We are surrounded by farmland and woodlands including the delightful Covet Wood, so there are great places to go for walks with the dog and if you want a drink or a meal without having to take the car you can stroll down to the Black Robin. The village also includes an historic church and a unique village hall that hosts a number of regular activities. Nearby Barham includes a pub and an excellent small supermarket/post office in the village hall as well as a very good primary school.

Bridge has a variety of useful shops such as a small supermarket, post office and chemist. There is also an excellent medical centre, a dentist and hairdresser as well as a good primary school. The village also has pubs and restaurants including The Pig at Bridge Place hotel. The adjacent village of Patrixbourne has a football club and playing fields and nearby Bekesbourne includes a station together with a veterinary surgery, deli, café and gift shop. Golfers can enjoy a game at Broome Park or Canterbury golf clubs while horsey enthusiasts can ride at Bursted Manor Riding Centre.

Kingston is close to the A2 for travel to Canterbury, London and Dover. Canterbury includes two railway stations with the high speed train that can whisk you to London in under an hour as well as three grammar schools, three top class private schools, three universities and two theatres. This UNESCO world heritage site city has some amazing historic buildings plus a variety of high street stores, individual shops and a great selection of pubs and restaurants.