Welcome to Chesley

Chesley is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated in the district of Sevenoaks and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Chesley is home to a number of historic buildings, including the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The village also has a primary school, a post office, and a few local shops.

One of the main attractions of Chesley is its proximity to the North Downs Way, a long-distance footpath that runs through the heart of Kent. The trail offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Chesley is also located near the River Darent, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating. The river is home to a variety of fish, including trout and grayling, and is a great place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Despite its small size, Chesley has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local events throughout the year. The village hosts an annual summer fete, which features live music, food stalls, and games for children. There are also regular events at the village hall, including film screenings and community meetings. Chesley is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 3.1°C

Feels Like: 0.9°C

Wind: 4.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hartlip Endowed Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Jerome	The Street Hartlip Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7TL 01795842473 School Website
Newington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Tara Deevoy	School Lane Newington Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7LB 01795842300 School Website
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
Leigh Academy Rainham Free Schools Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Alexandra Millward	Otterham Quay Lane Gillingham Kent ME8 8GS 1634412440 School Website
Lower Halstow Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tara Deevoy	School Lane Lower Halstow Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7ES 01795842344 School Website
Westlands School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Christina Honess	Westlands Avenue Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1PF 01795477475 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
Bobbing Village School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Brooks	Sheppey Way Bobbing Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8PL 01795423939 School Website
Riverside Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Robson	St Edmunds Way Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 8ET 1634338700 School Website
Holywell Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Espley	Forge Lane Upchurch Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7AE 1634388416 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Newington Station Road, Newington, Kent, ME9 7LQ 1.01 Miles

Rainham (Kent) Station Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7SF 2.64 Miles

Sittingbourne St. Michaels Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3ED 3.34 Miles

Kemsley Sheerness Road, Kemsley, Kent, ME10 2ST 3.70 Miles

Swale Sheppey Way, Near Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SS 5.04 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cab-Line 01795 476666 53 Church La, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7JU 1.08 Miles
Bourne Travel 01795 437000 59 Gadby Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PY 2.34 Miles
Stretched 2 The Limit Limousines 01634 375071 31 Ferrier Close, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9JL 2.56 Miles
M And T Minibus Travel 01634 388376 7 Cooden Cl, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7QD 2.62 Miles
Rainham Cab Co 01634 233333 88 Station Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7PJ 2.64 Miles
Taxi Van 01634 319904 12 Chesham Dr, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LY 2.71 Miles
Club Taxis 01795 410400 55 Amethyst Dr, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 5JR 2.82 Miles
On Time Taxis 01795 439999 11 Worcester Dr, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2QP 3.00 Miles
A And D Premier Chauffeur Service 07904 974191 38 Cheriton Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0EU 3.05 Miles
Classic Chauffeured Cars 07890 035245 47 Georgian Way, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0RA 3.05 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Chesley Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Playstool Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Danaway Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Grainey Fields Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Newington Post Office Collection Today available until:10:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
London Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hartlip No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hartlip Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hartlip Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stockbury Valley Collection Today available until:09:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Church Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keycol Hill Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Breach Lane Collection Today available until:10:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Chestnut Street Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Oad Street Collection Today available until:09:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:45

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Newington Surgery	43 High Street Newington Sittingbourne ME9 7JR
Shaunak Ln 01634 231423	56 Oak Lane Upchurch Rainham Gillingham Kent ME9 7AU
Orchard Family Practice 01634 337620	The Red Suite 103-107 High St Rainham Kent ME8 8AA
The Church View Practice 01634 337642	Rainham Hthy Living Ctr 103-107 High Street Rainham Kent ME8 8AA
The Meads Medical Practice 01795 477266	29 Quartz Way The Meads Sittingbourne Kent ME10 5AA

Local Stores

Petrol Bobbing Corner
Sheppey Way
Bobbing
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME9 8PG
01795 412920
Store Website
2.28 miles

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SPAR Gillingham
64
Twydall Green
Gillingham
ME8 6XJ
01634233447
Store Website
4.0 miles

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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 1.90 miles
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Ralph Chambers &Amp; Associates
2 Parkwood Green Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9PN 01634 239335 rcwoof2009@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.77 miles
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Borden Lane Veterinary Surgery
3 Borden Lane Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1BT 01795 423227 Website 2.82 miles
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Wigmore Veterinary Centre
Wigmore Veterinary Centre 392 Maidstone Road Wigmore Rainham Kent ME8 0JA 01634 388045 reception@wigmorevets.co.uk Website 3.03 miles
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Fern Cottage Veterinary Surgery
233-235 Park Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1ER 01795 476411 admin@ferncottagevets.co.uk Website 3.07 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 3.17 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 3.40 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 4.51 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 7.28 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 7.35 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 8.24 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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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 9.27 miles

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Weather Forecast

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