Welcome to Wilmington

Wilmington is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Dartford and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. The village is home to a number of listed buildings, including the 12th-century St. Michael's Church and the 16th-century Wilmington Priory. The village is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub.

One of the main attractions in Wilmington is the Wilmington Giant, a 235-foot-long figure carved into the chalk hillside. The giant is believed to date back to the 17th century and is thought to represent a Celtic deity. The giant is visible from miles around and is a popular spot for walkers and hikers. Another popular attraction in Wilmington is the Wilmington Hill Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of wildlife and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Wilmington is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Kent. Whether you're interested in exploring the local landmarks or simply enjoying a peaceful walk in the countryside, Wilmington has something to offer everyone. With its friendly community and welcoming atmosphere, it's no wonder that Wilmington is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 24.1°C

Feels Like: 24.5°C

Wind: 6.7 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Wilmington Grammar School For Girls Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Lawson	Wilmington Grange Parsons Lane Wilmington Dartford Kent DA2 7BB 01322226351 School Website
Wilmington Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Gore	Common Lane Wilmington Kent DA2 7DR 01322272111 School Website
Wilmington Grammar School For Boys Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Harrington	Common Lane Wilmington Dartford Kent DA2 7DA 01322223090 School Website
Wilmington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Charlotte Scott	Common Lane Wilmington Dartford Kent DA2 7DF 01322274080 School Website
Joydens Wood Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Miss Gerard Strong	Park Way Bexley Kent DA5 2JD 01322523188 School Website
North Kent College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr David Gleed	Oakfield Lane Dartford Kent DA1 2JT 1322629400
Maypole Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Mitchell	Franklin Road Dartford Kent DA2 7UZ 01322523830 School Website
Joydens Wood Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Redford	Birchwood Drive Wilmington Dartford Kent DA2 7NE 01322522151 School Website
Oakfield Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rajinder Kaur-Gill	Oakfield Lane Dartford Kent DA1 2SW 1322220831 School Website
Wentworth Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lewis Pollock	Wentworth Drive Dartford Kent DA1 3NG 01322225694 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Crayford Lower Station Road, Crayford, Greater London, DA1 3PY 1.27 Miles

Dartford Station Approach, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BP 1.70 Miles

Bexley Station Approach, Bexley, Greater London, DA5 1AQ 1.92 Miles

Slade Green Forest Road, Slade Green, Greater London, DA8 2NX 2.60 Miles

Barnehurst Station Approach, Barnehurst, Greater London, DA7 6HQ 2.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Taxis 07742 630095 29 Franklin Rd, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7WY 0.69 Miles
Red Lodge Chauffeuring 01332 526865 53 Red Lodge Cr, Bexley, Greater London, DA5 2JR 0.84 Miles
D And J Travell 07896 980388 26 Beaconsfield Rd, Bexley, Greater London, DA5 2AE 0.87 Miles
Minibus Airport Transfers 01322 223948 1 Wentworth Drive, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3NQ 0.96 Miles
Minibus Anywhere 01322 285376 1 Wentworth Drive, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3NQ 0.96 Miles
Justin Time Travel 01322 222400 8 Alfriston Close, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3RU 1.19 Miles
Swanley Airport Transfers 01322 662662 63 Lower Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7RY 1.22 Miles
24 Hr Minicab Services 01322 252525 12 Station Road ( Crayford), Dartford, Kent, DA1 3QA 1.34 Miles
Taxi In Dartford 01322 555559 12 Station Rd, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3QA 1.34 Miles
24 Hours Crayford Cars 01322 558299 12A Station Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3QA 1.34 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Leyton Cross Road Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Tile Kiln Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Heath Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maplehurst Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:15 Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Wilmington Old Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Capel Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heathclose Ave No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monks Orchard No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackmans Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rowan Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rowhill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maypole Estate Old Post Office Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Red Lodge Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chastillian Road Old Post Office Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bracton Centre	Bracton Lane Dartford DA2 7AF
Summerhouse Surgery	Beaconsfield Road Bexley Kent DA5 2AE
The Orchard Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Tower Road Dartford DA1 2HA
The Orchard Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Tower Road Dartford DA1 2HA
The Wellcome Practice 01322 223960	The Orchard Practice Dartford West Health Ctr. Tower Road,Dartford Kent DA1 2HA

Local Stores

Chastilian Road
36-38 Chastilian Road
Dartford
Kent
DA1 3JJ
01322 220823
Store Website
0.91 miles

	Open	Close
Mon	07:00	22:00
Tue	07:00	22:00
Wed	07:00	22:00
Thu	07:00	22:00
Fri	07:00	22:00
Sat	07:00	22:00
Sun	07:00	22:00

SPAR - Black Fen
3 - 4 Black Fen Parade
Black Fen
DA15 9LU
02083 033452
Store Website
3.9 miles

	Open	Close
Mon	06:00	23:00
Tue	06:00	23:00
Wed	06:00	23:00
Thu	06:00	23:00
Fri	06:00	23:00
Sat	07:00	23:00
Sun	08:00	21:00

Local Vetinary Surgeries

Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Dartford Heath Retail Park Princes Road Dartford DA1 2QA Website 0.82 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only

