Welcome to Lunsford

Lunsford is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated in the Weald of Kent, which is a hilly area known for its beautiful countryside and picturesque villages. Lunsford is a quiet and peaceful place, with a population of around 500 people. The village is surrounded by fields and woodland, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.

One of the most notable features of Lunsford is its historic church, St. Laurence's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is a beautiful example of Norman architecture, with a striking tower and a stunning stained glass window. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Lunsford is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. These businesses provide essential services to the local community and help to create a sense of community spirit in the village. Overall, Lunsford is a charming and welcoming place, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6.2°C

Feels Like: 4.8°C

Wind: 4.5 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Brookfield Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs C Smith	Swallow Road Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6PY 01732840955 School Website
Lunsford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gary Anscombe	Swallow Road Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6PY 01732843352 School Website
Brookfield Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nathaniel South	Swallow Road Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6PY 01732843667 School Website
Leybourne, St Peter And St Paul Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Tina Holditch	Rectory Lane North Leybourne West Malling Kent ME19 5HD 1732842008 School Website
St James The Great Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Tamasin Springett	Chapman Way East Malling Kent ME19 6SD 01732841912 School Website
Ditton Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Graham Ward	New Road Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6AE 01732843446 School Website
The Malling School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr John Vennart	Beech Road East Malling West Malling Kent ME19 6DH 01732840995 School Website
Ditton Infant School Foundation School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Claire Lewer	Pear Tree Avenue Ditton Aylesford Kent ME20 6EB 01732844107 School Website
More Park Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Deborah Seal	Lucks Hill West Malling Kent ME19 6HN 01732843047 School Website
Aylesford Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Billy Harrington	Teapot Lane Aylesford Kent ME20 7JU 01622718192 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
New Hythe Off New Hythe Lane, New Hythe, Kent, ME20 6XJ 1.07 Miles

East Malling High Street, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6AJ 1.08 Miles

West Malling Station Approach, Off Swan Street, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6HJ 1.10 Miles

Aylesford Station Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7JL 1.19 Miles

Snodland High Street, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5AN 1.94 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Conder Kevin Private Hire Ltd 01732 845604 64 Plover Rd, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6JZ 0.21 Miles
Gemini Private Hire 01732 845644 18 New Hythe Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6PN 0.26 Miles
Leybourne Taxi 07751 870979 14 Little Oxley, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5QU 0.41 Miles
Kent Class Cars 07931 594612 36 Middle Mill Road, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6PS 0.95 Miles
Skyline Cars 01732 400200 5 Busbridge Close, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6BD 1.05 Miles
Holthouse Carriages 01622 710804 401 London Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6DB 1.10 Miles
West Malling And Larkfield Taxis 01732 845535 Eden Farm La, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6HL 1.27 Miles
Carefree Driving Services Ltd 01622 793020 5 Rowan Close, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7LP 1.35 Miles
Bussey Executive Hire 01634 244920 236 Birling Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5ET 1.63 Miles
Action Private Hire Taxis 01732 875875 64 Malling Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5NB 1.78 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Plover Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Larkfield Post Office Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:00:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Laburnum Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Luckway Stores Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Osprey Walk Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Keats Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradbourne Park Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waterside Court Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stepstile Estate Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bell Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lunsford Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brookland Estate Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rectory Lane South Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Temple Way Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Malling Pcn Ncc 01732 849980	Larkfield Health Centre Martin Square Larkfield Kent ME20 6QJ
Thornhills Medical Practice 01732 849980	Thornhills Med Pract Larkfield Hc, Martin Sq Aylesford Kent ME20 6QJ
Wateringbury Branch Surgery - Larkfield	The George Holding Centre Chaucer Way Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6SS
Avicenna Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Oxley Shaw Lane Leybourne West Malling ME19 5PU
Avicenna Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Oxley Shaw Lane Leybourne West Malling ME19 5PU

Local Stores

Snodland - Holborough Road
1 Holborough Road
Snodland
Kent
ME6 5DQ
01634 241430
Store Website
1.94 miles

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SPAR - West Malling
265 London Road
West Malling
ME19 5AE
01732 840000
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Sandhole Veterinary Centre
Sandhole Snodland Kent ME6 5LG 01634 242502 nurse@sandholevets.com Website 1.24 miles
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Pennard Vets
107 High Street West Malling Kent ME19 6NA 01732 843080 Website 1.40 miles
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Companion Care (Maidstone) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home South Aylesford Retail Park Aylesford Maidstone Kent ME20 7TP 01622 711 363 maidstone@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.49 miles
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Kings Hill Veterinary Clinic
3 Queen Street Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4DA 01732 522333 Website 2.63 miles

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Pennard Vets Allington
5 Mid-Kent Shopping Centre Castle Road Allington Maidstone Kent ME16 0PU 01622 663166 allington@pennardvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.79 miles
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Trinity Vet Centre
Hermitage Walk Hermitage Lane Maidstone Kent ME16 9NZ 01622 726730 reception@trinityvetcentre.com 2.87 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.73 miles

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Trolley Country Park
Flat Path, Wooded. 2 The Covert Vigo Village Gravesend DA13 0SY 4.39 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 4.67 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 4.73 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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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 5.80 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 6.45 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

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Weather Forecast

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