Welcome to Oversland

Overland Kent is a beautiful county located in the southeast of England. It is known for its stunning countryside, picturesque villages, and historic towns. The county is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in England, including the White Cliffs of Dover, Canterbury Cathedral, and Leeds Castle. The county is also famous for its hop gardens, which produce some of the best beer in the world.

The county of Kent has a rich history that dates back to the Roman times. The county was an important center of trade and commerce during the medieval period, and many of its towns and villages still retain their historic charm. Canterbury, the county's largest city, is home to the famous Canterbury Cathedral, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is also known for its vibrant arts scene, with many galleries and theaters showcasing the work of local artists.

Overland Kent is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. The county offers a wide range of activities for visitors, including hiking, cycling, and water sports. The county is also home to many excellent restaurants, serving up delicious local cuisine. Whether you are looking for a relaxing break in the countryside or an action-packed adventure, Overland Kent has something for everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Selling Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Paez	The Street Selling Faversham Kent ME13 9RQ 01227752202 School Website
Boughton Under Blean And Dunkirk Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Way	School Lane Boughton-Under-Blean Faversham Kent ME13 9AW 01227751431 School Website
Chilham St Marys Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Delia Cooper	School Hill Chilham Canterbury Kent CT4 8DE 01227730442 School Website
Hope View School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr Paul Johnson	Station Approach Chilham Canterbury Kent CT4 8EG 1227738000 School Website
Hernhill Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Alexander	Forstal Hernhill Faversham Kent ME13 9JG 01227751322 School Website
Sheldwich Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Garrett	Lees Court Road Sheldwich Faversham Kent ME13 0LU 01795532779 School Website
Graveney Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Blackwell	Seasalter Road Graveney Faversham Kent ME13 9DU 01795532005 School Website
Chartham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Jamie Noble	Shalmsford Street Chartham Canterbury Kent CT4 7QN 1227738225 School Website
The Abbey School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Dr Rowland Speller	London Road Faversham Kent ME13 8RZ
St Mary Of Charity C Of E Aided Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Louise Rowley-Jones	Orchard Place Faversham Kent ME13 8AP 01795532496

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Selling Selling, Near Selling, Kent, ME13 9PW 0.30 Miles

Chilham Ashford Road, Chilham, Kent, CT4 8EG 2.54 Miles

Chartham Station Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7HT 3.34 Miles

Faversham Station Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8EB 3.42 Miles

Canterbury East Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB 5.58 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
C J's Airport Services Ltd 01795 533030 22 Abbey Fields, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8JA 3.32 Miles
Etm Executive Cars 01227 730929 5 Stour Valley Business Park, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7HF 3.72 Miles
Starlite Taxis 01795 591066 16 Upper Brents, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7DR 3.79 Miles
Allens Taxis 01795 535555 14 The Shipyard/Upper Brents, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7DZ 3.86 Miles
A1 Taxis 01795 538887 65 Lower Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7NG 3.99 Miles
Etm Executive Cars 01227 730929 14 Chestnut Close, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7DT 4.01 Miles
Fabcab Taxis 01227 731100 14 Chestnut Close, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7DT 4.01 Miles
Longport Taxis 01227 458885 93 Blean Common, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9JH 4.52 Miles
Canterbury Cabs 01227 505003 24 Westgate Court Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8JR 4.80 Miles
Jem Taxis 01227 763000 2 Runcie Place, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8DY 5.05 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Selling Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Street Old Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gushmere Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boughton Vicarage Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Selling Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnt Oast Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Perry Wood Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Poplar View Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boughton Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Boughton Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bull Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoney Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hogbens Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Wives Lees Old Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Courtenay Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Old School Surgery 01227 738282	The Old School Surgery Bolts Hill, Chartham Nr. Canterbury Kent CT4 7JY
Chartham Surgery	Parish Road Chartham Canterbury Kent CT4 7JU
Folkestone Eye Centre	Newton Road Faversham ME13 8FH
Newton Place Surgery 01795 530777	Newton Place Surgery Newton Road Faversham Kent ME13 8FH
Faversham Medical Practice 01795 562011	The Faversham Health Ctr Bank Street Faversham Kent ME13 8QR

Local Stores

FR Faversham
9 Whitstable Road
Faversham
Kent
ME13 8BE
Store Website
3.30 miles

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SPAR - Harbledown
Harbledown Service Station
A2 Dover Road
Harbledown
Canterbury
CT2 9AZ
01227 764091
Store Website
3.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Silver Gate Vets
1 Weatherall Close Dunkirk Faversham Kent ME13 9UL 07765 279980 silvergatevets@gmail.com Website 1.19 miles
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Lady Dane Vets Llp
Lady Dane Veterinary Centre Graveney Road Faversham Kent ME13 8UR 01795 532180 enquiries@ladydanevets.com Website 2.71 miles
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Swale Barn Vets
The Barn Macknade Selling Road Faversham Kent ME13 8XF 01795 608820 contact@swalebarnvets.co.uk Website 2.72 miles

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Medivet Favershamtoachim House Veterinary Surgery
17-19 Shunters Close Faversham Kent ME13 8GF 01795 531 313 faversham@medivet.co.uk Website 3.12 miles
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Faversham Veterinary Clinic
2 South Road Faversham Kent ME13 7LR 01795 530 999 favershamvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 3.71 miles
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Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Riverside Retail Park, Ten Perch Road Wincheap Canterbury Kent CT1 3TQ 01227 812 884 canterbury@companioncare.co.uk Website 5.00 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.92 miles

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Victory Woods
There Is A Small Area To Park Your Car And A Large Open Field For Dogs To Run About. Amazing Views Over The Surrounding Countryside. 3 Denstroude Ln Canterbury Lancashire CT2 9JX 4.03 miles

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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 4.92 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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Duncan Down
Duncan Down Is An Open, Public, Area To The South West Of Whitstable And Is The Largest Village Green In The United Kingdom. It Is A 21 Hectare (52 Acre) Area Of Grass And Woodland Incorporating Two Ponds And A Brook. The Area Is Maintained By The Friends Of Duncan Down With Assistance From Canterbury City Council And Has Received A Grant From The Lottery Breathing Places Programme. Thanet Way Lancashire 5.70 miles

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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 5.80 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 8.88 miles

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