Welcome to Rolvenden

Rolvenden is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated in the Weald of Kent, which is an area known for its beautiful countryside and historic villages. Rolvenden is no exception, with its picturesque streets and charming buildings. The village has a rich history, dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. Today, it is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the area and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

One of the most notable features of Rolvenden is its church, St Mary the Virgin. This beautiful building dates back to the 13th century and is a fine example of medieval architecture. The church is open to visitors and is well worth a visit for its stunning stained glass windows and intricate carvings. Another popular attraction in the village is the Rolvenden Windmill, which is a working mill that produces flour using traditional methods. Visitors can take a tour of the mill and learn about its history and how it operates.

Rolvenden is also home to a number of small shops and cafes, which offer a range of local produce and handmade crafts. The village is particularly well-known for its antiques shops, which attract collectors and enthusiasts from all over the country. There are also several pubs in the village, which serve traditional English food and drink. Overall, Rolvenden is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a glimpse into the history and culture of rural Kent.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 7.1°C

Feels Like: 5.5°C

Wind: 5.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Rolvenden Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Tina Mcintosh	Hastings Road Rolvenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4LS 1580241444 School Website
Benenden Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsay Roberts	The Green Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4DN 01580240565 School Website
Tenterden Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Tina Mcintosh	Recreation Ground Road Tenterden Kent TN30 6RA 1580762086 School Website
Tenterden Church Of England Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tina Mcintosh	Recreation Ground Road Tenterden Kent TN30 6RA 1580763717 School Website
Benenden School Other Independent School Ages:10-19 Head Teacher Mrs S Price	Cranbrook Road Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4AA 1580240592 School Website
Homewood School And Sixth Form Centre Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Jeremy Single	Ashford Road Tenterden Kent TN30 6LT 01580764222 School Website
Sandhurst Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Norman	Rye Road Sandhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5JE 01580850288 School Website
St Michael's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Williamson	Ashford Road St Michael's Tenterden Kent TN30 6PU 1580763210 School Website
Greenfields School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Cartwright	Tenterden Road Biddenden Ashford Kent TN27 8BE 1580292523 School Website
Little Acorns School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-15 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Neal	London Beach Farm Ashford Road St Michael's Tenterden Kent TN30 6SR 1233850422 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Headcorn Station Road, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9SD 7.92 Miles

Rye (Sussex) Station Approach, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7AB 8.12 Miles

Appledore Station Road, Appledore, Kent, TN26 2DG 8.31 Miles

Robertsbridge Station Road, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5DJ 8.46 Miles

Etchingham Station Road, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7PA 8.68 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Limo Hire Sussex Kent 0800 644 1593 30 Henley Meadows, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6EN 3.27 Miles
Clarkes Minibus Hire 01580 292095 4 Woolpack Corner, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8BU 3.69 Miles
Elba Private Hire Ltd 01580 752984 40 Winchester Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 4DQ 5.27 Miles
Country Cars Peasmarsh 01797 230063 Sharvels Farm House, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6YG 5.59 Miles
F G K Cars 01580 712299 Unit 6 Hartley Dyke Business Centre, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3QG 5.68 Miles
Davids Taxi 01797 230388 Wickets/Main St, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6SY 5.92 Miles
Tollgate Taxis 01797 230630 40 The Maltings, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6ST 6.01 Miles
Castle Cars 07804 231164 40 The Maltings, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6ST 6.01 Miles
Maidstone Taxi Co 01622 890003 Partridges Yard/Monks Hill, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8QJ 6.16 Miles
Ivy Executive 01580 443001 1A Station Road, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7PL 7.47 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gybbons Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rolvenden Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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The Hill Rolvenden No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Maytham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Dairy No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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West Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ivy Court Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Ivy Court Tenterden TN30 6RB
Ivy Court Surgery - Temporary Cabin	Ivy Court Tenterden Kent TN30 6RB
Ivy Court Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Ivy Court Tenterden TN30 6RB
Ivy Court Surgery 01580 763666	Ivy Court Surgery Recreation Ground Road Tenterden Kent TN30 6RB
Northiam Surgery 01797 252140	The Surgery Main Street, Northiam Rye East Sussex TN31 6ND

