Welcome to Dargate

Dargate is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. The village is situated near the town of Faversham and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings. Dargate has a population of around 300 people and is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the beauty of the Kent countryside.

One of the most notable landmarks in Dargate is the St. Michael and All Angels Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to a number of historic graves and monuments.

Dargate is also home to a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, which serve up delicious local cuisine. The village is known for its fresh seafood, which is caught daily by local fishermen. Visitors can also enjoy a pint of locally brewed ale or cider at one of the village's many pubs. Overall, Dargate is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Kent.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hernhill Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Alexander	Forstal Hernhill Faversham Kent ME13 9JG 01227751322 School Website
Graveney Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Blackwell	Seasalter Road Graveney Faversham Kent ME13 9DU 01795532005 School Website
Boughton Under Blean And Dunkirk Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Way	School Lane Boughton-Under-Blean Faversham Kent ME13 9AW 01227751431 School Website
Joy Lane Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Debra Hines	Joy Lane Whitstable Kent CT5 4LT 01227261430 School Website
Blean Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ian Rowden	Whitstable Road Blean Canterbury Kent CT2 9ED 01227471254 School Website
St Alphege Church Of England Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Liz Thomas-Friend	Oxford Street Whitstable Kent CT5 1DA 01227272977 School Website
Whitstable Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Kent	Oxford Street Whitstable Kent CT5 1DB 01227272385 School Website
Kent College International Study Centre Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Turnbull	Whitstable Road Canterbury Kent CT2 9DT 1227763231
Kent College (Canterbury) Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Turnbull	Whitstable Road Canterbury Kent CT2 9DT 1227763231
The Whitstable School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Anastasia Gibson	Bellevue Road Whitstable Kent CT5 1PX 1227931300 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Selling Selling, Near Selling, Kent, ME13 9PW 3.22 Miles

Whitstable Old Bridge Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1RB 3.68 Miles

Faversham Station Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8EB 4.04 Miles

Chartham Station Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7HT 4.23 Miles

Canterbury West Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN 4.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Longport Taxis 01227 458885 93 Blean Common, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9JH 2.34 Miles
Whitstable Taxis 01227 261561 Unit 59/Joseph Wilson Ind Est/Millstrood Rd, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3PS 3.25 Miles
Abacus Cars 01227 277745 Railway Av, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1LJ 3.51 Miles
C J's Airport Services Ltd 01795 533030 22 Abbey Fields, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8JA 3.58 Miles
Beltinge Airport Services 01227 280055 87 Sydenham St, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1HL 3.66 Miles
Canterbury Cabs 01227 505003 24 Westgate Court Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8JR 3.86 Miles
Allens Taxis 01795 535555 14 The Shipyard/Upper Brents, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7DZ 3.91 Miles
Jem Taxis 01227 763000 2 Runcie Place, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8DY 4.04 Miles
Starlite Taxis 01795 591066 16 Upper Brents, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7DR 4.08 Miles
Wilkinson Taxis Ltd 01227 450450 4 London Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8LX 4.24 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dargate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hernhill High Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hernhill Forstal Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waterham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hernhill Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yorkletts Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staple Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Courtenay Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoney Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Red Lion Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boughton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Graveney Old Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boughton Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnt Oast Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bull Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Estuary View Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Estuary View Medical Centre 25 Boorman Way Whitstable CT5 3SE
Estuary View Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Estuary View Medical Centre 25 Boorman Way Whitstable CT5 3SE
Estuary View Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Estuary View Medical Centre 25 Boorman Way Whitstable CT5 3SE
Cataract Service At Evmc 01227 284300	Estuary View Medical Cen Boorman Way Whitstable Kent CT5 3SE
Whitstable Medical Practice 01227 284300	Estuary View Medical Cent Boorman Way Whitstable Kent CT5 3SE

Local Stores

Faversham Road
Faversham Road
Seasalter
Whitstable
Kent
CT5 4AX
01227 274483
Store Website
2.14 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Silver Gate Vets
1 Weatherall Close Dunkirk Faversham Kent ME13 9UL 07765 279980 silvergatevets@gmail.com Website 1.89 miles
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Whitstable Bay Veterinary Centre
Clapham Hill Whitstable Kent CT5 3DN 01227 264915 Website 2.14 miles

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Whitstable Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Prospect Retail Park Prospects Way Whitstable Kent CT5 3SD Whistable @vets4pets.com Website 2.27 miles

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Lady Dane Vets Llp
Lady Dane Veterinary Centre Graveney Road Faversham Kent ME13 8UR 01795 532180 enquiries@ladydanevets.com Website 2.86 miles
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Medivet Whitstable
Unit 2 Gladstone House Gladstone Road Whitstable Kent CT5 1AA 01227 939000Whitstable@me Whitstable@medivet.co.uk Website 3.53 miles

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Animed Veterinary Centre
1 Beresford Road Whitstable Kent CT5 1JP 01227 273005 whitstable@animedvets.com Website 3.54 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Victory Woods
There Is A Small Area To Park Your Car And A Large Open Field For Dogs To Run About. Amazing Views Over The Surrounding Countryside. 3 Denstroude Ln Canterbury Lancashire CT2 9JX 1.34 miles

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Duncan Down
Duncan Down Is An Open, Public, Area To The South West Of Whitstable And Is The Largest Village Green In The United Kingdom. It Is A 21 Hectare (52 Acre) Area Of Grass And Woodland Incorporating Two Ponds And A Brook. The Area Is Maintained By The Friends Of Duncan Down With Assistance From Canterbury City Council And Has Received A Grant From The Lottery Breathing Places Programme. Thanet Way Lancashire 2.66 miles

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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 5.34 miles

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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 6.94 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 8.00 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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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 11.94 miles

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