Welcome to Lenham

Lenham is a charming village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the southern slope of the North Downs, surrounded by beautiful countryside and picturesque landscapes. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and it is home to many historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Lenham is the 14th-century church of St. Mary, which is a fine example of medieval architecture.

Lenham is a popular destination for tourists and visitors who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway. The village has a range of accommodation options, including bed and breakfasts, hotels, and self-catering cottages. There are also many restaurants, cafes, and pubs in the village, serving delicious local cuisine and drinks. Visitors can explore the village's many shops and boutiques, which offer a range of unique and handmade products.

Lenham is also a great base for exploring the surrounding area. The village is located close to many popular attractions, including Leeds Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and the White Cliffs of Dover. Visitors can also enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding in the nearby countryside. Overall, Lenham is a wonderful destination for anyone looking to experience the beauty and charm of rural England.

Local Schools

School	Details
Lenham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Mccluskey	Ham Lane Lenham Maidstone Kent ME17 2LL 01622858260 School Website
The Lenham School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Foreman	Ham Lane Lenham Maidstone Kent ME17 2LL 1622858267 School Website
Platts Heath Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Darren Waters	Headcorn Road Platts Heath Maidstone Kent ME17 2NH 01622850316 School Website
Harrietsham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Tara Deevoy	West Street Harrietsham Maidstone Kent ME17 1JZ 01622859261 School Website
Heath Farm School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mr Jason Pearn	Egerton Road Charing Heath Ashford Kent TN27 0AX 1233712030 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
Kingswood Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Lynsey Sanchez Daviu	Cayser Drive Kingswood Maidstone Kent ME17 3QF 01622842674 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
Milstead And Frinsted Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Love	School Lane Milstead Sittingbourne Kent ME9 0SJ 01795830241 School Website
Charing Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Bird	School Road Charing Ashford Kent TN27 0JN 1233712277 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lenham Station Approach Road, Off High Street, Lenham, Kent, ME17 2HR 0.44 Miles

Harrietsham Station Road, Harrietsham, Kent, ME17 1JA 1.91 Miles

Charing Station Road, Charing, Kent, TN27 0JA 3.82 Miles

Hollingbourne Eythorne Street, Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1TX 4.14 Miles

Pluckley Station Road, Pluckley, Kent, TN27 0RT 5.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Connect Cars 01622 859595 6 Mitchell Close, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2AE 0.22 Miles
Quick Cabs 01622 851475 The Nursery/Chegworth La, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1DB 2.91 Miles
Limostar 01233 712261 Pluckley Road, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0QH 4.16 Miles
Allington Classic Cars 01622 880005 Big Allington Farm, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1RD 4.18 Miles
A1 Wheelden Cars 01622 861155 Ledian Farm, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1RZ 4.89 Miles
Express Cabs 01622 686868 4 Orchard Industrial Estate, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9YE 6.82 Miles
The White Cab Co 01795 422222 119 William St, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1HS 7.02 Miles
Cab-It 01795 436666 9 West Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1AA 7.09 Miles
Lets Go Green Cabs 01795 444444 74 West Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1AR 7.15 Miles
Swale Cabs 01795 470000 86 West Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1AS 7.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lenham Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ham Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foord Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glebe Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Malt House Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ham Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lenham Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Pilgrims Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Dickley Wood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Sandway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Woodside Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Marley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Forstal No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Stede Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Len Valley Practice 01622 858341	Len Valley Practice Groom Way,Lenham Maidstone Kent ME17 2QF
The Glebe Medical Centre	Church Road Harrietsham Maidstone Kent ME17 1AP
Charing Surgery 01233 714490	The Charing Surgery 1 Surgery Close, Charing Ashford Kent TN27 0AW
Langley 01622 863060	The Orchard Surgery Horseshoes Lane, Langley Maidstone Kent ME17 3JY
Sutton Valence Group Practice 01622 842212	Sutton Valence Group Prac South Lane Sutton Valence Maidstone, Kent ME17 3BD

Local Stores

Lenham - Faversham Road
8 Faversham Road
Lenham
Maidstone
Kent
ME17 2PN
01622 850242
Store Website
0.10 miles

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SPAR - Repton Avenue
20 Cedar Parade
Ashford
TN23 3TE
01233 746791
Store Website
8.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Harrietsham Veterinary Clinic
Harrietsham Vet Clinic, Unit 9 Roebuck Business Park Ashford Road, Harrietsham Maidstone Kent ME17 1AB 01622 858666 info@harrietshamvets.co.uk 1.97 miles
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Lady Dane Vets Llp
Unit 1, The Old Pumping Station Pluckley Rd Charing Ashford Kent TN27 0AH 01795 532180 enquiries@ladydanevets.com Website 3.78 miles
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Kent Equine Hospital
East Field Barn Broad Street Hill Hucking Maidstone Kent ME17 1QX 01622 737884 office@keh.org.uk Website 5.09 miles
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Medivet Headcorn
The Chalet North Street Headcorn Kent TN27 9NN 01622 890351 headcorn@medivet.co.uk Website 6.32 miles

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Pennard Vets Langley Park
Unit 3, Laight Road Maidstone Kent ME17 3FU 01622 808084 langleypark@pennardvetgroup.co.uk Website 6.46 miles
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Green Lane Veterinary Clinic
Shenley Farm Shenley Road Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9HX 01622 890245 6.54 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 4.65 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 4.79 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 6.12 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 7.45 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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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 8.30 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 8.61 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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