Welcome to Densole

Densole is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Folkestone and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings to explore. One of the most notable landmarks is the St. Martin's Church, which dates back to the 12th century and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Densole is a peaceful and quiet village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a pub. The pub, called The Gatekeeper, is a popular spot for locals to gather and socialize. The village also has a primary school, which is highly regarded for its excellent standards of education.

Densole is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes to explore. The village is located close to the Kent Downs, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Kent Downs is home to a diverse range of wildlife and plant species, and is a popular destination for nature lovers. Overall, Densole is a charming and picturesque village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hawkinge Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Aly Ward	Canterbury Road Hawkinge Folkestone Kent CT18 7BN 01303892224 School Website
The Churchill School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Zoe Stone	Haven Drive Hawkinge Folkestone Kent CT18 7RH 01303893892 School Website
Selsted Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Woodgate	Selsted Dover Kent CT15 7HH 01303844286 School Website
Elham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan File	Vicarage Lane Elham Canterbury Kent CT4 6TT 01303840325 School Website
Folkestone Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Steven Shaw	Academy Lane Folkestone Kent CT19 5FP 1303842400 School Website
Folkestone Primary Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Louise Feaver	Academy Lane Folkestone CT19 5FP 1303842400 School Website
Harcourt Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Anthony Silk	Biggins Wood Road Folkestone Kent CT19 4NE 01303275294 School Website
Turner Free School Free Schools Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Jennifer Van Deelen	Tile Kiln Lane Cheriton Folkestone CT19 4PB 1303842400 School Website
Capel Le Ferne Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Richards	Capel Street Capel-Le-Ferne Folkestone Kent CT18 7HB 01303251353 School Website
Highview School Community Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Ady Young	Park Farm Road Folkestone Kent CT19 5DJ 01303847555 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Folkestone West Station Approach, Off Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3PA 3.18 Miles

Folkestone Central Station Approach, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HB 3.33 Miles

Sandling Off Sandling Road, Sandling, Kent, CT21 4HH 4.99 Miles

Shepherds Well Station Road, Shepherdswell, Kent, CT15 7PE 5.09 Miles

Kearsney Alkham Lane, Kearsney, Kent, CT17 0RN 5.12 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Silverstar Cars 01303 760409 Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7QH 1.11 Miles
A R L Prestige Hire 01303 891985 15 Sandpiper Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7TA 1.40 Miles
1St Choice Cars 01303 242428 Caesars Way, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4AH 2.67 Miles
Masters Executive Travel 0800 012 6979 19 Ingoldsby Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6JJ 3.01 Miles
Premier Taxis 01303 270000 337 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4BQ 3.10 Miles
Avva Cab 07980 820294 10 Canterbury Rd, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5NG 3.24 Miles
Taxi Direct 07919 093170 41 Kingsnorth Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QP 3.43 Miles
Channel Cars Ltd 01303 252252 9 Grace Hill, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1HA 3.56 Miles
J J Taxis 01303 244442 24 Tontine Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1JU 3.62 Miles
Folkestone Airport Taxis 07852 299158 8 Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QT 3.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Densole Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Reinden No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coach Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Field No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
113 Canterbury Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haven Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Uphill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawkinge Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Page Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cat & Custard Pot No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawkinge Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Beaton_Hawkinge 01303 892434	Hawkinge Health Centre 74 Canterbury Road Hawkinge Folkestone Kent CT18 7BP
Hawkinge And Elham 01303 840213	The Surgery Old Road, Elham Canterbury Kent CT4 6UH
New Lyminge Surgery 01303 863160	The New Lyminge Surgery Greenbanks, Lyminge Folkestone Kent CT18 8NS
Church Road 01303 862109	The Surgery Church Road,Lyminge Folkestone Kent CT18 8HY
White House Surgery 01303 275434	The White House Surgery 1 Cheriton High Street Folkestone Kent CT19 4PU

Local Stores

Cheriton
66 High Street
Cheriton
Folkestone
Kent
CT19 4HB
01303 275254
Store Website
3.02 miles

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SPAR - London Road Dover
49-50 London Road
Dover
CT17 0SP
01304 202315
Store Website
6.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hawkinge Veterinary Surgery
Jhe Thompson Limited 9B Defiant Close Hawkinge Kent CT18 7SU 01303 764190 Website 1.35 miles

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Companion Care (Folkestone) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 West Park Farm Retail Park Park Farm Road Folkestone Kent CT19 5SY 01303 253 041 folkestone@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.47 miles
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Manor Veterinary Clinic
Shearway Business Park Shearway Road Folkestone Kent CT19 4RH 01303 273203 admin@manorveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 2.49 miles
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Manor Veterinary Clinic
Methodist Church Hall Church Road Lyminge Folkestone Kent CT18 8JA 01303 273203 office@manorveterinaryclinic.co.uk Website 3.07 miles

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Abbeywell Veterinary Clinic
2-3 Majestic Parade Sandgate Road Folkestone Kent CT20 2BZ 01303 227179 info@abbeywellvets.co.uk Website 3.72 miles
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Medivet Folkestone
3 Sandgate Hill Sandgate Folkestone Kent CT20 2JF 01303 248501 folkestone@medivet.co.uk Website 3.76 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Reinden Woods
The Paths Through Reinden Wood, A Mixed Deciduous And Coniferous Woodland, Are A Combination Of Public Bridleway And Permissive Paths Agreed With The Mod. It Is A Surfaced Route For The Most Part, With Some Uneven Ground. 1 The Paddocks Densole Folkestone CT18 7BL 0.23 miles Sign Posted As Mod -There Are Parking Places At The Start Of The Walk, Off The A260 Between Hawkinge And Densole.

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North Downs Way
Following A Wooded Walk From Elham Valley Railway Towards Folkestone 1 Peene Cottages 2.70 miles

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West Hythe Canal
Lazy Afternoon Walk Route. We Walked To Hythe High Street And Went To A Dog Friendly Pub For Dinner Which Was Lovely! There Are A Number Of Dog Friendly Pubs In The Area. 3 Seabrook Grove Hythe CT21 5QZ 4.50 miles

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Kearsney Abbey
Lovely Walk Through A Park And Wooded Area. Great For Kids And Lots Of Water For Adventurous Dogs. 12 Kearsney Ave Temple Ewell Dover CT16 3BU 5.28 miles

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Singledge Lane Woods
Public Footpath Route Through A Woods. Leads Off Through The Fields Or A Circular Path Through The Wood. Some Parking At The Side Of The Road But Limited. Near Dover Clay Pigeon Shooting Club So Bear This In Mind If Your Dog Is Nervous Of Load Noises. Singledge Ln Shepherdswell Dover CT15 5AF 5.48 miles

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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 6.57 miles

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