Welcome to Harbledown

Harbledown is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the city of Canterbury and is known for its historic buildings and beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the medieval period, and many of its buildings and landmarks reflect this.

One of the most notable landmarks in Harbledown is the Church of St. Michael and All Angels. This beautiful church dates back to the 12th century and is known for its stunning architecture and intricate stained glass windows. The church is also home to a number of historic artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 15th-century brass eagle lectern.

In addition to its historic buildings, Harbledown is also known for its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. There are a number of scenic walking trails in the area, including the Pilgrims' Way, which runs through the village and is said to have been used by pilgrims traveling to Canterbury Cathedral. Overall, Harbledown is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit for anyone interested in history, architecture, or the great outdoors.

Local Schools

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The Canterbury Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Bev Farrell	City View Franklyn Road Canterbury Kent CT2 8PT 01227462883 School Website
The Canterbury Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Jon Watson	Knight Avenue Canterbury Kent CT2 8QA 01227463971 School Website
Kent College Junior School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon James	Harbledown Canterbury Canterbury Kent CT2 9AQ 1227762436
St Edmund's School Canterbury Other Independent School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Edward O'connor	St Thomas Hill Canterbury Kent CT2 8HU 1227475600 School Website
Bemix Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Helena Jennings	University Road Unit 44 Canterbury CT2 7FG 1227374285 School Website
Kent College (Canterbury) Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Turnbull	Whitstable Road Canterbury Kent CT2 9DT 1227763231
Kent College International Study Centre Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Turnbull	Whitstable Road Canterbury Kent CT2 9DT 1227763231
St Peters Methodist Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kristina Dyer	St Peter's Grove Canterbury Kent CT1 2DH 01227464392 School Website
Haven Nook Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ruth Minhall	73-75 Castle Street Canterbury Kent CT1 2QD 1227469156 School Website
Wincheap Foundation Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Dawson	Hollow Lane Canterbury Kent CT1 3SD 01227464134 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Canterbury West Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN 0.83 Miles

Canterbury East Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB 0.96 Miles

Chartham Station Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7HT 2.40 Miles

Sturry Island Road, Sturry, Kent, CT2 0ED 3.22 Miles

Bekesbourne Station Road, Bekesbourne, Kent, CT4 5EP 3.86 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Canterbury Cabs 01227 505003 24 Westgate Court Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8JR 0.07 Miles
Jem Taxis 01227 763000 2 Runcie Place, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8DY 0.30 Miles
Wilkinson Taxis Ltd 01227 450450 4 London Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8LX 0.46 Miles
Canterbury Galaxy Taxis 01227 450150 91 St Duntans Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AD 0.76 Miles
Euro Taxis 01227 808222 5 St. Andrews Cl, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RT 0.77 Miles
Dads Taxis 01227 456888 Simmonds Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RA 0.84 Miles
Fabcab Taxis 01227 731100 Taxis To And From Herne Bay / Whitstable Local Villages And, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2PA 0.86 Miles
Cabco 01227 455455 92 Wincheap, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RS 0.88 Miles
Canterbury Suit Hire - Tuppers Tux 01227 767797 66-68 Wincheap, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RS 0.88 Miles
Cabco Canterbury 01227 455455 21 Sullivan Close, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3TF 1.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
University Medical Centre 01227 469333	The University Med.Ctr. Giles Lane Canterbury Kent CT2 7PB
Molony	Canterbury Health Centre 26 Old Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3JH
Canterbury Health Centre 0300 0426600	Canterbury Health Centre 26 Old Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3JH
Northgate Medical Practice 01227 208556	Northgate Medical Pract. 1 Northgate Canterbury Kent CT1 1WL
Sea Cadet Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Northgate Canterbury CT1 1WL

Local Stores

Kent Union's Co-op
University of Kent
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 7UG
01227 471029
Store Website
1.09 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ancare Veterinary Surgery
120 Whitstable Road Canterbury Kent CT2 8EG 01227 761023 ancare@btinternet.com 0.53 miles

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Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Riverside Retail Park, Ten Perch Road Wincheap Canterbury Kent CT1 3TQ 01227 812 884 canterbury@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.70 miles
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Canterbury Veterinary Surgery
43 - 45 Northgate Canterbury Kent CT1 1BE 01227 802802 reception@canterburyvets.co.uk 1.21 miles

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The Barton Veterinary Hospital
34 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3BH 01227 765522 reception.barton@cvsvets.com Website 1.56 miles
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Canterbury Sturry Road Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2A, Marshwood Close Sturry Road Canterbury Kent CT1 1DX canterburysturry@vets4pets.com 1.99 miles


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Whitstable Bay Veterinary Centre
Clapham Hill Whitstable Kent CT5 3DN 01227 264915 Website 3.91 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 3.03 miles

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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 4.36 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 7.20 miles

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Kings Wood
An Ancient, Woodland Site, King’S Wood Offers An Excellent Forest Walk Through Vast And Beautiful Woodland. Lancashire TN25 4AR 8.68 miles King’S Wood Is Easily Accessible From The M20 At Ashford. Leave The Motorway At Junction 9, Signposted To Ashford, Faversham. At The First Roundabout, Turn Left For Faversham A251. Continue Through To A T-Junction With The A251. Turn Left, Toward Challock. Continue On The Road For Around 3-Miles, Before Taking A Sharp Right Turn To White Hill, Just Before The Sign To Challock.

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Oare Marshes
Lovely Walk Around The Marshes We Walked For 9 Miles Last Sunday, Great Country Views Swale Cottage Uplees Rd Oare Faversham ME13 0QU 9.18 miles

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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 11.23 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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