Welcome to Elvington

Elvington is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles east of the city of Canterbury and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Lawrence Church and the Elvington Court Farmhouse, which dates back to the 16th century.

Elvington is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a range of amenities for its residents. There is a local pub, The Rose and Crown, which serves traditional English food and drink, as well as a village hall that hosts a variety of events throughout the year. The village also has a primary school, Elvington Church of England Primary School, which has been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted.

The surrounding area of Elvington is perfect for those who enjoy outdoor activities. There are plenty of walking and cycling routes that take you through the beautiful Kent countryside, as well as opportunities for fishing and horse riding. The nearby city of Canterbury offers a range of cultural and historical attractions, including the famous Canterbury Cathedral, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overall, Elvington is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 11.1°C

Feels Like: 9.9°C

Wind: 6.3 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Woodpecker Court Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-24 Head Teacher Mr Dominic Meehan	Woodpecker Court, 45 Wigmore Lane Eythorne Dover Kent CT15 4BF 1304830958 School Website
Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs N Garvey	Adelaide Road Eythorne Dover Kent CT15 4AN 01304830376 School Website
Beech Grove School Other Independent School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Timothy Maas	Forest Drive Nonington Dover Kent CT15 4FB 1304842980 School Website
Nonington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Victoria Solly	Church Street Nonington Dover Kent CT15 4LB 01304840348 School Website
Sibertswold Church Of England Primary School At Shepherdswell Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Lamb	Coldred Road Shepherdswell Dover Kent CT15 7LF 01304830312 School Website
Northbourne Park School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Sebastian Rees	Betteshanger Deal Kent CT14 0NW 1304611215 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Aylesham Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Hester Seager-Fleming	Ackholt Road Aylesham Canterbury Kent CT3 3AS 01304840370 School Website
Aylesham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Darran Callaghan	Attlee Avenue Aylesham Canterbury Kent CT3 3BS 01304840392 School Website
Goodnestone Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Victoria Solly	The Street Goodnestone Canterbury Kent CT3 1PQ 01304840329 School Website
Kms Kent Ltd Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Miss Sharon Mount	The Street Womenswold Canterbury Kent CT4 6HE 7936243771 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shepherds Well Station Road, Shepherdswell, Kent, CT15 7PE 1.78 Miles

Snowdown Holt Street, Near Nonington, Kent, CT15 4JH 1.79 Miles

Aylesham Ackholt Road, Aylesham, Kent, CT3 3AS 2.54 Miles

Adisham Station Road, Adisham, Kent, CT3 3JE 3.44 Miles

Kearsney Alkham Lane, Kearsney, Kent, CT17 0RN 4.06 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
J T Cars And Mini Buses Ltd 07884 493602 Bherunda/Stoneheap Rd, Dover, Kent, CT15 5BU 2.71 Miles
East Kent Private Hire 01304 840244 Weavers Cottage, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1PQ 2.93 Miles
Lydden Cars 07702 625334 Keppeldown/Canterbury Rd, Dover, Kent, CT15 7EP 3.43 Miles
Whitfield Cars 01304 822840 Glencairn/Green La, Dover, Kent, CT16 3ER 3.53 Miles
Brian Cars 01304 812162 53 Guilton, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 2HR 4.84 Miles
Ash Cars 01304 812187 The White House/Guilton, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 2HS 4.90 Miles
Richards Dover Taxi 07721 040312 29 Brookfield Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2AU 4.91 Miles
Eagles Private Hire 07533 802971 25 Oxenden Crescent, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1BP 4.96 Miles
Dolphin Airport Transfers 0800 881 8191 Churchhill Ct, Dover, Kent, CT17 0TF 5.18 Miles
Direct Cars 01304 382222 1 Station Dr, Deal, Kent, CT14 7RY 5.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Elvington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Terrace Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Eythorne No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barfrestone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eythorne Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Green Lane Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frogham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Easole Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Easole Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Siberts Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eythorne Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holt Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tilmanstone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coldred Church No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Premnath_Elvington 01304 830708	Community Centre St. Johns Road Elvington Dover Kent CT15 4DZ
Premnath_Shepherdswell	Shepherdswell Surgery 41 Eythorne Road Shepherdswell Dover Kent CT15 7PG
Aylesham Medical Practice 01304 840233	Aylesham Health Centre Queens Road, Aylesham Canterbury Kent CT3 3BB
Lydden Surgery 01304 832160	114 Canterbury Road Lydden Dover Kent CT15 7ET
The Whitfield Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	43 Sandwich Road Whitfield Dover CT16 3LT

