Welcome to Gadshill

Gadshill is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the A2 road, which connects London to Dover. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and charming atmosphere. Gadshill is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense forests, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

One of the most notable landmarks in Gadshill is the Gad's Hill Place, which was the former home of the famous author Charles Dickens. The house is now a museum and is open to the public. Visitors can explore the rooms where Dickens lived and worked, and learn about his life and legacy. Another historic building in the village is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture.

Gadshill is also home to several pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy traditional English cuisine and local beers. The village has a friendly and welcoming community, and there are many events and festivals held throughout the year, including the annual Gadshill Country Fair. Overall, Gadshill is a charming and picturesque village that offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Local Schools

School	Details
Gad's Hill School Other Independent School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Paul Savage	Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7PA 1474822366 School Website
Higham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Grattan	School Lane Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7JL 01474822535 School Website
Abbey Court Community Special School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Ms Vicky Aspin	Rede Court Road Strood Rochester Kent ME2 3SP 01634338220 School Website
Strood Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Numera Anwar	Carnation Road Strood Rochester Kent ME2 2SX 01634717121 School Website
Bligh Primary School (Juniors) Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Christian Markham	Bligh Way Strood Rochester Kent ME2 2XJ 1634336220 School Website
Bligh Primary School (Infants) Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mr Christian Markham	Bligh Way Strood Rochester Kent ME2 2XJ 1634336220 School Website
Shorne Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Prest	Cob Drive Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3DU 01474822312 School Website
Elaine Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Martin	Elaine Avenue Rochester ME2 2YN 1634294817 School Website
Manorway Independent School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Ms Juliana Dugbatey	The Old St Justus Church Strood Rochester Chatham Kent ME2 2HG 1634713344 School Website
Gordon Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirstie Jones	Gordon Road Strood Rochester Kent ME2 3HQ 03333602110 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Higham School Lane, Higham, Kent, ME3 7JQ 1.14 Miles

Strood Canal Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 4DR 2.16 Miles

Cuxton Station Road, Cuxton, Kent, ME2 1AB 2.59 Miles

Rochester 86 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NH 2.60 Miles

Halling High Street, Halling, Kent, ME1 1BN 3.03 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Transfers 07983 085132 Hermitage Rd, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7NF 0.59 Miles
Ccars 01634 716551 Quantock, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7NT 0.76 Miles
Frindsbury Taxis 01634 720200 24 Carisbrooke Rd, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3SN 1.02 Miles
Knights Travel Medway 01634 321505 10 Yantlet Drive, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2TJ 1.06 Miles
Stevens 1-8 Seater Airport Taxis 07768 905798 37 Elaine Avenue, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2YW 1.41 Miles
Bdtaxis 01634 710725 63, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2PR 1.73 Miles
Prestigious Cars 01634 319022 191 Cuxton Road, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2NJ 1.93 Miles
Strood Cabs 01634 711121 10 North Street, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4SH 1.93 Miles
Ace Taxis 01634 720500 Medway Enterprise Centre, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4SY 2.48 Miles
Medway Executive Cars 07834 049324 113 View Road, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8UQ 2.52 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gads Hill Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mid Higham Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gads Hill Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pear Tree Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dillywood Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Three Crutches Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parkfields Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sharfleet Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Allington Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Salters Cross Old Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peartree Lane Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
School Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bligh Way Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gravesend Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coutts Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Higham Surgery	Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7DB
Shorne Village Surgery 1474824411	Crown Lane Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3DY
Court View Surgery 01634 290333	Court View Surgery 2A Darnley Road, Strood Rochester Kent ME2 2HA
Marlowe Park Medical Ctr. 01634 719692	Marlowe Park Medical Ctr. Wells Road, Strood Rochester Kent ME2 2PW
Gun Lane Medical Centre 01634 290644	Gun Lane Medical Centre Gun Lane, Strood Rochester Kent ME2 4UW

Local Stores

Petrol Rochester - Watling Street
202 Watling Street
Strood
Rochester
Kent
ME2 3QL
01634 296424
Store Website
1.02 miles

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SPAR - Maidstone Road
128 - 130 Maidstone Road
Rochester
ME1 3DT
01634 843717
Store Website
3.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Strood - Stanhope Veterinary Centre
29 Stanhope Road Rochester Kent ME2 3EJ 01634 713065 strood@medivet.co.uk Website 1.76 miles
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Medway City Veterinary Centre
George Summers Close Strood Rochester Kent ME2 4FF 01634 718078 medway@cvsvets.com Website 2.73 miles
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Manor Veterinary Centre
10 Manor Road Chatham Kent ME4 6AG 01634 407777 manorvets@hotmail.com 3.35 miles
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Clover Street Veterinary Clinic
Clover Street Chatham Kent ME4 4DT 01634 848999 Website 3.58 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Warren House Veterinary Group - Rochester Surgery
Anchor Road Rochester Kent ME1 2PR 01634 815555 Rochesterinfo@warrenhousevets.co.uk Website 3.64 miles
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After 7.15pm emergency calls should be made to 01634 780073
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After 7.15pm emergency calls should be made to 01634 780073
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Warren House
Warren House Anchor Road Rochester Kent ME1 2PR 07595 189017 anthonypiercy7@gmail.com 3.64 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.69 miles

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Jeskyns Country Park Gravesend
Jeskyns Is A Dog Walk For Both Dogs And Families, There Is A Dog Pond For Swimming Dogs, Aswell As Off Lead Areas, On Lead Areas And Two Inclosed Areas If Your Dog Does Not Recall. Henhurst Rd Gravesend DA12 3AN 3.05 miles Henhurst Rd, Cobham Da12 3An

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Jeskyns Country Park
A Very Dog- Friendly Walk With Clear Paths And Different Routes To Follow. Well Sign-Posted For On-Lead And Off-Lead Areas, There Is An Area For Dog Agility And An Enclosed Area For Dog Training. There Is A Bridle Path That Runs Through The Park Too. Henhurst Rd 3.24 miles

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Coalhouse Fort Park
Princess Margaret Rd East Tilbury Tilbury RM18 8QD 3.94 miles

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Camer Park
Large Field Like Walk Once You Get Through The Woody Entrance The Park Opens Right Up With Plenty Of Room For The Bouncy Pups And The Calm Pooches! Wrotham Rd Meopham Gravesend DA13 0AB 5.04 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 5.66 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

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