Welcome to Fordcombe

Fordcombe is a small village located in the Weald of Kent, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The village has a rich history, dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. Today, the village is home to a small community of residents who take pride in their village and work hard to maintain its charm and character.

One of the most notable features of Fordcombe is its beautiful church, St. Peter's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its stunning stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors who come to admire its beauty and learn about its history.

In addition to its church, Fordcombe is also home to a number of other historic buildings and landmarks. These include the Old School House, which dates back to the 19th century, and the village green, which is a popular spot for picnics and outdoor activities. The village also has a number of local businesses, including a pub, a village shop, and a post office, which serve the needs of the local community. Overall, Fordcombe is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Kent.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.2°C

Feels Like: 4.4°C

Wind: 5.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Fordcombe Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Blackburn	The Green Fordcombe Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0RY 1892740224 School Website
Langton Green Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alex Cornelius	Lampington Row Langton Green Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0JG 01892862648 School Website
Speldhurst Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Hayward	Langton Road Speldhurst Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0NP 01892863044 School Website
Holmewood House School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth O'sullivan	Barrow Lane Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0EB 1892860000 School Website
Rusthall St Pauls C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss John Tutt	High Street Rusthall Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8RZ 01892520582 School Website
Penshurst Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Susan Elliott	High Street Penshurst Tonbridge Kent TN11 8BX 01892870446 School Website
Groombridge St Thomas Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Caroline Powell	Corseley Road Groombridge Royal Tunbridge Wells East Sussex TN3 9SF 01892864305 School Website
Broomhill Bank School Foundation Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Ms Steven Ackerley	Broomhill Road Rusthall Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0TB 01892510440 School Website
Bishops Down Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Owen	Rydal Drive Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9SU 01892520114 School Website
Rose Hill School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Ms Emma Neville	Coniston Avenue Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9SY 1892525591

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ashurst (Kent) Off A264 Ashurst Hill, Ashurst, Kent, TN3 9TL 1.52 Miles

Cowden Blowers Hill, Cowden, Kent, TN8 7DS 3.25 Miles

Tunbridge Wells Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1BT 3.63 Miles

Eridge Groombridge Lane, Eridge Green, East Sussex, TN3 9LE 3.66 Miles

Penshurst Station Hill, Penshurst, Kent, TN11 8JE 3.88 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Delta Cars 01892 740404 Hillcrest/Chafford La, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0SH 0.30 Miles
Home James Travel 07857 318575 3 Lampington Row, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0JG 1.11 Miles
Langton Taxis 01892 862224 Timbers/Stonewall Pk Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0HG 1.33 Miles
Grosvenor Cars 01892 862961 20 St.Mary's Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0PR 1.72 Miles
Airport Car Services 01892 731221 20 Fremlin Close, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8SF 1.96 Miles
L And B Cars 01892 515151 Flat 27/Rusthall Grange/Rusthall Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8PQ 2.46 Miles
Gatwick Express Cars 01892 570190 18 Chancellor House, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8BT 3.10 Miles
Airport And Taxi Specialists 0800 107 1195 30 Summervale Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8JB 3.14 Miles
Tunbridge Wells Taxis 01892 511116 Rowan Tree Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5PY 3.20 Miles
Number One Taxis 01892 511116 23 Rowan Tree Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5PY 3.20 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fordcombe Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Chafford Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Earwig Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Stone Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Walters Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Saints Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stonewall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langton Green Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Poundsbridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bullingstone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashurst Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
White Post No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Smarts Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
New Town No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Town No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Old Bakery 1892863040	Penshurst Road Speldhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0PQ
Groombridge And Hartfield Medical Group 01892 863326	The Nook, Withyham Road Groombridge Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 9QP
Rusthall Medical Practice 01892 515142	Rusthall Medical Centre Nellington Road,Rusthall Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8UW
The Surgery 1732770088	Village Hall High Street Penshurst Tonbridge Kent TN11 8BP
Rowan Tree Surgery	Rowan Tree Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5PX

Local Stores

Silverdale
151 Silverdale Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN4 9HX
01892 522677
Store Website
3.97 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Hildenborough
London Road
Tonbridge
Kent
TN11 9ND
01732 835 400
Store Website
5.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rusthall Veterinary Surgery
20 Ashley Gardens Rusthall Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8TU 01892 511715 rusthallvetsurgery@btconnect.com 2.17 miles
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Animals Treated
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Birgit Holistic Vet Ltd
The Oast, Hendal Farm Cherry Gardens Hill Groombridge Turnbridge Wells Kent TN3 9NU birgitholisticvet@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.44 miles

Animals Treated
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Culverden Veterinary Group
11 Culverden Park Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RD 01892 520296 cvg@culverden.co.uk Website 3.27 miles
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Animals Treated
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Vets Now (Tunbridge Wells)
C/O Culverden Veterinary Group 11 Culverden Park Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RD 01892 458 610 tunbridgewellsclinic@vets-now.com 3.27 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Well House Vets
Summerfield Lodge 24 Eridge Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8HJ 01892 515885 info@well-housevets.co.uk Website 3.29 miles
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Animals Treated
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Dacre House Veterinary Clinic
91 Powder Mill Lane Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9ED 01892 546000 reception@dacrehouse.co.uk Website 3.93 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
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Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
Wed	08:00	19:30
Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
Thu	08:00	19:30
Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
Fri	08:00	19:30
Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
Sat	09:00	12:30
Duty vet available until 5pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now
Sun	closed	closed
Duty vet available until 8pm, thereafter out-of-hours provided by Vets Now

Local Dog Walks

Penshurst Place Circular
Approx 3 Mile Medium Walk Around The Beautiful Penshurst Place, One Or More Fields With Cows/Sheep. May Be Difficult To Get Some Dogs Through V Shaped Stiles. Leicester Square Penshurst Tonbridge TN11 8BL 2.21 miles

Location what3words poppy.daisy.maps

Haysden Park
Huge Open And Closed Park Based Around A Lake With Lots Routes Leading Off Towards And Along The Medway River. Lots Of Dogs And Great For Socialising. Royal Oak Lower Haysden Ln Tonbridge Lancashire TN11 9BD 4.28 miles

Location what3words snake.chats.sadly

Toys Hill
Lovely Walk Going Through Emmetts Garden For A Coffee Toys Hill Car Park Toy'S Hill Road Lancashire 7.95 miles Follow The Red Markers

Location what3words frock.wash.send

Toys Hill
A Choice Of Three Circular Routes. The 3 Mile (Red) Involves Crossing Two Roads Otherwise Off Lead Walk. Brasted Chart Lancashire 8.07 miles

Location what3words bright.begin.twig

Hollies Loop Ashdown Forest
Crowborough Rd Lancashire 8.29 miles Ashdown Forest

Location what3words roadshow.fewer.shows

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 8.32 miles

Location what3words vote.serves.pound

Weather Forecast

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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

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