Ideally located rural village.
Population: circa 490
Rail station: Hildenborough Station: Direct to Cannon St and Charing Cross 40 - 45 mins
Shopping: The Farmers market on a Tuesday is a regular visit for locals here. For other shopping needs a trip to Tonbridge or Sevenoaks will provide all you need.
Schools: Shipbourne County Primary School has a capacity of 60 pupils. There are other excellent private prep, county primary and secondary schools in and around Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, including Sevenoaks Prep, Solefields, New Beacon, Granville, St. Michael’s Otford, Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge School, Sackville, Walthamstow Hall, Trinity School, Tonbridge Judd and Weald of Kent.
Eating Out: The outstanding Chaser Inn is a lively and eclectic pub serving fabulous food and drink and is frequented by locals, as well as those who travel to eat and drink here.
Fitness: Nizels Golf and Country Club in Hildenborough offers an outstanding gym with indoor pool and restaurant alongside the stunning golf course there. The fitness facilities of Tonbridge are also accessed easily from Shipbourne.
Specialties: The Chaser Inn really is the keystone of Shipbourne, country walks on footpaths through the Fairlawne Estate and surrounding area provide stunning views of the countryside.