Tovil

Settlement in Kent Maidstone

England

Tovil

Brewer Street, Maidstone
Brewer Street, Maidstone Credit: Nigel Thompson

Tovil is a small village located in the county of Kent, in the southeast of England. It is situated approximately 2 miles to the south of the town of Maidstone. Tovil is part of the civil parish of Maidstone and falls within the borough of Maidstone.

The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. It has a peaceful and rural atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those seeking a quiet and tranquil environment.

Tovil has a small population, with a close-knit community. The village features a few amenities, including a local pub, a convenience store, and a primary school. Residents also have easy access to the nearby town of Maidstone, where they can find a wider range of facilities, shops, and services.

The area around Tovil offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. The village is located close to the River Medway, providing residents with access to beautiful riverside walks and water-based activities such as boating and fishing. In addition, the nearby Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers stunning landscapes and is a popular spot for hiking and cycling enthusiasts.

Overall, Tovil is a charming and peaceful village in the heart of the Kent countryside, offering a close-knit community and easy access to both rural and urban amenities.

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Tovil Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.262431/0.508086 or Grid Reference TQ7554. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Brewer Street, Maidstone
Brewer Street, Maidstone
Semi-detached houses on Sutton Road, Maidstone
Semi-detached houses on Sutton Road, Maidstone
Houses on Sutton Road, Maidstone
Houses on Sutton Road, Maidstone
The Swan on Loose Road, Maidstone
The Swan on Loose Road, Maidstone
Houses on Loose Road, Maidstone
Houses on Loose Road, Maidstone
Houses on Loose Road, Maidstone The Swan pub is on the left with Chummy's seafood stall.
Houses on Loose Road, Maidstone
The Swan pub is on the left with Chummy's seafood stall.
Houses on Loose Road, Maidstone
Houses on Loose Road, Maidstone
Farleigh Lane
Farleigh Lane
East Farleigh Lock Lock and weir on the River Medway, seen from East Farleigh Bridge.
East Farleigh Lock
Lock and weir on the River Medway, seen from East Farleigh Bridge.
East Farleigh Lock Lock on the River Medway, seen from East Farleigh Bridge.
East Farleigh Lock
Lock on the River Medway, seen from East Farleigh Bridge.
River Medway below East Farleigh Lock and Weir
River Medway below East Farleigh Lock and Weir
East Farleigh Weir Looking downstream, with the lock on the left.
East Farleigh Weir
Looking downstream, with the lock on the left.
East Farleigh Station and footbridge
East Farleigh Station and footbridge
River Medway above East Farleigh Bridge
River Medway above East Farleigh Bridge
East Farleigh Bridge and information board "The finest bridge in Southern England", a statement attributed to Jervosie (1930), according to the sign. 14th Century.
East Farleigh Bridge and information board
"The finest bridge in Southern England", a statement attributed to Jervosie (1930), according to the sign. 14th Century.
Maidstone Barracks Station
Maidstone Barracks Station
Maidstone gyratory The complex of routes just downhill from Maidstone West station.
Maidstone gyratory
The complex of routes just downhill from Maidstone West station.
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Tovil is located at Grid Ref: TQ7554 (Lat: 51.262431, Lng: 0.508086)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Maidstone

