Hamstreet

With its bustling parade of shops and strong community spirit, it is a popular location for those who require convenient access to Ashford.

Amongst its many conveniences on offer, the village boasts a supermarket, a newsagent, a hairdressers, a popular pub, a garage, a dog grooming parlour as well as a garden centre!

For families with children, there is a local primary school which also offers a well attended pre-school department for younger children.

A social village in its own right, there are several activities to get involved with, many of which are held in the local Victory Hall. These activities include; table tennis, football, netball, tennis, bowls, a WI and an over 60’s club.

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, the Ham Street Woods National Nature Reserve and the Bourne Wood Nature Reserves offer the perfect setting for walkers, runners and hikers, along with the Royal Military Canal which runs through the parish and is popular with anglers.