Welcome to Lower Higham

Lower Higham is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the southern bank of the River Thames, and is part of the Gravesham district. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks.

One of the most notable landmarks in Lower Higham is the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century, and features a number of interesting architectural features, including a Norman doorway and a 14th century tower. The church is still in use today, and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Another popular attraction in Lower Higham is the Lower Higham Railway Station. The station is located on the North Kent Line, and provides regular services to London and other destinations in the region. The station is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the original station building, which dates back to the 19th century. Overall, Lower Higham is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of attractions for visitors to enjoy.

Local Schools

School	Details
Higham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Grattan	School Lane Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7JL 01474822535 School Website
Gad's Hill School Other Independent School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Paul Savage	Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7PA 1474822366 School Website
Shorne Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Prest	Cob Drive Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3DU 01474822312 School Website
Cliffe Woods Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen Connolly	View Road Cliffe Woods Rochester Kent ME3 8UJ 01634220822 School Website
City Of Rochester School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Alicja Emmett	Bradbury House View Road Cliffe Woods Rochester Kent ME3 8UJ 1634570706 School Website
Abbey Court Community Special School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Ms Vicky Aspin	Rede Court Road Strood Rochester Kent ME2 3SP 01634338220 School Website
Temple Mill Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Lewis	Cliffe Road Strood Rochester Kent ME2 3NL 01634629079 School Website
Strood Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Numera Anwar	Carnation Road Strood Rochester Kent ME2 2SX 01634717121 School Website
Gordon Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirstie Jones	Gordon Road Strood Rochester Kent ME2 3HQ 03333602110 School Website
Gordon Infant School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kirstie Jones	Gordon Road Strood Rochester Kent ME2 3HQ 03333602110 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Higham School Lane, Higham, Kent, ME3 7JQ 0.10 Miles

Strood Canal Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 4DR 2.74 Miles

Rochester 86 Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1NH 3.21 Miles

Halling High Street, Halling, Kent, ME1 1BN 3.69 Miles

Cuxton Station Road, Cuxton, Kent, ME2 1AB 3.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Transfers 07983 085132 Hermitage Rd, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7NF 0.86 Miles
Ccars 01634 716551 Quantock, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7NT 1.41 Miles
Medway Executive Cars 07834 049324 113 View Road, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8UQ 1.68 Miles
Frindsbury Taxis 01634 720200 24 Carisbrooke Rd, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3SN 1.80 Miles
The Kent Limousine Association 01634 220223 Cooling Road, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7RY 2.19 Miles
Knights Travel Medway 01634 321505 10 Yantlet Drive, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2TJ 2.20 Miles
Stevens 1-8 Seater Airport Taxis 07768 905798 37 Elaine Avenue, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2YW 2.38 Miles
Knights Taxis And Minibuses 01474 362626 11 Orlick Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4UP 2.46 Miles
Strood Cabs 01634 711121 10 North Street, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4SH 2.55 Miles
Bdtaxis 01634 710725 63, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2PR 2.83 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
School Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higham Old Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mid Higham Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Church Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gads Hill Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mockbegger Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gads Hill Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queens Farm Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Coutts Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cliffe Woods Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dillywood Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pear Tree Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
View Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brookmead Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street Shorne Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Higham Surgery	Hermitage Road Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7DB
Medway Peninsula Primary Care Network 01634 949300	Parkside Cliffe Woods Rochester Kent ME3 8HX
Highparks Medical Practice 01634 221410	Cliff Woods Parkside, Cliffe Woods Rochester Kent ME3 8HX
Shorne Village Surgery 1474824411	Crown Lane Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3DY
Wainscott Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Miller Way Wainscott Rochester ME2 4LP

Local Stores

Franchise Cliffe Woods
Parkside
Cliffe Woods
ROCHESTER
Kent
ME3 8HX
Store Website
1.46 miles

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SPAR - Chattenden North
4 Elms (North)
Main Road
Chattenden
ME3 8LL
01634 258159
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Strood - Stanhope Veterinary Centre
29 Stanhope Road Rochester Kent ME2 3EJ 01634 713065 strood@medivet.co.uk Website 2.41 miles
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Medway City Veterinary Centre
George Summers Close Strood Rochester Kent ME2 4FF 01634 718078 medway@cvsvets.com Website 3.05 miles
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Manor Veterinary Centre
10 Manor Road Chatham Kent ME4 6AG 01634 407777 manorvets@hotmail.com 3.93 miles
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Medivet Gravesend
144 Parrock Street Gravesend Kent DA12 1EY 01474 352793 gravesend@medivet.co.uk Website 4.11 miles
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Clover Street Veterinary Clinic
Clover Street Chatham Kent ME4 4DT 01634 848999 Website 4.14 miles

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Easipetcare
Union Street Chatham Kent ME4 4PZ 01634 829934 chatham@easipetcare.com Website 4.36 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.55 miles

Location what3words humble.united.hardly

Coalhouse Fort Park
Princess Margaret Rd East Tilbury Tilbury RM18 8QD 3.00 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 3.65 miles Henhurst Rd, Cobham Da12 3An

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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 3.98 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 5.98 miles

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

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