Welcome to Harvel

Harvel is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Meopham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Harvel is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Margaret's Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors.

One of the main features of Harvel is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The area is also home to a number of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, and rabbits. The village is also located close to the North Downs, which is a popular area for outdoor activities such as cycling and horse riding.

Despite its small size, Harvel has a strong sense of community. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. The village also has a primary school, which is highly regarded by local residents. The community is very active, with a number of events and activities taking place throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Harvel is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 3.1°C

Feels Like: 1°C

Wind: 4.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Culverstone Green Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Adrian Watson	Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0RF 01732822568 School Website
Vigo Village School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Roger Barber	Erskine Road Vigo Village Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0RL 01732823144 School Website
Meopham School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Glenn Prebble	Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0AH 01474814646 School Website
Trottiscliffe Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Henderson	Church Lane Trottiscliffe West Malling Kent ME19 5EB 01732822803 School Website
Meopham Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Michele Sowden-Mehta	Longfield Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0JW 01474812259 School Website
Helen Allison School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mr Adam Wadey	Longfield Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0EW 1474814878 School Website
Ryarsh Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Daniel Childs	Birling Road Ryarsh West Malling Kent ME19 5LS 01732870600 School Website
Kent Health Needs Education Service Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Tina Hamer	40 Teddington Drive West Malling Kent ME19 5FF 01732875694 School Website
Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Nicola Craig	Derby Drive Leybourne Chase West Malling Kent ME19 5FF 01732840908 School Website
Snodland C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Holley Hunt	Roberts Road Snodland Kent ME6 5HL 01634241251 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sole Street Sole Street, Cobham, Kent, DA13 0XY 2.69 Miles

Meopham Station Approach, Off Wrotham Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0LT 2.87 Miles

Snodland High Street, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5AN 3.59 Miles

West Malling Station Approach, Off Swan Street, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6HJ 4.24 Miles

New Hythe Off New Hythe Lane, New Hythe, Kent, ME20 6XJ 4.25 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Diamond Taxis 01732 820063 6 Croftside, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0SH 1.32 Miles
Meopham Cars 01474 813441 Meopham Station, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0LT 2.83 Miles
Bussey Executive Hire 01634 244920 236 Birling Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5ET 3.03 Miles
Holborough Taxi Travel 01732 647037 Holborough Lakes, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5FA 3.04 Miles
Smart Travel 07831 183029 7 Crossfield Walk, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5SE 3.17 Miles
Zed Cars 07860 460751 26 Seven Acres, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8RN 3.29 Miles
Rydan Cars 01474 873622 59 Colt Stead, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8LN 3.34 Miles
Action Private Hire Taxis 01732 875875 64 Malling Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5NB 3.37 Miles
Halling Hire 01634 243455 16 Howlsmere Close, Rochester, Kent, ME2 1ER 3.45 Miles
Colins Motorcycle Chauffeurs 07831 099559 Rochester, Rochester, Kent, ME2 1NQ 3.47 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
White Horse Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Priestwood Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Highview No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Silver Birch Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
White Post Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Culverstone Post Office Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Vigo Village Post Office Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Woodlands No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meopham Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Court Lodge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hodsoll Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Paddock No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadfield Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Pilgrims House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairseat No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Meopham Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend DA13 0AH
Meopham Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend DA13 0AH
Meopham Medical Centre 01474 814288	Meopham Medical Centre Wrotham Road Meopham Kent DA13 0AH
The Surgery 01474 873828	New Ash Green Longfield Gravesend Kent DA3 8RH
Snodland Medical Practice 01634 240296	Snodland Medical Practice Catts Alley Snodland Kent ME6 5SN

Local Stores

FR Culverstone
Wrotham Road
Meopham
Gravesend
Kent
DA13 0RF
Store Website
1.05 miles

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SPAR - West Malling
265 London Road
West Malling
ME19 5AE
01732 840000
Store Website
3.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Meopham Veterinary Hospital
Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0QG 01474 815333 enquiries@meophamvets.co.uk Website 1.16 miles
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The Shrubbery Veterinary Centre
5 The Link New Ash Green Longfield Kent DA3 8HG 01474 873370 shrubberyvet@btconnect.com Website 3.15 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Sandhole Veterinary Centre
Sandhole Snodland Kent ME6 5LG 01634 242502 nurse@sandholevets.com Website 3.19 miles
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Pennard Vets
107 High Street West Malling Kent ME19 6NA 01732 843080 Website 3.94 miles
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Pennard Vets Borough Green
36 Western Road Borough Green Sevenoaks Kent TN15 8AG 01732 882232 sevenoaks@pennardvetgroup.co.uk 4.53 miles

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Parkvets Veterinary Clinic
49 Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD 01474 703377 parkvets@parkvets.com Website 4.71 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Trolley Country Park
Flat Path, Wooded. 2 The Covert Vigo Village Gravesend DA13 0SY 1.66 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 1.83 miles

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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 3.77 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 4.32 miles Henhurst Rd, Cobham Da12 3An

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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 4.63 miles

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Oldbury Hill
Beautiful National Trust Site With Many Different Walks Available. Very Steep And Hilly To Start With But Worth The Effort When You Get To The Top! Once At The Top It's Perfectly Safe For Off Lead Investigating And Away From The Road (Mines A Typical 100 Mile Per Hour Springer Spaniel) Very Friendly Dog Walkers And Only Ever Had One Nasty Encounter With Another Dog. Styants Bottom Road Lancashire 6.34 miles

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Weather Forecast

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