Welcome to Newchurch

Newchurch is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the Romney Marsh, which is a low-lying area of land that is prone to flooding. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its historic church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul and is a Grade I listed building.

The village of Newchurch has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The Romans also had a presence in the area, and there are several Roman roads that run through the village. During the Middle Ages, Newchurch was an important centre for the wool trade, and the village grew in size and prosperity. Today, the village is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore its historic buildings and beautiful countryside.

In addition to its historic church, Newchurch has several other notable buildings, including a 16th-century pub called The Royal Oak. The pub is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and serves traditional English food and drink. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a cricket club. Overall, Newchurch is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into England's rich history and rural way of life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Aldington Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mrs Sandra Maccourt And Mr Ben Dawson.	Roman Road Aldington Ashford Kent TN25 7EE 01233720247 School Website
Dymchurch Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Iain Rudgyard	New Hall Close Dymchurch Romney Marsh Kent TN29 0LE 01303872377 School Website
Hamstreet Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Glancy	Hamstreet Ashford Kent TN26 2EA 01233732577 School Website
St Nicholas Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Dale	Fairfield Road New Romney Kent TN28 8BP 01797361906 School Website
Brenzett Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Charlotte Barnden	Straight Lane Brenzett Romney Marsh Kent TN29 9UA 1797344335 School Website
The Marsh Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Shaun Simmons	Station Road New Romney Kent TN28 8BB 01797364593 School Website
Romney Resource 2000 Limited (Romney Resource Centre) Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-24 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda King	Unit 4 Mountfield Road New Romney Kent TN28 8LH 1797367455 School Website
Mersham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cheryl Chalkley	Church Road Mersham Ashford Kent TN25 6NU 01233720449 School Website
Lympne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Steve Owen	Octavian Drive Lympne Hythe Kent CT21 4JG 01303268041 School Website
Caldecott Foundation School Non-Maintained Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Miss Stacey Mcshane	Station Road Smeeth Ashford Kent TN25 6PW 1303815685 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ham Street Station Approach, Ashford Road, Ham Street, Kent, TN26 2DU 3.54 Miles

Appledore Station Road, Appledore, Kent, TN26 2DG 4.77 Miles

Westenhanger Stone Street, Westenhanger, Kent, TN25 6DE 5.98 Miles

Sandling Off Sandling Road, Sandling, Kent, CT21 4HH 6.73 Miles

Ashford International Station Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1EZ 7.14 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Roadrunner Cars 0800 970 2121 130 Jefferstone Lane, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0SG 3.17 Miles
Pete's Cars 07757 375406 15 Dunstall Gardens, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0QT 3.22 Miles
Dan's Taxis 01303 872872 1 Mulberry Close, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0UN 3.26 Miles
St Marys Bay Cars 07707 558152 14 Raymoor Avenue, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0RD 3.31 Miles
United Taxis 01233 666999 Woodacre, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7JB 4.09 Miles
New Romney Cars 01797 329292 61 High Street, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8AH 4.19 Miles
Direct Line Cars 01797 361075 25 High Street, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8BN 4.23 Miles
Skyfleet Car Leasing 01233 730260 Capital House, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2LF 4.99 Miles
Kent Limousine Hire 0845 675 0694 Ashofrd Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 1NJ 5.30 Miles
T And P Cars 01233 501007 28 Kestrel Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RB 5.41 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Newchurch Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bilsington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Giggers Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ruckinge Old Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Marys In The Marsh Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pinn Villa Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Ivychurch Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Snave Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bonnington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ivychurch Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knoll Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jefferstone Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burmarsh Old Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ruffins Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ruckinge Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hamstreet Surgery 01233 730190	The Surgery Ruckinge Rd, Hamstreet Ashford Kent TN26 2NJ
Martello Health Centre 01303 875700	20 Chapel Road Dymchurch Romney Marsh Kent TN29 0TD
Oak Hall 01797 362106	Oak Hall Surgery 41-43 High Street New Romney Kent TN28 8BW
Church Lane Health Centre 01797 364756	The Church Lane Hc Church Lane New Romney Kent TN28 8ER
Church Lane Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Church Lane New Romney TN28 8ER

