Welcome to Upchurch

Upchurch is a village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Medway and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. Upchurch is a popular destination for tourists and visitors who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and the many attractions that the village has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions in Upchurch is the historic St. Mary's Church. This beautiful church dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture. Another popular attraction in Upchurch is the Upchurch River Valley Golf Course. This 18-hole course is set in beautiful surroundings and offers a challenging round of golf for players of all abilities.

Upchurch is also home to a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a post office, a convenience store, and a number of pubs and restaurants. There are also several schools in the area, making Upchurch a popular choice for families with children. Overall, Upchurch is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

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Temp: 6.3°C

Feels Like: 3.4°C

Wind: 8.9 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Holywell Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Espley	Forge Lane Upchurch Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7AE 1634388416 School Website
Lower Halstow Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tara Deevoy	School Lane Lower Halstow Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7ES 01795842344 School Website
Riverside Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Robson	St Edmunds Way Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 8ET 1634338700 School Website
Leigh Academy Rainham Free Schools Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Alexandra Millward	Otterham Quay Lane Gillingham Kent ME8 8GS 1634412440 School Website
Newington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Tara Deevoy	School Lane Newington Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7LB 01795842300 School Website
Hartlip Endowed Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Jerome	The Street Hartlip Sittingbourne Kent ME9 7TL 01795842473 School Website
St Margarets Church Of England Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lenny Williams	Orchard Street Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9AE 01634230998 School Website
St Margaret's Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Fewtrell	St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street Orchard Street Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9AE 1634231327 School Website
Thames View Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leanna Rogers	Bloors Lane Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 7DX 1634629080 School Website
Miers Court Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Chapman	Silverspot Close Rainham Kent ME8 8JR 1634388943 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rainham (Kent) Station Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7SF 1.70 Miles

Newington Station Road, Newington, Kent, ME9 7LQ 1.84 Miles

Kemsley Sheerness Road, Kemsley, Kent, ME10 2ST 3.90 Miles

Gillingham (Kent) Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XE 4.27 Miles

Swale Sheppey Way, Near Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SS 4.37 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
M And T Minibus Travel 01634 388376 7 Cooden Cl, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7QD 1.38 Miles
Rainham Cab Co 01634 233333 88 Station Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7PJ 1.80 Miles
Cab-Line 01795 476666 53 Church La, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7JU 1.81 Miles
A And D Premier Chauffeur Service 07904 974191 38 Cheriton Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0EU 2.57 Miles
Taxi Van 01634 319904 12 Chesham Dr, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LY 2.70 Miles
M L Taxis Executive 01634 318183 78 Twydall La, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JF 2.92 Miles
Stretched 2 The Limit Limousines 01634 375071 31 Ferrier Close, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9JL 3.00 Miles
Bourne Travel 01795 437000 59 Gadby Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PY 3.47 Miles
Classic Chauffeured Cars 07890 035245 47 Georgian Way, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0RA 3.53 Miles
Club Taxis 01795 410400 55 Amethyst Dr, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 5JR 3.71 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Upchurch Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Woodruff Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oak Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Ham Green Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Beckham Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Halstow Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Motney Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Souths Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Breach Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Ten Acre Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Rainham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wakeley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tilbury Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moor Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Shaunak Ln 01634 231423	56 Oak Lane Upchurch Rainham Gillingham Kent ME9 7AU
Orchard Family Practice 01634 337620	The Red Suite 103-107 High St Rainham Kent ME8 8AA
The Church View Practice 01634 337642	Rainham Hthy Living Ctr 103-107 High Street Rainham Kent ME8 8AA
Newington Surgery	43 High Street Newington Sittingbourne ME9 7JR
Thames Ave Surgery 01634 360486	2 Thames Avenue Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9BW

Local Stores

Upchurch
3 The Street
Upchurch
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME9 7AJ
01634 389435
Store Website
0.04 miles

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

Ralph Chambers &Amp; Associates
2 Parkwood Green Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9PN 01634 239335 rcwoof2009@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.99 miles
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Bobbing Hill Veterinary Surgery
Grove Dairy Farm Bobbing Hill Bobbing Kent ME9 8NY 01795500707 enquiries@bobbinghillvets.co.uk 3.01 miles
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Wigmore Veterinary Centre
Wigmore Veterinary Centre 392 Maidstone Road Wigmore Rainham Kent ME8 0JA 01634 388045 reception@wigmorevets.co.uk Website 3.02 miles
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Gillingham Kent Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2, Gillingham Retail Park Ambley Road Gillingham Kent ME8 0PU gillinghamkent@vets4pets.com Website 3.13 miles

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Gillingham Pdsa Pet Hospital
Campus Way Gillingham Business Park Gillingham Kent ME8 0RR 01634 376347 Website 3.30 miles

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Vets Now (Gillingham)
Campus Way Gillingham Kent ME8 0RR 01634 780073 gillinghamclinic@vets-now.com Website 3.30 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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

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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 5.84 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 8.24 miles

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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 8.85 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 9.85 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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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 9.94 miles

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Weather Forecast

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