Welcome to Murston

Murston is a small village located in the Swale district of Kent, England. It is situated on the eastern bank of the River Swale, which separates it from the Isle of Sheppey. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and it was once a thriving port town. Today, Murston is a quiet residential area with a population of around 5,000 people.

One of the most notable landmarks in Murston is the All Saints Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture. Another popular attraction in the village is the Murston Old Churchyard, which is a peaceful and serene place to visit. The churchyard is home to many historic graves and is a popular spot for nature walks.

Murston is also home to a number of local businesses, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are many events and activities held throughout the year, including the annual Murston Fun Day. Overall, Murston is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxed way of life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Sunny Bank Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Jack Allen	Sunny Bank Murston Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3QN 1795473891 School Website
Vtc Independent School Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Sean Campbell	Unit 2, Centre 2000 St Michaels Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3DZ 1795899240 School Website
Canterbury Road Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Zoe King	School Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4SE 01795423818 School Website
Lansdowne Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Jobe	Gladstone Drive Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3BH 01795423752 School Website
South Avenue Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracy Cadwallader	South Avenue Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4SU 01795477750 School Website
Sittingbourne Community College Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Nick Smith	Swanstree Avenue Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4NL 01795472449 School Website
Meadowfield School Foundation Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Ms Daniel Zaccheo	Swanstree Avenue Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4NL 01795477788 School Website
Bapchild And Tonge Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christian Kelly	School Lane Bapchild Sittingbourne Kent ME9 9NL 01795424143 School Website
Borden Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Ashley Tomlin	Avenue Of Remembrance Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4DB 01795424192 School Website
Highsted Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Anne Kelly	Highsted Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4PT 01795424223 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sittingbourne St. Michaels Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3ED 0.79 Miles

Kemsley Sheerness Road, Kemsley, Kent, ME10 2ST 1.74 Miles

Teynham Lower Road, Teynham, Kent, ME9 9DU 2.43 Miles

Swale Sheppey Way, Near Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SS 3.26 Miles

Newington Station Road, Newington, Kent, ME9 7LQ 3.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Diamond Carz 01795 474845 84 Woodberry Dr, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3AX 0.27 Miles
A2 Cabs Ltd 01795 430400 Unit 8/West La Trading Est/West La, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3TT 0.28 Miles
A2 Cabs Ltd 01795 478888 Unit 8 Office West Lane Trading Estate, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3TT 0.28 Miles
Sittingbourne Cabs 01795 426600 20 Hugh Price Close, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3AR 0.30 Miles
A2 Cabs 01795 430400 Smeed Dean Centre, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3EW 0.34 Miles
Fab Cab 01795 420002 Tower View, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3EE 0.90 Miles
Cab-It 01795 436666 9 West Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1AA 0.91 Miles
Lets Go Green Cabs 01795 444444 74 West Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1AR 1.02 Miles
Swale Cabs 01795 470000 86 West Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1AS 1.02 Miles
The White Cab Co 01795 422222 119 William St, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1HS 1.04 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Murston Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Eurolink Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Eurolink Estate Business Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Portland Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lansdown Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Snipes Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vincent Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Street Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
St Johns Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Crown Quay Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great East Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Peregrine Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Step Style No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bell Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Chestnuts Surgery 01795 470794	The Chestnuts Surgery 70 East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4RU
Memorial Medical Centre 01795 477764	Memorial Medical Centre Bell Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4XX
The Medic Care Surgery 01795 521205	Sittingbourne Memhospital Bell Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4DT
Green Porch Medical Partnership 01795 424315	Green Porch Med Centre Green Porch Close Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2HA
London Road Medical Centre 01795 472100	The Medical Centre 32 London Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1ND

Local Stores

Murston
2 Church Road
Murston
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 3RE
01795 426046
Store Website
0.03 miles

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SPAR Gillingham
64
Twydall Green
Gillingham
ME8 6XJ
01634233447
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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1 Castle Court Castle Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3TD 01795 474 900 Website 0.24 miles

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Sittingbourne Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit D Sittingbourne Retail Park Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2XD 01795 411990 sittingbourne@vets4pets.com Website 0.79 miles
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Wellpets Vets Kent
3-5 Periwinkle Court Church Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2JZ 01795 424 600 admin.sittingbourne@wellpets.co.uk Website 1.04 miles
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Fern Cottage Veterinary Surgery
233-235 Park Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1ER 01795 476411 admin@ferncottagevets.co.uk Website 1.20 miles
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Borden Lane Veterinary Surgery
3 Borden Lane Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1BT 01795 423227 Website 1.30 miles
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Swaleside Veterinary Surgery
82 London Road Teynham Sittingbourne Kent ME9 9QH 01795 520972 swalesidevets@fsmail.net 2.10 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Oare Marshes
Lovely Walk Around The Marshes We Walked For 9 Miles Last Sunday, Great Country Views Swale Cottage Uplees Rd Oare Faversham ME13 0QU 5.15 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 5.65 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 8.55 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

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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 10.33 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 10.73 miles

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Kings Wood
Kings Wood Has One Pathed Route From The Car Park. This Walk Is Very Popular With Lots Of Dog Owners, As It Is Very Peaceful And Is Very Big. Hiking Boots Should Be Worn As The Path Is Uneven And There Are Hills To Trek Up At Times, It Can Also Be Very Muddy. Unnamed Road Canterbury Lancashire CT4 8HQ 10.93 miles

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