Welcome to Fordwich

Fordwich is a small town located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the River Stour and is known for being the smallest town in the country. Despite its size, Fordwich has a rich history and was once an important port for the transportation of goods. Today, the town is a popular tourist destination and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Fordwich is the Church of St. Mary the Virgin. This beautiful church dates back to the 12th century and is known for its stunning architecture and intricate stained glass windows. Visitors can also explore the nearby Fordwich Town Hall, which was built in the 16th century and is now used as a community center. The town is also home to a number of quaint shops and cafes, making it the perfect place to spend a lazy afternoon.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Fordwich is also known for its natural beauty. The town is surrounded by lush green countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. Visitors can explore the nearby Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of wildlife and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or simply want to relax and unwind, Fordwich is the perfect destination for a day trip or weekend getaway.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 21.1°C

Feels Like: 21.1°C

Wind: 5.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Junior King's School Other Independent School Ages:3-14 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Karolyi	Milner Court Sturry Canterbury Kent CT2 0AY 1227714000 School Website
Sturry Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss M Mannings	Park View Sturry Canterbury Kent CT2 0NR 01227710477 School Website
Parkside Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Williams	Tennyson Avenue Canterbury Kent CT1 1EP 01227464956 School Website
Spires Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Anna Burden	Bredlands Lane Sturry Canterbury Kent CT2 0HD 01227710392 School Website
Barton Manor School Free Schools Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Ms Kirstin Cardus	Spring Lane Canterbury Kent CT1 1SU 1227532140 School Website
St Thomas Catholic Primary School Canterbury Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Lisa D'agostini	99 Military Road Canterbury Kent CT1 1NE 01227462539 School Website
Canterbury Christ Church University Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Rama Thirunamachandran	North Holmes Road Canterbury Kent CT1 1QU 1227782236 School Website
Pilgrims' Way Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Anne-Marie Middleton	Pilgrims Way Canterbury CT1 1XU 1227760084 School Website
Barton Court Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Jonathan Hopkins	Longport Canterbury Kent CT1 1PH 01227464600 School Website
St Johns Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Jo Williamson	St John's Place Northgate Canterbury Kent CT1 1BD 01227462360 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sturry Island Road, Sturry, Kent, CT2 0ED 0.58 Miles

Canterbury West Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN 2.28 Miles

Bekesbourne Station Road, Bekesbourne, Kent, CT4 5EP 2.33 Miles

Canterbury East Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB 2.54 Miles

Adisham Station Road, Adisham, Kent, CT3 3JE 4.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Danny's Taxi's 07821 563368 Unit 6A-6B, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1DX 1.17 Miles
Aristocars 01227 711993 Unit 5B, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0QE 1.27 Miles
Cabwise Taxis 01227 712929 112 Sweechgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0QP 1.47 Miles
Cabwise 07734 088674 112 Sweechgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0QP 1.47 Miles
Crystal Cars 01227 490202 Canterbury Ct1 1Rg, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1RG 1.55 Miles
Canterbury Airport Transfers 01227 455333 58 Warwick Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1RQ 1.63 Miles
Longley's Private Hire 01227 710777 5 Broad Oak Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7QE 1.66 Miles
Andycabs 01227 767111 39 Ulcombe Gardens, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7QY 1.72 Miles
Silverline Travel 01227 728599 72 The Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1TD 1.77 Miles
Tudor Cars Taxis 01227 451451 Unit 5, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3AA 1.85 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fordwich No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stodmarsh Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sturry Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Homewood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Island Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vauxhall Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hoades Wood Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staines Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sturry Road Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
River View No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dengrove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadoak Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westbere No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Butts No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sturry Surgery 01227 710372	Sturry Surgery 53 Island Road,Sturry Canterbury Kent CT2 0EF
Canterbury Vaccination Centre - Sea Cadet Unit - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Training Ship Courageous Vauxhall Road Canterbury CT1 1ZN
Canterbury Vaccination Centre - Sea Cadet Unit - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Training Ship Courageous Vauxhall Road Canterbury CT1 1ZN
Sea Cadet Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Northgate Canterbury CT1 1WL
Sea Cadet Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	1 Northgate Canterbury CT1 1WL

