Welcome to Borden

Borden is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of Sittingbourne and 8 miles west of Faversham. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. Borden has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many interesting landmarks and attractions to explore in the area.

One of the most notable landmarks in Borden is the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. This beautiful church dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The church is located in the heart of the village and is surrounded by picturesque countryside. Visitors can explore the church and its grounds, which include a beautiful graveyard and a peaceful garden. The church is also home to a number of interesting historical artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit.

Another popular attraction in Borden is the Borden Grammar School. This prestigious school has a long history dating back to the 16th century and is known for its excellent academic standards. The school is located in a beautiful building in the heart of the village and is surrounded by stunning countryside. Visitors can take a tour of the school and learn about its history and academic achievements. The school also hosts a number of cultural events throughout the year, including concerts, plays, and art exhibitions.

Local Schools

School	Details
Borden Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Tollervey	School Lane Borden Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8JS 1795472593 School Website
Westlands School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Christina Honess	Westlands Avenue Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1PF 01795477475 School Website
Westlands Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Mirams	Homewood Avenue Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1XN 01795470862 School Website
Minterne Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Kirsty Warner	Minterne Avenue Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1SB 1795472323 School Website
St Peters Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Wakefield	West Ridge Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1UJ 01795423479 School Website
The Oaks Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Wynn	Gore Court Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1GL 1795423619 School Website
Grove Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Lauren Flain	Hilton Drive Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1PT 01795477417 School Website
Aspire School Free Schools Special Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Dipple	Vellum Drive Sittingbourne ME10 5DA 1795899788 School Website
Tunstall Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Andrews	Tunstall Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1YG 01795472895 School Website
Bobbing Village School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Brooks	Sheppey Way Bobbing Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8PL 01795423939 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sittingbourne St. Michaels Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3ED 1.58 Miles

Newington Station Road, Newington, Kent, ME9 7LQ 1.92 Miles

Kemsley Sheerness Road, Kemsley, Kent, ME10 2ST 2.53 Miles

Swale Sheppey Way, Near Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SS 4.23 Miles

Rainham (Kent) Station Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7SF 4.43 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bourne Travel 01795 437000 59 Gadby Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PY 0.95 Miles
The White Cab Co 01795 422222 119 William St, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1HS 1.28 Miles
Lets Go Green Cabs 01795 444444 74 West Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1AR 1.32 Miles
Swale Cabs 01795 470000 86 West Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1AS 1.32 Miles
Club Taxis 01795 410400 55 Amethyst Dr, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 5JR 1.39 Miles
Cab-It 01795 436666 9 West Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1AA 1.41 Miles
Fab Cab 01795 420002 Tower View, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3EE 1.46 Miles
On Time Taxis 01795 439999 11 Worcester Dr, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2QP 1.51 Miles
Cab-Line 01795 476666 53 Church La, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7JU 1.93 Miles
A2 Cabs 01795 430400 Smeed Dean Centre, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3EW 1.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Borden Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harmans Corner Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Wrens Road Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Borden Lane Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Chestnut Street Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Wises Lane Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Westlands Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bobbing Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oad Street Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Rhode House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barrow Grove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gadby Road Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Lower Borden Lane Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Tunstall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Drive Upper No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
London Road Medical Centre 01795 472100	The Medical Centre 32 London Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1ND
The Meads Medical Practice 01795 477266	29 Quartz Way The Meads Sittingbourne Kent ME10 5AA
Memorial Medical Centre 01795 477764	Memorial Medical Centre Bell Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4XX
The Medic Care Surgery 01795 521205	Sittingbourne Memhospital Bell Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4DT
The Chestnuts Surgery 01795 470794	The Chestnuts Surgery 70 East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4RU

Local Stores

FR Grove Park
Unit 1 Gadby Road
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 1TH
Store Website
1.02 miles

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SPAR Gillingham
64
Twydall Green
Gillingham
ME8 6XJ
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Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bobbing Hill Veterinary Surgery
Grove Dairy Farm Bobbing Hill Bobbing Kent ME9 8NY 01795500707 enquiries@bobbinghillvets.co.uk 0.96 miles
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Borden Lane Veterinary Surgery
3 Borden Lane Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1BT 01795 423227 Website 1.10 miles
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Fern Cottage Veterinary Surgery
233-235 Park Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1ER 01795 476411 admin@ferncottagevets.co.uk Website 1.18 miles
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Wellpets Vets Kent
3-5 Periwinkle Court Church Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2JZ 01795 424 600 admin.sittingbourne@wellpets.co.uk Website 1.54 miles
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Sittingbourne Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit D Sittingbourne Retail Park Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2XD 01795 411990 sittingbourne@vets4pets.com Website 1.69 miles
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Sittivets
1 Castle Court Castle Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3TD 01795 474 900 Website 2.12 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Hucking Estate Woods
Beautiful Walking Area With Plenty Of Forest Areas As Well As Large Fields, Generally Pretty Quiet And Not Too Busy. Hucking Estate - Woodland Trust Car Park Church Road Lancashire 3.68 miles

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

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Oare Marshes
Lovely Walk Around The Marshes We Walked For 9 Miles Last Sunday, Great Country Views Swale Cottage Uplees Rd Oare Faversham ME13 0QU 7.46 miles

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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 8.51 miles

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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 8.97 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 9.40 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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