Police Authority: Kent

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.262431,0.508086
Crossing
Crossing Island: yes
Lat/Long: 51.2610734/0.5108914
Post Office
Tovil Post Office
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: ME15 6RB
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Contact Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/1979418/tovil
Ref Pol Id: 6695
Lat/Long: 51.2635194/0.5132951
Parking
Created By: Potlatch 0.10f
Lat/Long: 51.2632876/0.5130183
Pub
The Royal Paper Mill
Lat/Long: 51.2632492/0.513521
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: ME15 87D
Lat/Long: 51.2644736/0.5080872
Tovil
Is In: Maidstone
Place: suburb
Lat/Long: 51.2621616/0.5127674
Man Made: surveillance
Lat/Long: 51.2604337/0.508333
Bus Stop
Beaconsfield Road
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A003890A
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Beaconsfield Road
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Beaconsfield Road
Naptan NaptanCode: kntagmga
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MSTONEB
Naptan Street: Church Rd
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.2643534/0.5121204
Bus Stop
Launder Way
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A003900A
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Launder Way
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Launder Way
Naptan NaptanCode: kntagmgd
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MSTONEB
Naptan Street: Tovil Green
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.2636203/0.5081542
Bus Stop
Tesco
Local Ref: NR
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A003910A
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Tesco
Naptan Indicator: nr
Naptan Landmark: Farleigh Hill
Naptan NaptanCode: kntagmgj
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MSTONEB
Naptan Street: Burial Ground Rd
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.2603634/0.5081901
Bus Stop
Burial Ground Lane
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A003920A
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Burial Ground Lane
Naptan Indicator: N-bound
Naptan Landmark: Tovil Green
Naptan NaptanCode: kntagmgm
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MSTONEB
Naptan Street: Burial Ground Lane
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.2631109/0.5079372
Bus Stop
Launder Way
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A003930A
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Launder Way
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Launder Way
Naptan NaptanCode: kntagmgp
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MSTONEB
Naptan Street: Tovil Green
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.2640932/0.5087373
Bus Stop
Beaconsfield Road
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A003940A
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Beaconsfield Road
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Beaconsfield Road
Naptan NaptanCode: kntagmgt
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MSTONEB
Naptan Street: Church Rd
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.2644109/0.5115358
Bus Stop
Albert Reed Gardens
Alt Name: The Rose
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A003960A
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: The Rose
Naptan Indicator: SW-bound
Naptan Landmark: Strawmill Hill
Naptan NaptanCode: kntagmja
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MSTONEB
Naptan Street: Tovil Hill
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.2623429/0.5127723
Tovil Quarry Recycling Centre
Lat/Long: 51.2601405/0.5129739
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 51.2612553/0.5133184
Tovil Scouts Chapel
Historic: memorial
Note: Looks like ruins of outdoor chapel with a recently added memorial
Lat/Long: 51.2608438/0.5147572
Waterway: weir
Lat/Long: 51.260888/0.5141125
Post Box
Ref: ME15 175
Lat/Long: 51.2624515/0.5133519
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 51.2608333/0.5104646
Leisure: playground
Lat/Long: 51.2605385/0.5119083
Farleigh Hill
Note: FIXME Approximate Pos
Power: substation
Ref: 394773
Lat/Long: 51.2615122/0.5117104
Recycling
Operator: Tesco
Lat/Long: 51.2618949/0.5094474
Atm
Lat/Long: 51.2613379/0.5101561
Power: substation
Lat/Long: 51.2621183/0.5123203
Bench
Lat/Long: 51.2624772/0.5064148
Burial Ground Lane
Power: substation
Ref: 393265
Lat/Long: 51.262399/0.5079941
Tovil Green Court
Building: yes
Lat/Long: 51.263234/0.5092904
Traffic Calming: table
Lat/Long: 51.2625064/0.5086614
Pine Court
Building: yes
Lat/Long: 51.2625211/0.5096329
Power: substation
Lat/Long: 51.2600427/0.5082726
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 51.2605425/0.5096351
Post Box
Ref: ME15 385
Lat/Long: 51.2612874/0.5101646
Crossing
Crossing Island: yes
Lat/Long: 51.2613212/0.5112983
Bench
Lat/Long: 51.2621608/0.5127119
Village Notice Board
Lat/Long: 51.2621665/0.512735
Barrier: bollard
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 51.2653957/0.5043753
Post Box
Addr Street: Church Street
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: ME15 30
Lat/Long: 51.2635016/0.5131789
Bridge Mill Way Play Area
Leisure: park
Lat/Long: 51.2648634/0.5057992
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.2622589/0.5139595
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.2622757/0.5139971
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.2636075/0.5121276
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.2635681/0.5122845
CTD Tiles
Addr City: Maidstone
Addr Housename: CTD Tiles
Addr Housenumber: Farleigh Hill
Addr Postcode: ME15 6QT
Addr Street: Tovil
Brand: CTD Tiles
Brand Wikidata: Q100295826
Operator: CTD Tiles
Phone: +44 1622 757 161
Shop: tiles
Website: https://www.ctdtiles.co.uk/t-tile-showroom-maidstone.aspx
Lat/Long: 51.2617203/0.5111432
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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