Welcome to Hucking

Hucking is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the North Downs, which is a range of hills that runs through the county. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Margaret's Church.

One of the most notable features of Hucking is the Hucking Estate, which is a large area of woodland and farmland that covers over 600 acres. The estate is managed by the Woodland Trust and is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and foxes. The estate is also home to several ancient woodlands, which are some of the oldest in the country.

Despite its small size, Hucking has a strong community spirit and is home to several local events throughout the year. These include the Hucking Music Festival, which takes place every summer and features live music from local bands and musicians. The village also has a popular pub, the Rose and Crown, which serves traditional pub food and local ales. Overall, Hucking is a charming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hollingbourne Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Helen Bradley-Wyatt	Eyhorne Street Hollingbourne Maidstone Kent ME17 1UA 01622880270 School Website
Bredgar Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Joanna Heath	Bexon Lane Bredgar Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8HB 1622884359 School Website
Thurnham Church Of England Infant School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Elizabeth Pateman	The Landway Bearsted Maidstone Kent ME14 4BL 01622737685 School Website
Roseacre Junior School Foundation School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Duncan Garrett	The Landway Bearsted Maidstone Kent ME14 4BL 01622737843 School Website
Leeds And Broomfield Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Fiona Steer	Lower Street Leeds Maidstone Kent ME17 1RL 01622861398 School Website
Bearsted Primary Academy Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Tipple	Popesfield Way Weavering Maidstone Kent ME14 5GA 1622250040 School Website
Snowfields Academy Free Schools Special Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Dee Pickerill	Popesfield Way Weavering Maidstone Kent ME14 5GA 1622250050 School Website
Madginford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Woolcombe	Egremont Road Bearsted Maidstone Kent ME15 8LH 01622734539 School Website
Bredhurst Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Cox	The Street Bredhurst Gillingham Kent ME7 3JY 01634231271 School Website
St Augustine Of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Prestidge	Deanwood Drive Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9NP 01634371892 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hollingbourne Eythorne Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1TX 2.14 Miles

Bearsted Ware Street, Bearsted, Kent, ME14 4PH 2.76 Miles

Harrietsham Station Road, Harrietsham, Kent, ME17 1JA 3.87 Miles

Newington Station Road, Newington, Kent, ME9 7LQ 4.43 Miles

Maidstone East Station Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1QN 5.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Allington Classic Cars 01622 880005 Big Allington Farm, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1RD 1.60 Miles
Quick Cabs 01622 851475 The Nursery/Chegworth La, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1DB 3.50 Miles
A1 Wheelden Cars 01622 861155 Ledian Farm, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1RZ 3.62 Miles
Stretched 2 The Limit Limousines 01634 375071 31 Ferrier Close, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9JL 3.86 Miles
Classic Chauffeured Cars 07890 035245 47 Georgian Way, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0RA 3.88 Miles
Airports 24-7 Ltd 01622 201488 41 Newenden Close, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5RU 3.96 Miles
First Capital Cars Taxi Maidstone 01622 210155 14 Spindle Glade, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5RQ 4.09 Miles
Wheelchair Friendly Taxis 07963 962546 3 Lombardy Dr, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5TA 4.18 Miles
Taxi Van 01634 319904 12 Chesham Dr, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LY 4.34 Miles
Cab-Line 01795 476666 53 Church La, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7JU 4.50 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hucking Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Broad Street Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Binbury Lane Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
South Green Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Bicknor Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Hollingbourne Hill Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
South Street Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Upper Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thurnham Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Roadchef Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Stockbury Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Culpepper Close Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Pett Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Hollingbourne Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Bedmonton Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bearsted Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Yeoman Lane Bearsted Maidstone ME14 4DS
Bearsted Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Yeoman Lane Bearsted Maidstone ME14 4DS
Bearsted 01622 737326	The Surgery Yeoman Lane, Bearsted Maidstone Kent ME14 4DS
Grove Green Medical Centre 01622 734775	Unit 1 Minor Centre Grove Green Weavering Maidstone Kent ME14 5PX
Parkwood Family Practice 01634 269610	119 Long Catlis Road Parkwood Rainham Gillingham, Kent ME8 9RR

Local Stores

Bearsted
33-37 Egremont Road
Bearsted
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 8LH
01622 739981
shop.9951@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.59 miles

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SPAR - Chatham Road
Chatham Road Service Station
Chatham Road
Maidstone
ME14 2ND
01622 683597
Store Website
5.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Kent Equine Hospital
East Field Barn Broad Street Hill Hucking Maidstone Kent ME17 1QX 01622 737884 office@keh.org.uk Website 0.30 miles
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Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital
Pets Ltd Newnham Court, Bearsted Road Weavering Maidstone Kent ME14 5EL 01622 734555 enquiries@newnhamvets.com Website 3.54 miles
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Medivet Bearstedbearsted Veterinary Surgery
Unit 10 Egremont Road Bearsted Maidstone Kent ME15 8LH 01622 736 677 bearsted@medivet.co.uk Website 3.57 miles
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Harrietsham Veterinary Clinic
Harrietsham Vet Clinic, Unit 9 Roebuck Business Park Ashford Road, Harrietsham Maidstone Kent ME17 1AB 01622 858666 info@harrietshamvets.co.uk 3.99 miles
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Ralph Chambers &Amp; Associates
2 Parkwood Green Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9PN 01634 239335 rcwoof2009@hotmail.co.uk Website 4.12 miles
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Wigmore Veterinary Centre
Wigmore Veterinary Centre 392 Maidstone Road Wigmore Rainham Kent ME8 0JA 01634 388045 reception@wigmorevets.co.uk Website 4.42 miles
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Closed for Staff training 1:30-3pm except emergencies.
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Local Dog Walks

Hucking Estate Woods
Beautiful Walking Area With Plenty Of Forest Areas As Well As Large Fields, Generally Pretty Quiet And Not Too Busy. Hucking Estate - Woodland Trust Car Park Church Road Lancashire 0.69 miles

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Mote Park
Nice Open Fields, Good For Picnics, A Play Area For The Kids And A Cafe. Plus A Large Lake To Feed The Ducks, Swans And Geese. Different Walks To Try And Everyone Is Really Friendly Walking Their Dog. 19-35 Mote Ave Lancashire 4.63 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 5.44 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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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 5.53 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

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Cobtree Manor Park
Really Nice Walk For The Dogs. There Is A Refreshment Area / Cafe For A Cup Of Tea Or A Bacon Sandwich On A Sunday Morning. Currently They Are Building A Purpose Built Cafe For This. Also There Is A Big Wooden Playground With Climbing Frames, Slides, Swings. Free Parking. Really Nice People Walking There Dog And Everyone Is Really Friendly. Endeavour House 259 Forstal Rd Aylesford Lancashire ME20 7AQ 5.75 miles

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Dering Woods
A Lovely Easy Walk, This Wood Is Part Of The Woodland Trust, So The Paths Are Kept Clear All Year Round. It Can Get Quite Muddy During The Winter Months, Also There Are Active Bridal Ways So You May Occasionally Bump Into The Odd Horse Here And There. Lots Of Local People Use The Woods As Their Local Walking Spot So Lots Of Dogs Will Be There! Smarden Bell Rd Smarden 9.25 miles

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