Local Stores

Cranbrook
High Street
Cranbrook
Kent
TN17 3DQ
01580 714366
Store Website
5.24 miles

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SPAR - Planters A21 Hurst Green
Orchard Farm
London Road
Hurst Green
TN19 7QS
01580 860959
Store Website
7.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Lmt Equine Ltd
Walkhurst Farm New Pond Road Benendon Cranbrook Kent TN17 4EN 07717 495535 lauravetchiro@gmail.com Website 2.63 miles

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Heronden Veterinary Practice
Unit 3, Pickhill Business Centre Smallhythe Road Tenterden Kent TN30 7LZ 01580 762030 info@herondenvets.co.uk Website 2.74 miles

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Rw Equine Vet
Egmont Farm Coppards Lane Northiam Rye East Sussex TN31 6QS 01797 334300 office@rwequinevet.co.uk Website 3.21 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cinque Ports Veterinary Group
Tenterden Veterinary Surgery Highlands Ashford Road Tenterden Kent TN30 6LX 01580 763 309 tenterden@cinqueportsvets.co.uk Website 3.23 miles
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Badgers Oak Veterinary Clinic
Badgers Oak Hastings Road Northiam Rye East Sussex TN31 6NH 01797 252321 badgersoakvets@gmail.com Website 4.64 miles
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Medivet Cranbrook
Brooksden High Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3DT 01580 713381 cranbrook@medivet.co.uk Website 5.33 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Dering Woods
A Lovely Easy Walk, This Wood Is Part Of The Woodland Trust, So The Paths Are Kept Clear All Year Round. It Can Get Quite Muddy During The Winter Months, Also There Are Active Bridal Ways So You May Occasionally Bump Into The Odd Horse Here And There. Lots Of Local People Use The Woods As Their Local Walking Spot So Lots Of Dogs Will Be There! Smarden Bell Rd Smarden 9.00 miles

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Rye Harbor
Wills Cottages Rye TN31 7TT 9.77 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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Rye Harbour East Sussex
This 6.9 Mile Walk Started And Finished At Winchelsea Beach In East Sussex (Grid Reference Tq 911155) Taking In Rye Harbour And The Nature Reserve. It Can Easily Be Shortened To Suit Your Needs And Is Almost Totally Flat. It Includes The Baron Shingle Spit, Entrance To Rye Harbour, Ww2 Gun Shelter, Tragic Lifeboat Story, A Martello Tower And The Nature Reserve. It Can Be Adapted To Make It Wheelchair Accessible. Pett Level Rd Winchelsea Lancashire TN36 4NG 10.63 miles Grid Reference Tq 911155

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Pett Level Beach
Pett Level Beach Is Amazing. There Is Ample Free Parking Along The Entire Length Of The Beach. Check Out The Tide Times Before You Go As It’S At Its Best During Low Tide, Where Miles Of Sandbanks Are Exposed. There Are A Few Muddy Clay Areas That Are Best Avoided, But Can Easily Be Washed Off In The Sea. 5 Pett Level Rd Hastings TN35 4EH 11.52 miles Park By The Road And Walk Over The Sea Defence

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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 11.94 miles

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Country Park Barley Lane
If You Park At Barley Lane Car Park (Fee £1.00 All Day), There Are A Choice Of Three Paths Into The Country Park. If You Go East You Can Walk Back Into Hastings Toward The Castle And Tea Shop. West Takes You Toward, Fairlights. Wooded Areas And Sea Views. There Are Some Quite Steep Trails But You Can Keep To The Flatter Areas. 93 Barley Ln Hastings TN35 5NT 13.05 miles Barley Lane

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Weather Forecast

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