Welcome to Tovil

Tovil is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Maidstone, the county town of Kent. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. Tovil has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many archaeological sites in the area that attest to this.

One of the most notable landmarks in Tovil is the All Saints Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate stonework. Another historic building in Tovil is the Tovil Mill, which was built in the 19th century and is now a popular tourist attraction. The mill is still in operation and produces flour that is sold locally.

Tovil is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including the Tovil Country Park and the Loose Valley Conservation Area. These areas are popular with walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers, and offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Overall, Tovil is a charming village that offers a peaceful and relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Sue Heather	Eccleston Road Tovil Maidstone Kent ME15 6QN 01622754666 School Website
Maidstone St Michaels Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Saunders	Douglas Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8ER 01622751502 School Website
St Michaels Church Of England Infant School Maidstone Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Saunders	Douglas Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8ER 01622751398 School Website
South Borough Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mathew Currie	Stagshaw Close Postley Road Maidstone Kent ME15 6TL 01622752161 School Website
Oakwood Park Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Moody	Oakwood Park Maidstone Kent ME16 8AH 01622726683 School Website
Maidstone Grammar School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Tomkins	Barton Road Maidstone Kent ME15 7BT 01622752101 School Website
Maidstone And Malling Alternative Provision Pupil Referral Unit Ages:12-17 Head Teacher Mrs Stacie Smith	Bower Mount Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8AU 01622753772 School Website
St Augustine Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jason Feldwick	Oakwood Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8AE 01622752490 School Website
Jubilee Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marilyn Nadesan	Gatland Lane Maidstone Kent ME16 8PF 01622808873 School Website
Mepa Academy Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Mandy Ellen	27 & 29 Earl Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1PF 1622756644 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Maidstone West Station Approach, Off The Broadway, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RJ 0.66 Miles

Maidstone Barracks Buckland Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SQ 1.12 Miles

East Farleigh Station Road, East Farleigh, Kent, ME15 0JH 1.15 Miles

Maidstone East Station Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1QN 1.16 Miles

Barming Hermitage Lane, East Barming, Kent, ME16 9NS 2.12 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Comfort Travel 07830 163393 13 The Spillway, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6FE 0.30 Miles
Malling Taxis 01622 200225 78 Kingfishermeadow, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RB 0.48 Miles
Maidstone Taxi 01622 414456 56 High Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1SY 0.75 Miles
Express Cabs 01622 690000 14 Upper Stone Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6EX 0.78 Miles
Sapphire Cars 01622 663000 2 Medway Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1JS 0.87 Miles
Kent Airport Taxis 07896 061607 Earl House/Earl St, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1PD 0.93 Miles
Door To Door Travel 01622 725541 13 St. Margarets Cl, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8QN 0.93 Miles
Cavalier Taxis 01622 754000 30C Church St, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1EN 1.03 Miles
M And A Taxis 01622 690101 Unit G 3, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0ST 1.07 Miles
Coxheath Cars 01622 682110 8 River Bank Close, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7SE 1.09 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tesco No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Woodbridge Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tovil Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Forest Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Launder Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
King Edward Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Bower Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bockingford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Postley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Lower Fant Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Charles Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Sheals Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tonbridge Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
St Michaels No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hayle Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The College Practice 01622 752345	The College Practice 50-52 College Road Maidstone Kent ME15 6SB
The Vine Medical Centre 01622 754898	The Vine Medical Centre 13 Tonbridge Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8RL
Bower Mount Medical Practice 01622 756721	1 Bower Mount Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8AX
Bower Mount Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Bower Mount Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8AX
Bower Mount Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	1 Bower Mount Road Maidstone Kent ME16 8AX

Local Stores

Maidstone - Loose Road
1 Loose Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 7BW
01622 681109
Store Website
0.75 miles

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SPAR Maidstone
4-6
Upper Fant Road
Maidstone
ME16 8DN
01622 664160
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pennard Vets Maidstone
27 College Road Maidstone Kent ME15 6SX 01622 752154 maidstone@pennardvetgroup.co.uk Website 0.56 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store London Road Retail Park Maidstone Kent ME16 0DT 01622 769704 maidstone@jollyes.co.uk 1.08 miles
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Dna Vetcare Ltd T/A Pinebank Veterinery Surgery
85B London Road Maidstone Kent ME16 0DX 01622 755 098 1.20 miles
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Medivet Maidstone - Alphapet Veterinary Centre
4 Boxley Road Maidstone Kent ME14 2TH 01622 688557 maidstone@medivet.co.uk Website 1.42 miles
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Trinity Vet Centre
Hermitage Walk Hermitage Lane Maidstone Kent ME16 9NZ 01622 726730 reception@trinityvetcentre.com 1.42 miles

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Maidstone Vets4pets Ltd
128 Sutton Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9BY 01622 686817 maidstone@vets4pets.com Website 1.53 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 0.48 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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Mote Park
Nice Open Fields, Good For Picnics, A Play Area For The Kids And A Cafe. Plus A Large Lake To Feed The Ducks, Swans And Geese. Different Walks To Try And Everyone Is Really Friendly Walking Their Dog. 19-35 Mote Ave Lancashire 1.11 miles

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Cobtree Manor Park
Really Nice Walk For The Dogs. There Is A Refreshment Area / Cafe For A Cup Of Tea Or A Bacon Sandwich On A Sunday Morning. Currently They Are Building A Purpose Built Cafe For This. Also There Is A Big Wooden Playground With Climbing Frames, Slides, Swings. Free Parking. Really Nice People Walking There Dog And Everyone Is Really Friendly. Endeavour House 259 Forstal Rd Aylesford Lancashire ME20 7AQ 2.72 miles

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Hucking Estate Woods
Beautiful Walking Area With Plenty Of Forest Areas As Well As Large Fields, Generally Pretty Quiet And Not Too Busy. Hucking Estate - Woodland Trust Car Park Church Road Lancashire 6.31 miles

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Capstone Farm Country Park
A Local Council Owned Country Park, Between Chatham And Gillingham, With Free Parking, Cafe, Toikets, And Play Areas For Children. Set Out Across An Extensive Countryside, With Paths For Walking, Running, Cycling, There Are Large Meadows, A Lake, Picnic Areas, And Very Good Signage And Information Panels. 343 Capstone Rd Gillingham ME7 3JE 6.96 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

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Trolley Country Park
Flat Path, Wooded. 2 The Covert Vigo Village Gravesend DA13 0SY 8.52 miles

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