Local Stores

Shepherdswell
1 Eyethorne Road
Shepherdswell
Dover
Kent
CT15 7NU
01304 830315
Store Website
1.89 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Aylesham Veterinary Clinic
Unit 2A Aylesham Business Park, Ackholt Road Aylesham Kent CT3 3AJ 01304 842444 whitemillvets@btconnect.com Website 2.46 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Beacon View Vets
Eastry Surgery High Street Eastry Sandwich Kent CT13 0HE 01304 272131 hello@beaconviewvets.co.uk Website 3.45 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	10:00	11:30

Medivet Whitfield - Bewsbury Cross Veterinary Clinic
1 Bewsbury Cross Lane Whitfield Dover Kent CT16 3HB 01304 824989 whitfield@medivet.co.uk Website 3.65 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Closed between 10:30 and 14:30
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Closed between 10:30 and 14:30
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White Cliffs Veterinary Surgery
Unit 4 - 6 Whitfield Court White Cliffs Business Park Whitfield Dover Kent CT16 3PX 01304 414141 info@whitecliffsvets.co.uk Website 4.06 miles

Animals Treated
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Dover (Whitfield) Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home White Cliffs Retail Park Honeywood Parkway, Whitefield Dover Kent CT16 3PS 0130487340 doverwhitfield@vets4pets.com Website 4.12 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Elham Valley Referrals
24 Barham Business Park Elham Valley Road Barham Canterbury Kent CT4 6DQ 01303 840499 reception@elhamvalley.com Website 5.10 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Open for admissions from 8.30am. 24 hour emergency service.
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Open for admissions from 8.30am. 24 hour emergency service.
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Open for admissions from 8.30am. 24 hour emergency service.
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Open for admissions from 8.30am. 24 hour emergency service.
Fri	09:00	17:00
Open for admissions from 8.30am. 24 hour emergency service.
Sat	closed	closed
24 hour emergency service.
Sun	closed	closed
Open for admissions from 8.30am. 24 hour emergency service.

Local Dog Walks

Willow Woods
Small Wooded Area Just Outside Of Deal. Deal Lancashire 2.30 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 2.57 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 4.14 miles

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The White Cliffs Of Dover
A Linear Dog Friendly Walk Along The White Cliffs Of Dover Towards And Reaching South Foreland Lighthouse. The White Cliffs Are A National Trust Site, Allowing For Plenty Of Parking And A Visitor Centre With A Gift Shop And Cafe, Which Offer Outside Seating For You And Your Dog. CT15 5NA 6.33 miles Follow The Brown Signs From The A258 Duke Of York’S Roundabout; 3Rd Exit Towards Dover Town Centre, After 1 Mile Turn Left Into Upper Road. The Entrance Is On The Right After 1 Mile, At The Sharp Bend In The Road.

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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 6.64 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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The Pine Garden To North Foreland Lighthouse
Open Countryside Walk From The Pines Garden And Café At St Margeret's Bay Between Dover And Deal, Follow The Road Up And Eventually You Will Come To The Lighthouse Which Is National Trust And Has A Café. Beach Rd St Margaret'S At Cliffe 6.76 miles Follow The Hill Down To St Margaret'S Bay And Look For The Sign Post On The Right.

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Weather Forecast

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light snow	Overcast	Overcast	Clear
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

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