Welcome to Thanington

Thanington is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the city of Canterbury and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. The village is home to a number of listed buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Nicholas Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a popular attraction for visitors to the area and is renowned for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Thanington is also home to a number of local amenities and services. The village has a primary school, a post office, and a small convenience store, as well as a number of pubs and restaurants. The area is also well-connected to the surrounding towns and cities, with regular bus services running to Canterbury and other nearby locations.

Despite its small size, Thanington is a vibrant and welcoming community, with a strong sense of local pride and identity. The village hosts a number of events and activities throughout the year, including a popular annual fete and a range of sporting and social clubs. Whether you are a resident or a visitor to the area, Thanington is a charming and picturesque location that is well worth a visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
The Canterbury Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Bev Farrell	City View Franklyn Road Canterbury Kent CT2 8PT 01227462883 School Website
Wincheap Foundation Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Dawson	Hollow Lane Canterbury Kent CT1 3SD 01227464134 School Website
The Canterbury Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Jon Watson	Knight Avenue Canterbury Kent CT2 8QA 01227463971 School Website
Kent College Junior School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon James	Harbledown Canterbury Canterbury Kent CT2 9AQ 1227762436
The Orchard School Community Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Annabel Lilley	Cambridge Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3QQ 01227769220 School Website
St Nicholas School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Richard Dalton	Holme Oak Close Nunnery Fields Canterbury Kent CT1 3JJ 01227464316 School Website
Haven Nook Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ruth Minhall	73-75 Castle Street Canterbury Kent CT1 2QD 1227469156 School Website
St Peters Methodist Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kristina Dyer	St Peter's Grove Canterbury Kent CT1 2DH 01227464392 School Website
Simon Langton Grammar School For Boys Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Ken Moffat	Langton Lane Nackington Road Canterbury Kent CT4 7AS 01227463567 School Website
The King's School Canterbury Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Worthington	25 The Precincts Canterbury Kent CT1 2ES 1227595501

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Canterbury East Station Road East, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RB 1.00 Miles

Canterbury West Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN 1.34 Miles

Chartham Station Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7HT 1.81 Miles

Sturry Island Road, Sturry, Kent, CT2 0ED 3.75 Miles

Bekesbourne Station Road, Bekesbourne, Kent, CT4 5EP 3.75 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cabco Canterbury 01227 455455 21 Sullivan Close, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3TF 0.51 Miles
Cabco 01227 455455 92 Wincheap, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RS 0.76 Miles
Canterbury Suit Hire - Tuppers Tux 01227 767797 66-68 Wincheap, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RS 0.76 Miles
Dads Taxis 01227 456888 Simmonds Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RA 0.78 Miles
Euro Taxis 01227 808222 5 St. Andrews Cl, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2RT 0.83 Miles
Canterbury Cabs 01227 505003 24 Westgate Court Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8JR 0.91 Miles
Lynx Taxis Ltd 01227 464232 Dane John Works/Gordon Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3PP 1.00 Miles
Jem Taxis 01227 763000 2 Runcie Place, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8DY 1.03 Miles
Wilkinson Taxis Ltd 01227 450450 4 London Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8LX 1.05 Miles
Fabcab Taxis 01227 731100 Taxis To And From Herne Bay / Whitstable Local Villages And, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2PA 1.09 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Grays Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Nicholas Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cockering Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Merchants Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maynard Road Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wincheap Ind Estate Business Box Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
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Miller Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Martyrs Field Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Zealand Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Molony	Canterbury Health Centre 26 Old Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3JH
Canterbury Health Centre 0300 0426600	Canterbury Health Centre 26 Old Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3JH
Canterbury Medical Practice	Ethelbert Road Canterbury CT1 3NR
East Kent Bcsc 01227 766877	Kent & Canterbury Hospital Ethelbert Road Canterbury CT1 3NG
Psicon 01227 379099	15 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3AS

Local Stores

Kent Union's Co-op
University of Kent
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 7UG
01227 471029
Store Website
1.91 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Riverside Retail Park, Ten Perch Road Wincheap Canterbury Kent CT1 3TQ 01227 812 884 canterbury@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.39 miles
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Ancare Veterinary Surgery
120 Whitstable Road Canterbury Kent CT2 8EG 01227 761023 ancare@btinternet.com 1.32 miles

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The Barton Veterinary Hospital
34 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3BH 01227 765522 reception.barton@cvsvets.com Website 1.57 miles
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Canterbury Veterinary Surgery
43 - 45 Northgate Canterbury Kent CT1 1BE 01227 802802 reception@canterburyvets.co.uk 1.62 miles

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Canterbury Sturry Road Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2A, Marshwood Close Sturry Road Canterbury Kent CT1 1DX canterburysturry@vets4pets.com 2.49 miles


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Bourne Veterinary Practice
Chalkpit Farm Chalkpit Hill Bekesbourne Canterbury Kent CT4 5EU 01227 832322 info@bournevets.co.uk Website 4.23 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.66 miles

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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 5.13 miles

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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 6.66 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 8.17 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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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 9.51 miles

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Reinden Woods
The Paths Through Reinden Wood, A Mixed Deciduous And Coniferous Woodland, Are A Combination Of Public Bridleway And Permissive Paths Agreed With The Mod. It Is A Surfaced Route For The Most Part, With Some Uneven Ground. 1 The Paddocks Densole Folkestone CT18 7BL 10.53 miles Sign Posted As Mod -There Are Parking Places At The Start Of The Walk, Off The A260 Between Hawkinge And Densole.

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