Welcome to Westwood

Westwood is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Margate and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 2,000 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Westwood is a popular destination for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the countryside.

One of the main attractions of Westwood is its stunning countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque woodlands. There are many walking and cycling trails in the area, which offer visitors the chance to explore the beautiful countryside and enjoy the fresh air. The village is also home to several parks and gardens, which are perfect for picnics and relaxing in the sunshine.

Westwood is also known for its rich history and heritage. The village has a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church and the Westwood Cross shopping centre, which was built on the site of a former airfield. The village also has a strong community spirit, with many local events and festivals taking place throughout the year. These include the Westwood Summer Fete, the Westwood Christmas Market, and the Westwood Beer Festival, which attracts visitors from all over the country.

Local Schools

School	Details
Enterprise Learning Alliance Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Micheala Clay	Westwood Centre Unit 6, Westwood Industrial Estate Enterprise Road Margate Kent CT9 4JA 01843606666 School Website
St Georges Church Of England Foundation School Foundation School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Adam Mirams	Westwood Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 2LH 01843861696 School Website
Dame Janet Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sam Atkinson	Newington Road Ramsgate Kent CT12 6QY 01843591807 School Website
Laleham Gap School Community Special School Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mrs Les Milton	Ozengell Place Ramsgate Kent CT12 6FH 01843570598 School Website
Bromstone Primary School Broadstairs Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Williams	Rumfields Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 2PW 01843867010 School Website
Dane Court Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Martin Jones	Broadstairs Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 2RT 01843864941 School Website
St Gregorys Catholic Primary School Margate Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Sellwood	Nash Road Margate Kent CT9 4BU 01843221896 School Website
Cross Keys Learning Other Independent Special School Ages:11-17 Head Teacher Mr Marvin Simpson	Suite 1 & 2 The Lead Centre Dane Valley Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 3JJ 7884144625 School Website
Drapers Mills Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Kathleen Davis	St Peter's Footpath Margate Kent CT9 2SP 01843223989 School Website
The Royal Harbour Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Simon Pullen	Newlands Lane Ramsgate Kent CT12 6RH 1843572500

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ramsgate Station Approach Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 7RE 1.59 Miles

Broadstairs Lloyd Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1HZ 1.74 Miles

Dumpton Park Off Herseson Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 7EW 1.80 Miles

Margate Station Approach, Margate, Kent, CT9 5AD 1.86 Miles

Westgate-On-Sea Station Road, Westgate-On-Sea, Kent, CT8 8QY 2.75 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Compare A Cab Ltd 01304 368601 424 Margate Rd, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6SR 0.38 Miles
Thanet Cars 01843 866666 32 High Street, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2TQ 1.08 Miles
Jillys Cars 01843 867676 High Street, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2TQ 1.08 Miles
Chauffeur Cars 01843 868686 28 High Street, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2TQ 1.08 Miles
Sec Airports 07743 906823 111 Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6PU 1.18 Miles
Crown Airport Chauffeurs 01843 229959 The Retreat, Margate, Kent, CT9 3TH 1.36 Miles
Jilly's Cars 01843 582277 Newington Community Centre, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6HX 1.47 Miles
Elite Limos 07814 576017 45 Eaton Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 1XB 1.54 Miles
Chauffeur Hire 01843 595959 1 The Broadway, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2AD 1.63 Miles
Abbey Airport Taxis 01843 826129 52 Fulham Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 5NL 1.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Westwood Cross Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Westwood Cross Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Haine Cross Road Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Coxes Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lydden Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northwood Post Office (Londis) Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Asda Supermarket Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Pysons Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dane Court Gardens Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Allenby Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Drapers Homes Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vicarage Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stirling Way Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:09:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Hopeville Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Mocketts Wood Surgery 03000 426130	The Mockett's Wood Surg. Hopeville Ave, St Peters Broadstairs Kent CT10 2TR
St Peter's Surgery 01843 608860	St Peter's Surgery 6 Oaklands Ave,St Peter's Broadstairs Kent CT10 2SQ
Summerhill Surgery 01843 591758	Summerhill Surgery 243 Margate Road Ramsgate Kent CT12 6SU
Newington Road Surgery 01843 595951	100 Newington Road Ramsgate Kent CT12 6EW
Northdown Surgery 01843 231661	Northdown Surgery St. Anthony's Way Cliftonville Margate,Kent CT9 5RE

Local Stores

St Peters
Hopeville Avenue
St. Peters
Broadstairs
Kent
CT10 2TR
01843 861185
Store Website
1.09 miles

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SPAR Ramsgate
7 St John's Crescent
Newington
Ramsgate
CT12 6FF
01843 591889
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Companion Care (Broadstairs) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 1B East Kent Retail Park Westwood Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 2RQ 01843 608430 broadstairs@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.19 miles
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Vet 2 U
4 Wilton Road Haine Industrial Estate Ramsgate Kent CT12 5HG 01843 606867 enquiries@vet2u.direct Website 1.17 miles

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Thanet Vets
College Road Margate Kent CT9 5TP 01843 226678 enquiries@thanetvets.com Website 1.25 miles
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Plunketts - Ramsgate Veterinary Surgery
Unit 4 Princes Road Ramsgate Kent CT11 7SA 01843591899 plunketts@cvsvets.com Website 1.58 miles
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Briar House Veterinary Surgery
13-15 St Peters Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 2AG 01843 863395 briarhouse@briarhouse.plus.com 1.60 miles

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Margate Pdsa Pet Clinic
292 Northdown Road Margate Kent CT9 2PT 01843 269933 Website 1.71 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Sandwich Bay
Pebble And Sandy Private Beach Walk. Charge To Access The Beach, But No Time Limit And Great At Low Tide. Sandwich Lancashire 4.69 miles

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Willow Woods
Small Wooded Area Just Outside Of Deal. Deal Lancashire 11.12 miles

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Singledge Lane Woods
Public Footpath Route Through A Woods. Leads Off Through The Fields Or A Circular Path Through The Wood. Some Parking At The Side Of The Road But Limited. Near Dover Clay Pigeon Shooting Club So Bear This In Mind If Your Dog Is Nervous Of Load Noises. Singledge Ln Shepherdswell Dover CT15 5AF 14.36 miles

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The Pine Garden To North Foreland Lighthouse
Open Countryside Walk From The Pines Garden And Café At St Margeret's Bay Between Dover And Deal, Follow The Road Up And Eventually You Will Come To The Lighthouse Which Is National Trust And Has A Café. Beach Rd St Margaret'S At Cliffe 14.76 miles Follow The Hill Down To St Margaret'S Bay And Look For The Sign Post On The Right.

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Kearsney Abbey
Lovely Walk Through A Park And Wooded Area. Great For Kids And Lots Of Water For Adventurous Dogs. 12 Kearsney Ave Temple Ewell Dover CT16 3BU 15.64 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 15.94 miles

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