Welcome to Detling

Detling is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the North Downs, which is a range of hills that runs through the county. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, which attracts many visitors each year. There are several walking trails in the area, which offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including a 12th-century church and a 14th-century manor house.

One of the main attractions in Detling is the Kent County Showground, which hosts a variety of events throughout the year. The showground is home to the annual Kent County Show, which is one of the largest agricultural shows in the country. The event attracts thousands of visitors each year and features a range of activities, including livestock shows, food and drink stalls, and live music performances. The showground is also used for other events, such as car shows, craft fairs, and music festivals.

Detling is a popular destination for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which is perfect for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. There are several walking trails in the area, including the North Downs Way, which runs through the village. The trail offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and is a great way to explore the area. Detling is also home to several golf courses, which offer a challenging round of golf in a beautiful setting.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 0.4°C

Feels Like: -1.3°C

Wind: 3.4 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Bearsted Primary Academy Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Tipple	Popesfield Way Weavering Maidstone Kent ME14 5GA 1622250040 School Website
Snowfields Academy Free Schools Special Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Dee Pickerill	Popesfield Way Weavering Maidstone Kent ME14 5GA 1622250050 School Website
School Of Science And Technology Maidstone Free Schools Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Van Beales	New Cut Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5GQ 1622938444
Thurnham Church Of England Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Elizabeth Pateman	The Landway Bearsted Maidstone Kent ME14 4BL 01622737685 School Website
Roseacre Junior School Foundation School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Duncan Garrett	The Landway Bearsted Maidstone Kent ME14 4BL 01622737843 School Website
Maidstone St Johns Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr D J Smith	Provender Way Grove Green Maidstone Kent ME14 5TZ 01622735916 School Website
Sandling Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Coombes	Ashburnham Road Penenden Heath Maidstone Kent ME14 2JG 01622763297 School Website
Valley Park School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr M Hutchinson	Huntsman Lane Maidstone Kent ME14 5DT 01622679421 School Website
Invicta Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Van Beales	Huntsman Lane Maidstone Kent ME14 5DS 01622755856 School Website
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs C Bacon	Vinters Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5DX 1622754633 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bearsted Ware Street, Bearsted, Kent, ME14 4PH 1.29 Miles

Maidstone East Station Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1QN 2.41 Miles

Maidstone Barracks Buckland Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SQ 2.63 Miles

Maidstone West Station Approach, Off The Broadway, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RJ 2.81 Miles

Hollingbourne Eythorne Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1TX 3.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airports 24-7 Ltd 01622 201488 41 Newenden Close, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5RU 1.39 Miles
First Capital Cars Taxi Maidstone 01622 210155 14 Spindle Glade, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5RQ 1.60 Miles
Wheelchair Friendly Taxis 07963 962546 3 Lombardy Dr, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5TA 1.73 Miles
Coxheath Cars 01622 682110 8 River Bank Close, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7SE 2.26 Miles
Ace Private Hire 01622 753100 Alexandra Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2TE 2.30 Miles
Cavalier Taxis 01622 754000 30C Church St, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1EN 2.37 Miles
Oasis Limos Kent 0800 234 3552 Oasis House, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3AJ 2.39 Miles
Apollo Taxis 01622 670006 Unit 2/Tyland Corner/Tyland La, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3BH 2.47 Miles
Express Cabs 01622 690000 14 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6EX 2.57 Miles
Kent Airport Taxis 07896 061607 Earl House/Earl St, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1PD 2.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Detling Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hockers Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pilgrims Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thurnham Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Hockers Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Averenches Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Ware Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grove Green Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Boxley Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Chiltern Hundreds Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Bearsted Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45
Fox & Goose Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mynn Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Provender Way Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Aldon Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Grove Green Medical Centre 01622 734775	Unit 1 Minor Centre Grove Green Weavering Maidstone Kent ME14 5PX
Bearsted Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Yeoman Lane Bearsted Maidstone ME14 4DS
Bearsted Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Yeoman Lane Bearsted Maidstone ME14 4DS
Bearsted 01622 737326	The Surgery Yeoman Lane, Bearsted Maidstone Kent ME14 4DS
Albion Place Medical Practice 01622 235613	Albion Place Medical Ctr 23-29 Albion Place Maidstone Kent ME14 5DY

Local Stores

Bearsted
33-37 Egremont Road
Bearsted
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 8LH
01622 739981
shop.9951@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.02 miles

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SPAR - Chatham Road
Chatham Road Service Station
Chatham Road
Maidstone
ME14 2ND
01622 683597
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital
Pets Ltd Newnham Court, Bearsted Road Weavering Maidstone Kent ME14 5EL 01622 734555 enquiries@newnhamvets.com Website 0.93 miles
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Medivet Bearstedbearsted Veterinary Surgery
Unit 10 Egremont Road Bearsted Maidstone Kent ME15 8LH 01622 736 677 bearsted@medivet.co.uk Website 2.02 miles
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Medivet Maidstone - Alphapet Veterinary Centre
4 Boxley Road Maidstone Kent ME14 2TH 01622 688557 maidstone@medivet.co.uk Website 2.15 miles
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Pennard Vets Maidstone
27 College Road Maidstone Kent ME15 6SX 01622 752154 maidstone@pennardvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.80 miles
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Kent Equine Hospital
East Field Barn Broad Street Hill Hucking Maidstone Kent ME17 1QX 01622 737884 office@keh.org.uk Website 2.80 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 2.80 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.26 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 3.01 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 3.24 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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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 3.44 miles

Location what3words control.clashing.speedy

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

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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 9.93 miles

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Weather Forecast

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