Welcome to Blue Bell Hill

Blue Bell Hill is a chalk hill located in Kent, England. It is situated on the North Downs and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The hill is known for its stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular spot for picnics and walks. The hill is also home to a number of historic sites, including the Blue Bell Hill Dolmen, which is a prehistoric burial chamber.

One of the most notable features of Blue Bell Hill is the A229 road that runs through it. The road is known for its steep incline and sharp bends, which have made it a notorious accident blackspot. Over the years, there have been a number of fatal accidents on the road, leading to calls for safety improvements. Despite this, the road remains a popular route for commuters and tourists, who are drawn to the stunning views and historic sites along the way.

Despite its reputation as a dangerous road, Blue Bell Hill remains a popular destination for visitors to Kent. The hill offers a unique combination of natural beauty and historic significance, making it a must-see for anyone visiting the area. Whether you are interested in history, nature, or simply want to enjoy a scenic drive, Blue Bell Hill is a destination that should not be missed.

Local Schools

School	Details
Burham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Holley Hunt	Bell Lane Burham Rochester Kent ME1 3SY 01634861691 School Website
Tunbury Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Ruth Austin	Tunbury Avenue Walderslade Chatham Kent ME5 9HY 01634863085 School Website
St Mark's Church Of England Primary School, Eccles Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Bassett	Eccles Row Eccles Aylesford Kent ME20 7HS 1622717337 School Website
Horsted Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Steve Geary	Barberry Avenue Chatham Kent ME5 9TF 01634335400 School Website
Horsted Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Geary	Barberry Avenue Chatham Kent ME5 9TF 01634335400 School Website
Oaklands School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Barry Symons	Weedswood Road Walderslade Chatham Kent ME5 0QS 1634333820 School Website
Walderslade Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Rowley-Jones	Dargets Road Walderslade Chatham Kent ME5 8BJ 1634337766 School Website
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Ebdon	Bleakwood Road Chatham Kent ME5 0NF 01634864701 School Website
Greenacre School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Shelly Bridger	157 Walderslade Road Walderslade Chatham Kent ME5 0LP 01634861593 School Website
Lordswood School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Lusinski	Lordswood Lane Chatham Kent ME5 8NN 01634336767 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Snodland High Street, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5AN 2.32 Miles

New Hythe Off New Hythe Lane, New Hythe, Kent, ME20 6XJ 2.40 Miles

Aylesford Station Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JL 2.64 Miles

Cuxton Station Road, Cuxton, Kent, ME2 1AB 3.39 Miles

Chatham Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PN 3.46 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chariot Taxis 01634 672666 Lower Bell Industrial Estate 1 Chatham Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9QY 0.20 Miles
Airports Sos 01622 882186 53 Cork Street, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7HG 1.46 Miles
1St Airport 01634 717370 10/Longwood/Boxley Rd, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9JG 1.60 Miles
B R Taxis 01634 306306 8 Trelawn Crescent, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8QF 1.62 Miles
Airport Connections 01634 200123 77 Courtfield Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8QD 1.65 Miles
Ajc Personal Chauffeur Services 01634 869977 42 Gatcombe Cl, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7RD 1.66 Miles
Executive Cars Uk 01622 320058 3 Higham View, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3DG 1.77 Miles
Gb Chauffeur Services 07985 352148 10 Tollgate Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3DF 1.81 Miles
Smart Minibus Travel 01634 304212 24 Alamein Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0HZ 2.00 Miles
City Way Chauffeurs 07793 160148 237A City Way, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2TL 2.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Phoenix Medical Practice 01634 867982	Phoenix Med Practice 33 Bell Lane,Burham Nr.Rochester Kent ME1 3SX
Tunbury Avenue Surgery	16 Tunbury Avenue Chatham ME5 9EH
Reach Healthcare - Covid Local Vaccination Service	62A Robin Hood Lane Walderslade Chatham ME5 9LD
Reach Healthcare 01634 687200	Walderslade Vil Surg 62A Robin Hood Lane Walderslade Kent ME5 9LD
The Whitehouse Surgery	Mackenders Lane Eccles Aylesford Kent ME20 7HX

Local Stores

Walderslade
Walderslade Road
Walderslade
Chatham
Kent
ME5 9LL
01634 662900
Store Website
1.22 miles

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SPAR Chatham
82-86 Silverweed Road
Chatham
ME5 0QX
01634 863545
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Chatham) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Horsted Retail Park Chatham Kent ME5 9SQ 01634 560660 chatham@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.36 miles
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Rspca Medway West Branch
The Parsons Memorial Clinic 174 Walderslade Road Chatham Kent ME5 0PQ 01634 681187 rspcamedway@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.52 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Warren House Veterinary Group - Lordswood Surgery
4 Oaks Business Village Revenge Road Chatham Kent ME5 8LF 01634 671334 lordswoodinfo@warrenhousevets.co.uk Website 1.73 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Warren House Veterinary Group - Walderslade Surgery
96 Walderslade Road Chatham Kent ME5 0LL 01634 684440 waldersladerecep@warrenhousevets.co.uk Website 1.75 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Warren House Veterinary Group - Rochester Surgery
Anchor Road Rochester Kent ME1 2PR 01634 815555 Rochesterinfo@warrenhousevets.co.uk Website 2.44 miles
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After 7.15pm emergency calls should be made to 01634 780073
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After 7.15pm emergency calls should be made to 01634 780073
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After 7.15pm emergency calls should be made to 01634 780073
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After 7.15pm emergency calls should be made to 01634 780073
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After 7.15pm emergency calls should be made to 01634 780073
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After 4.30pm emergency calls should be made to 01634 780073
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After 7.15pm emergency calls should be made to 01634 780073

Warren House
Warren House Anchor Road Rochester Kent ME1 2PR 07595 189017 anthonypiercy7@gmail.com 2.44 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Cobtree Manor Park
Really Nice Walk For The Dogs. There Is A Refreshment Area / Cafe For A Cup Of Tea Or A Bacon Sandwich On A Sunday Morning. Currently They Are Building A Purpose Built Cafe For This. Also There Is A Big Wooden Playground With Climbing Frames, Slides, Swings. Free Parking. Really Nice People Walking There Dog And Everyone Is Really Friendly. Endeavour House 259 Forstal Rd Aylesford Lancashire ME20 7AQ 2.19 miles

Location what3words pigs.ahead.ratty

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 3.03 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

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Mote Park
Nice Open Fields, Good For Picnics, A Play Area For The Kids And A Cafe. Plus A Large Lake To Feed The Ducks, Swans And Geese. Different Walks To Try And Everyone Is Really Friendly Walking Their Dog. 19-35 Mote Ave Lancashire 4.47 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 5.18 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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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 6.02 miles

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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 6.66 miles

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