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Park Wood

Combe Bank School, Sundridge Combe Bank is a fine Palladian house built in 1720. The buildings are now used as an independent girls school. Details of the school and estate can be found at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.combebank.kent.sch.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.combebank.kent.sch.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Combe Bank School, Sundridge Credit: Pete Chapman

Park Wood is a vibrant and picturesque neighborhood located in the county of Kent, England. Situated in the southern part of the city of Canterbury, Park Wood is known for its abundant green spaces and beautiful woodlands, making it an ideal place for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, Park Wood is primarily composed of dense forests, which are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The woodlands are predominantly made up of oak, ash, and silver birch trees, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere throughout the year. The trees provide shelter and food for a variety of wildlife, including birds, squirrels, and deer, making it a popular spot for wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers.

In addition to its natural charm, Park Wood offers a range of recreational activities for visitors. The woodlands are crisscrossed with well-maintained footpaths, providing an opportunity for leisurely walks and bike rides. There are also several picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the woodlands, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Park Wood is easily accessible, with ample parking available nearby and regular bus services connecting it to the city center. The neighborhood also benefits from its close proximity to amenities such as shops, schools, and healthcare facilities, making it an attractive place to live for families and individuals alike.

Overall, Park Wood in Kent offers a unique blend of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and convenient location, making it a cherished destination for locals and visitors seeking a peaceful escape from the bustling city life.