Local Stores

New Romney - Littlestone Road
11 Littlestone Road
New Romney
Kent
TN28 8LN
01797 369201
Store Website
4.38 miles

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SPAR New Romney
34 - 34A
High Street
New Romney
TN28 8BZ
01797 362356
Store Website
4.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Barrow Hill Veterinary Centre
Bull Cottage Cannon Street New Romney Kent TN28 8BJ 01797 363177 newromney@barrowhillvets.com 4.00 miles
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Medivet Evegate - Montgomery Veterinary Clinic
Evegate Business Park Station Road Smeth Ashford Kent TN25 6SX 01303 813756 evegate@medivet.co.uk Website 4.85 miles
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Vets Now (Ashford)
C/O Cinque Vet Centre Ashford Road Kings North Ashford Kent TN23 3EN 01232 879913 ashfordclinic@vets-now.com Website 5.87 miles

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Westpoint Farm Vets, Ashford
Unit 11 St John'S Court Sevington Business Park Ashford Kent TN24 0SJ 6.07 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cinque Ports Veterinary Group Ltd
Cinque Ports Veterinary Hosp- Kingsnorth Ashford Road Kingsnorth Ashford Kent TN23 3EA 01233 640 022 kingsnorth@cinqueportsvets.co.uk Website 6.12 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cinque Ports Veterinary Group Ltd
Lydd Veterinary Surgery Station Road Lydd Romney Marsh Kent TN29 9ED 01797 321 771 lyddoffice@cinqueportsvets.co.uk Website 6.40 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Canal Hythe Port Lympne
Starting At The Car Park In West Hythe Follow The Royal Military Canal Path West, After About 1Km (You Will Be Running Parallel With Port Lympne Zoo), There Is A Footpath On The Right That Takes You Up Through The Park. W Hythe Rd West Hythe Hythe CT21 4NT 4.86 miles The Carpark Is On The North Side Of The Canal Off The West Hythe Road.

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Hythe Canal
Free Parking At Botolphs Bridge In West Hythe. The Canal Path Runs Left And Right From Here. Flat And Level Walk Where Dogs Can Run Off Lead Either On A Path Or Up On A Grassy Bank. Dogs Can Swim At Points Along The Canal. The Tow Path Is Popular With Cyclists And Horses But The Grassy Top Is Reserved For Bikers And Dogs Only. Beautiful Scenery And Even A Chance To See Wild African Animals As The Route Passes The Plains Of Port Lympne Safari Park- Who Knew There Were Zebras And Giraffes Roaming Free In Kent! Lots Of Picnic Areas On Route, But No Toilet Or Refreshments On Route, Although Pubs Nearby Are Dog Friendly 27-45 Burmarsh Rd 5.50 miles

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West Hythe Canal
Lazy Afternoon Walk Route. We Walked To Hythe High Street And Went To A Dog Friendly Pub For Dinner Which Was Lovely! There Are A Number Of Dog Friendly Pubs In The Area. 3 Seabrook Grove Hythe CT21 5QZ 8.41 miles

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North Downs Way
Following A Wooded Walk From Elham Valley Railway Towards Folkestone 1 Peene Cottages 9.27 miles

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Hothfield Common
This Managed, Ancient, Heath Is Popular With Dog Walkers From Nearby Villages. There Are Several Areas, All Separately Fenced Off With Plenty Of Gates Allowing Access. Sheep Are To Be Found Grazing In The Wet Meadow And There Is A Herd Of Around 22 Highland Cattle That Are Moved From One Area To Another On A Regular Basis. Maps, One In The Car Park And Another In The Main Heathland Area Are Updated To Show Where The Cattle Are Currently Grazing - These Areas Can Be Easily Avoided Once You Know The Layout Of The Common If You Are Reluctant To Meet Up With Them. Cades Rd 10.20 miles

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Rye Harbor
Wills Cottages Rye TN31 7TT 10.35 miles Park By The Martello Tower. From The East, Rye Is 20 Miles From Ashford Along The A259; From The West We&Amp;#39;Re Just A Short Trip (14 Miles) From Hastings, Again Along The A259. From Central London Follow The M20 To Ashford, Then Take Thea259 To Rye.

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