Welcome to East Malling

East Malling is a village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles west of Maidstone and has a population of around 4,000 people. The village is known for its agricultural heritage, with a large number of orchards and hop gardens in the surrounding area. East Malling Research, a horticultural research centre, is also located in the village.

The village has a number of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and several pubs and restaurants. There is also a large Tesco supermarket on the outskirts of the village. East Malling railway station provides regular services to London Victoria and Ashford International, making it a popular commuter village.

East Malling is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with many footpaths and bridleways for walkers and horse riders to enjoy. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including St James' Church, which dates back to the 12th century. Overall, East Malling is a charming village with a strong sense of community and a rich history.

Local Schools

School	Details
The Malling School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr John Vennart	Beech Road East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6DH 01732840995 School Website
Ditton Infant School Foundation School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Claire Lewer	Pear Tree Avenue Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6EB 01732844107 School Website
Ditton Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Graham Ward	New Road Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6AE 01732843446 School Website
St James The Great Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Tamasin Springett	Chapman Way East Malling Kent ME19 6SD 01732841912 School Website
Aylesford Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Billy Harrington	Teapot Lane Aylesford Kent ME20 7JU 01622718192 School Website
Aylesford School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Tanya Kelvie	Teapot Lane Aylesford Kent ME20 7JU 1622717341 School Website
Barming Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Laker	Belmont Close Barming Maidstone Kent ME16 9DY 1622726472 School Website
The Discovery School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tina Gobell	Discovery Drive Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4GJ 01732847000 School Website
Brookfield Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nathaniel South	Swallow Road Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6PY 01732843667 School Website
Brookfield Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs C Smith	Swallow Road Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6PY 01732840955 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
East Malling High Street, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6AJ 0.58 Miles

Barming Hermitage Lane, East Barming, Kent, ME16 9NS 1.34 Miles

West Malling Station Approach, Off Swan Street, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6HJ 1.50 Miles

Aylesford Station Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JL 1.60 Miles

New Hythe Off New Hythe Lane, New Hythe, Kent, ME20 6XJ 2.33 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Skyline Cars 01732 400200 5 Busbridge Close, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6BD 0.89 Miles
Kent Class Cars 07931 594612 36 Middle Mill Road, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6PS 1.02 Miles
Holthouse Carriages 01622 710804 401 London Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6DB 1.21 Miles
Gemini Private Hire 01732 845644 18 New Hythe Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6PN 1.31 Miles
Conder Kevin Private Hire Ltd 01732 845604 64 Plover Rd, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6JZ 1.48 Miles
Carefree Driving Services Ltd 01622 793020 5 Rowan Close, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7LP 1.58 Miles
West Malling And Larkfield Taxis 01732 845535 Eden Farm La, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6HL 1.59 Miles
A R C Chauffeur 07769 715926 139 Discovery Drive, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4DS 1.76 Miles
Leybourne Taxi 07751 870979 14 Little Oxley, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5QU 1.76 Miles
Aztec Taxis / Maidstone Taxi And Airport Services 01622 727272 14 Gainsborough Drive, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0UZ 1.95 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sweets Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heath No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Malling Old Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Well Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clare Park Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scott Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Watermeadow Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Sunday Last Collection:00:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Woodlands Road Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
St Peters Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Primrose Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stepstile Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradbourne Park Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ditton Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:00:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Temple Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Malling Pcn Ncc 01732 849980	Larkfield Health Centre Martin Square Larkfield Kent ME20 6QJ
Thornhills Medical Practice 01732 849980	Thornhills Med Pract Larkfield Hc, Martin Sq Aylesford Kent ME20 6QJ
Aylesford Medical Centre 01622 885880	The New Aylesford Surgery Admiral Moore Drive R.B.L.V., Aylesford Maidstone, Kent ME20 7SE
College Practice Barming	Marigold Way Maidstone Kent ME16 0ZJ
Avicenna Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Oxley Shaw Lane Leybourne West Malling ME19 5PU

Local Stores

Snodland - Holborough Road
1 Holborough Road
Snodland
Kent
ME6 5DQ
01634 241430
Store Website
3.43 miles

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SPAR - West Malling
265 London Road
West Malling
ME19 5AE
01732 840000
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Maidstone) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home South Aylesford Retail Park Aylesford Maidstone Kent ME20 7TP 01622 711 363 maidstone@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.32 miles
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Trinity Vet Centre
Hermitage Walk Hermitage Lane Maidstone Kent ME16 9NZ 01622 726730 reception@trinityvetcentre.com 1.64 miles

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Pennard Vets
107 High Street West Malling Kent ME19 6NA 01732 843080 Website 1.93 miles
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Kings Hill Veterinary Clinic
3 Queen Street Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4DA 01732 522333 Website 2.15 miles

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Pennard Vets Allington
5 Mid-Kent Shopping Centre Castle Road Allington Maidstone Kent ME16 0PU 01622 663166 allington@pennardvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.16 miles
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Dna Vetcare Ltd T/A Pinebank Veterinery Surgery
85B London Road Maidstone Kent ME16 0DX 01622 755 098 2.55 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.66 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 3.53 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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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 3.74 miles

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Trolley Country Park
Flat Path, Wooded. 2 The Covert Vigo Village Gravesend DA13 0SY 5.49 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 7.15 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

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Dene Park
Lovely Forest Walk. Plenty A Different Paths For You To Get Lost In That All Lead Back To The Car Park. Lovely Stream For Them To Play In. Dene Park Lancashire 7.17 miles

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