Welcome to Doddington

Doddington 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 surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade I listed Doddington Place Gardens. The gardens cover over 10 acres and feature a wide variety of plants and flowers, as well as a number of water features and sculptures.

The village of Doddington has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era. The village was once an important centre for the production of wool, and many of the buildings in the village date back to this time. One of the most notable buildings in the village is the Church of St. John the Baptist, which dates back to the 12th century. The church features a number of interesting architectural features, including a Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower.

Today, Doddington is a popular destination for visitors looking to explore the beautiful Kent countryside. The village is home to a number of walking and cycling routes, which take visitors through some of the most picturesque parts of the area. There are also a number of local pubs and restaurants, serving up delicious food and drink made from locally sourced ingredients. Whether you're looking for a relaxing break in the countryside or an active holiday exploring the great outdoors, Doddington is the perfect destination.

Local Weather

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Wind: 6 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Infiniti School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Miss Anna Daly	The Street Doddington Sittingbourne Kent ME9 0BG 1795886687 School Website
Eastling Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Melanie Dale	Kettle Hill Road Eastling Faversham Kent ME13 0BA 01795890252 School Website
Milstead And Frinsted Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Love	School Lane Milstead Sittingbourne Kent ME9 0SJ 01795830241 School Website
Lynsted And Norton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Catherine Mclaughlin	Lynsted Lane Lynsted Sittingbourne Kent ME9 0RL 01795521362 School Website
Rodmersham School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Mcmullon	Rodmersham Green Sittingbourne Kent ME9 0PS 01795423776 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
Bapchild And Tonge Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christian Kelly	School Lane Bapchild Sittingbourne Kent ME9 9NL 01795424143 School Website
Alchemy School Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Bowles	72 Station Road Teynham Kent Kent ME9 9SN 1795521941 School Website
Teynham Parochial Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Pearson	Station Road Teynham Sittingbourne Kent ME9 9BQ 01795521217 School Website
Bredgar Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Joanna Heath	Bexon Lane Bredgar Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8HB 1622884359 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Teynham Lower Road, Teynham, Kent, ME9 9DU 3.86 Miles

Lenham Station Approach Road, Off High Street, Lenham, Kent, ME17 2HR 4.28 Miles

Sittingbourne St. Michaels Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3ED 4.49 Miles

Harrietsham Station Road, Harrietsham, Kent, ME17 1JA 4.98 Miles

Charing Station Road, Charing, Kent, TN27 0JA 5.10 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mercury Classic Cars Ltd 07810 190808 3 London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 9QW 3.38 Miles
Quantum Cars 01795 522977 151 London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 9QJ 3.40 Miles
Diamond Carz 01795 474845 84 Woodberry Dr, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3AX 3.98 Miles
Connect Cars 01622 859595 6 Mitchell Close, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2AE 4.01 Miles
A2 Cabs 01795 430400 Smeed Dean Centre, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3EW 4.29 Miles
A2 Cabs Ltd 01795 430400 Unit 8/West La Trading Est/West La, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3TT 4.33 Miles
A2 Cabs Ltd 01795 478888 Unit 8 Office West Lane Trading Estate, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3TT 4.33 Miles
The White Cab Co 01795 422222 119 William St, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1HS 4.38 Miles
Cab-It 01795 436666 9 West Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1AA 4.38 Miles
Sittingbourne Cabs 01795 426600 20 Hugh Price Close, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3AR 4.48 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Doddington The Street Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Bistock Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Wychling Collection Today available until:09:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
The Street Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Bluetown Collection Today available until:09:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Erriott Wood Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Kingsdown Street Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Dungate Collection Today available until:09:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Corner House Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastling Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Court Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milsted Post Office Collection Today available until:09:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Otterden Rectory Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lynsted Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Rooks Hill Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Len Valley Practice 01622 858341	Len Valley Practice Groom Way,Lenham Maidstone Kent ME17 2QF
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
London Road Medical Centre 01795 472100	The Medical Centre 32 London Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1ND

Local Stores

Teynham
109 London Road
Teynham
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME9 9QL
01795 521262
Store Website
3.43 miles

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SPAR - Repton Avenue
20 Cedar Parade
Ashford
TN23 3TE
01233 746791
Store Website
9.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Swaleside Veterinary Surgery
82 London Road Teynham Sittingbourne Kent ME9 9QH 01795 520972 swalesidevets@fsmail.net 3.42 miles
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Fern Cottage Veterinary Surgery
233-235 Park Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1ER 01795 476411 admin@ferncottagevets.co.uk Website 4.12 miles
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Sittivets
1 Castle Court Castle Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3TD 01795 474 900 Website 4.35 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 4.68 miles
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Borden Lane Veterinary Surgery
3 Borden Lane Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1BT 01795 423227 Website 4.69 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 4.85 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 5.40 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 6.23 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 6.62 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 7.52 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 7.58 miles

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Dering Woods
A Lovely Easy Walk, This Wood Is Part Of The Woodland Trust, So The Paths Are Kept Clear All Year Round. It Can Get Quite Muddy During The Winter Months, Also There Are Active Bridal Ways So You May Occasionally Bump Into The Odd Horse Here And There. Lots Of Local People Use The Woods As Their Local Walking Spot So Lots Of Dogs Will Be There! Smarden Bell Rd Smarden 8.09 miles

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Weather Forecast

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