Welcome to Hersden

Hersden is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles northeast of the city of Canterbury and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 2,000 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Hersden is the Sturry Road Nature Reserve. This beautiful reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and small mammals. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful walk through the reserve and take in the stunning scenery. The reserve is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with a number of rare species being spotted here.

Hersden is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church. This beautiful church dates back to the 12th century and is a popular spot for visitors to the village. Other historic buildings in Hersden include the Old Rectory and the Hersden Hall Estate. Overall, Hersden is a charming village with plenty to offer visitors who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing break in the heart of the Kent countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hersden Village Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ben Martin	Shaftesbury Road Hersden Canterbury Kent CT3 4HS 01227710414 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
Hoath Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tim Whitehouse	School Lane Hoath Canterbury Kent CT3 4LA 01227860249 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
Chislet Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tim Whitehouse	Church Lane Chislet Canterbury Kent CT3 4DU 01227860295 School Website
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
Wickhambreaux Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Crosbie	The Street Wickhambreaux Canterbury Kent CT3 1RN 01227721300 School Website
Littlebourne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Killick	Church Road Littlebourne Canterbury Kent CT3 1XS 01227721671 School Website
Herne Church Of England Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs E Thomas-Friend	Palmer Close Herne Herne Bay Kent CT6 7AH 01227740793 School Website
Herne Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Mal Saunders	School Lane Herne Herne Bay Kent CT6 7AL 01227374069 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sturry Island Road, Sturry, Kent, CT2 0ED 1.85 Miles

Bekesbourne Station Road, Bekesbourne, Kent, CT4 5EP 3.84 Miles

Herne Bay The Circus, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8PJ 4.01 Miles

Canterbury West Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN 4.29 Miles

Canterbury East Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB 4.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Premier Cars 01227 710310 18, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7LQ 2.21 Miles
Executive Cars 01227 713383 Herne Common, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7LQ 2.21 Miles
Green Light Private Hire 01227 722222 The White House, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1RR 2.33 Miles
Cabwise Taxis 01227 712929 112 Sweechgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0QP 2.34 Miles
Cabwise 07734 088674 112 Sweechgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0QP 2.34 Miles
Aristocars 01227 711993 Unit 5B, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0QE 2.39 Miles
Northgate Cars 01227 860460 Unit 5/Wall End Farm/Island Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4DF 2.40 Miles
Roger Collin Cars 01227 366405 42 Vinten Close, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7TG 2.45 Miles
Silverline Travel 01227 728599 72 The Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1TD 2.68 Miles
County Cars 01227 721256 Pines/School La, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1QU 2.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hersden East Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hersden Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bredland Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westbere Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Butts Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staines Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stodmarsh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hoath Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hoades Wood Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Island Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upstreet Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bay Trees Grove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maypole Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
River View Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Homewood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hersden Surgery	The Surgery St. Albans Road Hersden Canterbury CT3 4EX
Sturry Surgery 01227 710372	Sturry Surgery 53 Island Road,Sturry Canterbury Kent CT2 0EF
Littlebourne Surgery	Court Hill Littlebourne Canterbury CT3 1TX
Sigurdsson	Herne & Broomfield Surgery 38 Broomfield Road Broomfield Herne Bay Kent CT6 7LY
Canterbury Vaccination Centre - Sea Cadet Unit - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Training Ship Courageous Vauxhall Road Canterbury CT1 1ZN

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lord Whisky Low Income Clinic
Unit 11 Wealden Forest Park Herne Common Kent CT6 7LQ 01303862622 lord.whisky@btinternet.com 2.19 miles

Animals Treated
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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 3.10 miles


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Broadway Veterinary Group
Unit 1 Herne Bay Business Park The Links Herne Bay Kent CT6 7FE 01227 375978 gill.smith5@zen.co.uk 3.31 miles

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Vets Now Herne Bay
Unit 1 Herne Bay Kent CT6 7FE 01227 470033 hernebayclinic@vets-now.com Website 3.31 miles

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Animed Veterinary Centre
90 Osborne Gardens Beltinge Herne Bay Kent CT6 6SE 01227 361111 beltinge@animedvets.com Website 3.80 miles
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Canterbury Veterinary Surgery
43 - 45 Northgate Canterbury Kent CT1 1BE 01227 802802 reception@canterburyvets.co.uk 3.97 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 6.12 miles

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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 6.36 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 9.16 miles

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Willow Woods
Small Wooded Area Just Outside Of Deal. Deal Lancashire 9.67 miles

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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 10.94 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 12.24 miles

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