Local Stores

Sturry - Island Road
1 Island Road
Sturry
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 0EA
01227 711537
Store Website
0.59 miles

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SPAR - Harbledown
Harbledown Service Station
A2 Dover Road
Harbledown
Canterbury
CT2 9AZ
01227 764091
Store Website
4.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Canterbury Sturry Road Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2A, Marshwood Close Sturry Road Canterbury Kent CT1 1DX canterburysturry@vets4pets.com 1.13 miles


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Canterbury Veterinary Surgery
43 - 45 Northgate Canterbury Kent CT1 1BE 01227 802802 reception@canterburyvets.co.uk 1.93 miles

Animals Treated
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The Barton Veterinary Hospital
34 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3BH 01227 765522 reception.barton@cvsvets.com Website 2.12 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Lord Whisky Low Income Clinic
Unit 11 Wealden Forest Park Herne Common Kent CT6 7LQ 01303862622 lord.whisky@btinternet.com 2.65 miles

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Ancare Veterinary Surgery
120 Whitstable Road Canterbury Kent CT2 8EG 01227 761023 ancare@btinternet.com 2.71 miles

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Bourne Veterinary Practice
Chalkpit Farm Chalkpit Hill Bekesbourne Canterbury Kent CT4 5EU 01227 832322 info@bournevets.co.uk Website 2.84 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Victory Woods
There Is A Small Area To Park Your Car And A Large Open Field For Dogs To Run About. Amazing Views Over The Surrounding Countryside. 3 Denstroude Ln Canterbury Lancashire CT2 9JX 5.08 miles

Location what3words roosts.group.safest

Duncan Down
Duncan Down Is An Open, Public, Area To The South West Of Whitstable And Is The Largest Village Green In The United Kingdom. It Is A 21 Hectare (52 Acre) Area Of Grass And Woodland Incorporating Two Ponds And A Brook. The Area Is Maintained By The Friends Of Duncan Down With Assistance From Canterbury City Council And Has Received A Grant From The Lottery Breathing Places Programme. Thanet Way Lancashire 5.45 miles

Location what3words unloaded.smirks.humble

Willow Woods
Small Wooded Area Just Outside Of Deal. Deal Lancashire 9.86 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 10.18 miles

Location what3words rooms.remaking.visit

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 10.46 miles

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Sandwich Bay
Pebble And Sandy Private Beach Walk. Charge To Access The Beach, But No Time Limit And Great At Low Tide. Sandwich Lancashire 10.62 miles

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Weather Forecast

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

	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Mist	Fog	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	21.7°C	20.9°C	20.5°C	20.7°C	21.7°C	26.4°C	30.1°C	31.2°C	31.5°C	30.2°C	28.4°C	26.2°C
Feels Like	21.7°C	20.9°C	20.5°C	20.7°C	21.7°C	29.5°C	34.7°C	35.4°C	35.6°C	33.9°C	31.2°C	28.4°C

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

	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Clear
Temp	24.6°C	23.1°C	22.5°C	22.4°C	24.8°C	27.8°C	30.6°C	31.9°C	31.6°C	30.3°C	27.9°C	26.1°C
Feels Like	26.6°C	25.3°C	24.9°C	24.8°C	27.4°C	30.9°C	34.4°C	35.9°C	35.4°C	33.6°C	30.4°C	27.7°C

Friday	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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	24.9°C	24.9°C	25°C	24.9°C	26.8°C	28.9°C	30.5°C	32°C	32.1°C	30.8°C	28.4°C	26.2°C
Feels Like	26.7°C	26.7°C	26.8°C	26.7°C	29.2°C	32.1°C	34.4°C	36.8°C	37°C	35°C	31.4°C	28.4°C

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