TN24 0HZ
Ashford Stour Pctc 01233 625527	Musgrove Park Surgery Beaver Road Ashford Kent TN23 7SP
Musgrove Park Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Beaver Road Ashford TN23 7SP

Local Stores

Hunter Avenue
83 Hunter Avenue
South Willesborough
Ashford
Kent
TN24 0HG
01233 621339
Store Website
2.83 miles

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SPAR - Bridgefield Mini Market
Unit 1
Ryeland Way
Ashford
TN25 7FU
01233 340513
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vets Now (Ashford)
C/O Cinque Vet Centre Ashford Road Kings North Ashford Kent TN23 3EN 01232 879913 ashfordclinic@vets-now.com Website 2.06 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cinque Ports Veterinary Group Ltd
Cinque Ports Veterinary Hosp- Kingsnorth Ashford Road Kingsnorth Ashford Kent TN23 3EA 01233 640 022 kingsnorth@cinqueportsvets.co.uk Website 2.18 miles
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Westpoint Farm Vets, Ashford
Unit 11 St John'S Court Sevington Business Park Ashford Kent TN24 0SJ 2.21 miles

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Companion Care (Ashford) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Gallagher Retail Park Norman Road Ashford Kent TN23 7DH 01233 641 003 ashford@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.64 miles
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Medivet Evegate - Montgomery Veterinary Clinic
Evegate Business Park Station Road Smeth Ashford Kent TN25 6SX 01303 813756 evegate@medivet.co.uk Website 2.71 miles
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Medivet Willesborough - Peter Edgar Vets
20 Kennington Road Willesborough Ashford Kent TN24 0NR 01233 610610 willesborough@medivet.co.uk Website 3.08 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 6.23 miles

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Canal Hythe Port Lympne
Starting At The Car Park In West Hythe Follow The Royal Military Canal Path West, After About 1Km (You Will Be Running Parallel With Port Lympne Zoo), There Is A Footpath On The Right That Takes You Up Through The Park. W Hythe Rd West Hythe Hythe CT21 4NT 6.35 miles The Carpark Is On The North Side Of The Canal Off The West Hythe Road.

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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 7.08 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 8.09 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 8.54 miles

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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 9.23 miles

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Weather Forecast

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