	Open	Close
Mon	14:00	18:00
Tue	14:00	18:00
Wed	closed	closed
Thu	13:00	18:00
Fri	closed	closed
Sat	closed	closed
Sun	closed	closed

Mead Veterinary Centre
Mead Road Dartford Kent DA1 2RH 01322 223311 Website 1.18 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	20:30
Tue	08:00	20:30
Wed	08:00	20:30
Thu	08:00	20:30
Fri	08:00	20:30
Sat	09:00	16:00
Closed between 10:30 and 14:00
Sun	11:00	13:00

Medivet Lingfield Lodge Vet Clinic
Crayford Leisure Centre &Amp; Greyhound Stadium Stadium Way Dartford Kent DA1 4HR 01732 864 092 lingfieldlodge@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.35 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	01:24	01:24
Tue	01:24	01:24
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Thu	01:24	01:24
Fri	01:24	01:24
Sat	01:24	01:24
Sun	01:24	01:24

Companion Care (Crayford) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Tower Retail Park Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4LD 01322 621 360 crayford@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.47 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	09:00	18:30
Tue	09:00	18:30
Wed	09:00	18:30
Thu	09:00	18:30
Fri	09:00	18:30
Sat	09:00	17:00
Sun	10:00	15:00

Medivet - 24 Hour Dartford
Enterprise House 8 Essex Road Dartford Kent DA1 2AU 01322 897977 24hour.dartford@medivet.co.uk Website 1.48 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
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Easipetcare Ltd
2 Kent Road Dartford Kent DA1 2DA 01322 223447 dartford@easipetcare.com Website 1.58 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	20:15
Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Tue	08:00	20:15
Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Wed	08:00	20:15
Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Thu	08:00	20:15
Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Fri	08:00	18:00
Walk in 12:00 - 18:00 Appointments 8:00 - 12:00 & 18:00 - 20:15
Sat	12:00	18:00
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Joyden’S Wood
Many Paths To Explore And Help You Pick Your Way Through This Ancient Woodland. Some Popular Bridlepaths On The Edge Of The Woods But Clearly Marked. Lovely Carvings Dotted Through The Woods And A Model Wooden Ww1plane Tells An Interesting Story. Evidence Of Dyke Dating Back To The Romans. 68 Eden Rd Bexley DA5 2EG 1.44 miles Best Accessed From Summerhouse Drive

Location what3words coast.still.down

Hall Place Cray
A Flat Walk With The River Cray Running Through The Middle. During The Spring And Summer The Front Fields Are Used By Footballers A Lot. During The Winter This Walk Can Be Very Wet! Hall Place Dartford Bexley DA5 1PQ 1.77 miles

Location what3words thick.snacks.cloud

Darenth Country Park
Beautiful Area With A Mix Of Gravelled Paths, Woodland And Large Dog Walking Flat Areas, Almost Like A Recreation Ground. Lots Of Parts To Explore And Plenty Of Areas For Dogs To Enjoy. 23 Darenth Park Ave Lancashire 2.83 miles

Location what3words chimp.hogs.agreed

Foots Cray Meadows
Foots Cray Meadows Lancashire 2.84 miles

Location what3words petty.clean.duke

Foots Cray Meadows
A Fairly Flat Series Of Meadows With A River Running Through It. Bridle Path At Certain Points And Some Wildlife Protected Areas. 2 Rectory Ln Lancashire 2.84 miles

Location what3words petty.clean.duke

Foots Cray Meadows
Hidden Away In The Suburbs Of London, Foots Cray Meadows Offers A Beautiful, Short, Circular Walk Around A Stream, Which Your Dog Can Enjoy! DA14 5AG 3.00 miles If Approaching From Orpington, Make For Crittal’S Corner, Go Under The A20 And Take The Opposite Exit (The One For B&Q) And Carry Straight On To The Traffic Lights At The Bottom Of Sidcup Hill. Go Straight Across At The Lights Into Rectory Lane. The Lane Bends Sharply Left At The Church And The Entrance To Foots Cray Place Is On The Right 250 Metres Past The Bend.

Weather Forecast

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	26.4°C	25.1°C	24.3°C	23.9°C	25.8°C	29.8°C	32.9°C	34.1°C	34°C	32.4°C	29.4°C	27.8°C
Feels Like	28.5°C	27°C	26.3°C	26°C	28.4°C	35.4°C	40.2°C	41.4°C	40.6°C	37.8°C	33°C	30.5°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Clear
Temp	26.4°C	25.2°C	24.2°C	24°C	26.3°C	30.2°C	32.2°C	33°C	32.8°C	31.5°C	29.4°C	26.3°C
Feels Like	28.6°C	27.1°C	26.2°C	26°C	28.6°C	35.1°C	37.9°C	39.1°C	38.8°C	36.4°C	32.8°C	28.7°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	27°C	26°C	25.4°C	25.5°C	27.2°C	28.9°C	30.1°C	31.9°C	32.3°C	31.3°C	28.9°C	27.7°C
Feels Like	29.2°C	28.1°C	27.3°C	27.4°C	29.7°C	32.3°C	34.3°C	37.5°C	38.2°C	36°C	32.1°C	30°C

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