Hoo

Settlement in Kent Thanet

England

Hoo

Farmland, Monkton Marshes Credit: N Chadwick

Hoo is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. Situated about 30 miles southeast of London, Hoo is found on the Hoo Peninsula, which stretches into the Thames Estuary. The village is part of the Medway district and lies within the historic county of Kent.

Hoo is known for its picturesque countryside and its close proximity to the River Medway. The village boasts a rich history that dates back to the Roman times, and it is believed that the area was once an important trading post due to its strategic location.

Today, Hoo is a thriving community with a population of around 6,500 residents. The village offers a range of amenities, including shops, pubs, and restaurants, providing its residents with convenient access to daily essentials.

Surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, Hoo is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Hoo St Werburgh Marshes Nature Reserve provides opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife spotting, while the nearby Northward Hill RSPB Reserve is famous for its population of nightingales.

Transport links in Hoo are well-developed, with regular bus services connecting the village to nearby towns and cities. The A228 road also runs through the village, providing easy access to the wider road network.

Overall, Hoo is a charming village that offers a peaceful and scenic environment, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quieter lifestyle within reach of the bustling city of London.

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Hoo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.336472/1.298092 or Grid Reference TR2964. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmland, Monkton Marshes

N Chadwick

Barn near Monkton

N Chadwick

Farmland, Sherrifs Court

N Chadwick

Building site, Monkton Street

John Baker

116, Monkton Street

Planning permission has been granted by Thanet District Council under application number OL/TH/20/0335 for an “outline application for the erection of 19 houses (two storey) and 18 retirement flats (two storey) with associated parking including access, landscaping, layout and scale together with the change of use and enlargement of existing storage building to a single storey retail unit following demolition of existing buildings”. The premises used to be occupied by the funeral directors W S Cole and Son.

John Baker

Main entrance to building site, Monkton Street

Planning permission has been granted by Thanet District Council under application number F/TH/21/1795 for “change of use of existing agricultural buildings to light industrial and/or storage use”. An easterly view of the TR2964 : Building site, Monkton Street was taken in May 2022.

John Baker

Building site, Monkton Street

Planning permission has been granted by Thanet District Council under application number F/TH/21/1795 for “change of use of existing agricultural buildings to light industrial and/or storage use”. At the far end of the terrace is the TR2964 : Main entrance to building site, Monkton Street.

John Baker

Solar panels near Hoo

Track to Hoo Farm

A young crop

The old A299

Walter Hall Farm

Unusual louvre ventilated kiln roofs, replacing earlier traditional square kiln roofs. Hoist to road side. See photo from 1960s showing original kiln roofs Link