Wateringbury

Civil Parish in Kent Tonbridge and Malling

England

Wateringbury

The Spitfire, King's Hill A modern Shepherd Neame pub at 1 Liberty Square — The Spitfire, King's Hill Credit: Oast House Archive

Wateringbury is a civil parish located in the county of Kent in southeastern England. Situated along the River Medway, the village of Wateringbury is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings. The parish includes the villages of Wateringbury and Nettlestead, as well as the hamlets of Bow Road and Teston.

Wateringbury is home to a number of listed buildings, including the Grade I listed St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, providing essential amenities for its residents.

The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, with numerous walking and cycling paths along the river and through the surrounding countryside. The nearby Teston Bridge Country Park provides a peaceful retreat for nature lovers, with its scenic views and wildlife habitats.

Overall, Wateringbury is a charming and idyllic village that offers a peaceful rural lifestyle within easy reach of the amenities of larger towns and cities in the region.

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Wateringbury Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.259426/0.408832 or Grid Reference TQ6853. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Spitfire, King's Hill

A modern Shepherd Neame pub at 1 Liberty Square

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The Spitfire sign

Next to car park beside Alexander Grove. TQ6755 : The Spitfire, King's Hill

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The Spitfire, King's Hill

A modern Shepherd Neame pub at 1 Liberty Square.

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Liberty Square

Modern shopping and business area.

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Asda carpark

Asda Stores Limited was founded as Associated Dairies & Farm Stores Limited in Leeds in 1949. Asda was acquired by Wal-Mart in 2000, and since 2003 it has been the second largest supermarket group in the UK, after Tesco.

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Wateringbury station from the level crossing

Wateringbury station is on the Medway Valley Line between Maidstone West and Paddock Wood. As is quite common hereabouts, the platforms are staggered with a connecting footbridge. The level crossing gates are still moved by hand by the signalman. The station building is Grade II listed.

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River Medway near Wateringbury

The Medway Valley Walk follows the river here between Nettlestead and Wateringbury. The railway is close to the river here as well. At weekends the river is very busy with boats of all kinds, many of them coming from Wateringbury just ahead here where there are a large number of moorings.

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Nettlestead Place

Seen from the path leading up from the River Medway, over the railway line and before the churchyard, this view of Nettlestead Place looks suitably spooky. The oldest parts of this mediaeval manor date from the 13th century.

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Wateringbury Village Sign

This post and sign is beside TQ6953 : Wateringbury Village Hall, Tonbridge Rd, Wateringbury, beside the crossroads on the A26. Has a metal plaque on the post which reads "Presented by Wateringbury W.I. to mark the occasion of their 60th Anniversary November 1980"

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The A228 to Mereworth

The A228 runs 31 miles from the Isle of Grain south westwards to the A21 at Pembury TQ6140 : Roundabout where the A228 becomes the A264. Fuller route see Link

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Malling Rd

The A228 runs 31 miles from the Isle of Grain south westwards to the A21 at Pembury TQ6140 : Roundabout where the A228 becomes the A264. Fuller route see Link

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A228, Malling Rd

The A228 runs 31 miles from the Isle of Grain south westwards to the A21 at Pembury TQ6140 : Roundabout where the A228 becomes the A264. Fuller route see Link

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Level crossing by Wateringbury Station

Viewed from the footpath by the River Medway.

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Swan family on the River Medway, Wateringbury

As I got closer the parents beat a hasty retreat, wings erect, but one of the cygnets seems reluctant to follow.

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Boats moored on the River Medway at Wateringbury

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A pretty pest growing by the River Medway at Wateringbury

Impatiens glandulifera, or Himalayan Balsam, grows in abundance along the riverbank. It was introduced into the UK in 1839 and has since become an invasive pest. Each plant can produce up to 800 seeds which are scattered explosively up to 5 metres away.

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