Welcome to Ridley

Ridley is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated in the district of Sevenoaks and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, which is a Grade I listed building. The church is a popular attraction for visitors to the area and is a testament to the village's rich history.

The village of Ridley is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village hall, and a pub. The pub, called The Black Horse, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. It serves traditional pub food and has a cozy atmosphere, making it the perfect place to relax after a long day of exploring the surrounding countryside.

One of the most notable features of Ridley is its proximity to the River Darent. The river runs through the village and provides a picturesque backdrop for walks and picnics. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife, including kingfishers, otters, and water voles. For those who enjoy fishing, the river is a popular spot for trout and grayling. Overall, Ridley is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the history and natural beauty of Kent.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Culverstone Green Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Adrian Watson	Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0RF 01732822568 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
Meopham School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Glenn Prebble	Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0AH 01474814646 School Website
Birtley House Independent School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Palmer	Fawkham Road West Kingsdown Sevenoaks Kent TN15 6AY 1474853192 School Website
Vigo Village School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Roger Barber	Erskine Road Vigo Village Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0RL 01732823144 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
Helen Allison School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mr Adam Wadey	Longfield Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0EW 1474814878 School Website
Meopham Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Michele Sowden-Mehta	Longfield Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0JW 01474812259 School Website
West Kingsdown C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Benjamin Hulme	Fawkham Road West Kingsdown Sevenoaks Kent TN15 6JP 01474853484 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Meopham Station Approach, Off Wrotham Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0LT 3.01 Miles

Longfield Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QA 3.22 Miles

Sole Street Sole Street, Cobham, Kent, DA13 0XY 3.33 Miles

Borough Green & Wrotham Station Approach, Off Wrotham Road, Borough Green, Kent, TN15 8BG 4.03 Miles

Kemsing Honeypot Lane, Kemsing, Kent, TN15 6NT 4.88 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Zed Cars 07860 460751 26 Seven Acres, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8RN 1.24 Miles
Rydan Cars 01474 873622 59 Colt Stead, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8LN 1.33 Miles
Diamond Taxis 01732 820063 6 Croftside, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0SH 2.06 Miles
Sapphire Limousines 01474 320528 1 Porchester Close, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7DQ 2.75 Miles
Executive Cars Uk 01732 252070 Howlands Court, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 7DT 2.80 Miles
Meopham Cars 01474 813441 Meopham Station, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 0LT 2.95 Miles
Abacus Taxis 01474 777000 Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QA 3.17 Miles
Ebbsfleet Cars 01474 777000 Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QA 3.17 Miles
Saf Hire Cars 01322 222123 24 Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QD 3.29 Miles
A S A P Cars 01322 380000 24 Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QD 3.29 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fairseat Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hodsoll Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boweswood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Ash Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lambardes Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Ash Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Ash Green Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Coltstead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Black Horse Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Culverstone Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hartley Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penenden Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Woodlands Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanstead Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairseat Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery 01474 873828	New Ash Green Longfield Gravesend Kent DA3 8RH
Meopham Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend DA13 0AH
Meopham Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend DA13 0AH
Meopham Medical Centre 01474 814288	Meopham Medical Centre Wrotham Road Meopham Kent DA13 0AH
West Kingsdown Medical Centre	London Road West Kingsdown Sevenoaks Kent TN15 6EJ

Local Stores

New Ash Green
30 The Row
New Ash Green
Longfield
Kent
DA3 8JB
01474 874926
Store Website
1.19 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Shrubbery Veterinary Centre
5 The Link New Ash Green Longfield Kent DA3 8HG 01474 873370 shrubberyvet@btconnect.com Website 1.22 miles

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The Meopham Veterinary Hospital
Wrotham Road Meopham Gravesend Kent DA13 0QG 01474 815333 enquiries@meophamvets.co.uk Website 1.36 miles
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Medivet West Kingsdown
London Road West Kingsdown Sevenoaks Kent TN15 6EX 01474 852661 west.kingsdown@medivet.co.uk Website 2.89 miles
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Parkvets Veterinary Clinic
49 Station Road Longfield Kent DA3 7QD 01474 703377 parkvets@parkvets.com Website 3.32 miles
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Pennard Vets Borough Green
36 Western Road Borough Green Sevenoaks Kent TN15 8AG 01732 882232 sevenoaks@pennardvetgroup.co.uk 4.11 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Sandhole Veterinary Centre
Sandhole Snodland Kent ME6 5LG 01634 242502 nurse@sandholevets.com Website 5.25 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Trolley Country Park
Flat Path, Wooded. 2 The Covert Vigo Village Gravesend DA13 0SY 2.04 miles

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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 2.20 miles

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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 4.30 miles

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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 4.78 miles Henhurst Rd, Cobham Da12 3An

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Oldbury Hill
Beautiful National Trust Site With Many Different Walks Available. Very Steep And Hilly To Start With But Worth The Effort When You Get To The Top! Once At The Top It's Perfectly Safe For Off Lead Investigating And Away From The Road (Mines A Typical 100 Mile Per Hour Springer Spaniel) Very Friendly Dog Walkers And Only Ever Had One Nasty Encounter With Another Dog. Styants Bottom Road Lancashire 5.42 miles

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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 5.63 miles

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