Welcome to Luddesdown

Luddesdown is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the North Downs and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings to explore. One of the most notable landmarks is the St. Peter and St. Paul Church, which dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building.

The village of Luddesdown is a peaceful and tranquil place to live, with a strong sense of community. There are many local events and activities that take place throughout the year, including the annual Luddesdown Country Show, which attracts visitors from all over the county. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, which serves traditional English food and drink.

Despite its small size, Luddesdown has a lot to offer its residents and visitors. It is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the beauty of the countryside. Whether you are interested in history, nature, or simply want to relax and unwind, Luddesdown is the perfect destination.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 7°C

Feels Like: 4.8°C

Wind: 7.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Cobham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Saunders	The Street Cobham Gravesend Kent DA12 3BN 01474814373 School Website
Meopham School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Glenn Prebble	Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0AH 01474814646 School Website
Meopham Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Michele Sowden-Mehta	Longfield Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0JW 01474812259 School Website
Helen Allison School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mr Adam Wadey	Longfield Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0EW 1474814878 School Website
Cobham Hall Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Barrett	Cobham Hall Brewers Road Gravesend Kent DA12 3BL 1474823371 School Website
Cuxton Community Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Charlotte Aldham Breary	Bush Road Cuxton Rochester Kent ME2 1EZ 01634337720 School Website
Cuxton Community Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Miss Charlotte Aldham Breary	Bush Road Cuxton Rochester Kent ME2 1EY 01634337720 School Website
Halling Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms Lisa Taylor	Howlsmere Close Halling Rochester Kent ME2 1ER 1634240258 School Website
Singlewell Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Brown	Mackenzie Way Gravesend Kent DA12 5TY 01474569859 School Website
Wouldham All Saints Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Carl Fitter	2 School Lane Wouldham Rochester Kent ME1 3TS 01634861434 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sole Street Sole Street, Cobham, Kent, DA13 0XY 1.20 Miles

Meopham Station Approach, Off Wrotham Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0LT 1.86 Miles

Cuxton Station Road, Cuxton, Kent, ME2 1AB 2.68 Miles

Snodland High Street, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5AN 3.59 Miles

Longfield Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QA 4.55 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Meopham Cars 01474 813441 Meopham Station, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0LT 1.87 Miles
Hws Taxis 01634 515253 Ocean Monarch Cuxton Marina, Rochester, Kent, ME2 1AB 2.68 Miles
Colins Motorcycle Chauffeurs 07831 099559 Rochester, Rochester, Kent, ME2 1NQ 2.68 Miles
Halling Hire 01634 243455 16 Howlsmere Close, Rochester, Kent, ME2 1ER 2.87 Miles
Smart Travel 07831 183029 7 Crossfield Walk, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5SE 2.99 Miles
Istead Rise Minibus Co 01474 832848 22 Haven Close, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9JR 3.00 Miles
Holborough Taxi Travel 01732 647037 Holborough Lakes, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5FA 3.06 Miles
Grange Travel 01474 357743 62 Marling Way, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4RE 3.15 Miles
Bdtaxis 01634 710725 63, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2PR 3.21 Miles
Knights Travel Medway 01634 321505 10 Yantlet Drive, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2TJ 3.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Schools No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Henley Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Sole Street Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
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The Street Cobham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Round Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Parade No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Meadfield Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Fox & Hounds Meopham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Henhurst Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Priestwood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Lower Bush No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meopham Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Meopham Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend DA13 0AH
Meopham Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend DA13 0AH
Meopham Medical Centre 01474 814288	Meopham Medical Centre Wrotham Road Meopham Kent DA13 0AH
Sastry M R 01634 714317	19A Wood Street Cuxton Rochester Kent ME2 1LT
Halling Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Halling Medical Centre Ferry Road Halling Rochester ME2 1NP

Local Stores

Cuxton
93 Bush Road
Cuxton
Rochester
Kent
ME2 1EY
01634 717602
Store Website
2.37 miles

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SPAR Tollgate
Tollgate
Watling Street
Gravesend
DA11 7NP
01474 564481
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Meopham Veterinary Hospital
Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0QG 01474 815333 enquiries@meophamvets.co.uk Website 2.29 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Sandhole Veterinary Centre
Sandhole Snodland Kent ME6 5LG 01634 242502 nurse@sandholevets.com Website 3.83 miles
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The Shrubbery Veterinary Centre
5 The Link New Ash Green Longfield Kent DA3 8HG 01474 873370 shrubberyvet@btconnect.com Website 4.07 miles

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Medivet Strood - Stanhope Veterinary Centre
29 Stanhope Road Rochester Kent ME2 3EJ 01634 713065 strood@medivet.co.uk Website 4.46 miles
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Parkvets Veterinary Clinic
49 Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD 01474 703377 parkvets@parkvets.com Website 4.61 miles
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Warren House
Warren House Anchor Road Rochester Kent ME1 2PR 07595 189017 anthonypiercy7@gmail.com 4.62 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.62 miles

Location what3words record.wacky.topped

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 1.95 miles

Location what3words clap.discrepancy.runner

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 2.42 miles

Location what3words humble.united.hardly

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 2.46 miles Henhurst Rd, Cobham Da12 3An

Location what3words shakes.panic.organ

Trolley Country Park
Flat Path, Wooded. 2 The Covert Vigo Village Gravesend DA13 0SY 3.88 miles

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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 6.62 miles

Location what3words pigs.ahead.ratty

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
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