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Combe Bank School, Sundridge Combe Bank is a fine Palladian house built in 1720. The buildings are now used as an independent girls school. Details of the school and estate can be found at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.combebank.kent.sch.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.combebank.kent.sch.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Combe Bank School, Sundridge
Combe Bank is a fine Palladian house built in 1720. The buildings are now used as an independent girls school. Details of the school and estate can be found at: LinkExternal link
Brasted High Street on the A25 Picture taken from close to the village hall, this village was 'saved' by the building of the M25 nearby.
Brasted High Street on the A25
Picture taken from close to the village hall, this village was 'saved' by the building of the M25 nearby.
Looking south from London Road The white specks in the distance are lorries on the M25 London orbital road.
Looking south from London Road
The white specks in the distance are lorries on the M25 London orbital road.
Farmland looking towards M25 and North Downs Over the fields is Brasted village on the busy A25 with the equally busy and noisy M25 motorway beyond that, with the North downs in the distance.
Farmland looking towards M25 and North Downs
Over the fields is Brasted village on the busy A25 with the equally busy and noisy M25 motorway beyond that, with the North downs in the distance.
Entrance to Brasted Hill Farm, Kent On approaching the farm gate, the two watchdogs - one a German Shepherd and the other a Dobermann - set up such a racket of barking that it must have been audible over half the County. I took my photograph quickly and removed myself as rapidly as I was able.
Entrance to Brasted Hill Farm, Kent
On approaching the farm gate, the two watchdogs - one a German Shepherd and the other a Dobermann - set up such a racket of barking that it must have been audible over half the County. I took my photograph quickly and removed myself as rapidly as I was able.
The Pilgrim's Way This minor road, which here roughly parallels the M25 motorway, is on the exact alignment of the ancient Pilgrim's Way from Winchester to Canterbury.
The Pilgrim's Way
This minor road, which here roughly parallels the M25 motorway, is on the exact alignment of the ancient Pilgrim's Way from Winchester to Canterbury.
Looking up Hogtrough Hill The Pilgrim's Way runs left to right (west to east) here, while Hogtrough Hill, which rates a "more than 14%" symbol on the OS map, climbs steeply up the scarp slope of the North Downs towards Knockholt.
Looking up Hogtrough Hill
The Pilgrim's Way runs left to right (west to east) here, while Hogtrough Hill, which rates a "more than 14%" symbol on the OS map, climbs steeply up the scarp slope of the North Downs towards Knockholt.
M25 from Brasted Hill Road A motorway does not make the most beautiful of pictures, but here cars, vans, HGVs and a stretch limo. all add interest - and CO2
M25 from Brasted Hill Road
A motorway does not make the most beautiful of pictures, but here cars, vans, HGVs and a stretch limo. all add interest - and CO2
St. Martin's Church, Brasted, Kent This fine parish church is built mainly of the local Kentish ragstone. It occupies a secluded site on the northern edge of the village - and there is even a quiet pub. (the Stanhope Arms) adjoining.
St. Martin's Church, Brasted, Kent
This fine parish church is built mainly of the local Kentish ragstone. It occupies a secluded site on the northern edge of the village - and there is even a quiet pub. (the Stanhope Arms) adjoining.
Former Westerham Railway, Kent Once upon a time, and here we're talking around fifty years ago, Westerham had its own railway station. A tank engine, usually a push-pull fitted H Class, trundled two antiquated carriages up and down, some four miles to the junction with the South Eastern main line at Dunton Green, where you could change for a train up to London or down towards the coast at Dover and Hastings. But the line did not pay its way, (they never tried diesel cars here). Part of the line was built over when the M25 was constructed, but this small section towards Westerham escaped that fate and the right-of-way survives as a farm track. Ironically the M25 never gave a direct connection to Westerham, because local residents objected to the planned interchange just north of the town, and drivers are faced with a few miles along the A25 before they can access the motorway.
Former Westerham Railway, Kent
Once upon a time, and here we're talking around fifty years ago, Westerham had its own railway station. A tank engine, usually a push-pull fitted H Class, trundled two antiquated carriages up and down, some four miles to the junction with the South Eastern main line at Dunton Green, where you could change for a train up to London or down towards the coast at Dover and Hastings. But the line did not pay its way, (they never tried diesel cars here). Part of the line was built over when the M25 was constructed, but this small section towards Westerham escaped that fate and the right-of-way survives as a farm track. Ironically the M25 never gave a direct connection to Westerham, because local residents objected to the planned interchange just north of the town, and drivers are faced with a few miles along the A25 before they can access the motorway.
A25 near Brasted Sand Pits, Kent The opening of the parallel M25 did not mean that the A25 became some quiet backwater. It still carries a great deal of traffic and can become congested, threading its way as it does through Westerham, Brasted and Sundridge. This eastward looking view was taken from the entrance to Brasted Sand Pits.
A25 near Brasted Sand Pits, Kent
The opening of the parallel M25 did not mean that the A25 became some quiet backwater. It still carries a great deal of traffic and can become congested, threading its way as it does through Westerham, Brasted and Sundridge. This eastward looking view was taken from the entrance to Brasted Sand Pits.
Lodge, Valence School, Westerham, Kent Valence School is set in beautiful parkland to the south of the A25 near Westerham. Here just a small part of the school grounds and lodge can be seen.
Lodge, Valence School, Westerham, Kent
Valence School is set in beautiful parkland to the south of the A25 near Westerham. Here just a small part of the school grounds and lodge can be seen.
Valence School Overlooking the croquet lawn (now covered by a new building)
Valence School
Overlooking the croquet lawn (now covered by a new building)
Oast House Two round kiln oast house. One brick built and one ragstone built kiln. Converted to offices.
Oast House
Two round kiln oast house. One brick built and one ragstone built kiln. Converted to offices.
Oast House Single round kiln oast house.
Oast House
Single round kiln oast house.
The Oast House, Combe Bank Farm, Ovenden Road, Sundridge, Kent An Oast House is a building used to dry fresh hops before they are sent to the brewers, to be used for flavouring beer. A traditional Oast House consists of the 'oast' and the 'stowage'. The oast was a kiln, with a plenum chamber fired by charcoal at ground floor and the drying floor directly above. The steep pitched roof channelled the hot air through the hops to the top. The stowage, was the barn section, it had a cooling floor and press at first floor and storage area at ground floor. Read more <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Oast-Houses" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/article/Oast-Houses">Link</a>
The Oast House, Combe Bank Farm, Ovenden Road, Sundridge, Kent
An Oast House is a building used to dry fresh hops before they are sent to the brewers, to be used for flavouring beer. A traditional Oast House consists of the 'oast' and the 'stowage'. The oast was a kiln, with a plenum chamber fired by charcoal at ground floor and the drying floor directly above. The steep pitched roof channelled the hot air through the hops to the top. The stowage, was the barn section, it had a cooling floor and press at first floor and storage area at ground floor. Read more Link
Former drinking trough Supplied by the Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association. The house behind is Cudham Frith Farmhouse.
Former drinking trough
Supplied by the Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association. The house behind is Cudham Frith Farmhouse.
The 'Stanhope Arms', Brasted, Kent It is often said that in an English village, the pub is close to the church. This is certainly true in Brasted, as the Stanhope Arms is very close to St. Martin's Church.
The 'Stanhope Arms', Brasted, Kent
It is often said that in an English village, the pub is close to the church. This is certainly true in Brasted, as the Stanhope Arms is very close to St. Martin's Church.
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Park Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ4655 (Lat: 51.28163, Lng: 0.094507426)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Sevenoaks

Police Authority: Kent

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Located within 500m of 51.28163,0.094507426
Access: no
Barrier: yes
Motor Vehicle: private
Lat/Long: 51.2821225/0.0998338
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Camera Mount: gantry
Camera Type: panning
Height: 5
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance: public
Surveillance Type: camera
Surveillance Zone: traffic
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