Welcome to Lashenden

Lashenden is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated near the town of Headcorn and is known for its rich history and beautiful countryside. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Lashenden Airfield, which played a significant role in World War II. Today, the airfield is used for recreational flying and is a popular destination for aviation enthusiasts.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Lashenden is also known for its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy hiking, cycling, and horseback riding along the many trails that wind through the countryside. The village is also home to a number of quaint pubs and restaurants, where visitors can sample traditional English cuisine and enjoy a pint of local ale.

Despite its small size, Lashenden is a vibrant and welcoming community. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a popular summer fete and a Christmas market. The local residents are friendly and welcoming, and visitors are sure to feel at home in this charming corner of Kent. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or simply relaxing in a picturesque setting, Lashenden is the perfect destination for your next getaway.

Local Schools

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Headcorn Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Symonds	Kings Road Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9QT 01622891289 School Website
Smarden Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claudia Miller	Pluckley Road Smarden Ashford Kent TN27 8ND 01233770316 School Website
Frittenden Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Nichola Costello	Frittenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 2DD 01580852250 School Website
John Mayne Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Tester	High Street Biddenden Ashford Kent TN27 8AL 1580291424 School Website
Ulcombe Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Emma Masters	The Street Ulcombe Maidstone Kent ME17 1DU 01622842903 School Website
Greenfields School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Cartwright	Tenterden Road Biddenden Ashford Kent TN27 8BE 1580292523 School Website
Staplehurst School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Lucy Davenport	Gybbon Rise Staplehurst Tonbridge Kent TN12 0LZ 01580891765 School Website
Egerton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Julia Walker	Stisted Way Egerton Ashford Kent TN27 9DR 01233756274 School Website
Sutton Valence School Other Independent School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr James Thomas	North Street Sutton Valence Maidstone Kent ME17 3HL 1622845203 School Website
Little Acorns School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-15 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Neal	London Beach Farm Ashford Road St Michael's Tenterden Kent TN30 6SR 1233850422 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Headcorn Station Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9SD 0.99 Miles

Staplehurst Station Approach, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0QR 4.20 Miles

Pluckley Station Road, Pluckley, Kent, TN27 0RT 4.45 Miles

Lenham Station Approach Road, Off High Street, Lenham, Kent, ME17 2HR 6.06 Miles

Harrietsham Station Road, Harrietsham, Kent, ME17 1JA 6.19 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Maidstone Taxi Co 01622 890003 Partridges Yard/Monks Hill, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8QJ 1.55 Miles
Clarkes Minibus Hire 01580 292095 4 Woolpack Corner, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8BU 3.61 Miles
M T C Taxis 01622 890003 10 Surrenden Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0LX 4.24 Miles
L T J Chauffeurs 01580 890483 Manorbier/Marden Rd, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0PB 4.51 Miles
Limo Hire Sussex Kent 0800 644 1593 30 Henley Meadows, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6EN 5.52 Miles
Limostar 01233 712261 Pluckley Road, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0QH 5.66 Miles
Richard's Private Care Hire 01622 832252 Widehurst Bungalows, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 9LN 5.86 Miles
Quick Cabs 01622 851475 The Nursery/Chegworth La, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1DB 6.08 Miles
A1 Wheelden Cars 01622 861155 Ledian Farm, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1RZ 6.33 Miles
Connect Cars 01622 859595 6 Mitchell Close, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2AE 6.33 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Shenley Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Smarden Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheeler Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bell Inn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lashenden Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Headcorn Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Headcorn Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lenham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monks Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swifts Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Water Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southernden No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newcastle Junction No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Smarden Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wheeler Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Headcorn Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Shenley Road Headcorn Ashford TN27 9HX
Headcorn Surgery 01622 890294	Headcorn Surgery Grigg Lane Headcorn Kent TN27 9AA
Malling Health Four 01580 891220	Staplehurst Health Centre Offens Drive, Staplehurst Tonbridge Kent TN12 0LB
Staplehurst Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Offens Drive Staplehurst Tonbridge TN12 0LB
Sutton Valence Group Practice 01622 842212	Sutton Valence Group Prac South Lane Sutton Valence Maidstone, Kent ME17 3BD

Local Stores

Harrietsham - Ashford Road
1 Buckingham Drive
Harrietsham
Maidstone
Kent
ME17 1GF
01622 850081
Store Website
6.05 miles

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SPAR Staplehurst
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The Parade
Staplehurst
TN12 0LA
01580 891734
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Green Lane Veterinary Clinic
Shenley Farm Shenley Road Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9HX 01622 890245 0.15 miles

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Medivet Headcorn
The Chalet North Street Headcorn Kent TN27 9NN 01622 890351 headcorn@medivet.co.uk Website 1.32 miles

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Cherry Tree Gentle Farewells
Cherry Tree Farm High Halden Ashford Kent TN26 3HJ 01233 226440 mail@cherrytreegentlefarewells.com Website 3.81 miles

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Little Hoppers Animal Hospital Group - Staplehurst
Stable Cottage Rathbond House High Street Staplehurst Kent TN12 0AD 01580 847277 staplehurst@littlehoppersvets.co.uk Website 4.00 miles
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A - Z Animal Care
Ripleys Garden Centre Ashfod Road Bethersden Ashford Kent TN26 3LF 01233 822411 emma@a-zanimalcare.co.uk Website 4.94 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 5.99 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.20 miles

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Hothfield Common
This Managed, Ancient, Heath Is Popular With Dog Walkers From Nearby Villages. There Are Several Areas, All Separately Fenced Off With Plenty Of Gates Allowing Access. Sheep Are To Be Found Grazing In The Wet Meadow And There Is A Herd Of Around 22 Highland Cattle That Are Moved From One Area To Another On A Regular Basis. Maps, One In The Car Park And Another In The Main Heathland Area Are Updated To Show Where The Cattle Are Currently Grazing - These Areas Can Be Easily Avoided Once You Know The Layout Of The Common If You Are Reluctant To Meet Up With Them. Cades Rd 7.73 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 8.84 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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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 9.26 miles

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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 9.38 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 11.28 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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