Welcome to Farthing Corner

Farthing Corner is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Gravesend and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. The village is home to a number of traditional pubs, restaurants, and shops, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

One of the most notable landmarks in Farthing Corner is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows, and is a popular destination for visitors looking to explore the village's rich history. Other notable landmarks in the area include the Farthing Corner Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of wildlife and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Despite its small size, Farthing Corner is a vibrant and bustling community, with a strong sense of community spirit. The village is home to a number of local events and festivals throughout the year, including the annual Farthing Corner Village Fete, which attracts visitors from across the region. Whether you're looking to explore the area's rich history, enjoy the stunning countryside, or simply relax and unwind in a traditional English village, Farthing Corner is the perfect destination.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Augustine Of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Prestidge	Deanwood Drive Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9NP 01634371892 School Website
Deanwood Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Wright	Deanwood Primary School, Long Catlis Road Parkwood Gillingham Kent ME8 9TX 1634231901 School Website
Bredhurst Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Cox	The Street Bredhurst Gillingham Kent ME7 3JY 01634231271 School Website
Park Wood Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mr Alex Moir	Deanwood Drive Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9LP 01634234699 School Website
Fairview Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karin Tillett	Drewery Drive Wigmore Gillingham Kent ME8 0NU 01634338710 School Website
Hempstead Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Cross	Birch Grove Hempstead Gillingham Kent ME7 3HJ 01634336963 School Website
Miers Court Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Chapman	Silverspot Close Rainham Kent ME8 8JR 1634388943 School Website
Hempstead Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Cross	Hempstead Road Hempstead Gillingham Kent ME7 3QG 01634336963 School Website
Bryony School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Gee	157 Marshall Road Rainham Marshall Road Rainham ME8 0AJ 1634231511 School Website
St Margarets Church Of England Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lenny Williams	Orchard Street Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9AE 01634230998 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rainham (Kent) Station Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7SF 2.33 Miles

Newington Station Road, Newington, Kent, ME9 7LQ 3.27 Miles

Bearsted Ware Street, Bearsted, Kent, ME14 4PH 4.10 Miles

Gillingham (Kent) Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XE 4.33 Miles

Chatham Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PN 4.81 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Stretched 2 The Limit Limousines 01634 375071 31 Ferrier Close, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9JL 0.86 Miles
Classic Chauffeured Cars 07890 035245 47 Georgian Way, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0RA 0.87 Miles
Taxi Van 01634 319904 12 Chesham Dr, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LY 1.37 Miles
A And D Vintage Cars 01634 306181 19 Cobblestones, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3NS 1.79 Miles
A And D Premier Chauffeur Service 07904 974191 38 Cheriton Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0EU 1.89 Miles
Rainham Cab Co 01634 233333 88 Station Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7PJ 2.24 Miles
M And T Minibus Travel 01634 388376 7 Cooden Cl, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7QD 2.61 Miles
B R Taxis 01634 306306 8 Trelawn Crescent, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8QF 2.74 Miles
Airport Connections 01634 200123 77 Courtfield Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8QD 2.75 Miles
1St Airport 01634 717370 10/Longwood/Boxley Rd, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9JG 2.77 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Magpie Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Yelsted No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
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Mierscourt Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Catlis Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grain Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bredhurst Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Deanswood Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Parkwood Family Practice 01634 269610	119 Long Catlis Road Parkwood Rainham Gillingham, Kent ME8 9RR
Long Catlis Road Surgery 01634 233491	Parkwood Health Centre Long Catlis Road Rainham Kent ME8 9PR
Long Catlis Road Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Parkwood Health Centre Long Catlis Road Gillingham Kent ME8 9PR
Long Catlis Road Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Parkwood Health Centre Long Catlis Road Gillingham Kent ME8 9PR
Wigmore Medical Centre 01634 231752	114 Woodside Road Wigmore Gillingham Kent ME8 0PW

Local Stores

Rainham - Parkwood Green
22 Parkwood Green
Rainham
Gillingham
Kent
ME8 9PN
01634 232309
Store Website
1.05 miles

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SPAR Gillingham
64
Twydall Green
Gillingham
ME8 6XJ
01634233447
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ralph Chambers &Amp; Associates
2 Parkwood Green Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9PN 01634 239335 rcwoof2009@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.10 miles
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Wigmore Veterinary Centre
Wigmore Veterinary Centre 392 Maidstone Road Wigmore Rainham Kent ME8 0JA 01634 388045 reception@wigmorevets.co.uk Website 1.39 miles
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Vets Now (Gillingham)
Campus Way Gillingham Kent ME8 0RR 01634 780073 gillinghamclinic@vets-now.com Website 2.35 miles
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Gillingham Pdsa Pet Hospital
Campus Way Gillingham Business Park Gillingham Kent ME8 0RR 01634 376347 Website 2.35 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 2.61 miles
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Gillingham Kent Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2, Gillingham Retail Park Ambley Road Gillingham Kent ME8 0PU gillinghamkent@vets4pets.com Website 2.62 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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

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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 3.49 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 4.90 miles

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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 5.23 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 6.23 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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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 9.20 miles

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