Welcome to Tunstall

Tunstall is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the eastern side of the Isle of Sheppey, which is separated from the mainland by the Swale estuary. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. Tunstall is a popular destination for tourists who want to explore the natural beauty of Kent and learn about its rich history.

One of the most notable landmarks in Tunstall 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 stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. Another popular attraction in Tunstall is the Elmley National Nature Reserve, which is located just a few miles from the village. The reserve is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including rare birds, butterflies, and wildflowers.

Tunstall is also known for its strong community spirit and active social scene. The village has a number of local clubs and societies, including a cricket club, a gardening club, and a history society. There are also several pubs and restaurants in Tunstall where locals and visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink. Overall, Tunstall is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Kent.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 3.1°C

Feels Like: 0.9°C

Wind: 4.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Tunstall Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Andrews	Tunstall Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1YG 01795472895 School Website
Minterne Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Kirsty Warner	Minterne Avenue Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1SB 1795472323 School Website
The Oaks Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Wynn	Gore Court Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1GL 1795423619 School Website
Alp Sittingbourne Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Jenny Thomason	60 Bell Road Sittingbourne ME10 4HE 2031373631 School Website
St Peters Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Wakefield	West Ridge Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1UJ 01795423479 School Website
Fulston Manor School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Susie Burden	Brenchley Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4EG 01795475228 School Website
Westlands Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Mirams	Homewood Avenue Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1XN 01795470862 School Website
Highsted Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Anne Kelly	Highsted Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4PT 01795424223 School Website
Borden Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Ashley Tomlin	Avenue Of Remembrance Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4DB 01795424192 School Website
Borden Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Tollervey	School Lane Borden Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8JS 1795472593 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sittingbourne St. Michaels Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3ED 1.32 Miles

Kemsley Sheerness Road, Kemsley, Kent, ME10 2ST 2.74 Miles

Newington Station Road, Newington, Kent, ME9 7LQ 2.97 Miles

Teynham Lower Road, Teynham, Kent, ME9 9DU 3.80 Miles

Swale Sheppey Way, Near Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SS 4.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
The White Cab Co 01795 422222 119 William St, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1HS 1.00 Miles
Cab-It 01795 436666 9 West Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1AA 1.11 Miles
Lets Go Green Cabs 01795 444444 74 West Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1AR 1.12 Miles
Swale Cabs 01795 470000 86 West Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1AS 1.12 Miles
Fab Cab 01795 420002 Tower View, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3EE 1.22 Miles
Bourne Travel 01795 437000 59 Gadby Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PY 1.51 Miles
A2 Cabs 01795 430400 Smeed Dean Centre, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3EW 1.53 Miles
A2 Cabs Ltd 01795 430400 Unit 8/West La Trading Est/West La, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3TT 1.62 Miles
A2 Cabs Ltd 01795 478888 Unit 8 Office West Lane Trading Estate, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3TT 1.62 Miles
Club Taxis 01795 410400 55 Amethyst Dr, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 5JR 1.69 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Park Drive Upper No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tunstall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Drive Lower Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Cromers Corner Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Gore Court Road Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Doves Croft Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Northwood Drive Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Chaucer Road Post Office Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Wrens Road Collection Today available until:09:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Capel Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harmans Corner Collection Today available until:09:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
141 Park Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barrow Grove No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sittingbourne Research Centre Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Crocus Drive Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Memorial Medical Centre 01795 477764	Memorial Medical Centre Bell Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4XX
The Medic Care Surgery 01795 521205	Sittingbourne Memhospital Bell Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4DT
London Road Medical Centre 01795 472100	The Medical Centre 32 London Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1ND
The Chestnuts Surgery 01795 470794	The Chestnuts Surgery 70 East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 4RU
The Meads Medical Practice 01795 477266	29 Quartz Way The Meads Sittingbourne Kent ME10 5AA

Local Stores

Sittingbourne
1-2 The Parade
Northwood Drive
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 4QJ
01795 428921
Store Website
0.73 miles

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SPAR Gillingham
64
Twydall Green
Gillingham
ME8 6XJ
01634233447
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Fern Cottage Veterinary Surgery
233-235 Park Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1ER 01795 476411 admin@ferncottagevets.co.uk Website 0.69 miles
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Borden Lane Veterinary Surgery
3 Borden Lane Sittingbourne Kent ME10 1BT 01795 423227 Website 1.15 miles
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Sittingbourne Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit D Sittingbourne Retail Park Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2XD 01795 411990 sittingbourne@vets4pets.com Website 1.52 miles
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Wellpets Vets Kent
3-5 Periwinkle Court Church Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2JZ 01795 424 600 admin.sittingbourne@wellpets.co.uk Website 1.53 miles
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Sittivets
1 Castle Court Castle Road Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3TD 01795 474 900 Website 1.68 miles

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Bobbing Hill Veterinary Surgery
Grove Dairy Farm Bobbing Hill Bobbing Kent ME9 8NY 01795500707 enquiries@bobbinghillvets.co.uk 1.81 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.86 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 6.72 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 7.41 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

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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 8.97 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 9.67 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 9.81 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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Weather Forecast

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