Welcome to New Barn

New Barn Kent is a small village located in the southeast of England. It is situated in the county of Kent, which is known for its beautiful countryside and historic landmarks. The village is surrounded by fields and farmland, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy the outdoors. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is known for its friendly community.

One of the main attractions in New Barn Kent is the local pub, The Rising Sun. This traditional English pub serves a range of beers, wines, and spirits, as well as classic pub food. The pub is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. The Rising Sun also hosts regular events, such as quiz nights and live music, making it a hub of activity in the village.

Another popular attraction in New Barn Kent is the nearby Cobham Woods. This ancient woodland is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and foxes. The woods are a popular spot for walkers and hikers, with a number of trails and paths to explore. There are also several historic landmarks in the woods, including the ruins of Cobham Hall and the Mausoleum of the Darnley family. Overall, New Barn Kent is a charming village with plenty to offer visitors, from its friendly community to its beautiful countryside and historic landmarks.

Local Schools

School	Details
Our Lady Of Hartley Catholic Primary School Hartley Longfield Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss James Baker	Stack Lane Hartley Longfield Kent DA3 8BL 01474706385 School Website
Hartley Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicole Galinis	Round Ash Way Hartley Longfield Kent DA3 8BT 01474702742 School Website
Steephill School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr John Abbott	Off Castle Hill Fawkham Longfield Kent DA3 7BG 1474702107 School Website
Longfield Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Felix Donkor	Main Road Longfield Kent DA3 7PH 01474700700 School Website
Langafel Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Maynard	Main Road Longfield Kent DA3 7PW 01474703398 School Website
Rowhill School Foundation Special School Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Geoffrey Bartrum	Main Road Longfield Kent DA3 7PW 01474705377 School Website
Milestone Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Goosani	Ash Road New Ash Green Longfield Kent DA3 8JZ 01474709420 School Website
New Ash Green Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Cain	North Square New Ash Green Longfield Kent DA3 8JT 01474873858 School Website
Fawkham Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Mandy Bridges	Valley Road Fawkham Longfield Kent DA3 8NA 01474702312 School Website
Istead Rise Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Steven Payne	Downs Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA13 9HG 01474833177

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Longfield Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QA 0.87 Miles

Meopham Station Approach, Off Wrotham Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0LT 2.34 Miles

Sole Street Sole Street, Cobham, Kent, DA13 0XY 3.03 Miles

Farningham Road Station Road, South Darenth, Kent, DA4 9JB 3.35 Miles

Ebbsfleet International International Way, Ebbsfleet Valley, Kent, DA10 1EB 4.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Sapphire Limousines 01474 320528 1 Porchester Close, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7DQ 0.44 Miles
Abacus Taxis 01474 777000 Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QA 0.83 Miles
Ebbsfleet Cars 01474 777000 Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QA 0.83 Miles
Saf Hire Cars 01322 222123 24 Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QD 0.94 Miles
A S A P Cars 01322 380000 24 Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QD 0.94 Miles
Station Taxis 01474 708899 The Woodyard/Whitehill Rd, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QS 1.19 Miles
Rydan Cars 01474 873622 59 Colt Stead, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8LN 1.43 Miles
Zed Cars 07860 460751 26 Seven Acres, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8RN 1.55 Miles
Meopham Cars 01474 813441 Meopham Station, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0LT 2.30 Miles
Istead Rise Minibus Co 01474 832848 22 Haven Close, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9JR 2.39 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stacks Lane / Church Road Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Hartley Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Manor Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stocks Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hoselands Hill Ash Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Black Lion Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross House Pennis Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gorsewood Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longfield Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Park Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hartley Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hartley Bottom Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penenden Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Jubilee Medical Centre 01424 702127	Kent House Surgery 36 Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD
The Surgery 01474 873828	New Ash Green Longfield Gravesend Kent DA3 8RH
Downs Way Medical Practice 0300 4562305	Istead Rise Surgery Worcester Cl, Istead Rise Gravesend Kent DA13 9LB
Meopham Medical Centre 01474 814288	Meopham Medical Centre Wrotham Road Meopham Kent DA13 0AH
Meopham Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend DA13 0AH

Local Stores

Hartley - Cherry Trees
11 Cherry Trees
Hartley
Longfield
Kent
DA3 8DS
01474 700116
Store Website
0.09 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Parkvets Veterinary Clinic
49 Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD 01474 703377 parkvets@parkvets.com Website 0.96 miles
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Animals Treated
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The Shrubbery Veterinary Centre
5 The Link New Ash Green Longfield Kent DA3 8HG 01474 873370 shrubberyvet@btconnect.com Website 1.30 miles

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The Meopham Veterinary Hospital
Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0QG 01474 815333 enquiries@meophamvets.co.uk Website 2.65 miles
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Medivet West Kingsdown
London Road West Kingsdown Sevenoaks Kent TN15 6EX 01474 852661 west.kingsdown@medivet.co.uk Website 3.27 miles
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Shrubbery Veterinary Centre
65 Perry Street Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8RD 01474 333141 shrubberyvet@btconnect.com Website 3.83 miles
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The Swanscombe Veterinary Surgery
41/43 Swanscombe Street Swanscombe Kent DA10 0BQ 01322 381999 enquiries@meophamvets.co.uk Website 3.99 miles
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Animals Treated
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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 2.47 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 3.48 miles

Location what3words clap.discrepancy.runner

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 3.74 miles Henhurst Rd, Cobham Da12 3An

Location what3words shakes.panic.organ

Darenth Country Park
Beautiful Area With A Mix Of Gravelled Paths, Woodland And Large Dog Walking Flat Areas, Almost Like A Recreation Ground. Lots Of Parts To Explore And Plenty Of Areas For Dogs To Enjoy. 23 Darenth Park Ave Lancashire 3.92 miles

Location what3words chimp.hogs.agreed

Trolley Country Park
Flat Path, Wooded. 2 The Covert Vigo Village Gravesend DA13 0SY 4.34 miles

Location what3words skirt.blame.lists

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 5.04 miles

Location what3words humble.united.hardly

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